‘Already available in Small Street’ : Fans react to Fenty Beauty SA reveal

It’s official, Fenty Beauty and Fenty Skin – created by singer Rihanna – are coming to South Africa!

The star made the news in a social media announcement on Tuesday 10 May to the delight of African beauty lovers

Rihanna tweeted: “I’ve been waiting for this moment! @fentybeauty & @fentyskin are finally dropping in AFRICA!

“Botswana, Ghana, Kenya, Namibia, Nigeria, South Africa, Zambia, Zimbabwe…we coming at ya May 27th and that’s just the beginning!!! #FentyAfrica”.

FENTY FANS IN SA ARE OVER THE MOON

According to Fenty Beauty, the coveted products will be sold in Edgars Beauty and Arc Stores later this month

Founded in 2017 by Rihanna, Fenty has been celebrated for its inclusivity in catering to all skin shades and types.

And South African consumers on Twitter were thrilled at the announcement.

Mantombiii: “This is so so big and finally it’ll be accessible to us! Skin girlies, all the products, and skin tint moisturisers!

@KgomyL: “Now imma get evicted coz rent’s no priority anymore”

@itsAmeliaXine: “Fenty Beauty and Skin dropping in South Africa! Finally, a Queen has noticed us

THE JOKES ON RIHANNA?

Meanwhile, Back Twitter used the announcement to poke fun at Rihanna and Fenty and everyone who is a fan.

@krugersville: “Most of you here are happy that Fenty is coming to South Africa because that’s the only chance you will look like Rihanna, that’s if it’s possible”

@feneptune_: “Fenty Beauty finally coming to South Africa means I’m gonna need to start working overtime to spend my last dime on Rihanna so she can buy diapers and baby food since she’s not a musician anymore”

@Am_Blujay: “Rihanna saying Fenty will soon be available in South Africa, she doesn’t know it has been available at Small Street for a year now”

Counterfeit Fenty Beauty, along with have other products like Kylie Cosmetics, Huda Beauty, Anastasia Beverly Hills, and many others are being sold on the black market in South Africa and around the continent.

But buying fake or “designer dupes” poses a health hazard, claims experts

“Counterfeit cosmetics have an alarming number of potentially infection-causing bacteria that can lead to scarring, burning, and disfigurement”, dermatologist Dr. Bobby Buka told Healthline.com.