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Ariana Grande and Ricky Álvarez PDA Challenge
Ariana Grande and Ricky Álvarez kiss in R.E.M. Beauty challenge video.
In brief
Ariana Grande and Ricky Álvarez kiss in R.E.M. Beauty challenge video. Ariana Grande and Ricky Álvarez kissed in a blind challenge to guess her R.E.M. Beauty lip products. Originally reported by E! Online.
Ariana Grande and Ricky Álvarez PDA Challenge
Ariana Grande shared an intimate Instagram Reel where she tasks Ricky Álvarez with guessing her R.E.M. Beauty lip products through blind kisses.
“This is a challenge called, 'What’s on my lips?'”
Ricky Álvarez Guesses Lip Product
Ricky Álvarez correctly guessed 'Glossy Balm' as the first lip product, then 'Holiday Mélange' for a product not yet released.
“I don’t think that one’s out yet.”
R.E.M. Beauty Products Made in Italy

Ariana Grande highlighted that R.E.M. Beauty products are made in Italy, a detail Ricky Álvarez noted during the video.
Ariana Grande and Ricky Álvarez Relationship
Ariana Grande and Ricky Álvarez have been dating since 2015, with their relationship confirmed in August after a brief split in 2016.
Ariana Grande Changes Song Lyrics
Ariana Grande changed lyrics in her song 'thank u, next' to reflect her relationship with Ricky Álvarez, singing 'I’m tryna make him my last.'
“Wrote some songs about Ricky / I’m tryna make him my last.”
Ricky Álvarez's Reaction
Ricky Álvarez admitted he needed more kisses and correctly guessed the next two lip products in the challenge.
“Oh, I need more.”
R.E.M. Beauty Challenge Details
The challenge was filmed on November 7, 2023, with Ariana Grande wearing R.E.M. Beauty lip products.
Ricky Álvarez's Confidence
Ricky Álvarez expressed confidence in his ability to guess the lip products, stating he felt the pores would be open after eating spicy ramen.
“I feel like it might hit me quicker.”
Ariana Grande's Love for Ricky Álvarez
Ariana Grande hopes her love for Ricky Álvarez will be 'forever tattooed on her heart' as she continues to show affection for him.
R.E.M. Beauty Brand
R.E.M. Beauty is a makeup brand owned by Ariana Grande, with products made in Italy.
Ricky Álvarez's Role in Video
Ricky Álvarez was the background dancer on Ariana Grande's Honeymoon Tour in 2015 and later became her boyfriend.
Ariana Grande's Previous Relationships
Ariana Grande has had previous relationships with Graham Phillips, Jai Brooks, Nathan Sykes, Big Sean, Mac Miller, Pete Davidson, and Dalton Gomez.
Ricky Álvarez's Current Status
Ricky Álvarez is currently Ariana Grande's boyfriend, with their relationship confirmed in August 2023 after a brief split in 2016.
R.E.M. Beauty Challenge Outcome
Ricky Álvarez correctly guessed all lip products in the challenge, including one that had not yet been released.
Ariana Grande's Song Change
Ariana Grande changed the lyrics of her song 'thank u, next' to reflect her relationship with Ricky Álvarez, singing 'I’m tryna make him my last.'
“Wrote some songs about Ricky / I’m tryna make him my last.”
Ricky Álvarez's Reaction to Challenge
Ricky Álvarez admitted he needed more kisses and correctly guessed the next two lip products in the challenge.
“Oh, I need more.”
What it means
Ariana Grande and Ricky Álvarez kissed in a blind challenge to guess her R.E.M. Beauty lip products.





