Offset Shares The Skincare Tip That Is Cardi B Approved
There’s nothing like a man who knows the importance of skincare and how attractive it is to women. It can be something as simple as keeping the nails clean or knowing which products to use to stay moisturized. Offset is one of the many men who have caught on to this truth, and he recently participated in Harper’s Bazaar’s Go To Bed With Me YouTube series, where he gave a glimpse into his nighttime routine. Step by step, the “Jealously” rapper detailed the products he uses, and the one thing he takes pride in that makes his wife Cardi B swoon.
Cleanse
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Offset revealed that he has oily skin, so he uses Stridex pads, which he started using because of his mom. “She put me on these in high school,” he explained. “You know you going through little puberty, get a little bumps here on your forehead and stuff like that. She knew I had oily skin, so I don’t know how she found the product, but it’s worked since then.”
Moisturize
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Next, the Atlanta native shared the secret to keeping his skin smooth, which is something wifey Cardi can’t get enough of. “I don’t wear lotion, so I only do Aquaphor and oil. Fellas, if you do that routine and you just keep at that routine for a minute, your skin will be smooth. The ladies lay down and be like, ‘Ooh, I didn’t know your skin was this soft.’ Trust me, my wife always tell me.”
He also likes to use Palmer’s Cocoa Butter oil after taking a shower.
Scent
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The “Say My Grace” artist also shared his secret to smelling good. He shared that Cardi doesn’t like cologne because of the strong smell, so he just sticks to Dove spray deodorant. “I always wore women Dove deodorant. I’ma always do the women one because it’s calmer. It isn’t too strong,” he said. “I don’t like my deodorant like bussing through. I wanna, when you hug me, I smell good, not like just urrr. Sometimes the man deodorant be a little too aggressive. I like the soft smell so I’d rather go Dove spray, fellas.”
Lastly, he encouraged all the fellas to keep their hands and feet clean. “Fellas, it’s okay to go sit in the shop; get your nails done. It’s a clean thing to do. If you’re a super tough guy, just look at it like taking a shower, bro. It’s hygiene. You’re keeping up with yourself.
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London Alexaundria is the contributing editor for xoNecole. She is an alum of Clark Atlanta University, where she majored in Mass Media Arts and has worked in journalism for over ten years. You can follow her on Instagram and TikTok @theselfcarewriter
ItGirl 100 Honors Black Women Who Create Culture & Put On For Their Cities
As they say, create the change you want to see in this world, besties. That’s why xoNecole linked up with Hyundai for the inaugural ItGirl 100 List, a celebration of 100 Genzennial women who aren’t afraid to pull up their own seats to the table. Across regions and industries, these women embody the essence of discovering self-value through purpose, honey! They're fierce, they’re ultra-creative, and we know they make their cities proud.
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Don’t forget to also check out the ItGirl Directory, featuring 50 Black-woman-owned marketing and branding agencies, photographers and videographers, publicists, and more.
THE ITGIRL MEMO
I. An ItGirl puts on for her city and masters her self-worth through purpose.
II. An ItGirl celebrates all the things that make her unique.
III. An ItGirl empowers others to become the best versions of themselves.
IV. An ItGirl leads by example, inspiring others through her actions and integrity.
V. An ItGirl paves the way for authenticity and diversity in all aspects of life.
VI. An ItGirl uses the power of her voice to advocate for positive change in the world.
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Rihanna Talks Shedding Expectations And Finding Balance As A Mother
Since becoming a mother in 2022, Rihanna has defined parenthood by her terms and hopes to pass that sense of autonomy on to her children.
For Vogue China’s April cover story, Rihanna shared her perspective on raising her two sons with A$AP Rocky, and how she hopes to preserve her children’s uniqueness, devoid of societal expectations.
"The most beautiful thing...is that [children] come into the world with their own individuality and sincerity, without any logic or conformity,” she told the publication. “Which usually makes you feel that you must fit into a certain group."
The “Work” artist, known for her trendsetting style and captivating persona, expressed her desire to support children in fully embracing their individuality and encouraging them to be whoever they want to be. "It's really beautiful to see and I want to continue to help them navigate that and make sure that they know they can be whoever they want to be,” she says.
She continues, “They should embrace it completely, because it's beautiful, and it's unique. I love them just that way."
From shattering music charts to shaking up the beauty industry, Rihanna has forged a path that has since created the “dream” life we see today. One that she says has made her parents proud of.
“I’m living my dream,” she continued. “My parents were very proud of that because they just wanted me to be happy and successful. So, I think the key thing is to find some kind of balance. Yes, balance is important. Do this and you get the best of both worlds. You can write your own life the way you want, and it will be beautiful. Sometimes, you just need to let go of everyone’s expectations and start living your own story.”
Rihanna, who shares sons, RZA, 23 months, and Riot, 8 months, with rapper A$AP Rocky, recently shared her vision for expanding her family in the future in Interview Magazine.
When stylist Mel Ottenberg asked about the number of additional children she hoped to have, Rihanna replied, "As many as God wants me to have.”
"I don't know what God wants, but I would go for more than two. I would try for my girl,” she adds. “But of course, if it's another boy, it's another boy."
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