It’s the Real Housewives of Atlanta’s turn to go makeup free!
The entire cast of RHOA posed with no makeup for the upcoming issue of People Magazine’s Most Beautiful People which will hit newsstands on April 18.
Below, see photos of Nene Leakes, Kim Zolciak, Kenya Moore, Porsha Williams, Kandi Burruss, Sheree Whitfield and Cynthia Bailey without makeup as they open up about their beauty secrets and biggest insecurities.
Nene Leakes
Are there features you’re self-conscious about and if so, how have you helped yourself feel more confident about them?
I used to feel self-conscious about my nose! I totally helped myself by having rhinoplasty and that’s a decision I definitely don’t regret.
As you’ve gotten older, how has your beauty routine changed?
I’ve always been a skin girl but as I’ve gotten older I make it a point to never sleep in makeup, see the esthetician once a month, wash my face twice a day and always moisturize.
Kim Zolciak
As you’ve gotten older, how has your beauty routine changed?
I use the same moisturizer that I have used for 20 years but I have added peptides and growth factors in more recently.
Are there features you’re self-conscious about and if so, how have you helped yourself feel more confident about them?
I have two lines in my neck that I have always hated! I had Laser on them to try and diminish them, but I’m super happy chokers are back in style.
Kandi Burruss
Are there features you’re self-conscious about and if so, how have you helped yourself feel more confident about them?
I’m extremely self-conscious about the dark circles around my eyes. As a kid I hated them. I don’t think I ever became confident about them.
As you’ve gotten older, how has your beauty routine changed?
It hasn’t changed a lot. Except for the fact that I buy expensive age defying creams that I almost never use…
Porsha Williams
Are there features you’re self-conscious about and if so, how have you helped yourself feel more confident about them?
I have always had dark circles around my eyes. I used to always hide them with concealer, but as I have gotten older I have let that insecurity go. I used to use my dark circles to call out from work because when I wouldn’t cover them people would say “Do you feel okay?” and I would say “No, actually I need to go home early.” But again, as I have aged, I’ve learned to love every part of me no matter what.
If you were only going to wear one beauty product, what would it be?
African soap. I order it online from Ghana and it’s been the best natural cleanse I have found for my skin.
Kenya Moore
Are there features you’re self-conscious about and if so, how have you helped yourself feel more confident about them?
Since I was 13 years old I was diagnosed with cystic acne. I had to visit the dermatologist weekly to get injections in my face to get it under control, but now that I’m older, sometimes I feel insecure about the scarring it left. Being on TV makes you a target for criticism and it used to really make me self-conscious because I was constantly teased about my textured skin and pitted scars shown in High Definition TV. Although my skin isn’t perfect now, I think it’s beautiful. The beauty of my skin is its deep rich chocolate hue. Besides, internal beauty is always from within and I believe loving your flaws make you more beautiful.
If you were only going to wear one beauty product, what would it be?
My Kenya Moore Hair Care growth serum! My grandmother who raised me who recently passed always said “hair is your crowning glory.” I love luxurious healthy hair and my hair care line is designed to help every woman achieve healthy hair.
Cynthia Bailey
Are there features you’re self-conscious about and if so, how have you helped yourself feel more confident about them?
I am a little self-conscious about my dark circles when I don’t get enough sleep. I am sleeping better these days, so it hasn’t been a big issue. However, I always keep my Nars concealer close by just in case.
If you were only going to wear one beauty product, what would it be?
If I could only use one beauty product it would be Neutrogena Rapid Wrinkle Repair Moisturizer. I love this moisturizer because not only does it keep my skin soft and beautiful, it also reduces the appearance of fine wrinkles. It’s a win win!
Sheree Whitfield
If you were only going to wear one beauty product, what would it be?
I typically do not wear makeup unless I’m taping or going to an event so for me it would be a tinted moisturizer.
Are there features you’re self-conscious about and if so, how have you helped yourself feel more confident about them?
I have a scar on my jaw that I use to be really self-conscious about, but as I’ve gotten older I’ve learned to love my imperfections and beauty marks as they are unique to only me.
You can also check out makeup free photos of the RHOD, RHOBH, RHONJ, and RHONY Casts!
Photos Credit: PEOPLE
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