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Fenty Beauty vs. Kylie Cosmetics: The Race to a Billion Dollar Brand

Rihanna’s Fenty Beauty range did nearly €500 million in its first full year in business, which could put her a step ahead of Kylie Jenner and her cosmetics empire.
Kylie Jenner visits an Ulta Beauty store in Houston to promote the exclusive launch of Kylie Cosmetics with the beauty retailer. | Source: Getty Images
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  • Rachel Strugatz,
  • Kati Chitrakorn

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