Robyn Rihanna Fenty — aka Rihanna — is not only a singer and actress, but also an influential beauty entrepreneur. It started when she launched her makeup line, Fenty Beauty, in 2017. The line was groundbreaking for its range of foundations offered, especially for darker skin tones.
Then in 2020, Rihanna launched her complementary skin care line called Fenty Skin. What sets this skin care brand apart from the thousands of other brands isn’t just the fact that Rihanna is behind it. It’s also the gender inclusivity, the multi-tasking products, and the Earth-conscious packaging.
At first glance, Fenty Skin sounds pretty awesome. But the most important question you have to ask before hitting “Add to Cart” is: are the products formulated well? To answer this question, we’ll have to evaluate the Fenty Skin product formulations to see what ingredients are used and in what concentrations, as well as whether or not there’s any research to support the use of these ingredients in skin care products. We’ll also share some Fenty Skin reviews so you can get a better idea of what customers really think about these products.
What Are The Best Selling Fenty Skin Products?
There are a total of six products in the Fenty Skin collection. You can purchase these products individually or in various sets. For example, the Fenty Skin Vault 5-Piece AM + PM Skincare Set contains all five Fenty Skin products. Here’s a breakdown of each of these products.
Fenty Skin Total Cleans’r Remove it All Cleanser
According to Rihanna, one of the non-negotiables when it comes to taking care of your skin is “Ya gotta wash your face”. And we agree. Cleansing is the first step in a proper skin care routine. What’s great about the Fenty Skin cleanser is its creamy texture that transforms into a lather when you add water. Not only does this cleanser remove your makeup with ease, but also washes away excess oil without stripping or drying your skin. The only thing we don’t love about the Fenty Skin cleanser is the inclusion of synthetic fragrance and dyes.
Fenty Skin Fat Water Pore-Refining Toner Serum
Like we mentioned above, the Fenty Skin collection is all about simplicity. That’s why the brand offers multi-tasking products, like Fenty Skin Fat Water, a 2-in-1 serum combo. Despite its thick texture, it absorbs into the skin quickly and helps to reduce excess oil and shine thanks to the high concentration of witch hazel (a natural astringent). The formula also contains niacinamide, a multi-tasking ingredient that helps to strengthen the skin barrier, prevent acne, brighten skin tone, reduce signs of aging, and more.
Fenty Skin Hydra Vizor Invisible Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF 30
Another 2-in-1 product from the Fenty Skin line is the Hydra Vizor Invisible Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF 30, which functions as both your daytime moisturizer and sunscreen. It’s lightweight, oil-free, and invisible on all skin tones. That’s because the brand has included chemical sunscreen ingredients (avobenzone, homosalate, and octisalate) in this formula to provide broad spectrum SPF 30 protection. While these chemical sunscreen ingredients won’t leave a white cast like mineral sunscreens, research has shown that they do absorb through the skin and into the bloodstream.
Fenty Skin Instant Reset Overnight Recovery Gel-Cream
This night cream feels super luxurious with its rich gel-cream texture that instantly hydrates your skin. After evaluating the formulation, we can see why this cream is so moisturizing; it’s packed with hydrating ingredients like glycerin, hyaluronic acid, and panthenol (provitamin B5). All of these ingredients act like moisture magnets, drawing moisture into the upper layers of skin to keep it plumped and hydrated. We also love that the formula contains additional key ingredients like niacinamide and watermelon seed oil. What we don’t love is that, like all of the Fenty Skin products, this moisturizer contains synthetic fragrance and dyes.
Fenty Skin Flash Nap Instant Revival Eye Gel-Cream
If you’re looking to simplify your skincare and makeup routine, consider the Flash Nap Instant Revival Eye Gel-Cream, which functions as both an eye cream and a concealer primer. It’s a lightweight, non-greasy cooling gel-cream that is said to reduce the look of fine lines, wrinkles, and crow’s feet—both instantly and over time. You’ll find many of the same key ingredients in this product that are used throughout the collection, such as glycerin, caprylic/capric triglyceride, niacinamide, hyaluronic acid, panthenol (provitamin B5), vitamin E, and watermelon seed oil.
Fenty Skin Butta Drop Whipped Oil Body Cream
The newest addition to the Fenty Skin collection is this body cream, which feels so decadent with its rich, whipped texture and formula loaded with tropical oils, butters, and extracts. We’re talking coconut oil, shea butter, mango seed butter, rice bran oil, watermelon seed oil, hibiscus seed oil, and more. The Fenty Skin body cream will give you a flattering soft sheen that feels smooth and non-sticky.
What Are The Key Ingredients in Fenty Skin Products?
After evaluating the formulations, we noticed that the brand uses a few of the same key ingredients throughout the collection of Fenty Skin products. Those key ingredients include the following:
- Glycerin
- Caprylic/capric triglyceride
- Niacinamide
- Hyaluronic acid
- Panthenol (provitamin B5)
- Watermelon seed oil
Let’s take a closer look at how these ingredients may affect your skin.
Both glycerin and panthenol are humectants. A humectant is a hygroscopic substance that has a molecular structure with several hydrophilic groups. This structure allows humectants to attract and retain the moisture in the air nearby via absorption, drawing the water vapor into or beneath the surface. You’ll find glycerin in all Fenty Skin products, and panthenol is found in the night cream and eye cream.
Caprylic/capric triglyceride is a mixed triester derived from coconut oil and glycerin that functions as an emollient to help keep the skin moisturized and soft. You’ll find this ingredient in the Fenty Skin night cream and eye cream.
Niacinamide is the next key ingredient that is used in all products except the Fenty Skin cleanser. Niacinamide is the amide form of vitamin B3 (niacin) that provides many benefits to the skin. For instance, a publication in the Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, states that niacinamide can repair the skin barrier and improve skin moisture, as well as reduce inflammation, blotchiness, hyperpigmentation, acne, and wrinkling. Niacinamide is also an antioxidant that helps the skin combat free radicals, the unstable molecules that contribute to the formation of premature wrinkles and fine lines on the skin.
The Fenty Skin products contain both hyaluronic acid and sodium hyaluronate (the salt form of hyaluronic acid). Hyaluronic acid is a type of glycosaminoglycan (sugar molecule) that attracts moisture from the environment and draws that moisture into the skin’s upper layers. In fact, hyaluronic acid has the ability to attract and hold up to 1,000 times its weight in water. Therefore, this ingredient can help to improve skin hydration while also giving the skin a plump, youthful look.
The final key ingredient you’ll find throughout the collection of Fenty Skin products is watermelon seed oil. This seed oil contains fatty acids like linoleic and oleic acid, as well as many vitamins that function as antioxidants.
Where to Buy Fenty Skin Products?
Fenty Skin products are sold on the brand’s website and on Sephora.com. You can also buy Fenty Skin products in physical Sephora locations around the world. The brand has a store locator on their website so that you can find a Sephora near you that sells Fenty Skin products.
What is The Fenty Skin Return Policy?
The Fenty Skin return policy states, “If you’re not totally obsessed with your FentyBeauty.com or FentySkin.com purchase, return or exchange it for free (no return shipping or handling fees) within 60 days of purchase.”
Is Fenty Skin Cruelty Free?
Yes, Fenty Skin is cruelty free.
Our Verdict
Overall, we want to love the Fenty Skin products because they are formulated well with evidence-based ingredients. But we can’t ignore the fact that all products contain fragrance and dyes.
Pros
- Products include evidence-based ingredients, such as niacinamide, hyaluronic acid, panthenol, and more
- Many positive Fenty Skin reviews
- Fenty Skin is cruelty free
Cons
- All products contain synthetic fragrance and dyes
References:
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J Clin Aesthet Dermatol. 2010 Feb; 3(2): 22–41.
