The 15 Fenty Beauty essentials that are actually worth the hype in 2026, selected by a beauty writer

Shopping | ES Best Home | BeautyThe 15 Fenty Beauty essentials that are actually worth the hype in 2026, selected by a beauty writerEmma North ranks the iconic bestsellers and underrated buys from Rihanna’s cult beauty brand The Standard's journalism is supported by our readers. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Fenty BeautyEmma North1 minute agoSign up for our free weekly newsletter for hot deals, best buys and expert reviewsSign upI would like to be emailed about offers, event and updates from Evening Standard. Read our privacy notice.Ready to feel old? It’s been nearly 10 years since Rihanna launched her beauty line, Fenty Beauty. Far from ‘just another celebrity beauty brand,’ the A-list singer’s debut brought us many cult-status products, but also served as a wake-up call that the industry desperately needed.At a time when beauty brands were still largely (and inexcusably) catering to fair to medium skin tones, Fenty Beauty launched with a foundation range of 40 shades (later expanding to 50), setting the standard for inclusivity almost overnight. With a wide spectrum of undertones also considered, there was, and still is, something for everyone in RiRi’s beauty line.Best Fenty Beauty products at a glanceBest overall: Fenty Beauty Gloss Bomb Universal Lip Luminizer - £16, Fenty BeautyBest multipurpose highlighter: Fenty Beauty Diamond Bomb All-Over Diamond Veil - £25.60, Fenty BeautyBest foundation: Fenty Beauty Pro Filt'r Soft Matte Longwear Foundation - £17.50, Fenty BeautyBest for curly hair: Fenty Hair The Homecurl Curl Defining Cream - £23.20, Fenty BeautyBest fragrance: Fenty Eau de Parfum - £92, Fenty BeautyBest blush: Shake 'n Play Buildable Liquid Blush - £25, Fenty BeautyBest mascara: Fenty Beauty Hella Thicc Volumising Mascara - £16.80, Fenty BeautyBest body cream: Fenty Skin Butta Drop Whipped Oil Body Cream with Tropical Oils + Shea Butter - £25.60, Fenty BeautyBest setting powder: Fenty Beauty In...