YES. Yes, Fenty Beauty is worth the hype. I know, I know. I love and worship the ground that Her Majesty Queen Rihanna walks on, so I must be biased, right? Not when it comes to my beauty. Not when most products are in the $40-60 range. While incredibly excited about Rihanna The Great’s beauty line, I walked into Sephora with an objective (yet slightly makeup-induced frenzied) mind.
How I Got My Hands On Fenty Beauty
So, a little background: I figured when the line dropped, there was no way in hell I was going to get my hands on any due to its immense popularity, and I was right. Most products were immediately sold out at Sephora in North America both in-store and online. Luckily for me, I was flying into Marbella, Spain and their Sephora was fully stocked!!!
In fact, I was spurred to go straight to Sephora because when I met with my beautiful cousin Naomi shortly after landing, she was wearing the Fenty Beauty Kilawatt Freestyle Highlighter in Ginger Binge and Moscow Mule. After interrogating her on her glowy, perfectly pink cheeks, she happily proclaimed that she got her hands on Rihanna’s makeup line. I forced her to drive me immediately to Sephora.
Upon arrival, I had about four simultaneous heart attacks upon seeing that the Marbella store was fully stocked. I dive-rolled for a basket and furiously started filling it with anything and everything Fenty Beauty. My husband later joked that he thought he would have to tase me, I looked so manic. SIGH.
So, what did I get and how did it measure up? Read on!
Fenty Beauty Kilawatt Freestyle Highlighter – Ginger Binge/Moscow Mule
Ok – this blush/highlighter duo is the most flattering I have bought in a long time. It warms up my dark skin tone beautifully with its rosy colour with hints of ginger-bronze tones. I’m literally obsessed. I wear it every single day thanks to it complementing my sunkissed Spain skin. Now that the tan has faded, it looks equally beautiful, but its pinky-rosy tones pop that much more.
The formulation is quite nice! Ginger Binge, which is more blush-like, goes on smoothly as its very finely milled. Both Ginger Binge and Moscow Mule are VERY pigmented, with Moscow Mule being more sparkly.
Moscow Mule is a highlighter through and through, and I would apply with a very light hand if you want to wear it during the day. Its formulation is a bit chunkier and highly sparkly. It’s wonderful for a night out and is a breath of fresh air from the typical bronze-gold highlighters I normally wear.
Fenty Beauty Kilawatt Freestyle Highlighter – Trophy Wife
Fenty Beauty Matchstix Shimmer SkinStick – Sinamon
Fenty Beauty Matchstix Shimmer SkinStick – Confetti
Fenty Beauty Gloss Bomb Universal Lip Luminizer Fenty Glow
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I just found out about them and they sound amazing! Such a great post girl! Will def have to check them out bc those lip colors are just perfect!
xoxo
Sarah Lindner
http://www.thehouseofsequins.com
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Hey Sarah! I think you’d really like the whole range. Makes you super glowy so you can extend your Greek Goddess look!
Okay all of those shades are absolutely gorgeous! That shimmer skinstick is right up my alley!
xx, Danielle | Pineapple & Prosecco
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It would be fab on you, D!
I have not tried it and I have to be honest, I’ve not been as thrilled about it as most have been :-). I’ve seen reviews and make-up tutorial’s using Fenty and I’m not enthused by the color palette. The product seems to have too much shimmer and I’m not a huge fan of shimmering make up unless it’s a summer night out or during the holiday night time party scene. Am I wrong? All of the product seems to have shimmers. However, I do plan to try at least one foundation tick 🙂
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Hey Cheryl! YES! I’ve been desperately trying to get my hands on the foundation suitable for my skintone, but it’s been sold out forever! Kind of depressing. And you’re right. If you don’t like shimmer, you might want to move on from this brand.
I haven’t bought anything from Fenty Beauty yet, but I do want to try out those Matchstix. They look super cool.
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They are quite nice! Just stay away from Confetti! LOL! I think you’d really like the universal lip colour too. Would be very nice on your skintone. xo
Okay this make up looks INCREDIBLE on you! Like legit obsessing over these colors.
xo Laura Leigh
http://www.louellareese.com
Ah, so pretty! Glad to know it’s worth all the hype. That yellow shadow looks so glamorous on you.
Xx,
Lauren | http://www.mylifeaslaurr.com
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It’s a highlighter, believe it or not! Thank you!
Ok, that lip luminizer looks gorgeous!! Fantastic color!! This new line totally suits you! Beautiful job!
The highlight looks amazing on you! seriously gorgeous! I am dying to try her eyeliner but it is sold out!
xo!
Shelby
http://www.glitterandgingham.com
Love the highlight!
It sounds amazing! I want to try!
These products look absolutely gorgeous on you! I’ve heard nothing but good things about Fenty Beauty.
April | http://www.thebluehydrangeas.com
I’ve been wanting to try it but haven’t done it yet, but you’ve convicted me. It sounds amazing! xo
I love your beauty posts! The Fenty makeup looks fabulous and even looks incredible on you! I love the colors and the sheen — the highlight effects are like no other! I have not tried it yet but I need to head over to Sephora and play! xo
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Hey babe! I feel these would be really lovely on your skin tone! You should def give them a whirl. Talk soon, Deb! xoxo
i need to try this brand!
I still have yet to get my hands some any Fenty Beauty products. I really want to pick up one of the foundations but the darker shades are always sold out in my area. It’s like as soon they come in, they out like hot cakes. I’m hoping they order a boatload for the Christmas sales that are coming up and I can get my hands on some then. Love, love, love your makeup!