CHRONICLES OF A NIGERIAN GIRL

MUCH ADO ABOUT FENTY BEAUTY


...And rightly so! Bad gyal Riri's never been one to shy away from repping the culture and she's proved this to us one more time!
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On the 8th of  September, Rihanna debuted a brand new, beautifully rich make up line and the internet went agog- and hasn't been the same ever since! Rihanna adds this to her already existing fashion foray, which has given major brands like Puma and Armani the opportunity to collaborate with her. 

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Rihanna at Fenty Beauty Lauch
The line currently stocks foundation, highlighter, primer, contour & lipstick products as well as highlight, amongst other, brushes! Beloved, the foundation comes in 40 shades! 40 SHADES! Amazing!
Unfortunately, eye shadow palettes are not currently provided for in the range,which I reckon is for all the right reasons- she's probably taking her time, engaging in research and what not, perfecting the colours, only to leave us mostly satisfied yet again!
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Reviews have been beyond wonderful, which means that sales have been raking in, but this is not the most important bit. For years, women of colour have struggled with finding the right foundation shade, especially and have resorted to having to blend in two (or more) colours just to achieve the perfect look. And really, honestly, to avoid leaving the house looking like we've gotten a tub of our dearest Bobrisky's wonder working creme de light.😑
Just ask Patricia Bright or Jackie Aina or the girl who sits beside you in class or at work.
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Fenty Beauty aims to cater to women of all shades & undertones & is doing a pretty job so far!

 I recently came across a heartwarming post about a beautiful albino woman telling how she's finally found her foundation match- and get this, for the first time ever. If that isn't winning for Fenty Beauty and women really, I'd like to know what is!
Also, from what I hear- I love how I make it sound like I have exclusive access to Rihanna's team - there are plans to expand the range and create even more gorgeous shades, so every woman and her skin tone is well and truly represented, and in turn, satisfied.


Listen, if you think I have shameless 'wil- wil-wild thoughts' about Rihanna and that, you wouldn't be wrong- and this is why! Riri has shattered records and done what most beauty brands failed to- and even if/when they did, did not think it worthy enough to promote these shades as much as those of the lighter range. So, if you think Rihanna is going to take all the coins I have painstakingly struggled to save and have planned for other ventures and endeavours, then you are absolutely right! :) #BlackExcellence.

 See you next time, my lovelies & thank you so, so much for reading! :)

 With all my love,

 ~A.J.

                         **I do not, or claim to, own any of the images used**

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