If you know anything about me, you knew this post was coming! If I were to truly have an alter ego Rihanna would be it – She is one of my biggest idols, a fashion queen, a trendsetter. I’ve always looked up to her for her effortless beauty, her undeniable talent, and the way she shows the world that you don’t have to impress everyone in order to shine bright like a diamond (see what I did there… 🙂 ). “Work” is basically my theme song and if it comes on you’ll 100% witness my sad attempt at twerking haha!
So it goes without saying that I was UBER excited when I found out that she was coming out with her own beauty line. She has done collabs with MAC in the past (which Jonathan bought me for Christmas when it came out – he is so sweet and thoughtful with gifts) so it was about time she came out with her own line! I mean, who doesn’t want to look like Rihanna?! So here are the products that I’ve purchased (and received as a gift – shout out to my girl Linds who knew I’d be dying to get my hands on these!) and my reviews on each:
Pro Filt’r Soft Matte Longwear Foundation: Guys, my obsession with Rihanna aside, you have to believe me when I say this foundation is nothing short of amazing. Foundation is actually a makeup product that I buy quite often, I don’t wait for it to run out before buying another one like I do with my setting sprays or eyeliners. With that being said, I’ve tried out quite a few foundations ranging from drugstore brands like L’Oreal True Match (one of my holy grail products) to high-end brands like Giorgio Armani’s Luminous Silk Foundation. So I can honestly say that this foundation is every bit worth the price which isn’t even that bad at $34! It’s so easy to blend and definitely has a medium to full coverage (depending on how much you put on) matte finish. I think the words “full coverage” and “matte” scare some girls into thinking the foundation will be cakey and drying, but that’s not the case at all. If you pick the right shade (I have 210 Neutral – another amazing thing about this product, there are SO many shades to pick from!) this foundation has a very natural finish and it really is longwear, it lasted all day for me even with the 80 degree weather we had this weekend. The formula is oil-free so it’s resistant to humidity and won’t clog your pores.
Killawatt Freestyle Highlighter: All I have to say is: YESSSSSSSS. Highlighters have quickly become one of my favorite makeup products and it’s a step in my makeup routine that I never miss. Give me that glow all day, everyday! I have the Mean Money/Hu$tla Baby colors and I am just in love with them. I tried on the color Trophy Wife at Sephora today and let me just say: if you’re looking to be extra, this is it haha! Don’t get me wrong, I love being extra, but the colors I have are definitely more for everyday use since the glow is soft and peachy colored – it’s gorgeous!
Match Stix Trio: So I’ll admit one thing, I bought these because they’re MAGNETIC! The packaging in general for the Fenty Beauty products is so beautiful and I couldn’t resist these adorable contour and highlight sticks. After trying them though I can honestly say I’m so happy I bought them – just like the foundation they blend so easily and you can build on the color to get the intensity you want. I have the color Medium and I love the concealer, it’s so weightless and it didn’t dry up under my eyes at all. If you’re into cream contour and highlighters I would definitely recommend trying these.
Gloss Bomb Universal Lip Luminizer: I saved the best for last. This lipgloss is the BOMB DOT COM. Not to sound super corny, but the first time I put it on I honestly thought “wow, my lips look like Rihanna’s!” and then I did a really happy dance haha! I’m so corny, I know. But in all seriousness, if you were to get any of the Fenty Beauty products, get this one. You won’t regret it. It’s so luscious and shiny, a little goes a LONG way. It makes your lips look fuller and has a really pretty rose nude shade that will go with literally any make up look, for day or night. And as if this product wasn’t perfect enough it has a peach-vanilla scent that is to die for! This is hands down one of my new holy grail makeup products.
*Fenty Beauty is 100% cruelty free.
That’s all I have for now – I’m sure her other products are just as amazing. I might have to buy that Trophy Wife highlighter because you know, anything to make me look like Rihanna 😉
I hope this review was helpful! Please leave a comment if you have any questions or suggestions.
XO, Sandy