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One look at Rihanna in her new music video for the single Umbrella and it’s clear that the girl next door has grown up, and Jay-Z has ushered in a new star. The video, which can be viewed on YouTube as part of a special promotion for Covergirl® Cosmetics, features Rihanna with a number of dramatic looks featuring the makeup.

In her first look, makeup artists used a bold, black shadow for a dark, smoky eye. It appears that there is a light silver shimmer on her lid, topped by a dark black shadow applied around the eye and blended upwards to the crease to produce the smoky affect. A black eyeliner and mascara are used to complete the look

Next up, Rihanna sports a more demure face. I challenge any straight or gay man for that matter, to gaze into her eyes here and not instantly fall for her. Once again, the makeup artists went for a smoky eye, using subtle shades of brown, green and what appears to be a deep burgundy around the outer corners of her eyes, producing a smoky cat eye that draws you in. On the lips is a neutral brown, with apricot cheeks.

The most dramatic look doesn’t feature much detail in the face, but it’s her silver-painted body that people will be focusing in on. Undeniably sexy, yet somehow innocent, Rihanna takes everything off, showing her vulnerable side. Looking like she just stepped off the set of Golden Eye, the songstress shows that she’s more than just a pretty face and voice to match; she has a rockin’ body too. One look and I’d be surprised if the producers of the new James Bond film don’t give her a call. Maybe acting could be her next foray.

Either way, I’d be happy to share an umbrella with her any day.