‘Such a Gorgeous Face’: Malaysia Pargo’s Makeup-Free Selfie Leaves Fans Gushing

Malaysia Pargo recently proved that her face is flawless by posting a photo to Instagram that highlighted her makeup-free skin. The veteran “Basketball Wives” reality star hinted that she was enjoying a movie night on the night of Saturday, April 25. Fans thought she looked “gorgeous” without a face full of makeup.

Pargo’s nighttime apparel consisted of a yellow tank top and what appeared to be a pair of white shorts. Pargo sported box braids in addition to false eyelashes. The Compton, California, native explained in her caption that she was catching up on a few of her favorite television shows. She wrote, “I may have finished Netflix…”

Malaysia Pargo’s bedtime selfie. @malaysiainthecity/Instagram

Over 13,000 people reacted to Pargo’s bedtime photo, with many indicating that she looked perfect without any beauty filters on her face.

“Such a gorgeous face 👸🏽.”

“You always look amazing,” a second fan gushed.

“So pretty 😍😍.”

A fourth fan said, “@malaysiainthecity you look great.”

“That skin!!!🖤🖤.”

“Looks like a teenager 😍😍😍😍😍😍 .”

“You are so pretty without makeup. You look so amazing and I always love your swag. 💯💯”

“Beautiful skin🔥.”

Malaysia Pargo at the end of Netflix, perhaps. @malaysiainthecity/Instagram

Her second photo’s caption indicated that she may have found a show to watch thanks to fans who apparently recommended the Hulu show “Little Fires Everywhere” starring Kerry Washington.

Pargo, the ex-wife of former NBA player Jannero Pargo, shared in an interview with Essence last summer that she believes in taking care of her skin.

“Skincare is super important to me. I believe that even if you wear makeup you must make sure your skin is protected, hydrated, and healthy underneath,” she said.

The 39-year-old mother of three is now the face of her own facial product since partnering with the skin care brand Urban Skin Rx in 2019 to create her Skin Quench mask.

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