My elbows were plotting a coup. That’s when I caved and bought the viral Fenty Skin Butta Drop.
The hype is about the texture — a whipped oil that’s supposed to vanish. But does it work on actual Sahara-dry skin?
It’s a body cream that’s $42. Rihanna claimed it was a “whipped oil” that didn’t feel greasy. I needed proof.
The Whipped Oil Thing
It’s literally whipped, like stiff peaks in a bowl.
The Scent
Warm vanilla — not bakery sweet, more like expensive lotion.
The Packaging
Heavy glass jar. Feels luxe, is a shower hazard.
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It’s not just fragrance. The star is cupuaçu butter, which is like shea butter’s richer cousin. Plus a bunch of oils.
- Cupuaçu Butter: Insanely emollient, locks in moisture
- Kalahari Melon Oil: Lightweight hydration
- Baobab Oil: Fatty acids for skin barrier
- Vitamin E: Antioxidant protection
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Cold scoop, warm melt. It’s thick but spreads into a silky film — not an oil slick. Absorbs in about 90 seconds.
After two weeks, my skin was smoother. But the scent lingers for hours — a pro or con depending on your perfume plans.
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My elbows surrendered. Legs were touchably soft. Did it cure my chronic dryness? No. But it made a visible dent.
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It’s a delight, not a miracle. Rihanna made a body cream that feels as expensive as it is.