Rupaul’s Drag Race 2022 All Stars on Their Beauty Routines – Cosmopolitan

After years of fan-demand, Rupauls Drag Race has finally given us an all-winners All Stars season. To celebrate, we sat down with three of the show's famous faces (and front-runners for this seasons top prize): Jaida Essence Hall, Trinity The Tuck, and Yvie Oddly. Ahead, a look at their favorite beauty products and best glam secrets, their thoughts on the transformative power of drag as an art form, and the importance of being, above all things, a fierce queen.

Whats the best beauty advice youve received from another drag artist on or off the show?

"Dont be afraid of the makeup. We can have as much fun or as little fun as we want to with it. We can always take it off and start again. Its just makeup."

If you could leave the house with only two beauty items in your bag, what would they be?

"First, probably a palette. Does that count as one? A palette and then a wig, because when the hair is on, the fantasy is real."

Whats a beauty tip you live by?

"I spray my foundation brush once with setting spray. Next, I apply a pump of foundation to the brush and then spray it a second time before putting it to my face. It allows the makeup to set and the color to go a lot further."

How do you hope drag changes the way people see you and the queer community?

"I hope it shows that its possible that even a little boy from Wisconsin can be in the spotlight."

Favorite Cleanser

Caudalie Vinoclean Gentle Foam Cleanser

Honey, even if perfect skin comes naturally, you have to maintain it with the best ingredients!

Favorite Foundation

Juvia's Place I Am Magic Foundation in 400 Ethiopia

"It goes on with amazing coverage and makes me feel stunning.

Favorite Lip Color

Fenty Beauty Stunna Lip Paint Longwear Fluid Lip Color in Undefeated

I love to mix Fenty lip colors to create the perfect shade. But straight out of the tube, they are perfect too!"

Why is drag such a powerful art form?

"It allows anyone to transform into anything! Its their very own Superman/woman/they suit."

Whats a surprising makeup hack that everyone should know?

"Adding contact lens solution to any of your powder eyeshadows can turn them into liquid eyeliner."

Has fame changed the way you present yourself?

"I definitely think it requires you to step up your game at all times. It also makes you a little more on guard about what you put out into the world."

What do you hope your legacy will be?

"Without a doubt, that people will remember that I am a fierce queen and that Im great at what I do."

Favorite Setting Spray

ONE/SIZE by Patrick Starrr On 'Til Dawn Mattifying Waterproof Setting Spray

This setting spray keeps makeup looking right while I twirl and shake this bootay!

Favorite Eye Cream

Kiehl's Creamy Eye Treatment with Avocado

Its hydrating plus you can immediately add on concealer.

Favorite Concealer

Urban Decay Stay Naked Correcting Concealer

It doesnt crease and it does the job perfectly. I havent found another product as good.

How do you feel while getting glammed up?

"Like a blank slate. Getting into drag puts me in a sort of meditative trance that I only start to snap out of when I finally become Yvie. Its like my minds equivalent of being on Airplane Mode."

And do you have a mantra that you repeat when youre getting ready?

"Stay focused and hurry the fuck up, girl!"

Whats your best skincare advice?

"If you wait for your skin to fully dry after washing your face, it will absorb oil-based moisturizers better than if you slap them on right out of the shower. Ground breaking for me."

How do you want people to remember you?

"I think my legacy will be that I inspired others to live more exploratory, authentic, and radical lives. But at a bare minimum, Ill take She won RuPauls Drag Race!

Favorite Eyeshadow Palette

Nars Summer Unrated Eyeshadow Palette

Pigment, pigment, pigment! The blendability is incredible too! The possibilities are endless, mama!

Favorite Skin Prep

Coffeeface 3-in-1 Pads Exfoliate. Serum. Moisturize.

They exfoliate, do your serum, moisturize, and prime all in one pad. Theyre also individually packaged, so theyre great for travel.

Favorite Mascara

Dior Diorshow Mascara in #090 Black

I wear false lashes but use this mascara to paint them even blacker.

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