Rihanna was in town just last week and gave a rousing performance at the F1 concerts. We catch up with her on her new role with M.A.C
The newly-named Creative Partner of M.A.C Cosmetics, Rihanna, speaks her mind on her new role and her favourite looks.
You’re the first person that M.A.C has named as a creative partner. Why do you think they chose you?
As a brand, M.A.C Cosmetics always has fun while taking risks — they are not afraid. We are the same in that way, and they certainly recognised that.
It’s a natural marriage, as we are both not afraid to show our points of view. I’ve been a fan of M.A.C and have been wearing the products for as long as I can remember. I am excited to be involved with them on the creative level.
How involved were you in the creative and colour selection, naming OF colours and creating products?
My work with M.A.C doesn’t feel like work. I am involved in the entire process — names, colour ways, packaging. I look forward to these kinds of tasks.
You have many looks. Which is your favourite?
My favourite makeup look is really all about the lips. I’m obsessed with lipstick – so we created “RiRi Woo” – a matte cool red lipstick. I’m really particular about the texture of my lipsticks.
Most of them in my collection are mattes, with the exception of “Who’s That Chick” which is an orangey frost. It’s different for me, but I love it.
Does being from the Caribbean affect your beauty routine?
Sure — I think where you’re from always affects your routines. I tend to like warmer looks. I like sheen skin and I love bright lipstick.
What role does makeup play in your life?
Makeup is my superhero. It’s been part of my life for so long – I couldn’t do without. I really love being natural too, but sometimes there’s nothing like a good makeup job.
On days off, what is your makeup or beauty routine?
When I go out, I always reach for a lipstick — a lipstick that is bright or extreme, like “RiRi Woo” or like something really dark and vampy, like “Talk That Talk” – a matte plum shade.
You’ve done one album a year for 7 years. Do you plan to keep this up?
I love making music, so I never plan on making the album based on timing. I never say, “OK, new year, new album.” I love making music and it excites me. I end up making my albums really close together.
So far, it’s been almost one every year. But, who knows? I definitely don’t plan on stopping.
The Riri Hearts M.A.C Fall Collection is available exclusively at M.A.C Sephora Ion, M.A.C Ngee Ann City and M.A.C Bugis Junction.
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