Cameron Brink is entering her beauty era. The WNBA athlete has always been interested in makeup growing up, but now she’s an official ambassador for Urban Decay. The 23-year-old is part of a new crop of basketball stars that are not only reshaping the game but shaping the ways in which beauty is recognized in the sports world.
Brink, a small forward for the Los Angeles Sparks and former Stanford University standout, entered the league as the second overall pick. Early into her professional career, Brink suffered an ACL injury, keeping her from finishing her rookie season — and also playing at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
This was a challenging face of adversity for Brink, but she’s not letting that stop her. Now, Brink is looking towards the future, and it includes a lot of fun. Between returning to the game, her work with Urban Decay, and now planning a wedding, the star athlete has her hands full. We caught up with Brink to talk about all things beauty.
Aiyana Ishmael
Teen Vogue: I wanted to start with your collaboration with Urban Decay. I know they previously partnered with the LA Sparks, so what has it been like getting to work with them?
Cameron Brink: It’s been amazing. It just feels like a really natural and authentic partnership where I get to walk into Crypto every day, and their signs are up, and I get to see their reps, and it’s just a really great partnership. Yeah. And their products are to die for obviously, so it’s been really cool.
TV: Do you have any favorite products?
CB: I love to put a black liner in my water line, so definitely that product. The Urban Decay setting spray… I have to take [it] everywhere with me, especially during game days and their new Face Bond Luminizer.
TV: I’d really love to know about your own personal beauty and skin care journey. What was it like growing up for you?
CB: Growing up, I was definitely more into makeup than skin care, and I feel like just finding confidence in my skin has taken a long time. But yeah, I always watched my mom doing her makeup growing up. I was always amazed by her process, and still do think she’s the most beautiful woman. So I just love to, every day, it doesn’t matter what I’m doing, just take a little bit of time to put on a little bit of makeup because it just makes me feel so much better.
