The Pretty/Funny palette is now available for $39 on the BOMO Beauty website.
BOB THE DRAG QUEEN:That sounds accurate.
I’ll say, it would’ve been a shorter trip if we just partnered with somebody.
Bob the Drag Queen and Monét X Change launch Bomo Beauty makeup line.Bomo Beauty (2)
The bio for the line says, “This almost ruined our friendship, kindly buy it!”
Can you elaborate on what elements of this almost ruined your friendship?
BOB:No, it’s a little silly.
‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ winners Bob the Drag Queen and Monét X Change reveal Pretty/Funny palette for Bomo Beauty.Bomo Beauty
BOB:It doesn’t take a lot for me and Monet to get to a breaking point.
We worked hard on this, and we’re very proud of what we’ve done.
They’re just using white label.We aren’t white-labeling anything.
‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ winners Bob the Drag Queen and Monét X Change reveal Pretty/Funny palette for Bomo Beauty.Bomo Beauty
This is all original makeup that you won’t see anywhere else in the world.
Take me through that process.
MONET:We work with a lab, we describe the colors we want.
Bob the Drag Queen and Madonna.MTV/World of Wonder; Larry Busacca/Getty Images
We aren’t doing that.
We’re legitimately mixing these formulas.
We’re on someDexter and Deedee-punch in stuff.
Were there any disasters in the experimentation process?
BOB:We had a few lipsticks that were just not the colors we said.
We haven’t released the lipsticks yet.
It ended up being right in the end.
BOB:Monet and I had an interesting journey with the evolution of beauty.
I’m proud to say we’ve elevated our style and fashion so much.
Monet and I take our craft very seriously.
You’re launching with the Pretty/Funny eyeshadow palette.
I’m assuming you tried it on and tested it?
MONET:We absolutely did.
Different times, I’ve worn the makeup, but I didn’t say that in preparation for this.
I want to post pictures of me wearing it in practice at shows.
I wore it on theSibling Rivalrytour once.
BOB:I wore it onWe’re Hereseveral times.
I use the palette every time I’m in drag now.
You have more products down the line.
MONET:We have more palettes coming up and some really dope ideas and fun concepts.
BOB:you’re free to be glamorous, political, and humorous all at once.
Outside of drag and Joan Rivers, where can you get that?
Have you sent any to Raven to use onRuPaulon set?
BOB:Raven would give us a cease and desist.
MONET:[Imagine] RuPaul does one of his iconic TikTok videos with the palette.
BOB:If RuPaul doesn’t do it, I’m not above doing a deepfake.
Have you secured other queens or celebrity talent for collaborations?
BOB:We’ve narrowed it down to like, four.
If any other RuGirls could be your spokesmodel, who would it be?
MONET:Naomi Smalls,Kerri Colby.
BOB:The originalRuPaul’s Drag Racemakeup diva: Nina Flowers…. Kim Chi, Trixie Mattel.
MONET:Marcia Marcia Marcia.
BOB:Honestly, ya’ll gagging, Marcia is turning it.
Leave her alone, put respect on her name.
Bob, you were also recently announced as the special guest on Madonna’sCelebrationtour.
How did you and Madonna become close?
I’m friends with her son, I feel like I’m in the Big Brother program.
[Me and Madonna] hit it off.
Monet, is that the same number you got on the set of"God Control?"
BOB:You are shady!
MONET:The doors I’ve opened, honey.
I was going to ask.Since then, I’ve asked herif Bob reached out.
Did you talk to her about it?
BOB:I’ve never spoken to Princess Poppy.
As we see, I got blocked immediately.
So, I’ve never spoken a word to Princess Poppy in my life.
Have you talked to Madonna about going onDrag Raceas a guest judge, andis she aware of Kimonogate?
BOB:We don’t really talk aboutDrag Racewhen we’re together.
We talk about Socrates, Plato, Aristotle…. We usually talk about work when we’re together.
Monet, you have a stand-up special soon.
What can you tease?
MONET:I filmed my first stand-up special with the Tribeca Film Festival last summer…. BOB:We don’t know what firecrackers are.
We’re not all from New York City.
BOB:What in theBreaking Badis going on?
We need a makeup palette inspired by a firecracker.
MONET:WithLaganja Estranjaas our spokeslady.
The Fire Cracker Palette with Miz Cracker.
BOB:It’s Miz Cracker dressed as Tina Burner.
We’ve seen queens saying review shows should end.
It’s been a contentious topic for years.
Has it gotten out of hand?
MONET:I don’t think it’s gotten out of hand.
A few queens may be disgruntled.
I’ve seen grumblings, Aura Mayari saying [she’s] not cringey….
It became a thing.
“Monet, just, we hate sponges.”
I made a music video and made it a thing.
There was a time when you could take these things and laugh at yourself and spin it into gold.
People may be losing their way on how to do that.
BOB:I’m not making any jokes.
If you have feelings like that, your feelings are valid.
I don’t think review shows need to stop….
I don’t think the answer is telling people to not share their opinions.
This interview has been edited and condensed.
