West Side Story star Ariana DeBose reveals the $5 drugstore mascara she loves, as she admits she’s ‘a queen on a budget’
YOU might be surprised to hear that Ariana DeBose’s flawless look is all part of a frugal routine.
The actress and singer is certainly singing the praises of one makeup buy that lets her get her signature superstar look for less.
BOW DOWN TO THIS QUEEN’S BUDGET LOOK
When it comes to beauty, the 33-year-old West Side Story star knows she only has to live up to one person’s standards – her own.
“My grandmother and my aunt have always been like, ‘You have to take care of your skin,'” DeBose told People.
“My outlook on beauty is whatever makes you feel confident is what you should do. Other people’s perception of beauty doesn’t interest me anymore. I am interested in feeling beautiful for myself.”
She has certainly found what works best for her, including a drugstore find.
The Tony Award nominee proves that you don’t have to spend like a star to get red carpet results.
She is especially a super fan of one affordable eye buy.
DeBose swears by the Essence I Love Extreme Crazy Volume Waterproof Mascara, which is just $4.99 from Amazon.
“What I love about it: it is not a flaky, waterproof mascara,” she told the outlet.
“I’m a half-and-half girl. I do love a luxury product if it’s the right product for my needs.
“But I’m also a queen on a budget. Life is about compromise, darling.”
BUILD UP THE DRAMA
The creamy formula is designed to offer your lashes extra volume – perfect for a dramatic look on and off screen.
It’s “mega-sized” elastomer brush coats each lash.
For best results, the brand recommends moving the brush from the roots to the tips.
You can repeat this technique until you achieve your ultimate look.
This waterproof version is meant to give you all-day wear.
It claims to be able to beat sweat, rain, and tears.
The mascara has thousands of rave reviews who have their own stories to tell about the makeup item.
DeBose also stays fresh-faced by using a Cetaphil Brightness Reveal Creamy Cleanser, a Dr. Jart+ Vital Hydra Solution mask, and The Beauty Sandwich SS02 Snatching Sauce.
Most recently, she partnered with eye care brand Optase Life.