‘This Photo Smells Like Cocoa Butter’: Ciara and Russell Wilson’s Close-Up Face Photo Left Fans Speechless

Ciara‘s latest upload featuring her husband, Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson, left fans fawning over the pair’s beauty on Saturday, Jan. 15, as they promoted their R&C unisex fragrance line.

The brand R&C, a name that results from the combination of the first-name initials of Ciara and Russell, was originally released in 2020. In honor of the couple’s new scent, Harmony, the “Level Up” singer shared a close-up face image of her and Russell on Instagram. 

Ciara and Russell Wilson’s close-up photo while promoting their fragrance R&C left fans in awe. Photo:@ciara/Instagram

In addition to the photo that only showcased half of Ciara and Russell’s faces, the 36-year-old wrote in the caption, “Eyes locked. Cheek to Cheek.” As fans began to view Ciara’s post, many flooded her comments section with compliments. 

“This picture smells like cocoa butter.”

“It’s the beautiful skin for meeee!”

“The amount of sexy in this pic”

“This has to be the most beautiful pic I’ve ever seen.”

“I don’t know about you but I just feel love when I look at this picture.”

Among the praise, others expressed how much they love the couple’s bond. One wrote, “Love y’all. And thanks for showing the world your real love!” Another said, “Match made in Heaven. Love the way you guys love and compliment the other.”

A third social media user stated, “Absolutely Love You’re Love For Each Other!! It Truly Shows!! Beyond Blessed!!! Thank Y’all For Sharing!!!”


Ciara and Russell began dating 2015 after meeting at a University of Wisconsin basketball game. This event occurred almost one year after the “Goodies” songstress gave birth to her first child Future Wilburn with ex-fiancé Nayvadius “Future” Wilburn. In March 2016, Russell proposed to Ciara while the pair vacationed in Seychelles. Four months later, the couple tied the knot in England. 

Since then, Ciara and Russell have welcomed two children together, a daughter named Sienna Princess Wilson in April 2017, and a son, Win Harrison Wilson, in July 2020.


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