Ariana Grande’s beauty routine

Ariana Grande seems to be living a golden—or better, pink—moment, judging by the outfits she has been flaunting in recent months. Embracing method dressing, on every red carpet and in every public appearance, Ari has perfectly immersed herself in the role of the good witch Glinda, whom she portrays in Wicked. She has seemingly borrowed Glinda's wardrobe, consisting of voluminous evening gowns, bows, and a sparkling rain of pink, including makeup. While acting in what seems to be the movie event of the year, she also found the time to release a new album titled Eternal Sunshine and to fall in love with her co-star Ethan Slater.

It seems like a century has passed since her cherry-red hair days as a teenage star of Nickelodeon's sitcom Victorious. Today, Ariana is in her early 30s, with a long career behind her and a successful beauty brand under her belt. She seems to have figured out who she is and isn't afraid to show it to the world. This is evident in interviews where she openly discusses how her relationship with her body has changed and her experience with cosmetic enhancements: "I’ve had tons of fillers and Botox over the years; I stopped in 2018. At some point, I felt it was just too much. Maybe I'll start again someday, I don’t know. I think anything that makes you feel beautiful is the right thing to do. But then there came a moment where I thought: I want to see those wrinkles I’ve earned. I want to see the signs of crying and laughing; aging can be a beautiful thing." She also added: "Do you want to know if I’ll get a facelift in 10 years? Who can say, I don’t know now! I just know that for a long time I used makeup as a social mask, something to hide behind. The exaggerated hair, the bold eyeliner... I don’t regret any of it, I still love those things, but now I see them differently; for me, they’ve become a way to express who I really am.”

Ariana Grande is an adult pop star who has finally achieved the role she’s dreamed of her whole life (Glinda, of course), which, by some cosmic coincidence, seems to have painted her off-screen life pink as well. Or at least her look. The virtual meeting between Grande and Glinda has softened the sixties-style she loves and elevated the coquette and cutecore aesthetics that already defined her. What are the secrets to her stunning appearance? Let’s explore.

Ariana Grande’s Skincare Routine: Few Steps, but Lots of Attention to the Eye Area

Unlike many of her peers, such as Lady Gaga or Addison Rae, Ariana Grande’s skincare routine is quick and based on just a few excellent products, with a particular focus on the eye area. After showering and cleansing, the Thank U, Next singer starts her face care with Sarah Ford Biocell Oxygen Serum, an oxygenating serum that encourages skin cell renewal and stimulates the production of collagen and elastin, combating wrinkles and imperfections to deliver radiant skin. Hydration is very important, and for the best results, Ari relies on the luxurious Moisturizing Soft Cream by La Mer. The secret of this cult product lies in its soft hydrating spheres, created from the powerful cell-regeneration elixir Miracle Broth and the antioxidant Lime Tea, which not only illuminate the skin but also help renew, protect, and strengthen the skin barrier. Ariana mixes La Mer with sunscreen, EltaMD UV Clear Broad-Spectrum SPF 46, containing micronized zinc oxide to protect the skin from harmful UVA and UVB rays and 5% niacinamide to prevent spots and discoloration. All the subsequent steps in Grande’s morning routine are dedicated to the eye area. First, she applies the Full Night’s Sleep Blurring Under Eye Balm from her own brand R.e.m. Beauty, a hydrating balm that provides immediate comfort and freshness to the eyes while helping reduce dark circles and fine lines. Then, for smooth and plump under-eyes, she uses Shiseido Benefiance WrinkleResist24 Pure Retinol Express Smoothing Eye Mask. These lifting and firming patches, soaked in serum and retinol, are designed to plump the skin and reduce fine lines with regular use. Although it’s recommended to leave them on for 15 minutes, Ariana wears them for up to four hours for an intensive treatment. And when her face feels particularly dry? Instead of expensive creams and lotions, Ariana loves coconut oil, which she also uses on her body and hair.

Il make-up di Ariana Grande: cat-eye e ispirazioni sixties

Ariana Grande's signature beauty look, developed alongside her trusted makeup artist Michael Anthony, is a dramatic, sixties-inspired cat-eye. The star revealed how she achieves it. She starts by creating the base with the Sweetener Foundation (in shade Light 8MN) and the Sweetener Concealer (in shade Light 4G) from R.e.m. Beauty, setting them with the Anastasia Beverly Hills Loose Setting Powder. Next, she focuses on her eyebrows, preferring a straight, lifted shape, and fills them in with MAC’s Fling Eyebrow Styler. For contouring, she uses Danessa Myricks Beauty Balm Contour, applying it to sculpt her cheekbones, hairline, neck, and nose. She then adds depth with the Interstellar Highlighter Topper from R.e.m. Beauty in the shade Miss Mercury. As for blush, she opts for Dior’s Rosy Glow Blush in 001 Pink. The highlight of her look is the eye makeup: she creates a sixties-style cat-eye by sketching a pale pink wing shape on her eyelids with the Multi-Use Eye Stick from R.e.m. Beauty. For eyeshadow, she blends two dark brown shades from the All Nudes Eye Shadow Palette by Bobbi Brown. Ariana finishes her eye look with the Flourishing Volumizing Mascara from R.e.m. Beauty. On her lips, she alternates between different lipsticks, glosses, and treatments, often reaching for the Peptide Lip Treatment by Rhode. Her final step is to set everything in place with Fenty Beauty’s Setting Spray.

Ariana Grande’s Hair Care: High Ponytail and XXL Lengths

Is it her four-octave vocal range? Her eclectic talent in singing and acting? Certainly. But when it comes to her hairstyle, the answer is her high, ultra-long ponytail. Her hairstylist, Alyx Liu, shares the steps to achieve the perfect ponytail—or as he describes it, one that’s "flirty, girly, and sexy." The process begins by detangling and straightening the hair with a flat iron, focusing especially on the roots to ensure they are super sleek. Next, the ponytail is styled to perfection using smoothing products and a boar-bristle brush. Once styled, the ponytail is secured with a strong elastic to keep it in place all day. Liu recommends The Hair Tie by Útiles Beauty. To finish, baby hairs are tamed with a wax stick, while the lengths are given volume with dry shampoo or a texturizing spray. Finally, an extreme-hold hairspray is applied. Occasionally, Ariana adds a touch of aromatherapy to her haircare routine by using coconut oil and lavender essential oil.

Ariana Grande’s Favorite Perfume

Ariana Grande has a successful perfume line that began in 2015 with Ari. Many of her fragrances feature sweet and fruity notes such as vanilla, raspberry, pear, blackberry, and marshmallow, often paired with floral hints like jasmine, peony, and rose. Her best-seller is the eau de parfum Mod Vanilla. But what does Ariana wear aside from her own creations? In the past, she has mentioned favorites like Blossom Love by Amouage, Black Orchid by Tom Ford, Flowerbomb by Viktor & Rolf, and Sexy 9 Blackberry & Vanilla Musk by Trish McEvoy.