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As one of the greatest tennis players in the world, Serena Williams has very little time for frivolous pleasures. Between her high-powered career and being a mom to her young daughter, Williams stays busy 24/7. Still, the tennis star knows the importance of self-care, and when she takes the time to do her full skincare and makeup routine, there are specific products that she turns to. Recently, Williams opened up to fans, revealing her favorite beauty products — including one surprisingly affordable eyeliner. 

How did Serena Williams become a tennis star?

Serena Williams was born in Michigan in 1981. Raised in a large family with many siblings, Williams turned to athletics at a young age.

She began playing tennis when she was only four years old, displaying an early talent for the sport. As Williams got older, her parents realized that she was a prodigy in the making, and they sought to have her taught by some of the world’s most talented tennis professionals.

When Williams was nine, her family moved to Florida, where she continued to pursue her study of tennis. By the time she was 10 years old, Williams began attending national junior tennis tournaments.

By the time she was a teenager, Williams began playing professionally, earning acclaim from commentators and critics all over the world. She has since become one of the world’s most decorated tennis pros, with 14 Grand Slam doubles titles to her name and 23 Grand Slam singles titles.

Williams is also a symbol for women’s empowerment and has earned legions of fans for her dedication to her craft.

Serena Williams’ skincare routine

Serena Williams
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Williams is a wife and mother these days, with precious little time to herself. When she does have time to pamper her skin, she turns to a very specific skincare routine.

In a recent interview, Williams opened up to reveal her skincare secrets, with many of them being shockingly affordable. Williams admitted that she loves using face masks in order to keep her skin looking and feeling great, and also loves using gold undereye masks that she gets from Amazon.

The tennis pro also revealed that she always makes sure to remove her makeup before bed, and loves using a variety of nighttime serums to help tone and firm up her skin. She stated that she “loves” retinol cream, and likes to sample lots of different, smaller-sized versions of products before ultimately committing to one specific brand or product. 

Serena Williams’ favorite eyeliner

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When it comes to her beauty routine, Williams also plays favorites. For fans who want to emulate Williams’ effortless glam, both on and off the court, they can actually purchase her favorite eyeliner from any drugstore. Williams prefers the Milani Stay Put Waterproof Eyeliner Pencil in black, which comes in at only six dollars.

Williams admitted that it is her favorite because: “I can wear this when I play tennis, and that’s why I love it so much. Other waterproof brands have just not been as reliable. This never wears off or budges, no matter how much I’m sweating.”

Williams also stated: “I own it in both brown and black. My sister Venus also wears it — I assume for the same reasons. We share makeup tips and product suggestions sometimes, but my former physiotherapist Esther Lee actually first introduced me to this a few years ago.” Williams’ other makeup favorites include a Bobbi Brown foundation stick and a bold red lipstick from celebrity makeup artist Pat McGrath.