Ariana Grande reveals she’s had ‘a ton of lip filler and Botox’ over the years

In a recent episode of the Beauty Secrets YouTube series, Ariana Grande offered fans a candid glimpse into her skincare and makeup routine. As she applied her makeup, she opened up about her past experience with cosmetic procedures and why she decided to forego them.

2 things you need to know

• Ariana Grande addressed 'not-so-gentle' comments she received on social media in April this year.
• The pop sensation was criticised for her 'current body' and trolls called her 'unhealthy'.

Ariana Grande's journey with lip fillers and botox

Ariana Grande revealed that she had undergone "a ton of lip filler injections and botox treatments" over the years. However, she made a conscious choice to stop in 2018, citing that it had become "too much." Her emotions welled up as she explained how these procedures had made her feel like she needed to hide.

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The 30-year-old singer confessed that she had used makeup as a form of "disguise and concealment." She said that she hid behind layers of cosmetics, and bold eyeliner, and even changed her hairstyle. However, as she's grown older, she said that her perspective has shifted. She now sees makeup as a means of "self-expression and accentuating her natural features".

The pop sensation expressed a desire to embrace her "well-earned" smile lines and laugh lines. She celebrated the beauty in ageing and hoped that her smile lines would only deepen with time. 

Ariana Grande addresses trolls 

Ariana Grande has been no stranger to public scrutiny and fan feedback about her appearance. She acknowledged that fan backlash influenced her decision to change the cover art of her debut album, Yours Truly. She candidly shared how consistent fan bullying over the years has affected her and spoke about the impact of negative comments on her mental health.

In April this year, the 7 Rings singer issued a statement about body image and the toll of body shaming comments. She addressed the harm caused by such negativity and how it made her question her choices and decisions.