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Rihanna on diverse make-up: 'It's not rocket science'

We spoke with Rihanna about the response to her make-up brand's diverse foundation range. Industry analyst Basma Khalifa explains why Fenty Beauty is causing a stir in the make-up world.

21 September 2017

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