• Rihanna shared a makeup-free selfie on Instagram yesterday, captioning the image her “first selfie of the year.”
  • Fans loved the mogul's fresh-faced look—but that didn't stop them from asking about the whereabouts of Rihanna's seemingly never-to-be-released ninth album.

Rihanna is ringing in 2020 with a fresh-faced selfie.

The singer, fashion designer, and beauty mogul blessed her fans with a quick hello Instagram post, donning slicked-back cornrows and a braided bun, a black zip hoodie, and a nearly makeup-free face.

“First selfie of the year doe #2020,” Rihanna captioned the photo.

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A casual Instagram is always a mysterious move her most passionate fans live to analyze. Does Rihanna’s choice of a casual hoodie mean she’s currently and cozily curating the next Fenty collection drop? Does the subtle sliver of metallic gloss lining her lips foreshadow a new psychedelic Fenty Beauty lip liner? Fans even began speculating on Twitter that RiRi’s choice to showcase herself sans makeup—and even proudly promoting an imperfect blemish, because, yes, even Rihanna is human—meant that she’s tentatively teasing trial products for potential Fenty-branded skin products. This is Rihanna, people, the hustle never stops.

Whether Rihanna is glammed up or keeping it casual, the love from her followers never ceases to pour in. Fans cheered on the singer for proudly and unapologetically showcasing herself as is on the social media platform. In the midst of the sea of fire flames and heart-eyed emoji, people commented quick quips of approval.

“C’mon fresh face & baby hair,” one user wrote.

But in proper Rihanna Navy member fashion, they continued to pose the most important question.

“Happy new year sis, looking flawless as usual. But where the music doe?” another asked.

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Bianca Betancourt
Culture Editor

Bianca Betancourt is the culture editor at HarpersBAZAAR.com, where she covers all things film, TV, music, and more. When she's not writing, she loves impulsively baking a batch of cookies, re-listening to the same early-2000s pop playlist, and stalking Mariah Carey's Twitter feed.