What do we admire most about Jennifer Hudson?

Is it her singing? Well, yes, we do think it's very good.

Is it her acting? Honestly, that's not bad either.

Is it her taste in men? Hm, jury's still out.

Stumped? Well, I'll tell you: It's her makeup. (Yes, we are really that nuts about makeup.) See how gorgeous she looks in metallic silver and gold?

Silver at the Oscars

Gold at the "Secret Life Of Bees" premiere

Stunning. Truly. Tip: If you have rich, dark skin like she does, expect richly pigmented colors, metallic or not, to show up vividly like this. Have fun experimenting!

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