Fenty Beauty Mean Money/Hu$tla Baby Killawatt Freestyle Highlighter Duo Review, Photos, Swatches
Mean Money/Hu$tla Baby
Fenty Beauty Mean Money/Hu$tla Baby Killawatt Freestyle Highlighter Duo ($34.00 for 0.24 oz.) contains a light, pearly gold and a brighter, peachy gold with a metallic finish. The right side was an intense highlighter but did accentuate the look of my skin’s texture, which may be a deal breaker for some–definitely not “superfine shimmer” as described. The left side was subtle but also quite sheer with a less forgiving texture for ease of use.
Look Using this Product
Mean Money/Hu$tla Baby
PPermanent. $34.00.
Mean Money
Mean Money is a light-medium gold with warm, yellow undertones and a pearly sheen. It had sheer coverage, which was only buildable to semi-sheer coverage. The consistency was smooth to the touch but thin and denser, which resulted in a stiffer overall texture in the pan that made it more difficult to pick up product on a brush. Once on the skin, the powder was quite blendable and sat well on the skin without emphasizing the natural texture. On me, it lasted for eight hours before fading.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
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- Tom Ford Beauty Nude Glow (Top) (LE, ) is darker (95% similar).
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Formula Overview
$36.00/0.28 oz. - $128.57 Per Ounce
The formula is described ranging from “subtle dayglow to insanely supercharged” with a “cream-powder hybrid” formula that feels “weightless” and is long-wearing. They can also be used on the eyes, body, lips, and so forth, per the brand. They feel like a traditional powder, but they have a smooth, moderately dense texture that doesn’t kick up a lot of excess product in the pan but also does not feel stiff or difficult to pickup with the brush. The finishes varied from shade to shade; where Metal Moon was the most subtle and had a satin-to-pearl finish, Trophy Wife was the most over-the-top with chunky, obvious glitter and less base color compared to the other shades.
The duos featured a light-to-moderate highlighter on the left and then a more sparkly, metallic highlighter on the right with the exception of Ginger Binge/Moscow Mule, where the left shade (Ginger Binge) was more intense (possibly owing to the richer color and payoff). In general, I found the left, more subtle side of each duo to be sheer to semi-sheer, somewhat buildable, whereas the right, more metallic side was substantially more pigmented. All of the more intense highlighters (Trophy Wife and the right side of the duos) did accentuate the look of my skin’s natural texture to some degree.
For use on the eye, they worked better with a slightly dampened brush, as it gave the powder a bit more binding powder for better adherence to the lid, but the ones I tried on the lid were blendable and easy to apply with no real concerns from the application itself other than the potential for fallout over time.
Browse all of our Fenty Beauty Killawatt Freestyle Highlighter swatches.
Ingredients
Talc, Dimethicone, Isododecane, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Mica, Phenoxyethanol, Bismuth Oxychloride (CI 77163), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77499), Carmine (CI 75470), Yellow 5 Lake (CI 19140), Manganese Violet (CI 77742).
Disclaimer: Ingredient lists are as available by the brand (or retailer) at the time of publishing. Please always check product packaging, if it exists, for the ingredient list applicable to the product you're purchasing, or the brand or retailer's website for the most up-to-date ingredient list.
Look Using this Product
Mean Money
PiPPermanent in Palette. $36.00.
Hu$tla Baby
Hu$tla Baby is a bright, peachy gold with warm, orange undertones and a sparkling, metallic finish. The consistency was soft, almost cream-like, and it yielded opaque color coverage in a single layer. It was easy to diffuse along the edges or to apply less for sheerer coverage, but it did emphasize my skin’s texture noticeably at medium or greater coverage. It wore well for eight hours on me before becoming a bit patchy.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- LORAC Twilight (P, $23.00) is darker, warmer (95% similar).
- Makeup Geek Midnight Sun (P, $20.00) is cooler (90% similar).
- Anastasia Lyra (PiP, ) is more shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
- Sydney Grace Sun Kissed Peach (P, $9.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- Clinique Gold Celebration Pop (LE, $25.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- LORAC Fearless (LE, $23.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- Huda Beauty Capri (LE, ) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Becca Champagne Pop (LE, $42.00) is less shimmery (90% similar).
- Anastasia So Hollywood (DC, $28.00) is darker (90% similar).
- Chanel Camelia de Chanel (LE, $80.00) is cooler (90% similar).
Formula Overview
$36.00/0.28 oz. - $128.57 Per Ounce
The formula is described ranging from “subtle dayglow to insanely supercharged” with a “cream-powder hybrid” formula that feels “weightless” and is long-wearing. They can also be used on the eyes, body, lips, and so forth, per the brand. They feel like a traditional powder, but they have a smooth, moderately dense texture that doesn’t kick up a lot of excess product in the pan but also does not feel stiff or difficult to pickup with the brush. The finishes varied from shade to shade; where Metal Moon was the most subtle and had a satin-to-pearl finish, Trophy Wife was the most over-the-top with chunky, obvious glitter and less base color compared to the other shades.
The duos featured a light-to-moderate highlighter on the left and then a more sparkly, metallic highlighter on the right with the exception of Ginger Binge/Moscow Mule, where the left shade (Ginger Binge) was more intense (possibly owing to the richer color and payoff). In general, I found the left, more subtle side of each duo to be sheer to semi-sheer, somewhat buildable, whereas the right, more metallic side was substantially more pigmented. All of the more intense highlighters (Trophy Wife and the right side of the duos) did accentuate the look of my skin’s natural texture to some degree.
For use on the eye, they worked better with a slightly dampened brush, as it gave the powder a bit more binding powder for better adherence to the lid, but the ones I tried on the lid were blendable and easy to apply with no real concerns from the application itself other than the potential for fallout over time.
Browse all of our Fenty Beauty Killawatt Freestyle Highlighter swatches.
Ingredients
Dimethicone, Isododecane, Mica, Talc, Diisostearyl Malate, Polyethylene, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Cetyl Dimethicone, Phenoxyethanol, Tin Oxide, Aluminum Calcium Sodium Silicate, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate, Silica, Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Bismuth Oxychloride (CI 77163), Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492), Carmine (CI 75470).
Disclaimer: Ingredient lists are as available by the brand (or retailer) at the time of publishing. Please always check product packaging, if it exists, for the ingredient list applicable to the product you're purchasing, or the brand or retailer's website for the most up-to-date ingredient list.
Even though I love how Hu$tla Baby looks, I have no idea what I could use Mean Money for. A finishing powder? Idk? So, this will likely be a pass for me.
Probably not even that, haha!
If you were still at all intersted in Hu$tla Baby, theirs a mini duo of it and the gloss bomb available at Sephora for $23. I purchased it b/c I wanted the highlighter b/c I ended up returning my duo b/c I really did not care for the texture or look of Mean Money. The highlighter has 2.2g of product and the gloss has .18oz of product so it’s a good amount for the price.
Jessica, that is definitely an excellent option! Even though I own the full-size Gloss Bomb, I’d perhaps still consider this, as I could give the mini to my daughter to try out.
I have the gloss bomb as well, but I can either throw that mini in my purse and keep the full size at home or give the mini to my sister. It was too good a deal for me to pass up b/c I loved Hu$tla Baby so much but I couldn’t justify the cost of the full sized duo b/c I couldn’t get any use out of Mean Money. I was so happy when I saw the duo.
Hustla is nice, but that mean money swatch looks mean.
Yeah, I’m not sure why they went with such a different texture for the left side!
It also really brings the product down, because I soo wanted Hu$tla Baby because it’s lighter the Becca Champagne Pop as I find that one just a bit too warm on my skin tone. Mean Money doesn’t even look like it could be usable even on the eyes either. 🙁
I am thinkin gold highlighters are not for me. So, a pass for me. I got my TF highlighter..which I will only use on eyes and lips I think…sadly, can’t pull it off on the cheeks. The formula reminds me of Super Shock shadow by CP..so very glittery and sparkly…the compact looks like a white stop sign.
Oh, that is too bad, Kalliela 🙁 have you tried layering with a few different blushes – maybe a way to take down the gold/transform it?
I haven’t but good idea:). I think it is great on deep skin tones from what I have seen on the YT. The darker the better actually:). A very fun color…and fun as an eyeshadow nonetheless:).
I swatched this in store, and thought this was the weakest of all the duos. Let’s hope the others score better
Fingers crossed!
I almost bought into the hype, glad I waited. I did buy Fenty’s highlighter brush, but I returned it. Meh, it’s nothing special. I could get similar or bettter results with my Chikuhodo or Morphe highlighter brush!
Bummer to hear the brush didn’t work out for you!
I don’t ike highlighters that show up the skin’s texture, showing up all the little flaws. And even though I like these shades, it’s not good enough.
Totally understand 🙂
I don’t know. I swatched a lot of the Fenty beauty. It looked cheap and swatched poorly. I know a lot of people are psyched about this and I hope they are happy with it. I wasn’t impressed.
Thanks for sharing!
Thanks for these reviews, Christine. There’s been a lot of hype around this brand, and it’s nice to read your level-headed opinions. Personally, I haven’t been too impressed with what I’ve swatched in store.
The Emperor’s new clothes. I just see this line as just capitalising upon fame and celebrity. Style over substance.
Nooo! This was the duo I was most excited about! Bummer to hear that Mean Money wasn’t as good as I expected.
This is disappointing for such a high-profile launch. Let’s hope the others do better!
Yeah enhancing texture is a no go.
I’m so glad to read your review that’s not a starstruck “oh wow, Rhianna made cosmetics, isn’t it wonderful and aren’t they perfect”!
Thank you for being objective — and for helping me save my money!!
Of the ones I grabbed, this was the weakest one by far because of Mean Money. I really wish that Hu$tla Baby was it’s own highlighter or that it was in a duo with Metal Moon or Mean Money had the same finish and texture as Metal Moon. They can’t all be winners, but overall Fenty Beauty is a really great line.