Fenty Beauty by Rihanna

ARmakeupjunkie

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My JCP Sephora was playing Rihanna music non stop and the employees were psyched about FB. The lipgloss smelled soooooooo good. The blotting powder dissolved right into my skin with no white cast left behind, Trophy Wife looked amazing, loved the packaging on both. I'm still hoping for FB lipsticks in the future!
IKR! I swatched it on my hand and couldn't stop smelling my hand!

I picked up a couple of foundation samples. I was hoping to try one out today but didn't have time for makeup this morning. I was really surprised to see the collection at my small Sephora JCP.
 

ARmakeupjunkie

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Display in my SiJCP. Still very well stocked today! As was the display in the big Sephora store.

Speaking on the foundation. Take it back and get re-matched. It's not a waste. $34 is still pretty pricey.

As for my foundation experience:

I truly dislike the inconsistency of the artists. Now perhaps I was just this side of obnoxious to the artist I had to deal with today (in the big store), but she was kind of unpleasant and clearly not enjoying her work day. She matched me to 300 (with that god awful tool thing). Clearly this shade is beyond too light for me!

However, the ladies at the SiJCP were having a good old time. In fact the entire JCP store had non-stop Rhianna playing. Anywho, the ladies there really wanted to talk about the release and said they were super busy Friday and yesterday. Both stores were a bit empty today...The artist (SiJCP) matched me to 360 which in daylight looked fantastic.

I will say this, it went on light as air, yet is very pigmented. I am going to play with the sample I got this week and see how it goes. Who knows, I may need to try another shade or two...


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From Bottom to Top:
Trophy Wife, Girl Next Door/Chic Phreak, Ginger Binge/ Moscow Mule

I thought I may pick up GND/CP when in the store today, but in the end I was not feeling it once I swatched it. It seemed powdery and not as pigmented. Trophy Wife is just too yellow and glittery for me. So in the end, I am happy that I ordered just the gloss and GB/MM.

I had a foundation match one time in store with that thing and you could tell the foundations were too light before she even swatched them. I don't know why she didn't notice they were too light but I literally had to tell the MA that all the foundation shades she just pulled were too light. Will never do that again.
 

fur4elise

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I had a foundation match one time in store with that thing and you could tell the foundations were too light before she even swatched them. I don't know why she didn't notice they were too light but I literally had to tell the MA that all the foundation shades she just pulled were too light. Will never do that again.

:yes: Every time they use that tool on me, the shades are too light. Seriously, they would do a better job just by eyeballing and doing small dab swatches on my face. I don't mind, really...but I really dislike having to go back to the store several times for someone to get it right...it sucks.
 

Cake Face

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I never like to guess with foundation shades, going into a store to be matched if you can is the way to go. I had to go a shade lighter than I thought I would. This applies beautifully and has done a great job with controlling my oil (although I did also purchase and use the primer with it). I also bought the full foundation brush, yacht life, starstruck, the gloss bomb and GG/MM. Surprisingly Ginger Binge/Moscow Mule is the only product I havent tried on my face yet..and it was the product I was most excited about at launch :p
 

PrettyTwisted

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I was really surprised to see the collection at my small Sephora JCP.



OMG me too, I'm in a relatively small market, I was expecting to have to go to a Sephora an hour away to see FB!







FB really does stand out from all the brands in Sephora, and the YouTube reviews are great. Nice to see such a positive launch!
 

LiliV

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OMG me too, I'm in a relatively small market, I was expecting to have to go to a Sephora an hour away to see FB!







FB really does stand out from all the brands in Sephora, and the YouTube reviews are great. Nice to see such a positive launch!

I honestly didn't think it was possible to have a "normal" launch anymore. Like without "buy it in 5 seconds or else" madness and 0 stock
 

LiliV

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My items are here! I'm really happy with everything so far. The gloss smells so good! Like watermelon Jello powder. The highlighters will be perfect blush toppers on me and the Match Stix is gorgeous. The gloss is really soft and comfortable and will definitely look good on everyone.

The packaging is really cool too. I notice the Match Stix lids have a squishy sponge in the lid so that you don't smoosh the stick if you forget to wind it down enough. You can tell a lot of thought went into it. I already want to try out more products!

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shontay07108

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I bought the primer, truffle contour stick, sinnamon highlight stick and the ginger binge/moscow mule highlight duo. I wore all of it today and I really, really dig all of it. My favorite thing is the contour because it's so easy and now that I have this I will contour everyday. It just blends so nicely and looks natural and I even contoured my forehead with it. The primer isn't like the MJ coconut primer in that it doesn't spread easily. However, it is not dry at all and it made my skin look nice before and after foundation. The Sinnamon highlight stick is pretty on the eyes, but I really loved it going down my nose. Other highlighters are just the wrong shade or just do too much or not enough, but this one was perfect for that spot. The highlight duo is better than I expected and it's really brilliant when it hits the light. At first I was afraid I didn't apply enough, but when I really checked myself out in proper light it was just gorgeous. Maybe I'll get another shade. Now I'm just waiting for my foundation shade to be delivered to me tomorrow and I might just try one of the concealer sticks. I'm afraid of that because of the texture, but I love everything so much that I'm willing to take a chance.
 

LiliV

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I'm using the Match Stick and the gloss today and I really like both. I wasn't sure how much I would like a stick highlighter (or any stick face product- was never sold on them. My mom always used them in the 90s so I guess my brain thinks they're dated in a way lol) but honestly, it's beautiful. The texture feels weird, it feels very dry when you touch the stick itself, but it applies beautifully and seamlessly to the skin. I used my finger to dab it on my cheekbones. I want to try more colors!
 

LV2EVOLVE

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I haven't loved a launch this much in a very long time. A lot of her products almost have the Pat McGrath quality, like Trophy Wife. It's becoming easier to spot companies that share the same labs.
 

GreenEyedAllie

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My unicorn Match Stix arrived today, and it's LOVE! It's subtle enough that I can really wear it for everyday looks, even when I layer up the purple a little!
 

lipstickaddict

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My unicorn Match Stix arrived today, and it's LOVE! It's subtle enough that I can really wear it for everyday looks, even when I layer up the purple a little!

Awesome! My duo highlighters arrived today and I love all three! Perhaps a bit excessive to have three of them lol but they truly make me smile:rolleyes:
 

shontay07108

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Awesome! My duo highlighters arrived today and I love all three! Perhaps a bit excessive to have three of them lol but they truly make me smile:rolleyes:

I just ordered two more myself. I got Trophy Wife (b/c how can I not?) and Mean Money/Hustla Baby. I did one day shipping again so I can have them in my hands by Thursday.
 

fur4elise

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Some feedback on the FB Pro Filt'r Soft Matte Longwear Foundation. I was matched to 360, which shade wise, works right now because of my tan.

After testing over three days, the formula is a fail for me. After a few hours of wear, it looked "meh" on my skin. Also, it did not perform for me as "longwearing." Now mind you, my HG is Estee Lauder DW and that stuff holds up for +10 hours, so perhaps my bar is set high.

I strongly suggest you get samples before buying a full bottle.
 
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