Cardi B has had fairly the experimental December on the subject of make-up seems to be, which isn’t in the least shocking contemplating she repeatedly opts for a daring, glamorous beat that pairs nicely with equally daring, glamorous hair and nails. There have been the super-skinny brows she wore on the Balenciaga runway, the shiny crimson lips with nearly-black ombré lining, and the grey tones that matched her pale grey coloration contacts. However as we wind down the month — and the 12 months — it seems the rapper gave make-up artist Erika La’ Pearl a bit of day without work, as a substitute displaying off the abilities of different members of her glam squad: particularly her aesthetician and dermatologist.

On Wednesday, December 27, it appears Cardi was doing a bit of after-Christmas purchasing, and he or she discovered a retailer with the right mirror-selfie setup. She posted two pictures from the outing to her Instagram Tales, revealing that she was decked out head-to-toe in a colourful outfit that included a yellow knit hat, yellow pants, and a sweater color-blocked in yellow, crimson, turquoise, black, and white. However whereas her ensemble was vibrant, her make-up wasn’t — in actual fact, it merely wasn’t even there.

If the primary picture wasn’t sufficient proof that she went makeup-free, a second closeup reveals recent pores and skin, brushed brows, and never a lot as a touch of mascara. If she’s carrying any make-up, it may be clear lip gloss, which enhances the shine of her Monroe piercing. Not solely is the look a reminder that skipping make-up is simply as attractive as a full face of it, however it’s additionally a beautiful metaphor for this time of 12 months — a chance to begin one other lap across the solar with a clear slate.