Rihanna has picked lipstick as her favourite item of makeup.

The singer took part in a Q&A with Elle about beauty and she opened up on her must-have cosmetic product.

When asked what is her favourite item is, Rihanna said:

"Lipstick. It draws attention away from any flaws. When someone is wearing lipstick, you just assume they're wearing a full face of makeup. And guys are stupid - they won't notice when you're not."

Speaking meanwhile about how she protects herself from the sun at the beach, the Barbados beauty said:

"I love going home and being reckless with the sun, but I notice now that under my eyes starts to get tan. I hate that! I have to put extra sunscreen there."

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