I’ve been wearing Fenty Beauty for almost a year now so it’s a little late to be doing “first impressions” –– but, similar to my Kylie Cosmetics first impressions post, I really want to share a variety of different products with you guys and let you know what I’m obsessed with and what I could have done without. If you have never tried Fenty Beauty then, GIRL what you doin? Fenty Beauty has literally changed the entire beauty industry.
I’ve loved Rihanna’s music since the “Pon de Replay” days, and I respect all of her work so much that I even dished out $160 for a pair of the satin bow sneakers from her Fenty Puma shoe line. Now, with a full clothing line of moderately expensive (but dope as hell) jackets, tops, dresses, and more, Rihanna’s empire continues to expand.
When the cosmetics brand first launched in September 2017, I decided to treat myself to a couple of the products that everyone was raving about. When I walked into Sephora, I could immediately tell which section of the store it was being sold in. The crowded display with Rihanna’s picture on it had women of all skin colors reaching for products, testing them in the mirrors, and asking workers for help — it was overwhelming, but magical at the same time. Instead of spending the time to wait in line for a worker’s help and test a bunch of different foundation shades (I’ll touch on that in a minute), I just quickly grabbed two things without even testing them. I got the Gloss Bomb Universal Lip Luminizor ($18) and the Killawatt Freestyle Highlighter in “Trophy Wife” ($34).
I’m OBSESSED. “Trophy Wife” makes a beautiful highlighter and eyeshadow. The gold shimmer looks so captivating on and it never fails to get compliments. The lipgloss is truly poppin’. It’s shiny, but not sticky, and it looks great by itself or layered on top of a matte lipstick. Since I bought them, I’ve been wearing them both almost daily.
Now, the foundation line (which of course I went back to purchase) is actually a groundbreaking achievement. The “Pro Filt’r” foundation ($34) comes in a whopping 40 shades! Typically, women of color are faced with a selection of 3 to 4 shades: medium, dark, and darker. In case the beauty industry was unaware, there are WAY more variations in skin color, and it’s disrespectful and discriminatory when a makeup line offers 10 different shades of white, three shades of black, and maybe one or two in between. It’s completely absurd that it took someone this long to get it right, but I’m glad it was Rihanna who did. I wear the shade 210 (neutral) and it’s a great full coverage formula, definitely one of my favorite foundations ever. And you don’t need to use a lot either! Just a dab on each side of the face and maybe a small one on the forehead. It also blends really well.
One of my favorite Fenty Beauty products is the Stunna Lip Paint. Rihanna just released four new shades of it, but prior to that she only had one for a while – “Uncensored” ($24). This formula is the BEST liquid lipstick I have ever come across! No joke. It dries quickly and then you can barley feel it on. It doesn’t flake at all and it takes a lot for it to budge. I have went full days without needing to reapply at all. And the applicator is a very unique shape that helps you shape your lips like a pro. It’s seriously so good.
And speaking of lips, Fenty Beauty also has a popular collection of Mattemoiselle lipsticks ($18). I have two colors: “Midnight Wasabi” and “Yah Dig?!” The first one is a fabulous shade of green and the latter is a unique periwinkle color. They have incredible pigment, glide on, and feel super comfortable throughout the day.
Lastly, I own the Flyliner in “Cuz I’m Black” ($20). This liquid eyeliner has a very fine tip for precision and it dries very quickly. It also does not budge! It’s a true black and, like everything else, a great formula. The only issue I have with this is that since I am not great at eyeliner I tend to mess up a lot and then it’s hard to wipe off because it dries to quickly! But, for true makeup gurus, you’ll love this.
As I’m sure you can tell by now, Fenty Beauty is a game changer! It’s luxurious, fun, sassy, and like no other brand I’ve owned before. Over the summer, I even checked out a Fenty Beauty pop-up shop in Seaport and it was great. It was when she released her Moroccan Spice pallet, so the outdoor space was filled with hookah stations, vibrant colors, and really helpful workers. Here’s a look at the Fenty Beauty pop-up:
Rihanna really knew what she was doing when she decided to diversify the beauty space, and it’s something that women of color have been waiting for for far too long. From the campaigns to the actual products, it’s clear that anyone is welcome to wear this line and you will most likely look incredibly fabulous when you do. If you haven’t tried Fenty Beauty yet, then I would highly recommend giving it a try!
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What’s your favorite Fenty Beauty product?
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