Fenty Beauty by Rihanna
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GreenEyedAllie
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Oh poop! Sounds like this formula is hit or miss from what I've been reading. For me, it stays put and my skin looks luminous. That said, I've been using it with the primer, so maybe that's what is actually doing the heavy lifting?? I am in love with the primer.
shontay07108
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YEEEESSSSSSSSSS!!! Gimme!
I wore my Fenty foundation today and I was amazed at how good it looked. It's definitely matte, but didn't kill my normal/dry skin and everything just looked so smooth. Given the formula it's really a blessing it didn't cake up on my nose. The color worried me for a minute, but it melted in pretty good. I can't imagine there is another shade that would be better. It wore great for the whole 9 hours I wore it and no part of my face looked shiny throughout the day (lately my nose has been getting shiny after a few hours). I just can't believe how RiRi smashed it her first time out.
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awickedshape
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That sounds good!Will have to check for the ingredients
fur4elise
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I have not thrown in the towel just yet. I was testing a new primer at the same time (that is a fail). Today, I am using my HG primers and so far, midday things look pretty good. I am seeing some oil breakthrough, but the foundation itself is not breaking apart. Also to note, I am not seeing oxidation. The color is staying true.
However, I am going to get matched to a lighter shade in the same color family (neutral olive undertones). I feel the shade I am in, is just this side of too dark for when the tan on my neck/body fades. Which means I give the sample of 300 I got a try...even though my initial impression is that it is too light. lol.
On a different note, I love my GB/MM duo!
I have been wearing it on my eyes. Also, I find using a super soft highlighter brush distributes the product perfectly for highlighting. Totally a winning product!
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GreenEyedAllie
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Nice! It does seem that the brush used may matter with these highlighters, which for me is annoying but not a deal-breaker. I haven't tried my GND/CP yet, just the Match Stix.I have not thrown in the towel just yet. I was testing a new primer at the same time (that is a fail). Today, I am using my HG primers and so far, midday things look pretty good. I am seeing some oil breakthrough, but the foundation itself is not breaking apart. Also to note, I am not seeing oxidation. The color is staying true.
However, I am going to get matched to a lighter shade in the same color family (neutral olive undertones). I feel the shade I am in, is just this side of too dark for when the tan on my neck/body fades. Which means I give the sample of 300 I got a try...even though my initial impression is that it is too light. lol.
On a different note, I love my GB/MM duo!
fur4elise
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Another thought is that I should also get a sample of the Pro Filt'r Instant Retouch Primer...since they are formulated to work together...it may be worth trying.
NATlar
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I went into my Harvey Nichols store today wasn't planning on buying things but I had items on my list to get sometime. The girl did my whole face and WOW the makeup looked absolutely flawless! I do have dry skin and I'm not into the matte foundations but that foundation paired with the primer looked and felt amazing. She also did my contour as well as blush with (Trippin Shimmer Stick which looked so pretty that's on my list to get in the future) and highlight with (Starstruck Shimmer stick as well as one of the duo highlights over)
The items i came away with was....
Foundation shade 110 (perfect match didn't look peachy or pink on me what so ever!)
Primer
Contour stick in Amber!
The items i came away with was....
Foundation shade 110 (perfect match didn't look peachy or pink on me what so ever!)
Primer
Contour stick in Amber!
Haven
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I went all in and got the primer, foundation, foundation brush, and trophy wife. Love all of it!
There is a definite learning curve with the foundation bc it sets so quickly. I tried the foundation with other primers and brushes and found that the combo of fenty products works the best. Go figure lol
I also wore trophy wife today. I barely touched my brush to the product, and my glow was blinding. Needed to tone it down a bit for work. I did receive compliments on it though. Beautiful product!
There is a definite learning curve with the foundation bc it sets so quickly. I tried the foundation with other primers and brushes and found that the combo of fenty products works the best. Go figure lol
I also wore trophy wife today. I barely touched my brush to the product, and my glow was blinding. Needed to tone it down a bit for work. I did receive compliments on it though. Beautiful product!
Haven
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Another thought is that I should also get a sample of the Pro Filt'r Instant Retouch Primer...since they are formulated to work together...it may be worth trying.
For me the fenty primer worked best with the foundation. I would definitely try it.
patentg33k
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I have a few questions that are impossible to answer, but maybe I'll write this out anyway to see what you think if you've tried out anything:
First--do I need the primer? I think the foundation applies pretty well on my skin. But I guess it will make it smoother, more matte, last longer? I already have my fave primer (Giorgio Armani Light Master) but don't mind spending to get Fenty's if it's good.
Second--do I need the match stix? I played with them at the store and liked how the light, contour and highlight looked in my try-on. I didn't love the formula applied directly on the face, but I think if I use a contour brush it will be really good.
BUT the other contour idea that I've had my eye on is the Charlotte Tillbury contour wand and highlight (these are the liquid ones with the sponge tips). I tried those out too and liked the effect (on a counter, I haven't bought any yet). This have a more liquid texture and are easy easy to work with.
Are these products so different it's fine to have both? Or should I just go with one-and if so, which?
Any thoughts appreciated even if it's just "I love my match stix" or whatever.
BTW, I got matched to Fenty 180 (NC15/20) in the foundation. So far I like the gloss--still on the fence with the foundation (I'll do a full day wear tomorrow at work, to see how it holds up).
First--do I need the primer? I think the foundation applies pretty well on my skin. But I guess it will make it smoother, more matte, last longer? I already have my fave primer (Giorgio Armani Light Master) but don't mind spending to get Fenty's if it's good.
Second--do I need the match stix? I played with them at the store and liked how the light, contour and highlight looked in my try-on. I didn't love the formula applied directly on the face, but I think if I use a contour brush it will be really good.
BUT the other contour idea that I've had my eye on is the Charlotte Tillbury contour wand and highlight (these are the liquid ones with the sponge tips). I tried those out too and liked the effect (on a counter, I haven't bought any yet). This have a more liquid texture and are easy easy to work with.
Are these products so different it's fine to have both? Or should I just go with one-and if so, which?
Any thoughts appreciated even if it's just "I love my match stix" or whatever.
BTW, I got matched to Fenty 180 (NC15/20) in the foundation. So far I like the gloss--still on the fence with the foundation (I'll do a full day wear tomorrow at work, to see how it holds up).
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GreenEyedAllie
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I'll be a broken record. I LOVE the primer so much, but I haven't tried it with non-Fenty foundation yet.
I also really really like the match stix, especially the Amber contour and Starburst highlighter shades. I haven't had issues applying them in any manner, but I think you can control it better using a finger or brush rather than straight from the tube.
Icecaramellatte
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Stopped at the 34th Street Sephora in NYC to return the foundation I didn't try. I thought I'd get samples and pick up some of the highlighters. But the display was so disgusting it turned me off. Most testers were missing and ones that were there were so messy looking. The duo highlighters look like cream products. I couldn't understand how that could happen and was puzzled. But then this young lady comes over and rubs her finger in it and I saw why. I decided to just return the item and seek out samples at another Sephora as there are so many in the area. I was surprised though. I have been to this one before and thought it was quite nice. Then again I hadn't been there in the evening on Saturday. I have gone early Saturday morning and it was quite clean and orderly. I'll have to keep that in mind. Next stop was the two on 42nd. Displays didn't look like 34th but some stuff was missing maybe being used. The SA opened up the drawer and there were about 100 foundations in there. Must have been testers because they looked quite messy. I don't know why they were in a drawer but maybe they were empty. I did pick one up at 34th and it was empty. When I asked the SA at 42nd for a sample, she told me where the sample containers were and I filled it up myself. I was surprised because I never did that before but I liked it. I waiting around to ask for stuff. Any how I just got one sample. I decided to wait on the highlighters as I couldn't make a decision but I have a generous sample of the one I think is for me and I took 2 extra containers so I can fill them up if I go to another Sephora. Plus, I checked for the shade I need online and it was sold out so I put in for a restock notice last night and this morning it was restocked!
Winthrop44
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How fragrant is the primer?
GreenEyedAllie
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Much more subtle than Chanel, Dior, and the like, but it's there when you pump and apply. I do not notice upon dry-down at all, but I am not particularly sensitive. It's a soft, sweet scent...I'm having a hard time distinguishing it from the Burt's Bees Baby I just used to wash my son (LOL), though, so I'll try it again in a little bit.
Cake Face
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I thought the same, the fragrance reminds me of a baby product.
awickedshape
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Are you all getting flashback with the foundation sans primer?
patentg33k
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I wore the foundation for a 12-hour day yesterday. I was matched to Fenty 180, but it does seem too dark for me (NC15/20). I'm going to wear my sample 150 today and see what happens.
I'm a little frustrated that I can't find a good match yet. Temptalia's foundation matrix puts me at 150/160.
Thanks for your feedback on the primer everyone--mines on the way from Sephora.
I really like application with the Fenty foundation brush.
I'm moisturizing before application, but I think I should stop. I'm getting a lot of oil breakthrough early in the day (using GA Light Master Primer, and a light layer of Dr. Jart Water Fusion moisturizer). I got some cakey areas early in the day. As the day went on and the foundation mixed with my oily skin, it actually looked much, much better. I'm not sure that this is going to be a good foundation for my skin type though.
I have Fenty's blotting powder, which I really like. I got the little magnetic brush, which works fine with it although it's not a great brush. I have a travel Guerlain brush with a built-in cap that will probably work best.
I'm a little frustrated that I can't find a good match yet. Temptalia's foundation matrix puts me at 150/160.
Thanks for your feedback on the primer everyone--mines on the way from Sephora.
I really like application with the Fenty foundation brush.
I'm moisturizing before application, but I think I should stop. I'm getting a lot of oil breakthrough early in the day (using GA Light Master Primer, and a light layer of Dr. Jart Water Fusion moisturizer). I got some cakey areas early in the day. As the day went on and the foundation mixed with my oily skin, it actually looked much, much better. I'm not sure that this is going to be a good foundation for my skin type though.
I have Fenty's blotting powder, which I really like. I got the little magnetic brush, which works fine with it although it's not a great brush. I have a travel Guerlain brush with a built-in cap that will probably work best.
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