The comedian talks her must-have products, beauty inspo, and her new Urban Decay campaign.
When you hear the name “Ziwe,” world-class comedic interviews surely spring to mind.
I had to live with a little nick in my eyebrows for a couple of months.
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“Since that experience, I’ve learned to take very good care of them.
The Big Bush, honestly, is one of my favorite products.
And what I love about it is that it usescastor oil.
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I read that ingredient, and I think ‘This will make me look like Eugene Levy.'”
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The One Thing That Got Her Through Writing Her Book
“Nature.
I love spending time in the woods and appreciating the quietness of living in peace.
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That really helped me work through my book of essays.
I have an essay about it.
I like to mix a bronze or a rose gold above my eye.
That’s usually my go-to.
Maybe I’ll make it a little smoky and put a bronze on the outer edge.”
I did red once on my former show, and I felt like Jessica Rabbit.
I would love to find another animation to absolutely plagiarize their sense of style.
“That’s really important.
Especially if you’ve ever been caught on Getty Images dot com, they will catch you slipping.
So having Urban Decay on will always keep [you looking right].
I’ve learned to be prepared.”
I’m really into TikTok, or BeautyTok rather.
The Gen Z teens inspire me to step up my game.
They are always introducing me to new products, new ways to do my makeup and new skill sets.
What’s the hot tea right now?
I like a nice, strong contour and an overly lined lip with a gloss.
Those are my favorites.
They age very well."
The One Look That Makes Her Feel the Most Herself
“A bob.
Much like Nicki Minaj, I’m known for the bob.
Having a nice, short, little dilettante hairstylethat’s what makes me feel really alive.
That and also a strong brow. "
The One Accessory That Completes Any Look
“I like a nice bag.
I probably use the same bag, Loewe.
I don’t even know what style it is, but it’s just cute.
It’s blue.”
So, I think that perfectly aligns with my personality.
Rihanna is a February Pisces as well.”
The One Zodiac Sign That Isnt Her Favorite
“I’ve met every zodiac sign.
No disrespect to Geminis, I just don’t understand the wavelength.
I don’t get the vibe, but I respect them.”
The One Product That Never Leaves Her Purse
“A chapstick.
You don’t want to have an ashy lip, that’s for dang sure.
Literally, just one loose chapstick that I can whip out at any time.
She would be a dream guest.”
The One Piece of Advice That Changed Her Life
“Good lighting.
That’s the key to happiness.
I’m obsessed with ’80s and ’90s supermodels.
One of my favorites is Yasmine Gari.
You know that she used to do her own makeup?
To me, that’s the most interesting fun fact.