My bathroom shelf is a graveyard of celebrity skincare. All hype, no help.
But this one? The bottle feels heavy. Substantial. Like it might actually do something.
It’s a toner-serum hybrid from Fenty Skin. $32. Claims to shrink pores and control shine without stripping. A big promise.
Oil Control
Blots shine for a solid 6-7 hours.
Pore Blurring
Doesn’t shrink them, but makes them look less like craters.
No Alcohol
The real win — my skin didn’t feel tight or squeaky.
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It’s a niacinamide cocktail with some tropical extras. Not groundbreaking, but well-chosen. The star is 2% niacinamide — the goldilocks percentage for barrier support without irritation.
- Niacinamide (2%): Calms redness, regulates oil
- Kakadu Plum: Vitamin C source for brightness
- Barbados Cherry: More antioxidant Vitamin C
- Green Tea: Soothes inflammation
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Pours out like thin maple syrup. Sticky for 3 seconds flat — then it’s just gone. Absorbed. No residue.
After two weeks, my midday blotting paper habit was cut in half. Unexpected bonus: my makeup sat smoother on my T-zone. No pilling.
Shine was visibly reduced. Pores? They looked softer, not invisible. My breakouts didn’t magically stop, but redness around them calmed down.
This isn’t just a famous name on a bottle. It’s a legit, no-BS product that does what it says. Rihanna’s team did the homework.