Rare Beauty reviews and discussion

4.7

95% of reviewers would recommend to a friend

Reviews mention

  • Highly pigmented blush formula
  • Lightweight, breathable foundation
  • Creamy, blendable bronzer stick
  • Accessible, ergonomic packaging
  • Overly intense blush application
  • Occasional shade undertone mismatch
  • Leaking or fragile packaging
  • Fragrance lacks lasting power

Rare Beauty wins strong reviews for high‑performing, highly pigmented staples—especially the Soft Pinch Liquid Blush, bronzer sticks, highlighters, and a lightweight, breathable foundation that blends easily and flatters many tones—so yes, the brand works. Reviewers praise long wear, blendability, accessible packaging, and inclusive shades, while noting drawbacks like overly intense blush that’s tricky for beginners, occasional fading or clumping, shade undertone mismatches for very fair or cool skin, and some leaking or fragile packaging and short‑lived fragrances.

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351 reviews and posts

  • Great pigment long lasting not tacky or too glossy

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  • If you were to tell me a few months ago, I would’ve been head over heels for rare. Her blushes and bronzer sticks are the key to a fresh base in my toolkit. The lipliners are creamy but beyond that I haven’t been too excited about anything else, and after their neutral stance on the Palestinian massacre I have lost respect for them.

  • only purchased their liquid blush and I don't think I need a refill of that anytime soon lol. Very pigmented which I like, so it's def worth the money for how long it lasts. Cute packaging as well!

  • Great quality for the price. While I wouldn't say that this is cheap, it is one of the more affordable brands currently at Sephora. Big fan of the tinted moisturizer and their liquid eyeliner. Also a fan of the brand message and efforts towards inclusivity.

  • I love how pigmented their blushes are!! A staple in my makeup routine!

  • I love the blushes , highlighters and the lip tint . What else can I say I love the brand. Definitely recommend

  • I can’t rave about this brand enough. Every product I have tried I have really enjoyed and the price point and colour options are really good too. I really like their blusher and I’m in the process of working through some of their primers. Im not convinced I’m a lover of a primer but I’ll keep trying! If you are are fan of a liquid blush then do give soft pinch a try.

  • I’ve tired one of the rare beauty blushes and lip oil. Overall I was skeptical of colors but I love them

  • Extremely high quality products with lower pricing than many of their Sephora counterparts. Great packaging, shades for diverse skintones, trustworthy brand experience.

  • Rare Beauty has increased their prices lately. However, everything is still pretty affordable. The eyeliner is the BEST eyeliner I've ever used, and I wear eyeliner practically every day, so I've tried all kinds of brands. The applicator for the eyeliner is also amazing. I loved it so much I literally gave it to my mom the next day because I knew she would benefit from how easy the application is. I've tried the blush in the shade "Lucky," which is a bright pink. It's a LOVELY summery tone, but you have to be SO careful not to use too much. Definitely takes some trial and error to find the right balance for your skin tone and type. I also have the 4 in 1 mist and the beauty blender. The beauty blender is good. The mist is GREAT. The first time I used it, I noticed an instant brighter look. There is niacinamide in the spray and other good stuff, so I actually do think it is a beneficial spray for your skin. I use it before makeup, after makeup, and throughout the day. I wish the bottle was bigger because it does run out pretty quick. Haven't tried the concealers and foundations, although I've heard good things. The unboxing experience is great. The note from Selena was so sweet!

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    I recommend this brand wholeheartedly, and I don't think you can go really wrong with anything on the website. Truly one of the the only celebrity makeup brands I actually think are worth it.

  • don’t know where to start I love this shade so much it just a perfect shade for the winter. My second bottle. I use it every day it’s very easy to blend. You just need a tiny dot and that is enough. I know why people rave about the Rare beauty blushes a lot, once you start using them there is no going back. It does last a very long time on your face and even the bottle. I hope to buy the other shades once one finish this one. I would recommend this!!

  • I LOVE RARE BEAUTY. From their concealer to mascara, liquid blush, and bronzer, each product melts into the skin so well and is very pigmented, which means you don't run out having to use a lot each time.

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    The shade range is great!!

  • It is very good . It feels smooth and my make up fits perfect

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    It is very good . It feels smooth and my make up fits perfect ! I

  • I have the bronzer and it’s great. I’ve used the Fenty one too but I think the Rare Beauty one is better for me because the formulation is creamier and therefore easier to blend in.

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    The bronzer stick is a bit thick, so it’s harder to be precise for nose contour but I still think it’s great overall. The brand is relatively affordable which I appreciate. A little goes a long way!

  • I’ve used the eyeliner and brow pencil from Rare. The eyeliner was not my favorite as my eyes get pretty watery, and it didn’t hold up at all. The brow pencil was good on the gel side and I use that when going for a more natural/everyday look to hold brow hairs in place. The pencil side though didn’t allow me to make precise lines and wasn’t the best.

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    I’ve gifted the liquid blush and my friend loves it! I would try more of the complexion products, but so far I’m not entirely impressed.

  • I have the blush, highlighter and mascara. The blush is so pigmented, a little goes a long way and you can build as much color as you want. The highlighter is not my favorite but it is still a really good product. This is the mascara I am into now, I feel like it lengthens my eyelashes and adds volume.