Ask any beauty editor to name the most iconic makeup products of our time, and you’ll definitely hear mentions of Clinique Almost Lipstick in Black Honey, Maybelline Great Lash Mascara, the Urban Decay Naked Palette, and MAC Ruby Woo Lipstick. While we could go on, we’ll round off this quick list with one of Ciara’s—and our—favorites: Nars Radiant Creamy Concealer. Its easy-to-blend texture, radiant finish, and hydrating formula are just a few reasons it’s been a cult favorite since its launch in 2013.
Ciara herself gushed about it in a recent interview with Refinery29. “I’m a very natural glam kind of girl,” she told the outlet. “I’m obsessed with the Radiant Creamy Concealer in particular. I’m really big on concealer—it’s amazing how much of a pop and lift concealer can give to your face when you put it under your eyes or T-zone.”
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While Nars concealer is the only specific product she named aloud, Ciara described what the rest of her natural glam look entails. “My makeup artist Yolonda [Frederick] is one of the quintessential examples of what a beautiful woman is,” she continued, “and she’s always shown me the best tricks: A good mascara and a peachy nude lip are all I need for a natural glam. And if you want, you can add a little pop of blush to the cheeks.”
Even though natural glam is Ciara’s go-to these days, she admits that her beauty philosophy has evolved over the years. “I think I’ve figured out the perfect balance of how to adjust my makeup for different settings and environments: High fashion glam versus live TV versus a red carpet,” she continued. “There’s different levels and tiers to the face beat. But I think my biggest thing is embracing myself in my ‘less is best’ form and understanding that makeup is there to accentuate who you are, and not feeling like it’s a ‘make or break’ [thing] to feel beautiful.”
The “1, 2 Step” singer has been generous lately with sharing her product favorites, one reason being that she recently became a global brand ambassador for Nars’ new Explicit Lipstick Collection. As part of the gig, she shared her favorite shade from the line: Unauthorized, a classic shade of red. “I have a lot of roles in my life—performer, songwriter, entrepreneur and more importantly, mother,” she said of her choice in a press release. “Outside of the spotlight I rarely put on a full face of makeup, but even a little lipstick makes me feel glamorous. Nothing commands attention like a bold red lip, which is why Unauthorized is my go-to.” Check it out below.
