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82 Unforgettable Mariah Carey Beauty Moments

Don't sleep on number 71.

By Julie Schott and Mariel Tyler
Hair, Face, Head, Nose, Smile, Mouth, Eye, Hairstyle, Chin, Eyebrow,
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In terms of beauty influence, there's no one quite like Mariah Carey. From her signature golden waves to her platinum eyeshadow and honey-hued lip shine, Mimi has been a source of aesthetic inspiration since the '90s. Here, a look back at the Mariah looks that gave us all the emotions.

1

January 2020

Tyler Perry's "A Fall From Grace" New York Premiere
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2

December 2019

Mariah Carey Lights The Empire State Building In Celebration Of The 25th Anniversary Of "All I Want For Christmas Is You"
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3

December 2019

Mariah Carey: All I Want For Christmas Is You Tour - Madison Square Garden - New York, NY
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4

October 2019

Variety's 2019 Power Of Women: Los Angeles Presented By Lifetime - Arrivals
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5

October 2018

Clothing, Hairstyle, Eyebrow, Dress, Style, Eyelash, Beauty, Blond, Long hair, Fashion,
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6

August 2018

The Voice - Season 15
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7

January 2018

Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2018
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8

January 2018

Clothing, Finger, Hairstyle, Dress, Eyebrow, Facial expression, Style, Strapless dress, Beauty, Eyelash,
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9

December 2017

Lip, Mouth, Hairstyle, Forehead, Eyebrow, Eyelash, Facial expression, Tooth, Iris, Blazer,
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10

November 2017

Arm, Finger, Hand, Wrist, Thumb, Gesture, Chest, Trunk, Waist, Abdomen,
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11

October 2017

Clothing, Hairstyle, Dress, Eyelash, Fashion, Blond, Day dress, Long hair, Step cutting, Brown hair,
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12

February 2017

Clothing, Mouth, Hairstyle, Style, Eyelash, Long hair, Beauty, Fashion, Dress, Blond,
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13

February 2017

Premiere Of Warner Bros. Pictures' "The LEGO Batman Movie" - Red Carpet
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14

December 2016

Clothing, Nose, Mouth, Lip, Hairstyle, Fashion accessory, Wrist, Amber, Jewellery, Eyelash,
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15

July 2016

Audio equipment, Microphone, Lip, Hairstyle, Event, Music, Entertainment, Music artist, Performing arts, Singing,
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16

March 2016

Lip, Mouth, Hairstyle, Eyebrow, Textile, Facial expression, Eyelash, Tooth, Dress, Beauty,
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17

January 2016

Clothing, Hair, Lip, Smile, Mouth, Hairstyle, Dress, Eyebrow, Eyelash, Facial expression,
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18

August 2015

Dress, Cocktail dress, Long hair, Blond, Day dress, Eyelash, Makeover, Display device, Layered hair, Brown hair,
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19

June 2015

Clothing, Eyewear, Hair, Glasses, Vision care, Lip, Hairstyle, Sunglasses, Earrings, Style,
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20

June 2014

Clothing, Lip, Hairstyle, Chin, Forehead, Eyebrow, Dress, Eyelash, Style, Blond,
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