Ariana Grande Gets Playful With Ricky Alvarez in a Lip-Gloss Challenge

Ariana Grande and Ricky Alvarez brought a flirtatious edge to a beauty-product game, turning a viral challenge into a playful moment together, according to the source. The pair took turns identifying lip products by trying them on, with Grande attempting to work out each gloss through its feel and effect. The challenge began with the two discussing how much product to use and how long to wait. Grande tried to narrow down the choices, reasoning aloud as she sampled each one. At one point, she joked that spicy ramen she had eaten might make the tingling sensation arrive sooner. Alvarez joined in as they tested the different formulas and compared their guesses. The game included a plumping gloss, which Grande recognized after noticing the product’s tingling effect. She also commented that the sensation was pleasant, while acknowledging that whether someone enjoys it depends on personal taste. The light back-and-forth kept the focus on the challenge rather than turning the clip into a serious product review. For a final round, Grande asked whether they should add a surprise, then admitted she had practiced only a few of the products. She identified another item, celebrated getting the answer right and moved on to a bonus round featuring a different gloss. The conversation ended with a guess about a holiday shade and a mention that it might not yet be available. The clip presents the pair sharing an easy, joking exchange as they test the products. While the source describes the moment as flirty, the on-camera action centers on the guessing game, with Grande reacting to the glosses and Alvarez helping keep the challenge moving.