The only Fenty product I owned before was the Pro Filt'r Foundation. I was so excited about it, and ended up hating it. This stuff separated in areas where my foundation never has that issue, made me break out every time I used it, and created dry patches on my skin that I didn't even know existed. To be honest, I would have tried to make it work if the dry patches and separation were the only problems. But the second I realized it was making my skin unhappy, I knew I couldn't use it any longer. To this date, the Pro Filt'r Foundation has been the only item of makeup I've ever returned.
Just because one product from a brand was awful, it doesn't mean you should avoid everything altogether. I actually ended up purchasing one of the lipsticks, as well as the lip gloss from. Side note: Rihanna made me buy lip gloss. I don't even wear lip gloss (I guess I do, now).
1. MATTEMOISELLE PLUSH MATTE LIPSTICK IN FRECKLE FIESTA
In the bullet, Freckle Fiesta appears to be a deep terracotta, but against my skin, it looks like a bright red-orange. I can't complain, though; it's a beautifully punchy, pigmented colour that I think would flatter a variety of skin tones. It's also one of the most highly pigmented lipsticks I own. The wear time is good, too. I ate meals and sipped tea with this on. Unless you're eating messily (like a toddler), this stuff has a good chance of not budging. I love that while the formula is matte, it's comfortable and I don't feel like all the moisture is being sucked out of my lips. I may have to pick up a different shade. Maybe.
1. GLOSS BOMB UNIVERSAL LIP LUMINIZER
This is heavily scented. The website description states it's actually vanilla-peach, but I think it smells like strawberries. The Gloss Bomb is in a universal shade, supposedly designed to flatter all skin tones. It's a beautiful rosy color with flecks of gold and lilac (unless my eyes are lying to me) shimmer. It does lend a tint to the lips, but overall I feel like it's on the sheer side. You can use it alone, but this would be a pretty lip topper as well. The formula doesn't feel extremely goopy, although I do think it's quite dense. I like that it feels hydrating, rather than feeling like it's a layer of product just sitting on my lips and drying them out. One thing I don't like about the Gloss Bomb is that it's tricky to apply in small amounts. The applicator collects a lot of product, so if your lips are on the thinner side, just be careful when using it so it doesn't look sloppy.
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