Fenty Skin Butta Drop: Rihanna's Body Oil, Does It Deliver?

Celebrity Check

We tested Rihanna’s viral body cream to see if the results live up to the superstar hype.

Expert Analysis · Honest Reviews · Real Results

1.🧴Hype in a Jar

Rihanna made a body cream. Of course it sold out.

The real question: does it work for mortals who don’t have a glam squad? I used it for a month to find out.

2.🌟The Star Power Pitch

Butta Drop Whipped Oil Body Cream. $42. The claim? A whipped oil that hydrates for 72 hours without feeling greasy.

It’s like a cloud of body butter and oil had a baby.

Cookies, coconut, and vanilla — smells edible, which is a pro or a con.

Promises a “gleamy” sheen, not a greasy one.

Photo: Poko Skincare / Unsplash

3.✨What’s Actually In It

It’s heavy on butters and oils. The hero is cupuaçu butter — richer in fatty acids than shea. Plus Barbados cherry for vitamin C.

4.🤔The Reality Check

Scoops out thick, melts on contact. Absorbs in under a minute — shockingly fast for something so rich.

After two weeks, my skin was softer. The surprise? It didn’t fully stop my winter ashiness. The scent is STRONG. Lingers for hours.

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One Thing: Apply to damp skin right after the shower. Uses less product, locks in way more moisture.

Photo: Chelsea shapouri / Unsplash

5.📊Who It’s Really For

Measurable softness, yes. 72-hour hydration? Maybe if you live in a humid climate. The gleam is real — you’ll shimmer.

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Buy if

You love a gourmand scent and want instant, visible glow for a night out.

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Skip if

You’re scent-sensitive or want a basic, unscented workhorse moisturizer.

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Worth it?

For the experience and glow, yes. For pure hydration alone, drugstore finds work.

Photo: Valeriia Miller / Unsplash

6.💡Final Take

It delivers the Rihanna fantasy — luxurious, scented, glowy. But it’s a vibe, not a miracle worker.

7.5/10

A sensory delight, not a basic necessity.

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Where to Buy: Get it from Fenty Skin or Sephora. No mini size, so maybe try a tester first.