I’ve been using the Fenty Skin products for about a month now. Read this thread before making a purchase
First off, I would like to say a huge thank you to @fentyskin for letting me try the products! The Fenty team has always been so supportive of me when it comes to makeup, so I feel very honored that I get to try Fenty SKINCARE now 🤩 support black women in skincare all 2020
Next, ALL of the Fenty Skin products have fragrance. It’s a floral sweet smell. You will notice it. This can be problematic for some. Fragrance sensitizes the skin due to it volatile properties (even in small amounts), which is why it’s the #1 cause of contact dermatitis.
Fragrance can cause you to have a reaction now (which happened to me) or it can happen overtime with continued use. I have always been sensitive to fragrance on my face, so the Fenty Skin products broke me out in small red bumps and my face stung :(
I have dry, sensitive, acne prone skin for reference! I was so hurt y’all. I hope they come out with a fragrance free version. Because I love EVERYTHING else about the Fenty Skin line. The ingredients, the texture, the packaging — beautiful. Let me tell you why:
TOTAL CLEANS’R REMOVE-IT-ALL CLEANSER
This is a gel to cream cleanser. It claims to remove makeup well, but I found that I still needed to double cleanse esp for my mascara. It does not strip the skin at all 😍 Rich in antioxidants that nourish the skin. Contains fragrance
This is a gel to cream cleanser. It claims to remove makeup well, but I found that I still needed to double cleanse esp for my mascara. It does not strip the skin at all 😍 Rich in antioxidants that nourish the skin. Contains fragrance
If I were to try the products again, it would probably be the cleanser. It is fragranced and the smell is quite noticeable BUT because the contact time is shorter, you’re less likely to have a reaction vs. leave on products like the toner and SPF
FAT WATER PORE-REFINING TONER + SERUM
I am so mad my skin hates this. Everything besides the fragrance is so good for me 😭 The 2nd ingredient is witch hazel which is an astringent, but the OVERALL FORMULA is very hydrating gel consistency. It’s like an essence
I am so mad my skin hates this. Everything besides the fragrance is so good for me 😭 The 2nd ingredient is witch hazel which is an astringent, but the OVERALL FORMULA is very hydrating gel consistency. It’s like an essence
The 4th ingredient of the toner is Niacinamide which is one of my favorites. Niacinamide brightens the skin, reduces oil control and refines pores. The rest of the formula is very rich in antioxidants which are great at nourishing and fighting free radicals
Free radicals can cause hyperpigmentation so I love that they came out with a product that uses antioxidants to reduce oxidative stress + Niacinamide to brighten. Hyperpigmentation is a huge concern for darker skin types
HYDRA VIZOR INVISIBLE MOISTURIZER + SPF
Zero cast. Rubs in BEAUTIFULLY. The consistency is sort of similar to black girl sunscreen, but not as thick. The chemical sunscreen ingredients of choice are avobenzone, homosalate and octisalate
Zero cast. Rubs in BEAUTIFULLY. The consistency is sort of similar to black girl sunscreen, but not as thick. The chemical sunscreen ingredients of choice are avobenzone, homosalate and octisalate
I’ve opted to use the sunscreen on my body instead of my face. The skin on your body is usually more resilient and less sensitive than you face. The SPF has the strongest smell out of the 3 which is cute for the body. I still like smelling good, but not on my face 😭
And these products contain artificial fragrance! Parfum. The smell isn’t just from the fruit extracts that are used as antioxidants
I was lowkey scared to post this because I would literalllllyyy give Rihanna the world if I could. I would fight anyone that says something bad about her 😭 But unfortunately these products didn’t work for me due to the fragrance.
I hope that the brand takes this feedback and maybe we will see fragrance free alternatives in the future for the sensitive skin peeps like myself :) But we’re supporting regardless
Wait wait!!! The sunscreen is chemical sunscreen. Let me add: chemical sunscreens can be irritating for some and sting your eyes. Sensitive, acne prone people should beware of that too
Side note: not everyone will have a reaction to fragrance! It’s not common when you look at the engiee world population. But it does happen which is why your prescription products & recommendations from your dermatologist are always fragrance free
Fragrance is added to mask the scents of other ingredients + for branding! They want to have a signature smell for the brand. Skincare is an experience too. But this can also be done with using non-fragrant extracts! Cucumber, watermelon, mango, shea butter - smell yummy
I’m also reading the sunscreen label again and I don’t believe it’s water resistant. It says “use a water resistant sunscreen if swimming or sweating.” So the SPF may fade if you’re engaging in those activities
