Rare Beauty reviews and discussion

4.7

95% of reviewers would recommend to a friend

Reviews mention

  • Highly pigmented blush formula
  • Inclusive, thoughtful shade range
  • Elegant, accessible packaging
  • Blendable, lightweight textures
  • Mascara prone to fallout
  • Eyeliner dries or fades quickly
  • Perfume’s weak scent longevity
  • Blush difficult for beginners

Rare Beauty impresses in reviews for performance: highly pigmented blushes, blendable base products, and inclusive shade ranges deliver natural, long‑lasting results, while sleek, accessible packaging elevates routine. Weaknesses surface around certain formulas and usability—mascara fallout for some, liquid eyeliner drying or fading early, perfumes with short longevity, occasional leaking or bulky components, and the blush’s steep learning curve and potential to fade or cake on some skin types—making product selection key.

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359 reviews and posts

  • I don’t always have a need for this product so I don’t use it so much but I do like how light it is on the face and the packaging is cute as well. I also like what the brand stands for and supporting mental health.

  • I bought the mini version of the lip oil stain and I really enjoyed the color and wear so I ended up buying the full size! The color bright when you first put it on but it dries pretty quick so I top it off with a lip balm to keep its shine. I have the shade Wonder.

  • The Rare Beauty Soft Pinch Tinted Lip Oil is a versatile lip product that combines the benefits of a lip oil with the color payoff of a lip stain. Its comfortable wear and hydrating formula make it a great addition to any makeup routine. While the slightly slippery texture may require occasional reapplication, the overall performance and shade variety make it a worthwhile investment for those seeking a comfortable, everyday lip color.

  • The products offered by the brand are very good in the most part, but they do lack the WOW factor in the majority of the cases. They’re not life changing products if you don’t possess a disability for which the packaging may help significantly but the formulation is good.

  • I’ve only bought the blush it I do have to say it’s very well pigmented, the formulation glides on your skin smoothly, and the shades are great. The mess appears when you use it over a powder foundation.

  • I love the perfume - packaging and smell. The lock and unlock mechanism is genius to not have to worry about a lid but also to actually prevent it from spraying accidentally. This makes it travel froendly as well. But it does not have the best lasting power. I even purchased the balms since that is so innovative. The balms are tiny and a little can go a long way but the tubes also do not feel as if they are filled all the way either. However, the smell did not really develop in anything more complex and it did not help with lasting power either. I had to lower my rating based on things outside of the products though. For anything out of stock, you need to sign up for both email and text notifications in order to he informed of a restock. This is ridiculous. I am a huge fan of Selena Gomez and the company. With this said, I have had to use their customer support a few times and they either do not respond or are unhelpful if they do respond. I am mentioning that because it really leaves a bad taste when the company's mission is the exact opposite. You can have an ehh product but stellar customer service and that will make people shop again. But multiple bad tastes in your mouth can turn you away from a good product.

    Verified purchase

  • I love the colors and how effective and simple Rare Beauty products are. I love the liquid blush. A little goes a long way. It has nice staying power. I also love the powder compact as it reduces shine.

  • This review is for the brand's first perfume, Rare Eau de Parfum, which I got to test early through a beauty podcast I listen to. First, I love the bottle. It's unique, pretty, easy to spray and I like that it has a lock. I find the scent soft and intimate, very warm, leaning toward gourmand but with some woodiness on my skin. After a few hours it settles into more of a sandalwood scent on me. I don't find it very long lasting, which is unfortunate, but I do enjoy the scent. It will be more of a fall/winter fragrance, in my opinion, because I find it really cozy. I am interested to try it with Rare Beauty's new layering balms to see how that changes it. (I also love Rare's blushes and the brand overall!)

    Received a free product from Rare Beauty
  • I really really love this primer. It is so soft feeling on the skin and feels like skincare. I use one pump and it covers my whole face. It seriously makes my skin feel so smooth! I have not noticed any pilling or separating of the makeup that I put above it and have used brushed and beauty blenders to blend.

  • I’ve tried so many cream and powder blushes over the years, but Rare Beauty truly stands out. The formula is incredibly smooth and easy to blend — it melts into the skin without clinging to texture or looking patchy. The pigment payoff is fantastic; you only need a small amount to get a beautiful, healthy flush that lasts all day.

  • shade enlightened is the only highlighter you will ever need! It is seriously so silky and blinding when on the skin. I'm on my third one, but the only downside is the powder is shaped in a dome, and it has broken every single time when i travel, even when it's just in my carry on. I still use it broken since it still lasts forever, but besides that this is truly my ride or die product - just something to note!

  • Best blush I have used. A little bit really does go a long way. I am not really a blush girl but when i tried this it made the most beautiful shade and had me sold. The range of colors available also makes it great.

  • The powder pouch is a perfect final touch to my makeup routine! It makes my skin have the perfect matte finish and is super easy to throw in my purse to keep my makeup fresh all day and night. The sponge is great to get with it too!

  • I use this every single day. The scent? Amazing. The formula? Hydrating without being greasy. And the packaging? 10/10 — sleek, soft, and perfectly on-brand for Rare Beauty. The hand cream in particular deserves a shoutout — the packaging design is unique and actually fun to use, which makes me reach for it more often. It leaves my hands soft and smooth without that heavy residue some lotions have. Verdict: Smells divine, feels luxe, and actually works. This one’s a forever re-purchase for me.

  • The shade range on rare beauty tinted spf is incredible. I feel like there’s something for everyone and as a brown skin girl, I appreciate that! I also love love love the blush. If I just want a pinched look I add a little. If I’m going for a more va va boom look I build up the pigment. Def recommend.

  • Honestly never misses. My favorite product is the silky touch highlight. It’s the only highlight I reach for on a day to day. Such natural glow, but I can pack it on to blind others. Yet it never looks cakey or heavy. I’m light medium olive skin tone and the shade “Exhilarate” is perfect

  • I love the packaging of the mini perfume as a roll-on. It's very easy to bring along everywhere, especially if you're traveling. It's also my first time using layering balms and it definitely changes the smell of the base perfume. I probably wouldn't purchase the perfume again without the balms because while it smells pleasant, it's not really "me".

    Verified purchase

  • very pigmented! You really only need a drop for a natural finish. I also don’t apply directly to cheeks - on the back of my hand for more control. Does apply seamlessly and gives that glowly look! I love the shade range

  • I love love, love how perfect the shade match is for my skin. This is the first foundation that I found that perfectly matched my skin plus it is very hydrating and does not feel cakey at all even if I have been wearing it the whole day.

  • Smells amazing. Soft, cozy, and clean, like fresh laundry with a hint of warmth. Absorbs fast, leaves skin feeling silky and smooth. The scent lingers gently and feels instantly comforting. I love to put it on before bed because of how relaxing the smell is.