Fenty Beauty bright fix eye brightener
First up, let’s talk packaging. The squeezy tube has a plastic ball applicator that dispenses the liquid, and while it’s a far more hygienic design for make-up artists than wand concealers, it is quite difficult to disperse the right amount of product. The formula is initially quite watery before it dries down on the skin, meaning a little goes a long way, so this is really good value at £18 for 10ml, considering the brand’s 8ml concealer costs £19.
We’d argue that no eye product can be really ever be crease-proof, but we noticed that our concealer creased less when wearing the eye brightener underneath, thanks to its hydrating properties. If you have dry skin and find that heavier concealers can cake or crumble under the eye, we’d recommend trying this. We found it easy to layer if you are looking to build coverage, and it didn’t disrupt any of our base products underneath.
Once we got the hang of the applicator, we found that gently tapping the product in with your ring finger was the best way to apply it, as the light consistency means it easily absorbs into a brush, meaning you’re wasting product. The liquid formula dries down quickly into a velvety, soft-focus finish that lives up to the brand’s blurring claims.
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We tried the “butter” shade, which is a soft yellow that works to brighten light-medium to medium skin tones; the shade worked well for us, brightening the under-eye without looking chalky or unnatural, but on its own the brightener didn’t eradicate our dark circles. With that said, it doesn’t claim to, as the focus is on hydration and brightening rather than full coverage.
When paired with our usual concealer, it worked more effectively as a colour corrector, as the concealer provided the coverage that we were missing while the brightener worked to illuminate and hydrate the skin underneath.
If you don’t struggle with a lot of discolouration under the eye but just want to look more awake, this would work alone without a concealer, particularly on minimal make-up days. It sits beautifully on the skin, feeling comfortable all day and keeping the area looking bright throughout.
The verdict: Fenty Beauty bright fix eye brightenerIf you don’t struggle with dark under-eye circles, you don’t need this product. However, if you are in the market for a colour corrector that feels lightweight and hydrating on the skin, or find that your concealer tends to crease badly during the day, the Fenty Beauty bright fix eye brightener is a clever product to have in your make-up bag, particularly if you have dry skin.
Fenty Beauty has found a gap in the market for an eye brightener that works effortlessly with other products, and that can be worn alone or with a full-coverage look. It’s another well-thought-out launch from Rihanna that we’ll definitely be reaching for in our kit.