I’m not a “body wash is a vibe” person. But Rihanna’s new whipped oil cleanser had me curious — because my legs look like a dusty chalkboard in winter.
The real test? Whether $28 can outperform the $6 bar I’ve been using since college. Spoiler: it’s closer than I expected.
💰 **The Price of Fame**
It’s a whipped oil-to-milk cleanser. Fenty Skin claims it melts makeup, won’t strip moisture, and smells like a tropical vacation. I’m skeptical of any wash that promises to “nourish” — soap is soap.
– **Whipped texture** — Think mousse but for your body. Fluffs up like shaving cream.
– **Scent** — Shea butter + fig. Not cloying. Fades fast.
– **Cleaning power** — Takes off sunscreen. Needs two rounds for waterproof mascara.
🔬 **What’s Actually Inside**
Three oils (apricot, grapeseed, sunflower) do the heavy lifting. Shea butter is further down the list — so don’t expect a lotion replacement. Glycerin keeps it from drying you out. No sulfates, which explains the low-lather situation.
– Shea Butter: Softens, doesn’t strip
– Apricot Oil: Lightweight slip
– Glycerin: Holds moisture
– Fig Extract: Smells expensive, does nothing
💸 **Does It Work or Just Pretty?**
First pump: it’s thick. Like scooping cold frosting. Rub it on dry skin — it dissolves into this silky oil. Add water, and it turns milky. Rinses clean in under 20 seconds. No greasy film.
Week two: my shins stopped flaking. But I’m using more than I’d like — you need a generous glob to cover both legs. The tube is 6.7 oz. At this rate, three weeks tops.
💡 **One Thing** — Apply to *dry* skin first. Wet skin dilutes the oil before it can break down dirt.
🤔 **The Real Results**
My skin is softer. Not life-changing soft, but noticeably less rough. The dry patches on my elbows? Still there. The scent doesn’t last through the night. It’s pleasant, not a perfume.
✅ **Buy if** — Your skin is normal-to-dry and you want a sensory moment in the shower
⏭️ **Skip if** — You need heavy exfoliation or hate low-lather washes
💰 **Worth it?** — For $28, it’s a treat, not a staple. The drugstore bar wins on value.
🗑️ **Final Call**
It’s a good body wash. A really good one. But it’s not a revolution — just a very nice experience that costs four times what a bar does.
**7.2/10** — Nice, not necessary
🛍️ **Where to Buy** — Fenty Skin site or Sephora. Grab the travel size first.