Speaking to Ariana Grande’s makeup artists, one thing is clear: She is a true artist. She’s not only carved out a space as a trailblazer in the music industry; she’s also become a fixture in the beauty sphere, especially with R.E.M. Beauty (which she’s been secretly wearing on tour and on the red carpet for years) and her successful line of Ariana Grande perfumes (speaking of which, I’d like to go on the record and say that her Cloud Eau de Parfum is as good as you’ve heard, if not better).
It’s also worth noting that Grande’s beauty team regularly lauds her collaborative nature and kindness—a trait not always seen in superstars of her size. “It’s always a collaborative vibe working with Ari,” says makeup artist Michael Anthony. “She makes me feel so empowered and valued by celebrating my creativity and my ideas. We just have so much fun creating together.”
Meet the Expert
- Michael Anthony is a celebrity makeup artist who works with the likes of Ariana Grande, Doja Cat, and Katy Perry.
- Daniel Chinchilla is a Los Angeles-based celebrity makeup artist and beauty expert who works worldwide with clients including Ariana Grande and Keke Palmer. He is also the founder of Chinchilla Beauty and Chinchilla Brows.
All this is to say that Grande is a force to be reckoned with when it comes to beauty. And throughout her long career, she’s served us some seriously head-turning looks. Scroll on for 13 of our all-time favorite Ariana Grande makeup looks over the years.
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Simple Glamour
When Grande finally launched R.E.M. Beauty, she released a series of photos showing off what the products can do. We love how this one creates an ethereal glow while also incorporating the star’s signature cat eye look.
To achieve a similar sharp winged liner at home, Grande’s makeup artists say it’s all about practice and finding the right product for you. They’re all fans of her R.E.M. liner markers—and so is Ari herself. “I love this marker because it’s super precise, and you can make the perfect little simple cat eye but also create more graphic looks because it’s so pointy and precise, thin and flexible,” she told us when it launched.
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