TATCHA Polished Deep Rice Enzyme Powder - pics, swatches, review

Hello, Beautiful!

I recently discovered the brand TATCHA after reading some recommendations on their Rice Enzyme Powder -- which comes in Classic, Gentle, or Deep depending on skin type. For my skin, which is oily, their Deep option was a perfect match. If you're not sure which one to choose, here are some tips: Have oily skin? Go for the Deep. Have sensitive skin? Go for the Gentle. Have combination skin or normal skin? Go for the Classic.

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TATCHA
Polished Deep Rice Enzyme Powder

Basic Stats for TATCHA Polished Deep Rice Enzyme Powder:

Formula: powder to cream

Selection Info: currently available in three formulations: Classic, Gentle, Deep

Cost/Availability: $65.00 (2.1 oz full size). Available on the TATCHA website.

Packaging: jar with twist-off lid, inside is a sliding opening for the powder to come out

My Rating: 5 out of 5 Kisses!

Formula:

A water-activated enzyme powder of rice bran, papaya, and HADASEI-3 Bioactive Complex (which is a proprietary anti-aging complex of Green Tea, Okinawa Red Algae, and Japanese Rice Bran Extracts). Goes from powder to a cream. Exfoliates gently, but effectively, leaving behind baby soft skin.

Selection Info:

Currently available in three gentle, but effective exfoliating choices: Classic, Gentle, or Deep.

Cost/Availability:
$65.00 (2.1 oz full size). Available on the TATCHA website.

Packaging:

A rounded jar with twist-off lid. Inside is a sliding opening for the powder to come out.

TATCHA Polished Deep Rice Enzyme Powder Review:

All the great things I've heard about the TATHCA Rice Enzyme Powder must be true, because I'm in love with this! I have the Deep Rice Enzyme Powder, which is great for my oily, acne-prone skin. However, you may be better fit with the Classic or Gentle versions. They are different color powders too, for each one. The Deep is green, the Classic is almost white, and the Gentle is pink.

This is a gentle exfoliator that doesn't contain any harsh abrasives, so it's great for daily use. If you prefer, use once or twice a week, but honestly you'll love using this powder so much that you may find yourself using it daily (I know I've been using it every other day, if not daily).

Using this product is simple and easy; what I do is wet my face and then have a wet hand. I take out some of the powder -- a half teaspoon is really all you need, maybe slightly more -- then I add water and mix with my fingers until a creamy paste forms. Don't put too much water in your hand or you will dilute the product too much (I made that mistake the first time). Then simply massage it onto your face (avoiding the eye area), leave on for one minute (you could leave it on longer, but it's not necessary), then rinse off. Your skin will be baby soft and smooth!

I'll be honest and say I didn't think it would do much because it didn't feel like a typical exfoliator. It wasn't harsh or scrubby, so I was thinking I may have done something wrong. Then I washed it off and felt my skin. It was so soft, smooth, and looked more radiant/healthy. Ever since I've been addicted!

Overall, I'm very happy with this product and would highly recommend it to everyone!

Now let me know what you think...

What do you think of this product? Have you tried this or is this on your wish list? Discuss in the comments below.

Milani Glitzy Glamour Gloss in High Status, Show Stopper - swatches, pics, review

Hello, Beautiful!

I have two pretty pink lip gloss shades to share with you from Milani. It's their Glitzy Glamour Gloss in shades High Status and Show Stopper. Both are pretty, but my favorite is Show Stopper. Which shade do you like best?

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Milani Glitzy Glamour Gloss
Shades: 51 High Status, 52 Show Stopper
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Milani Glitzy Gloss

Shade: 51 High Status
Shade Description: A creamy light peachy pink with golden shimmer.

 

Milani Glitzy Gloss

Shade: 52 Show Stopper
Shade Description: A milky rose pink with no shimmer.

 

Basic Stats for Milani Glitzy Glamour Gloss:

Formula: liquid gloss

Wear: average

Coverage: medium to full color

Shade Info: currently available in 9 shades

Cost/Availability: $6.99 (0.12 oz full size). Available on the Milani Cosmetics website and everywhere else Milani Cosmetics are sold (such as many drugstores).

Packaging: bubbled out rounded tube with twist-off lid and doe foot applicator

My Rating: 4.5 out of 5 Kisses

Formula:

A non-sticky, smooth lip gloss that gives lips medium to full color with pretty shine. 

Wear:

Average gloss wear; re-apply as wanted/as needed.

Coverage:

Medium to full color, depending on how much you put on.

Shade Info:

Currently available in 9 shades.

Cost/Availability:
$6.99 (0.12 oz full size). Available on the Milani Cosmetics website and everywhere else Milani Cosmetics are sold (such as many drugstores).

Packaging:

Bubbled out rounded tube with twist-off lid and doe-foot applicator.

Milani Glitzy Glamour Gloss Review:

I liked these glosses. They were comfortable and smooth on the lips, while giving shine and pretty color. I was impressed with the color pay-off from these glosses. Easily full color without looking crazy-in-your-face-color.

I really like both shades, but Show Stopper is my favorite of the two; it's just such a pretty neutral pink. You can even combine the two (putting High Status on top of Show Stopper).

Overall I recommend these glosses.

Now let me know what you think...

What do you think of this lip gloss? What shade do you like better? Discuss in the comments below.

[CLOSED] GIVEAWAY: BFTE Cosmetics Coffee Shop Collection [Ends Sept 2, 2012]

Hello, Beautiful!

Just the other day I reviewed the BFTE Cosmetics Mineral Eye Shadows: click here for that post (they are fantastic!). Now it's your chance to win some of your own!

Up for grabs is the BFTE Cosmetics Coffee Shop Collection, a $33.00 value!

The collection includes 5 full sized mineral eye shadows in shades Mocchiato, Chai, Espresso, Caffee Latte, and Salted Caramel.

Giveaway Rules & Details:

• Open to everyone (USA & International)!
• If you're under 18 you must have your parents permission to enter.
• Must be a follower of my blog. New followers are always welcome!
• Must Like the BFTE Cosmetics Facebook page.
• Bonus entries available!!
• Giveaway ends September 2, 2012
• A winner will be selected via Random.org within a few days of the giveaway end date and notified via email.
• If the winner does not respond within 72 hours a new winner will be selected.

ENTER:

Just fill out the Rafflecopter form below. Good Luck!

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BFTE Cosmetics Mineral Eye Shadow, 14 shades: swatches, pics, review

Hello, Beautiful!

Have you heard of BFTE Cosmetics, which stands for Beauty of The Earth Cosmetics? I just recently tried out their mineral eye shadows and I'm in love with the quality, shade selection and how beautiful they are on my eyes; in fact, I've gotten a lot of compliments on my eye makeup lately since wearing them. BFTE Cosmetics has many shades to select from; in fact, they have hundreds of shades to select from! In this post I'll share with you 14 shades: 4 full sized jars and 10 sample sized jars. Enjoy!

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BFTE Cosmetics Mineral Eye Shadow
Shades:Gable, Wizard's Wand, Dragon Slayer, Spring Fever, Double Chocolate, Meteor Shower, Clara, Dangerous, Wicked, Dirty Deals, Cocoa, Bondage, Have A Heart, Alakazam.
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BFTE Cosmetics Mineral Eye Shadow
Shade: Meteor Shower
Shade Description: A blackened purple with lots of rainbow shimmer.
 









BFTE Cosmetics Mineral Eye Shadow
Shade: Clara
Shade Description: A light champagne gold shimmer.
 









BFTE Cosmetics Mineral Eye Shadow
Shade: Dangerous
Shade Description: A blackened navy blue with blue shimmer.
 









BFTE Cosmetics Mineral Eye Shadow
Shade: Wicked
Shade Description: A light purple with subtle green shimmer.
 









BFTE Cosmetics Mineral Eye Shadow
Shade: Gable
Shade Description: A bronze chocolate brown with golden shimmer.
 





BFTE Cosmetics Mineral Eye Shadow
Shade: Wizard's Wand
Shade Description: A chocolate brown with shimmer.
 





BFTE Cosmetics Mineral Eye Shadow
Shade: Dragon Slayer
Shade Description: A rich golden shimmer.
 





BFTE Cosmetics Mineral Eye Shadow
Shade: Spring Fever
Shade Description: A light pink with golden shimmer.
 





BFTE Cosmetics Mineral Eye Shadow
Shade: Double Chocolate
Shade Description: A chocolate brown with shimmer.
 





BFTE Cosmetics Mineral Eye Shadow
Shade: Dirty Deals
Shade Description: A navy toned charcoal/black shimmer.
 





BFTE Cosmetics Mineral Eye Shadow
Shade: Cocoa
Shade Description: A gray brown taupe-like shimmer.
 





BFTE Cosmetics Mineral Eye Shadow
Shade: Bondage
Shade Description: A purple/blue  blackened charcoal shimmer.
 





BFTE Cosmetics Mineral Eye Shadow
Shade: Have A Heart
Shade Description: A light silver shimmer.
 





BFTE Cosmetics Mineral Eye Shadow
Shade: Alakazam
Shade Description: A purple grey shimmer.
 

Basic Stats for BFTE Cosmetics Mineral Eye Shadow:

Formula: loose powder

Wear: average to above average

Coverage: great pigmentation

Shade Info: currently available in over 400 shades

Cost/Availability: $6.50 (full size); $2.00 (sample jar). Available on the BFTE Cosmetics website.

Packaging: full sized version is a round jar with twist-off lid and sifter; sample jars are round jars with twist-off lid (no sifter)

My Rating: 5 out of 5 Kisses!

Formula:

Loose powder mineral eye shadows that are easy to use, easy to blend, and richly pigmented.

Wear:

Average to above average wear. I always use a shadow primer and my eye makeup is perfect all day when wearing these.

Coverage:

Nicely pigmented!

Shade Info:

Currently available in over 400 shades.

Cost/Availability:
$6.50 (full size); $2.00 (sample jar). Available on the BFTE Cosmetics website.

Packaging:

The full sized jars are round jars with twist-off lids and include a sifter. The sample jars are round jars with twist-off lid and no sifter.

BFTE Cosmetics Mineral Eye Shadow Review:

I really loved the BFTE Cosmetics Mineral Eye Shadows! They are richly pigmented and so much prettier in person. I couldn't wait to start using them, and I've gotten many compliments on my eye makeup whenever I wear them.

The first shade I couldn't wait to use was Meteor Shower. It is gorgeous in the jar and when swatched, so I couldn't wait to get it on my eyes. I was a little disappointed that some of the gorgeous rainbow shimmer was lost when blended on my lids, but if you pat it on you'll get that great look you want from it.

The next shade I fell in love with was Gable. A gorgeous chocolate brown with golden shimmer. Again, some of the shimmer was lost when blended but remained when patted on. Gable is probably my new favorite brown; I'm actually wearing it at this very moment that I'm writing this post.

The other shades are beautiful too. Alakazam is gorgeous, Wizard's Wand is a great neutral, and Dangerous is a great liner shade. Dragon Slayer is unlike any other shade I currently own, and Clara is just so pretty... reminds me of golden lemonade. Really, I love all the shades and can't wait to get more!

I'd recommend these shadows!!

Now let me know what you think...

What do you think of these mineral eye shadows? What shade, or shades, do you like best? Discuss in the comments below.