“That Rihanna reign just won’t let up!” (The navy knows what it is!) Fenty Skin came and SHOOK THE TABLE in the beauty world! Honestly, Rihanna can do no wrong in my eyes. She is dominating the beauty & fashion world and I just love to see it. When Fenty Skin launched, I knew I had to try it. I love skincare almost as much as I love makeup! Good makeup doesn’t exist without having good healthy skin. I was also impressed by how inclusive the launch was. I knew she would have women of all skin tones but she also included men in her promotional video! Given my experience working in the beauty and skincare industry, I know that men buy skincare! However, I know that many skincare products aren’t marketed to men. It is an assumption that men don’t care for skin care and don’t want to be bothered with too many grooming steps but that’s not the case. Men like many women, just want products that are easy to use and that work. So this review is for anyone out there who just wants a skincare line to understand that not everyone wants to do a million steps to get good looking skin. Oh, & I would love to add that this line is vegan as well! I personally have tried skincare from all kinds of brands. From indie brand, drug store to high end. I have tried it ALL so my review will be based on a few things.

Obviously, the quality! Does it live up to the cost & does it actually do what I says it does.
The packaging. Is it easy to use? Is the quality of the packaging worth the money for the item.
The target market for this item. Who I would recommend the product for based on what the products claim to do.
How does it compare to similar items on the market for similar price points.

Before I give you my final thoughts, I will tell you what each item is and I will tell you what the website claims these products do and then give you my personal opinion on how they perform. Fenty Skin launched a 3 step skincare product routine (you can use them separately if you chose) that can be used day and night. The first item in this 3 step skincare routine is their, Total Cleans’r Remove-It-All Cleanser. It is a daily cleanser that you can use to also remove your makeup. (I will give you my thoughts on how well it removes makeup later in this post) The formula starts out like a creamy-gel like texture and with water turns into a decadent lather, “that won’t strip skin or dry you out.” Now I’m going to pull the list of “active” ingredients from the website and post below. This is what makes this product stand out from other products on the market.

Made with:

✔ Barbados cherry (acerola): Every cherry is loaded with more vitamin C than an orange to help brighten

✔ Ginkgo biloba: A tree commonly used in ancient Chinese healing techniques; helps control oil and clarify skin

✔ Green tea: Rich in antioxidants to help defend against environmental stressors

✔ Fig: A desert-loving fruit that’s rich in antioxidants

✔ Quince: A rare fruit—think apple meets pear—that thrives in rough, dry climates; infused with minerals to help condition

As you can see from the items listed above, this product has a lot of products that are rich on antioxidants and what that means is that it will help decrease the risk of sun damage. The sun is the biggest cause of premature aging for the skin. Major antioxidants are found in vitamin A, C & E. Vitamin C is commonly found in skincare products however the Barbados cherry claims to have more antioxidants than vitamin C. This is very impressive! This cleanser is very creamy & actually very conditioning on the skin while also doing a great job at removing dirt, sweat, etc. on the skin. I found that this product had a great lather. I really enjoyed that about this product. I love seeing my cleansers lather up. It makes me feel like it’s really working into my skin.

Another thing that I want to add is the scent. It has a mild vanilla scent which is fine for me. Scents are commonly found in high-end skincare products. They don’t bother me as long as it isn’t overpowering and I found the scent to be very enjoyable and added a bit of luxury to the experience. Because YES, Skincare should feel like an EXPERIENCE HONEY! Overall I really enjoyed this facial cleanser and would recommend this for anyone looking for a great everyday cleanser that leaves skin moisturized but gives you a deep clean. I want to talk about its claims on makeup removal. I wear heavy makeup and I found that I needed to double cleanse (which I always do to remove makeup). If you use this twice, it will remove your makeup very well. I still would recommend if you wear full coverage, long-wear makeup; to use an oil cleanser first and then use this cleaner to really remove your makeup properly. If you wear a minimal amount of makeup, cleaning your skin once should do the job for sure!

The next step is their Fat Water Pore-Refining Toner Serum. This product claims refine the look of pores because as we know, you cannot change the size of your pores. It also claims to reduce the look of dark spots, evens skin tone & fights shine without stripping skin. It’s also oil free so it’s a noncomedogenic, which just means that it’s doesn’t clog the skin. Now let me share what key ingredients are in this product.

Made with:

✔ Niacinamide (a form of Vitamin B3): Helps reduce the look of dark spots, even skin tone, and fight excess shine

✔ Barbados cherry (acerola): Every cherry is loaded with more vitamin C than an orange to help brighten

✔ Australian lemon myrtle & witch hazel water: Help reduce oil and refine pores

✔ Japanese raisin tree: It’s been used for over 1,000 years in Asia as a recovery treatment from long nights of partying; helps detoxify

✔ Cactus flower: Thrives in the desert; helps hydrate

✔ Green tea & fig: Rich in antioxidants to help defend against environmental stressors

The ingredient line up on this product is quite impressive. Niacinamide is the new product of 2020. Niacinamide is a water-based vitamin that works with your skin's natural substances to help improve the look of pores, tighten those lax pores, improve uneven skin, soften fine lines & wrinkles, as well as brighten the skin. Niacinamide is especially great for people with oily skin! Niacinamide works great with other active ingredients like Hyaluronic Acid, Retinol, peptides, AHA’s, BHA, Vitamin C & other kinds of antioxidants. It’s water-based so it absorbs amazingly on the skin and works well under a lot of these active ingredients. This is important because if you already have a skincare regime using any of these active ingredients, you can add this into your skincare routine without any issues and you may see some faster skincare results.

Now that I filled you in on their star ingredients, I want to let you know how I feel about this product. I have to say I have never tried anything like it. It is a cross between a serum, a toner and an essence (because of the way it is applied) but It feels very light but feels great on the skin. You are suppose to just apply this on the palm of your hands and apply onto your skin. This product is thicker than an essence or toner which usually has a water like texture and has to be used with a cotton round. It feels like a cross between a serum & an essence/toner. After I use this product, my skin looks instantly hydrated and healthy! It doesn’t feel heavy or sticky on the skin which I really liked because I’m very particular on how skincare feels on my skin. I have to say this step really does put 3 steps in one! It is a toner, serum & an essence all in one step. My skin gets those active ingredients that will help improve my skin over time while also leaving my skin looking and feeling amazing!

The last step to this skincare routine is the Hydra Vizor Invisible Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Sunscreen. This product claims to have light as air hydration with invisible sun production. Defends & brightens skin while reducing the look of pores. It also comes with a refillable packaging. You can get a refill on the moisturizer without buying the whole packaging again. I have to add how much I love that this product helps reduce waste buy having this packaging. Now let me post some of the key ingredients of this product.

Hydra Vizor Invisible Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Sunscreen refill and case

Made with:

✔ Kalahari melon: A wild watermelon that’s rich in antioxidants and vitamins; helps hydrate

✔ Niacinamide (a form of Vitamin B3): Helps reduce the look of dark spots, even skin tone, and fight excess shine

✔ Hyaluronic acid & aloe: Help hydrate, soothe and condition

✔ Baobab: An African tree that bears nutrient-rich superfruit; helps hydrate

Now here are my thoughts. All of these products have a scent but this product in particular has the strongest scent. Now, personally, it doesn’t bother me. However, fragrances are one of the biggest irritants for the skin. So if you are someone who breaks out easily with fragrances in their products, I won’t recommend this.

Now fragrance aside, I am really impressed by this product. I have used it more than once and love not only how it applies on the skin but also how hydrating, bright and healthy my skin looks after application. It is oil-free which is a bonus for me because I have combination skin and tend to get oily in my T-zone. Therefore having an oil-free moisturizer is truly the best thing for me. On top of that, it has sunscreen. Now I have no issue using sunscreen in my daily skincare routine but I know many people do. Finding the right sunscreen that works great on your face is a challenge for many people. Most sunscreens are oily and don’t work well under makeup. Also, some sunscreens leave brown skin looking chalky and unflattering. This moisturizer doesn’t do this at all. I felt very good wearing a nice outfit with no makeup & just these skincare products on my face because it made my skin just look really freakin good and healthy!

Now let’s talk price point. I would have to say the price point in my opinion is good for the packaging and the quality of the products. Especially because the products are unlike anything I’ve tried before I definitely think that is worth the price because every product has a very unique formula. I’m on the fence on how I feel about the moisturizer with the refillable packaging because the price difference isn’t that much! To buy the product with the packaging and the refillable is $35 and to buy just the refillable product is only $30. Call me crazy but if it was $28 I think that would be a better price! I enjoyed the cleanser (retails for $25), I am someone who loves a good facial cleanser and I have tried many cleansers in the $20-$30 range and this is really great compared to some of the similar products (FRESH Soy Facial Cleanser, etc)! I have to say that I can see myself purchasing the cleanser over and over again until I find something else that I like. The Fat Water (retails for $28) alone kills my skincare routine time in half so I can see myself purchasing it again if I see improvement in my skin over time after using it.

Now it’s time to get into the target market and who I would recommend these products to. I think these products would be amazing for someone who is struggling with finding a skincare routine. These products are great for someone who really just wants to start taking care of their skin and wants to do it in a few easy steps. The target market for these products I think is young adults, people who don’t quite have a clear understanding of skincare and what they might need for their skin. I also need to add that these products work great on every skin type. Whether you have oily, dry, normal, combination skin, this line works to hydrate and balance the skin. If you are someone who has a very in-depth skincare routine using the active ingredient, you may not be amazed by the product line. Most people who have an in-depth skincare routine already have a cleanser, some sort of serum and already have a moisturizer & sunscreen to seal it off. However, if you’re not crazy about some of the products that you already have in your skincare line up, I would say try swapping out one of these items for whatever item you find that you’re missing in your skincare routine because I think you would like it a lot! I think that the skincare routine is easy to understand has great active ingredients that claim to do great things for the skin. And it is marketed very well and is extremely easy to use!

I also need to add how much I love the packaging. Everything is packaged in a way that reduces waste because you don’t need to use any of the products with a makeup wipe or apply cotton round. Also, none of these items has an open and close closure. You have to twist it open and closed which makes it a MILLION TIMES easier to use and lessens the likelihood of the product spilling while traveling or while it sits on your sink/shower.

This is all that I have to share on Fenty Skin. I hope you all enjoyed this in-depth post on my review of the Fenty skin launch. Fenty Skin is currently only available on the Fenty Beauty website. I will be posting a YouTube video showing how these products perform. Stay tuned for that. When it is posted, I will link that video down below with this post. I hope you all found all of this information helpful & will talk with you all very soon!