Forgot it was Rihanna’s. Used it for a month. The hype is a distraction.
The real test: does it do anything after the novelty wears off?
It’s a toner-serum hybrid from Fenty Skin. $32. Claims to shrink pores and mattify. I call BS on pore-shrinking — but the mattifying part? Different story.
Pore-Refining
A gentle claim for “makes pores look less obvious.”
Oil Control
The real star of the show.
2-in-1
Skips a step — my lazy-girl heart sang.
No fragrance, which is a win. Centered on niacinamide and witch hazel. Good stuff, but not revolutionary.
- Niacinamide: Calms redness, regulates oil
- Witch Hazel: Astringent, tightens feel
- Kakadu Plum: Vitamin C for brightness
- Cactus Flower: Hydration counterpoint
Weird texture — viscous but not sticky. Like slightly thickened water. Absorbs in 3 seconds flat. No residue.
By week two, my t-zone was noticeably less shiny by noon. Unexpected? It didn’t dry me out. A feat for a mattifier.
Pores didn’t shrink. But they looked cleaner, less pronounced. Oil breakthrough delayed by 3-4 hours. A solid performer, not a miracle.
It works — but not for the reasons they lead with. A good product that stands on its own, fame aside.