3 iconic beauty looks of Rihanna to replicate
White eyeliner or all-over pink blush, natural hair or gathered in braids
G-Club
February 4th, 2021
February 4th, 2021
Not just in terms of music, the explosive Barbadian singer never ceases to amaze us. Creativity and resourcefulness are not lacking even on the beauty front where Rihanna has always loved to experiment (and often anticipates) trends that then become viral. Just think that she has tried every haircut or color: short, medium, long, lilac, fire red, pink, black, blonde and even orange, without forgetting her much loved dreadlocks tied or left loose and wild natural. . And what about make up? Here too you never get bored. The pop star already loved the most particular colors on her lips before they loved them all, experimenting with green, blue, purple and black, shimmer or glitter. Same thing for the eyelids: rainbows of bright colors lit Riri's eyes on different occasions. Tints have always been ultra-saturated, while their application followed the rule of “layering” (stratification) of different textures, such as creamy and powder, used on full eyelids without blurring the color so as not to detract from its power.
In short, she has always been a lover of the beauty world. In fact, before founding her Fenty Beauty by Rihanna make-up line in partnership with LVMH in 2017, it is impossible to forget her collaborations with MAC cosmetics and the Viva Glam lipstick line, respectively in 2013 and 2014. today, however, a constant of Rihanna's style certainly seems to be inclusivity. Fan and champion of inclusive beauty that leaves no one behind and enhances the beauty that is in each of us, he reiterated this by launching 40 shades of foundation to satisfy everyone's needs, especially for those with darker skin, often the most ignored by cosmetic companies.
Are you ready? nss G-Club has selected Rihanna's 3 most iconic beauty looks and the related mini shopping guides with the products to replicate them.
Bun & pink all over
A high bun, very tight, and straight bangs with two longer side locks that are also well defined. To achieve it: after having smoothed the bangs with the straightener, collect all the hair in a high ponytail, leaving a lock free. Then wrap the tail around itself creating a sort of small crown and fasten it with hairpins using the free lock to cover the elastic, then proceed to stop it at the base of the bun with others. For an even more sparkling effect, you can use an anti-frizz hairspray or lotion to prevent the hair from swelling, ruining the final effect of the hairstyle.
The monochromatic make-up recalls the tones of warm and deep pink on the eyes, cheeks and lips. To achieve it: after creating the base, apply the eyeshadow or blush on the eyes spreading it all over the eyelid, (or you can apply it only on the eyelid crease). Then blend the same product also on the cheeks: you can blend it towards the center, or apply it diagonally like Rihanna, for a lifting effect. Use a lipstick of the same color for the lips, in a creamy version. Finally, don't forget a stroke of mascara. The goal of this makeup is to give the face a fresh and radiant look.
Straight hair & white eyeliner
Extra-straight hair and side parting for a current and trendy look. To achieve the hair look: work on perfectly clean hair, after drying and tidying it, untangling any knots. To easily trace the line, it is better to use a tail comb starting from the forehead and making a clear parting by moving to one side. You then choose whether the line will be slightly or decidedly to the side according to your starting point.
The make-up is simple and sophisticated, very natural and luminous. To achieve it: in this case it is essential to start from the base for face makeup, which must be flawless. First of all, choose a primer to create a lasting base and even out the complexion; then camouflage dark circles and imperfections with the concealer and finally proceed with applying the foundation by tapping on the face with a specific brush or sponge, blending gently. On the eyes, choose a white eyeliner and apply it by drawing a thin line that starts from the center of the eye and ends with an outer quotation mark. Finish the beauty look with a coat of mascara and a nude lipstick on the lips.
Braids & brown smokey
A thousands of braids on very long and dark hair for a look that frames the face, adding a touch of youthful carefree. To make it happen: to make such a hairstyle it is always better to turn to beauty salons and specialized people as it represents a rather long procedure. With a little patience, however, you can also try it out at home alone: on clean hair, perfectly untangle the entire hair using a wide-toothed comb. Then divide the head into four similar parts, so that you get four sections: two in front on the right and left and two behind on the right and left. Start from one section but block the other uniforms previously with pliers. From the front section, take a strand and start braiding it. Braids are very thin and regular, so you need to carefully weigh the size of the lock so that all the others are the same so as not to create different braids from each other. Intertwine starting from the root up to the tips and then lock each braid created with a small transparent elastic. Continue braiding each strand until all hair is complete.
The make-up is dressed in warm tones that draw inspiration from the earth: in fact, brown is the protagonist. To replicate it: after creating a simple and natural base, focus everything on the eyes by applying eye shadows of a palette with at least 3 shades of color. First, with your fingertips gently spread the light base; then apply the "medium" tone of brown on the mobile eyelid starting from the inner corner of the eye and rising slightly on the fixed eyelid; finally, apply the darker tone of brown, starting from the outer corner of the eye and blend it to the center of the eyelid.
Also continue with the application of the lighter tone on the eyebrow arch to enlarge the look. To conclude the beauty look, a coat of brown mascara and a lipstick that recalls the darker shade applied to the eyes.
