Fenty Skin, launched in July 2020 by Rihanna, encapsulates a new vision of beauty and skincare. A natural expansion of the Fenty Beauty line, Fenty Skin is the manifestation of Rihanna’s desire to share her own skincare routine with the world. Focused on clean, vegan, and cruelty-free formulas without harsh ingredients, Fenty Skin is revolutionizing the beauty industry with its innovative approach.
Where Fenty Beauty broke boundaries by catering to a diverse range of skin tones, Fenty Skin is committed to inclusivity in skincare, offering products designed for individuals of all skin types and genders. It is more than just cosmetics; it’s an approach to skincare that emphasizes the importance of feeling confident and comfortable in your own skin.
Fenty Skin’s product line offers a simple yet efficient three-step routine with a makeup remover-cum-cleanser, a toner serum, and a moisturizer-sunscreen hybrid. Each product combines the traditional elements of skincare with a modern understanding of skin needs, textures, and appearances. Fenty Skin is also environmentally conscious, promising less waste with streamlined, refillable packaging that is as appealing visually as it is practical.
One of the key aspects that sets Fenty Skin apart from other skincare brands is the incorporation of global ingredients. Rihanna’s heritage has played a significant role in the formulation of these products. Hailing from Barbados, she ensures that each product draws from the island’s lush natural resources.
Little Tokyo, a famous district in Los Angeles, also features a connection to Fenty Skin. The district is known for its trend-setting beauty stores, which were instrumental in introducing Americans to the many wonders of Asian skincare. It was in places like Little Tokyo that Rihanna, long before launching her skincare line, discovered the world of efficient skincare that values simplicity, skin-health, and inclusivity, which today, is the ethos of Fenty Skin.
Taking the philosophy of Little Tokyo’s clean and conscious skincare, Rihanna and her team have taken strides in formulating her products. For instance, the Total Cleans’r Remove-It-All Cleanser gathers its power from Barbadian cherry and coconut-derived cleansers, offering a clean skincare solution without the harsh effect. The Fat Water Pore-Refining Toner Serum, another flagship product, combines the strength of Australian lemon myrtle and witch hazel water with Japanese raisin tree and cactus flower. It’s a global potpourri of skincare ingredients, each chosen for specific skin-care benefits.
Last but not the least, the standout addition to Fenty Skin’s portfolio is the Hydra Vizor Invisible Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Sunscreen. Adhering to Rihanna’s principle that “skincare is healthcare”, this 2-in-1 moisturizer and sunscreen is oil-free, invisible on all skin types, and friendly on the earth as it is coral reef-safe. It is clear that the inspiration gathered from the beauty shops of Little Tokyo finds its culmination in this innovative product.
Fenty Skin represents a shift in the beauty industry, striving to redefine skincare norms while celebrating diversity. The global elements, the homage to nature with clean and vegan ingredients, the understanding of the modern customer’s need for simple but effective skincare products, all contribute to the success of Fenty Skin. Following the ethos of Little Tokyo, every skincare enthusiast can now achieve healthy, glowing skin without compromising their values or environment, thanks to Fenty Skin.