Nicki Minaj’s presence as a style and beauty influencer is undeniable. Despite a hectic touring schedule, she manages to look fresh-faced and with a natural glow at all times. To maintain a flawless look of your own, look no further than Nicki Minaj’s skincare secrets. The rapper has all the tips and tricks that will help your skin glow from the harsh winter months, well until summertime and beyond.
Here are a few of the products and techniques she swears by.
The secret to getting rid of breakouts
Her skin looks practically perfect, but Nicki Minaj suffers from breakouts just like the rest of us. Thankfully, she has discovered the cure to banish acne flareups once and for all. She told LOOK magazine (via Glamour), “I’ve been drinking aloe vera water. It doesn’t taste nice, but it works.”
We can learn to get used to the taste as long as we end up with smooth skin like hers!
Her shower routine
Many people opt to air dry and lock in moisture immediately after a shower, and it looks like Nicki Minaj may be one of them too.
The rapper shared her magical shower regimen in a tweet and its one we all can do. “Steaming hot shower, soap rinse, soap rinse, pour baby oil all over, don’t rinse, shower off, don’t dry, just blot,” she tweeted.
Hmm… we never thought to apply baby oil while in the shower. Interesting!
She loves makeup wipes
Nicki Minaj understands the importance of taking days off, and she deserves a break after working non-stop for years. When she gets some downtime, her face gets a rest, too. “I think it’s really important for you to let your pores breathe,” she told Grazia.
So what’s her go-to makeup wipe? She’s a MAC girl, of course. She told the publication she uses their wipes to clean her makeup off during flights.
It’s all about color
Teen Vogue spent time with Nicki Minaj discussing her lipstick launch with MAC cosmetics. The conversation naturally transitioned to the rapper’s love for doing her own makeup.
When it’s time for her to beat her own face, her personal motto is clear. “Color, color, color. When in doubt, add color. Then, add some more,” she said.
This explains why we can count on her to wear a variation of pinks, tastefully, yet memorably!
The perfect bar of soap for sensitive skin
Considering she wears heavy makeup while performing and while making appearances, using a cleansing bar that compliments her skin type is important.
“I have super sensitive skin and it’s very gentle,” Nicki told Elle. “If you don’t bring me dDoveove, we’ll probably be fighting!”
Same, sis. Dove has a solid reputation and it hasn’t let me down either!
She’s alcohol and oil-free
Nicki Minaj’s skincare regimen has evolved throughout the years. She told Hello magazine that she picks up bottles and reads the labels before making a purchase. And there are two ingredients she is sure to steer clear from. “[I] never use anything to wash my skin that contains alcohol or oil, and those rules really work for me,” Nicki shared.
The perfect contour
Nicki Minaj’s makeup team is legendary for perfecting her look throughout the years, and she has learned a few tricks from the pros. She told Elle ,“I contour by using a lighter shade of foundation under my eyes instead of concealer.”
Okay, simple enough. She went on to add: “I like the color to be like a diagonal line across the cheekbone up to the temples. It really changes the shape of my face.”
*Takes notes*
This is how she makes her eyes pop
It was hard to find a photo of Nicki Minaj without her signature winged eyeliner. And there’s a reason why her eyes will always be done-up with eyeliner and lashes. She told LOOK Magazine (via Glamour), “I have really small eyes, so a liquid liner helps open them up and disguise the lashline.”
There’s a makeup tip for all of you who want to make those lashes pop!
She’s a minimalist at home
Because she does such a great job taking care of her skin, Nicki Minaj can go without makeup whenever she feels like it. She’s all about rocking a bare face on her days off and told Grazia she’ll only “wear lip gloss or lipstick” when she’s at home.
I love when we’re able to find easy to follow beauty hacks from our favorite celebrities! Nicki Minaj joins a long list of natural beauties who have shared their skincare secrets throughout the years, including Michelle Obama.
Which of Nicki Minaj’s skincare secrets will you be giving a try?