During the Super Bowl Halftime Show, Rihanna once again proved she's a formidable pop star who knows how to put on a stellar performance and create meme-worthy moments.
Before breezing through her impressive catalog of hits, including “Work,” “Wild Thoughts,” and “Umbrella,” Rihanna rubbed her stomach, which had eagle-eyed fans curious if the Bajan pop princess was pregnant. Well, it turns out, it's true! Her rep confirmed to The Hollywood Reporter that Bad Gal Riri is officially pregnant with her second child.
And as Best Products' beauty editor, the highlight of Rihanna's Super Bowl performance was definitely her classic makeup. The beauty mogul plugged one of her summer 2022 Fenty Beauty releases: Invisimatte Instant Setting + Blotting Powder. Riri strategically applied the refillable beauty product to her cheeks to blur the look of pores and absorb shine.
$37 at Ulta Beauty$34 at SephoraWhat is it: A universally flattering setting powder that instantly soaks up excess oil for a natural matte finish.Rating: 4.7-star average from 326 Ulta reviewsBest ingredients: Chia seed extract helps mattify your skin, and sodium hyaluronate for non-drying all-day wearWhere to buy: Ulta, Sephora, and directly through Fenty BeautyWhy it's beauty editor-approved: “Tired of a greasy complexion a couple of hours after you apply your foundation? You’ll soon be obsessed with this setting powder that extends makeup wear, minimizes the look of pores, and doesn’t leave behind embarrassing flashbacks,” says beauty editor Nicole Saunders. “Although it’s only available in one baby pink shade, it blends seamlessly into all skin tones, whether your melanin is popping or if you have a fair complexion. Rihanna created another hit that’s worthy of your hard-earned money.”What reviewers are saying: "I’d give it 10 stars if I could. I immediately applied [it] as we are dealing with this heat wave in NY, and it made my face look smooth again. It’s a must-have, ladies," says one 5-star review on Fenty Beauty.
Unsurprisingly, Rihanna used a full face of Fenty Skin products to prep her complexion and Fenty Beauty products. Ready to recreate Riri’s skin and makeup routine? Fenty Beauty Global makeup artist Priscilla Ono reveals Rihanna’s essential skincare and makeup products — and they start at just $16, making them excellent beauty gifts for yourself or your very lucky sister or best friend.
Ono gently exfoliated Rihanna’s face, then focused on hydrating her face and lips to ensure Ri continues to “shine bright like a diamond.”
“Fenty Skin Hydra Vizor is the perfect pre-makeup moisturizer because it nourishes the skin and is undetectable under [the] foundation. You don’t have to worry about your complexion products fading or moving, which is so important, especially for performance makeup,” Ono says in a release.
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Fenty Skin Pre-Show Glow Instant Retexturizing 10% AHA Treatment + Reusable Applicator$32 at SephoraHydrating
Fenty Skin Hydra Vizor Invisible Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Sunscreen with Niacinamide$40 at Sephora$64 at WalmartSoft, Kissable Lips
Fenty Beauty by Rihanna Pro Kiss’r Lip-Loving Scrubstick$16 at Sephora$21 at Walmart$16 at Ulta BeautySupercharged Moisture
Fenty Skin Plush Puddin’ Intensive Recovery Lip Mask$23 at SephoraFenty Beauty Must-Haves
After Rihanna's skin prep was completed, Ono moved onto her makeup, which was inspired by Ri's attention-grabbing stage. “That red stage called for the ultimate Rihanna red lip. We wanted her beauty look to celebrate this moment and be a true reflection of her timeless beauty. And to me, there’s nothing more iconic to Rihanna than her soft matte skin and a bold red lip,” she explains.
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Fenty Beauty by Rihanna Pro Filt’r Soft Matte Longwear Liquid Foundation$39 at Sephora$39 at Ulta BeautyShine-Free Finish
FENTY BEAUTY by Rihanna Invisimatte Blotting Powder$32 at Sephora$34 at Walmart$34 at Ulta BeautyHead-Turning Lips
Fenty Beauty by Rihanna Fenty Icon Velvet Liquid Lipstick C Suite’Heart$29 at Sephora
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