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    Cardi B Is Ending the Year on a Fresh (Faced) Note

    She's been loving a makeup-free selfie.

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    Published 28 December 2023 In News

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    From hits like "Bongos" to a major SKIMS campaign, Cardi B has given us so much this year; she's even blessed us with a makeup-free selfie or two. And before 2023 comes to a close, she's decided to continue the program with not one, but two more fresh-faced snaps.

    While out shopping on Wednesday, December 27, the 31-year-old paused to grab a couple of mirror selfies, sharing the snaps with fans via her Instagram Stories. While her outfit—a bright yellow, red, turquoise, and black sweater and yellow sweatpants paired with a Charles Jeffrey LOVERBOY chunky rabbit-eared beanie and black-and-white Maison Margiela Tabi boots—was loud, her complexion exuded softness. Save for a touch of gloss, the camera was met with a completely bare-faced Cardi.

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    Offering no caption (or voiceover, for that matter—the rapper loves a narrated video), she stared sweetly into the mirror, showing off her full look in one photo and a close-up of her face in another.

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    While Cardi's gorgeous skin is more than enough to focus on here, it should also be noted that her eyebrows, most recently waxed in an ultra-skinny '90s style, were back to their normal, thick shape. Her Monroe piercing, which has come and gone, was also present: a little glimmer that played well with her kitschy-cute mini Chanel bag earrings.

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    Last month, the Grammy winner took to her Instagram Stories once again to share another selection of makeup-free content, this time adding some commentary that proved she knows she's as great without glam as she is with her full, Erika La' Pearl-crafted looks.

    "No make up, no wig ... JUST VIBES" she captioned a video at the time. "Just a beautiful, rich, talented, blessed bitch."

    Add "flawless" to the list, Cardi, and you have it covered.

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    Sophia Vilensky is a Freelance Beauty Writer at Marie Claire with a beauty, wellness, and entertainment journalism portfolio that includes contributions to Byrdie, Bravo, Teen Vogue, and Us Weekly. Growing up in a family of beauticians—and through her own personal studies—she developed an in-depth understanding of aesthetics, cosmetic product formulation, and beauty treatment development and has also held roles as a senior copywriter, content strategist, and proofreader for top beauty and wellness brands. Even so, you'd be hard pressed to find her with her hair and makeup actually done. Sophia is based in Minneapolis and is a 2019 graduate of the University of Minnesota, where she majored in English and minored in cinema studies. During her time at the university, she was the Arts & Entertainment Editor for the Minnesota Daily, earning the 2019 Editor of the Year award for her work. She connected deeply with the Twin Cities arts scene, collaborating with leading beauty professionals, designers, and artists. Graduating Summa Cum Laude, her thesis—a close-reading of Vanderpump Rules—was featured on NPR. When not immersed in writing or testing new products, Sophia enjoys watching reality TV, reading, and exploring the newest woo-woo wellness trends. Keep up with her on Instagram @sophiavilensky.

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