Selena Gomez recently expressed admiration for Rihanna, stating she feels "honored that I can even be in the presence of Rihanna." Celebrities launching makeup lines is common, but Rihanna's Fenty Beauty, founded in 2017, stands out for its inclusiveness and impressive revenue, surpassing $550 million in 2020. Selena Gomez's Rare Beauty, launched in 2020, also garners praise for being vegan, cruelty-free, and promoting mental health awareness. Despite rumors of selling Rare Beauty, Gomez confirmed it will remain under her ownership. In a TIME interview, Gomez praised Rihanna and their respective brands, emphasizing the authenticity and passion behind them, calling it an honor to be compared to Fenty Beauty.