If you’re not already addicted to RuPaul’s Drag Race, it’s time to start binging the 14-season, Emmy Award-winning series stat. It circles some of the most talented drag queens in America and chronicles their best attempts to impress RuPaul with charming fashion choices and performance challenges.
Not only are the contestants on the show super skilled, not to mention loaded with personality, but their skin always seems flawless. Yes, there’s makeup involved, but as we all know, the foundation of great skin makes makeup shine. It turns out that many of the show’s contestants look to Sunday Riley products to keep their skin clear, bright, and glowing. Below find their favorites.
Symone
Favorite Sunday Riley products: Auto Correct Brightening and Depuffing Eye Contour Cream, Good Genes All-in-One Lactic Acid Treatment, and C.E.O. 15% Vitamin C Brightening Serum
The season six winner took to Vogue’s YouTube channel to share how she gets her skin ready to glow first thing in the morning. “First, I use this Auto Correct from Sunday Riley. And notice, I bring it all the way down, honey. Depuff the cheeks, depuff the under eye — ain’t nothing wrong with that. And next, I go in here with this lovely little C.E.O. cream — or actually, this is a serum. I do my drops one at a time. And this is also another brightening moment here; a little moisture on the face, ‘cause I like to look like I am glowing at all times.”
Aquaria
Favorite Sunday Riley product: U.F.O. Ultra-Clarifying Acne Treatment Face Oil
Aquaria’s popularity has skyrocketed since she won on season 10 of the show. She shared her nightly skincare regimen on Harper’s Bazaar’s YouTube channel from start to finish. “Now that my skin is finally back to normal; it is moisturized and we’ve got a couple of serums in their working their magic, I would normally go in with — if I were having serious acne moments I would go in with a spot treatment or something — but I do like going in with the U.F.O. Ultra-Clarifying Face Oil if I do have any areas that are more acne-licious than the rest. The perimeter of my head isn’t looking so fly. So, I’m almost to the bottom of this, but I’m just going to do a couple drops of that and smooth that into the areas where it looks like Mother Nature is letting me have it.”
Sasha Velour
Favorite Sunday Riley products: Ceramic Slip Cleanser, Juno Antioxidant + Superfood Face Oil, and Luna Sleeping Night Oil
The season 9 winner shared the breakdown of her nightly skincare regimen step-by-step, highlighting the many Sunday Riley products she deems essential. “First step is to remove your makeup; use a little Ceramic Slip Sunday Riley Cleanser. Next step, before my face even dries, get a little more water on that, I’m going to put on my Sunday Riley oils. I love putting on face oil to re-enliven the skin after removing everything from it. I either use this one (Luna Sleeping Night Oil), or I have the Juno antioxidant one. I love these products. Miss Farrah Moan introduced me to these when we were touring after season nine of RuPaul’s Drag Race, and I have been absolutely addicted ever since. Just put that on. Also, it has a magical greenish color. Neck, chest, and scalp all over, into the eyebrows.”
Miz Cracker
Favorite Sunday Riley product: Good Genes All-In-One Lactic Acid Treatment
New York City’s beloved queen Miz Cracker shared her full skincare routine with Allure and highlighted her favorite Sunday Riley product. “When it’s all done, I treat myself to a nice layer of Sunday Riley Good Genes to turn back the clock on all the damage I do to myself with grease paint and duct tape.”
Farah Moan
Favorite Sunday Riley product: Good Genes All-In-One Lactic Acid Treatment
A skincare guru in her own right, Farah Moan boasted to New York Magazine about how she got the entire cast into the brand — especially one specific product. “It’s true, I did get the entire cast of RuPaul’s Drag Race season nine into this product — and from what I’ve heard, most still use it. I got into Sunday Riley products in 2016 after watching a YouTuber who worked in product development. She broke down the science of every ingredient. It’s a very expensive product, but it’s so great for drag queens. The acids in it really help with razor burn on your neck and face, which is paramount when it comes to what we do. We shave almost every day when on tour or performing a lot. Some are lucky and don’t experience quite as much irritation. But I tell those, like me, who have sensitive skin and get razor burn easily to try this. It’s formulated with lactic acid. It is strong, though. I always recommend some excellent sunscreens along with it because Good Genes will make you more susceptible to sunburns.”
Shea Coulee
Favorite Sunday Riley products: Pink Drink Firming Resurfacing Essence, Luna Sleeping Night Oil, and A+ High-Dose Retinoid Serum
The Chicago native and recording artist, who’s also become an international drag queen and the season five champion of RuPaul’s Drag Race, shared her skincare regimen with Refinery29. “For my nighttime skincare routine, I’ll start with that same Youth to the People Superfood Cleanser and then Sunday Riley Pink Drink Mist. I’ll follow that with Sunday Riley Luna Oil. Retinol is reactive under UV rays, so you don’t want to use it during the daytime, only at night. After the Luna Oil, I’ll use Sunday Riley A+ Retinoid serum.”
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