The 5 Fenty Beauty products we can’t get enough of
There are so many reasons why Fenty Beauty is universally loved – by make-up obsessives, MUAs and all those in search of a truly diverse range that caters for all skintones.
From the moment it launched in 2017 with a pioneering 40 foundation shades, it’s been pushing the conversation forwards towards a more inclusive, empowering future – going from beauty newcomer to cult-status brand in a matter of months (and winning Best Positivity Campaign in the GLAMOUR Powerlist Awards).
The most impressive thing about Rihanna’s beauty line? It’s not just a one-trick brand. Because while it’s made many headlines for leading the way towards inclusivity, it’s made just as many for the quality of its stellar products, which consistently sell out, top must-have lists and boast cruelty free credentials.
Fenty has been leading the beauty conversation more than ever lately, from its much-hyped arrival at Boots (which is only fuelling our obsession with the brand) to sell-out launches such as its first ever brow pencil and epic new Match Stix shades.
Whether you’re new to the brand (what are you waiting for?) or are a seasoned Fenty fan, we thought it was time for a little retrospective on the stand-out products worth investing in. The best part? Not only are they all now available at Boots (that’s our lunch hour sorted), if you come along to the GLAMOUR Beauty Festival in Manchester on 2-3 November, you can try them out for yourself. Fenty Beauty makeup artists will be on hand to help you find the perfect foundation shade match, and you can try – and buy – the products.
Read on to find out which Fenty Beauty products have our undying love, and get ready to add them to your wishlist.
1/5Pro Filt’r Soft Matte Longwear Foundation, £27
The original Fenty foundation – which launched in 2017 with 40 shades and now boasts a boundary-pushing 50 – is still a staple in our make-up bags two years later, thanks to its unbeatable, Insta-ready finish. One of the reasons it’s so good is that the shades were created based on real people’s skintones, so the colour-match is second to none. It’s seriously longwear, with buildable medium-to-full coverage so you can customise the finish to your needs. For the best results, prep your skin first with Pro Filt’r Instant Retouch Primer.
2/5Pro Filt’r Hydrating Foundation, £27
An update on the classic Pro Filt’r Soft Matte Longwear Foundation, Pro Filt’r Hydrating Foundation has the same long-lasting, medium-to-full coverage, but this time with nourishing grape seed oil and sodium hyaluronate for an extra hit of moisture that dry skin types will love. Plus, it’s got a handy new squeezy tube that’s great for on-the-go application. And while this has a more hydrating formulation than its predecessor, you’ll still get the same smooth, natural finish. So whether your skin tends towards dryness or oiliness, Fenty has you covered.
3/5Stunna Lip Paint Longwear Fluid Lip Colour, £19
Stunna by name, stunna by nature. This genius product is everything you want from a liquid lipstick – longwearing, high-impact colour in just one swipe, no feathering and best of all, it feels totally weightless on your lips (buh-bye, tight and flaky liquid formulas). Riri was determined to create a product that would stay put, saying: “I wanted a lipstick that wouldn’t budge – even as you eat, even as you make out. It really lasts all day and is there no matter what you do.” You heard the woman, although how you choose to test it is totally up to you…
4/5Killawatt Freestyle Highlighter Duo, £28
Rihanna is the queen of glowy, lit-from-within skin, so it’s no surprise her best-selling highlighter has reached absolute cult status. It’s a duo with a difference – with a hybrid cream-powder formula for extra staying power and blendability. And did we mention the payoff? The super-fine shimmer delivers instant radiance, lighting up your face with a gorgeous gleam that makes you look as if you’ve just had a facial and a week in the sunshine. You can also dust it along your collarbones, décolletage or anywhere you want to add an extra glow.
5/5Gloss Bomb Universal Lip Luminizer, £16
There’s sticky, sugary, 90s-style lipgloss, and then, a million beauty miles ahead of that is the shimmering, plumping, lip-drenching deliciousness of Gloss Bomb Universal Lip Luminizer. This is gloss for grown-ups, that delivers just the right amount of shine and nourishes your lips with shea butter, but won’t make a sticky mess with your hair on a windy day. Each shade was designed to be universal – we especially love Fenty Glow (above) for a dewy, rose-gold finish over your favourite nude lipstick.
