After launching Fenty Skin at the end of the July, Rihanna asked A$AP Rocky star in the skin care line's campaign. Now, almost two months later, Rocky has interviewed Rihanna for Vogue where she opened up about things like her favorite TV show to watch, who her No. 1 beauty icon is, the part of the beauty industry that she wishes would change and more.
Rihanna is a beauty icon herself with Fenty Skin and the incredible Fenty Beauty line to her name, but her beauty icon is none other than her own mother, Monica. Rih explained to Rocky that her mom used to sell beauty products, and that she wanted to be just like her. Rihanna recalled, "My entire concept of beauty came from her. I was always so intrigued by her. I wanted to dress like her, I wanted to look like her, do my hair like her, do my makeup like her. She was a sales girl for beauty products and perfume, makeup. It's so weird that it has come full circle that all of these ventures are things that have extended my creativity too and has been a part of my brand overall. So, I learn from the best."
As for what she wishes would change in terms of the beauty industry, Rihanna explained that there should be more diversity in its leadership. She said, "I wish that the leaders of the beauty industry were [a] more diverse set of pioneers who have not just experienced the culture, but have experienced on a negligence in the industry when it comes to their skin tone or skin type. I feel like there [are] so many voids to be filled, and we will only know that by the pioneers that have experienced those voids and the lack of their representation in the industry. And I think by having an eclectic array of skin types, skin tones, different cultures and people and representations of religions and cultures, you would have the most information on where to go next."
Here are some fun facts we learned about Rihanna from her interview with A$AP Rocky:
-One of her favorite TV shows to watch is Real Housewives.
-Even though she has a song called "Umbrella," when in comes down to the question of umbrella or jacket, Rih would choose jacket!
-The first thing Rihanna notices is about someone is their face — in particular their skin, teeth and smile. She explained, "The first thing you see is someone's face, unless you're looking at their shoes. I usually tend to look at their skin, their teeth, their smile. And then after that, it's more about like what, whatever energy they're giving off."
Watch Rihanna's full interview with A$AP Rocky above.