Mia Calabrese from Summer House discusses "Bad B*tch" beauty and her connections with Rihanna and Ciara Miller.

      Fans of reality television recognize her as one of the newest cast members of Bravo's Summer House, a show that showcases a group of friends from New York City and their various dramas during their seasonal rental in the upscale Hamptons. Rihanna refers to her as a close friend and trusted confidante. At the 2026 Las Culturistas Culture Awards, hosts Bowen Yang and Matt Rogers honored her with the title of Best Vibe, Hands Down. As if that wasn't enough to enhance her résumé, Mia Calabrese is also a passionate makeup enthusiast, making it a perfect opportunity for her to reveal her summer beauty secrets.

      On a warm summer afternoon in late June, Calabrese relaxes on a couch in a spacious hotel room in downtown Brooklyn, her face highlighted by Fenty Beauty. "I feel that she and I share a very similar energy," Calabrese tells Who What Wear about her friend and Fenty Beauty founder, Rihanna, in an Instagram Reel. The reality star and real estate agent attributes their connection to astrology (Calabrese is a Cancer, while Rihanna is a Pisces), although she admits to being a fan of Fenty makeup long before they met. We asked the rising star for her tips on summer makeup ("How does she keep her looks intact in the heat of the Hamptons?" is a frequent question), explored her beauty restock must-haves, and discussed her sister-like bond with co-star Ciara Miller. Read on.

      First, we inquired about an essential beauty product that everyone should have in a shared house. Calabrese's reply—the Fenty Beauty Invisimatte Instant Setting + Blotting Powder—was almost instantaneous. "It's so hot in the Hamptons during summer, so I use the Invisimatte all over my skin," she mimics, applying the product to her face. This translucent pressed powder prolongs your look, controls oil, and prevents sweat for hours. "So you’re glowy, never oily!” she tells WWW. She also highlights that sunscreen, particularly the Fenty Beauty Hydra Vizor, is a must-have. "It makes your skin look so glowy and beautiful," she explains. "Some SPFs cause breakouts for me, but this one doesn’t. It sits perfectly on my skin, giving me a natural glow while also protecting my skin. I'm quite serious about my SPF." Additionally, Calabrese mentions bug spray as a necessity in the house. "I can never choose just one!" she exclaims.

      You and Ciara famously reside in the same apartment building—do you ever share products or clothing? "We joke that our closets are extensions of one another. We're like sisters who don’t argue. If I need to borrow something, I’d say, ‘I need to go upstairs,’ or she’ll come down and say, ‘I need to borrow these paper towels.’ I really can’t imagine living in a different building from her; it makes me anxious."

      Your relationship with Rihanna is legendary. What’s it like now? "She texted me just two days ago. I love her. That girl knows so much about my life. She's incredibly kind, a great friend, and very thoughtful. She always checks in, which I really value as a fellow water sign."

      We know Rihanna loves reality TV. Did she watch your season and keep up with the episodes as they aired? "She did! But she was late to the reunion and I had to remind her. She's a huge Summer House fan. When we were out, she was introducing me to everyone saying, 'Everyone, this is Mia from Summer House!' I was like, 'Everyone, this is Rihanna, period.'"

      Do you remember your first Fenty Beauty purchase? What was it, and do you still buy it? "Of course I do!"

      Calabrese mentions the Fenty Beauty Gloss Bomb and Match Stix Contour Skinstick as her initial purchases from the brand, though they are far from the last. "I still restock, obviously!" she adds.

      What’s your beauty vibe this summer? "Bad bitch" is my summer look. I’m aiming for glowy skin and overlined lips. (Noted.)

      Shop Fenty Beauty Picks Inspired by Mia Calabrese

      - Fenty Beauty Invisimatte Instant Setting + Blotting Powder: The sweat-repelling, oil-controlling, and makeup-preserving powder Calabrese relies on for her long summer filming days.

      

      - Fenty Beauty Hydra Vizor Invisible Face Moisturizer SPF 30: A daily SPF that not only protects your skin but also enhances elasticity, hydrates, and minimizes the appearance of dark spots with niacinamide.

      - Fenty Beauty Gloss Bomb Universal Lip Luminizer: One of the brand's most iconic products, naturally one of Calabrese's frequent repurchases.

      - Fenty Beauty Trace'd Out Longwear Waterproof Pencil Lip Liner