Fenty Foundations review: ’Foolproof’ foundation for a ‘flawless’ base
We put our faces on the line to test every single Fenty Beauty foundation – here’s which one we can’t stop reaching for.
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With the beauty market drowning with hundreds – if not thousands – of different foundations, skin tints and complexion products, finding your perfect match can seem like a scary task.
So when Fenty Beauty approached the news.com.au checkout team to review the brand’s successful and cult favourite line-up of foundations, we couldn’t pass it up.
Rihanna's beauty brand is globally recognised as a pioneer in the complexion space, specifically for its large and diverse shade range.
The Fenty Beauty and Fenty Skin line-up includes picks for all skin types – whether you have dry skin, oily skin, or something in between – with a variety of coverage options.
We put our faces on the line to help you find your perfect match – keep on reading to see our dedicated review of Fenty Beauty and Fenty Skin’s complexion range, featuring one that we can’t stop reaching for.
BEST ALL-ROUNDER
Fenty Beauty Eaze Drop Blurring Skin Tint Foundation, $54 at Sephora
Coverage: 7/10
Tried and Tested by Marina Tatas, news.com.au checkout Senior Shopping Writer
I’ve seen so much hype online about the Eaze Drop Bluring Skin Tint and after finally trying it, I don’t know why it took me so long. RiRi really knocked it out of the park with this one!
This is a foolproof way to get a flawless base.
Not labelled a foundation but rather a skin tint, this product offers light to medium coverage that’s easy to apply, and as the name suggests, blurring on the skin.
The hydrating QuickBlur complex works hard to smooth out the imperfections – see my photos above, I feel you can really see how blurred and flawless my skin looks!
The Eaze Drop Skin Tint comes in 25 shades and while that doesn’t sound as diverse as the rest of the Fenty Beauty range, just know they are all super flexible and adaptable, and are supposed to work with a variety of skin tones.
I wore this for the first time on New Year’s Eve, and I was so impressed with how well it lasted well past midnight. I will also add that I’ve tried applying it with a makeup sponge, brush and my fingers and I found the warmth from my fingers really helped the product sink into my skin and gave me a beautiful finish. I’m obsessed!
BEST SETTING SPRAY
Fenty Beauty You Mist Makeup-Extending Setting Spray, $46 at Sephora
Tried and Tested by Marina Tatas, news.com.au checkout Senior Shopping Writer
Yes the rumours are true – we finally have a setting spray from Fenty Beauty!
The newly released You Mist Makeup Extending Setting Spray is a natural extension of the best-selling complexion range as it works seamlessly to set your base routine and make it last all day.
The formulation is free from alcohol, oil and fragrance – all the things that can make your skin feel dry. Instead it’s created with wild thyme extract for hydration and the brand’s innovation InvisiFlex Shield to lock in your makeup for up to 12 hours.
I’ve been using this every time I do my makeup for the past month – specifically in super hot summer weather – and it’s really made a difference to how my base wears. Everything feels locked in, even when I’m sweating, and it doesn’t make my skin feel dry or sticky.
This is a new staple in my makeup routine – a total game changer!
BEST FOR NORMAL TO DRY SKIN
Fenty Beauty Soft’Lit Luminous Foundation, $64 at Sephora
Coverage: 8/10
Tried and Tested by Melody Teh, news.com.au checkout Acting Editor
I am not lying when I say this is now my new favourite foundation. I am all about the glow and this foundation is literally giving golden glow in bottle.
Providing medium coverage but still with a ‘your skin but (much) better feel’, the Soft’Lit Luminous Foundation is the perfect option for those looking for a radiant, natural finish with zero greasiness.
I’ve worn it out at night to dinner with friends, as well as the office, and the foundation has lasted for hours on end. Plus, many of those days were hot and humid day, and despite sweating a lot, the face still looked flawless. It truly is sweat-proof!
Coming in 50 shades for every type of skin, this has become my new go-to everyday foundation.
BEST FOR OILY SKIN
Fenty Beauty Pro Filt’r Soft Matte Longwear Foundation, $62 at Sephora
Coverage: 10/10
Tried and Tested by Claudia Coy, news.com.au checkout Social Media Producer
If you (like me) are an oily girly, this foundation is your new best friend.
I was sceptical at first, with the T-Zone I’ve been rocking since puberty, I’m used to being disappointed by primers, setting sprays and foundations that promise ‘long lasting’ results but always slip right off my face within hours. Given our Bad Gal RiRi was behind this product, I should have known better – she simply can do no wrong. With over 50 shades to choose from, this is an oil-free (!!), paraben-free bottle of gold.
My first impression was how easily it was to blend, especially when applied with a beauty blender. As the hours went by, I found myself instinctively reaching for my powder but was shocked at what I saw in the tiny (and yet always confronting) compact mirror. In fact, it wasn’t until around hour 5 that I needed just a little powder around my nostrils. At this point of the review, I want to make it clear that I do not like shine whatsoever, I’m a matte girl all the way through. So for me to go five hours before powdering is actually very rare. I’ve tried her Soft’Lit foundation in the past, and while I did love the coverage and the shade, the Pro Filt’r runs rings around the Soft’Lit in terms of durability.
I would absolutely recommend this foundation for anyone with oily skin. Hopefully restore your faith in longwear foundations, as it did mine.
BEST FOR BEGINNERS
Fenty Beauty Eaze Drop Blur + Smooth Tint Stick, $52 at Sephora
Coverage: 7/10
Tried and Tested by Philippa Tonkin, news.com.au checkout Shopping Writer
I’m already a big of the Fenty Soft’Lit foundation so I was excited to try out the Eaze Drop Blur + Smooth Tint Stick. I had big expectations. The only other stick foundation I’ve used before is the Charlotte Tilbury Foundation Stick. These two couldn’t have been more different. While the Charlotte Tilbury version offers a barely there, very glowy look I found the Fenty offered more coverage and was more matte. Online, the Fenty stock is described as having light coverage and a “second skin, natural finish”. To be completely honest, this wasn’t my experience. It was probably more medium coverage and while it did give a fairly natural finish, you could definitely tell I was wearing makeup.
But, despite this, I did still really like it. I found it super easy to apply and loved the convenience of just giving a quick swipe on my face before blending with either a brush or beauty blender. This was a godsend for busy work mornings. I also appreciated the extra coverage for days when my skin really needed it and for more night-time events too. When I first started wearing it, I did find it a little bit drying and at the end of the day, I had visible dry patches around my nose showing through the foundation. It wasn’t a good look. But in saying that, I do think it depends on your skin type and more recently, since providing my skin with some serious TLC I haven’t found the foundation as drying as it was when I first started wearing it.
Overall, was this foundation my absolute favourite and the best beauty item I’ve ever reviewed? No. But do I like it, and will I continue to wear it? Absolutely.
BEST FOR DRY SKIN
Fenty Skin Hydra Vizor Huez SPF 30, $54 at Sephora
Coverage: 6/10
Tried and Tested by Harriet Amurao, news.com.au checkout Shopping Writer
If you hate the heaviness of a foundation but want similar results, the Fenty Hydra Vizor Tinted Moisturiser is perfect.
The formula is lightweight, evens out my skin tone and leaves a gorgeous dewy finish — it also offers minimal coverage which is perfect for those that love a natural no makeup-makeup look.
The added SPF 30 is a bonus in itself and I like to layer it over my usual SPF 50+ sunscreen for extra sun protection.
I will say, it can feel drying on the skin at times and cling to dry patches. So if you have incredibly dry skin like me, make sure your skin is prepped and hydrated properly for a flawless finish. It also has a strong smell upon application that goes away after a few minutes and can get a bit patchy after a few hours.
However, I do love that the packaging is refillable!
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