As anticipation mounts for the release of her ninth album, Rihanna is keeping fans occupied with the launch of six new lipglosses under Fenty Beauty, the brand which made her a billionaire.
Joining the bestselling Gloss Bomb Stix High-Shine Gloss Sticks that launched in 2024, Rihanna has unveiled a new conditioning, multidimensional shimmer pigment version in six trending shades.
Which shades are the Gloss Bomb Stix High-Shimmer Gloss Sticks available in?
- Shimmering coral (C U in Maui)
- Shimmering rose nude (Fenty Glow)
- Shimmering hot pink (Flamingo Fling)
- Shimmering dusty rose pink (Fu$$y)
- Shimmering deep, rich brown (Hot Chocolit)
- Shimmering bright lavender (Icy Amethy$t)
Ever the pioneer in music, beauty and fashion, Rihanna's latest product chimes perfectly with spring's trend for frosted, pearlescent lips.
The 80s have seen a revival with shimmering lilac pouts worn on the SS25 catwalk at Sandy Liang: try the look with the bright lavender or frosted pink shade, or add a flattering luminescence to your everyday look with a nude or chocolate brown tone.
Which ingredients are in the Gloss Bomb Stix High-Shimmer Gloss Sticks?
Formulated with nourishing squalane, kiwi oil, vitamin E and shea moisture, the Gloss Bomb Stix offer 8 hours of hydration and moisture, and leave lips looking instantly more plump.
Which finish do the Gloss Bomb Stix High-Shimmer Gloss Sticks have?
The new emollient shimmer effect gives a buildable, multidimensional pearl look without any stickiness.
The colour has a medium opaque (rather than sheer) coverage on first application, and can be built up to a deeper, full coverage intensity with more layers.
Each gloss stick is infused with Rihanna's favourite peach vanilla scent for a moreish and subtle flavour.
"We put all the love into this one. You’re getting a multidimensional shimmer effect with a formula that hugs and cares for your lips, with gorgeous packaging that matches the same pigment that lays onto your lips with every easy swipe."
Why I recommend Fenty Beauty's new Gloss Bomb Stix High-Shine Gloss Sticks:
- Six flattering, diverse shades
- Multidimensional, lip-plumping effect
- Comfortable, non-sticky formula
- Flattering pearlescent tone
- On trend for SS25
- Wear alone or with the brand's lip liner for a statement look
- You can see each shade on different skin tones via the brand's product page
- Signature sleek Fenty tessellating packaging
Rihanna's favourite ways to wear Fenty Beauty's Gloss Bomb Stix:
The singer and brand founder shares her three favourite lip combinations with HELLO!, and how to get each look:
Mocha Mousse
- Start by lining the centre of your cupid’s bow with Trace’d Out Pencil Lip Liner in Brown’d Out or Coal Blooded, then fade the liner to the corners of the lip
- Line the bottom centre of the lip and fade the liner towards the outer corners. Blend the liner by pressing your lips together
- Layer Gloss Bomb Stix Shimmer in Hot Chocolit over the top
- Add Cheeks Out Cream Blush in Rośe Latte above the contour of the lip and blend out for a multidimensional look
Icy Riri
- Start by lining the centre of your cupid’s bow with Trace’d Out Pencil Lip Liner in Riri, then fade the liner to the corners of the lip
- Line the bottom centre of the lip and fade the liner towards the outer corners. Blend the liner by pressing your lips together
- Layer Gloss Bomb Stix Shimmer in Icy Amethy$t over the top
- Add Cheeks Out Cream Blush in Petal Poppin or Riri above the contour of the lip and blend out for a multidimensional look
Love Bomb
- Start by lining the centre of your cupid’s bow with Trace’d Out Pencil Lip Liner in MVP, then fade the liner to the corners of the lip
- Line the bottom centre of the lip and fade the liner towards the outer corners. Blend the liner by pressing your lips together
- Layer Gloss Bomb Stix Shimmer in Flamingo Fling over the top
- Add Cheeks Out Cream Blush in Daiquiri Drip or Crush On Cupid above the contour of the lip and blend out for a multidimensional look
About Fenty Beauty
Founded in 2017, Fenty Beauty is led by CEO Robyn Rihanna Fenty in a partnership between Rihanna and LVMH. Rihanna created Fenty Beauty “so that people everywhere would be included,” focusing on a wide range of skin tones and universal shades across colour cosmetics.
Rihanna's vision is to inspire, telling HELLO! “Makeup is there for you to have fun with. It should never feel like pressure. It should never feel like a uniform. Feel free to take chances, and take risks, and dare to do something new or different.”
When Fenty Beauty launched in Harvey Nichols it sold one foundation every minute and one lipstick every three minutes, and in 2023, it was the top-earning celebrity beauty brand in the world, generating £477 million in global revenue.
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