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September 30, 2014

TATCHA The Ritual Discovery Kit for Normal Skin: swatches, reviews!

Hello, Beautiful!

If there is one word I could think of to describe the skincare brand TATCHA, it would have to be glow. I feel like my skin always has a healthy glow whenever I use TATCHA products. I've been a fan of TATCHA for over 2 years now. I published my first review back in August of 2012 of their POLISHED Deep Rice Enzyme Powder - which I actually still have some of, and still love!

They now offer a discovery kit for $59 - which is available in four skin types: Normal, Oily, Sensitive, Dry. I chose the kit for combo skin -- which turned out to be for Normal Skin (so ignore that the photos say Combo Skin... when I told the TATCHA people combo, they sent me this one; they don't have a combo skin option).

The discovery kit is a perfect way to try the TATCHA brand. You may be thinking that $59 is a lot for a 2-week discovery kit, but if you add up the value of each individual item it comes out to about $97.12! Plus, I did get more than 2 weeks of use out of this kit (in fact, I'm still using some of the products - I'll explain in my reviews).

Check out my review for each product and all the product info after the pics!

TATCHA - The Ritual 
Discovery Kit: Normal Skin
(choose this if you are combo skin)
Includes: deluxe sample sizes (enough for a  2 week + supply) of PURE One Step Camellia Cleansing Oil, POLISHED Classic Rice Enzyme Powder (14 single use packets), RADIANT Deep Brightening Serum, and SUPPLE Moisture Rich Silk Cream
Continue scrolling down to see more pics of each individual product.


This kit comes really cutely packaged! Would make a great gift - to someone special or to yourself!









TATCHA - PURE
One Step Camellia Cleansing Oil
 






 TATCHA - POLISHED
Classic Rice Enzyme Powder







TATCHA - RADIANT
Deep Brightening Serum
 






TATCHA - SUPPLE
Moisture Rich Silk Cream






TATCHA The Ritual Discovery Kit Info & Review:
Cost/Availability: $59.00 (for the discovery kit). Available on the TATCHA website.
My Rating: 5 out of 5 Kisses!

Product Info...

A two-week introduction to your essential four-step ritual. The Cleansing Oil removes makeup and melts away the day, while the Enzyme Powder exfoliates to reveal polished skin. The Brightening Serum evens out complexion. Nourish Skin with the anti-aging moisturizer tailored to your skin type.

The Ritual Discover Kit is available in four skin types:
  • Normal (also choose this if you are combo and not too dry or too oily)
  • Oily
  • Sensitive
  • Dry

Each Ritual Discovery Kit includes:
  • 25ml PURE One Step Camellia Cleansing Oil
  • (14) 1g packets of POLISHED Rice Enyme Powder (you will receive "Classic" if you selected Normal skin, "Deep" if you selected Oily skin, "Gentle" if you selected Sensitive or Dry skin)
  • 10ml RADIANT Deep Brightening Serum
  • 10ml SUPPLE Moisture Rich Silk Cream

Value Breakdown:
  • PURE One Step Camellia Cleansing Oil - Full Size is 150ml/5.1 fl oz @ $48 -- deluxe size is worth $8
  • POLISHED Rice Enzyme Powder - Full Size is 60g/2.1 oz @ $65 - all sample packets together are worth $15.12
  • RADIANT Deep Brightening Serum - Full Size is 50ml/1.7 oz @ $185 - deluxe size is worth $37
  • SUPPLE Moisture Rich Silk Cream - Full Size is 50ml/1.7 oz @ $185 - deluxe size is worth $37



My Review...

I love TATCHA! It is one of my favorite skincare lines, and although it can be pricey, it's worth every penny! Yes TATCHA did send me this discovery kit to test drive, but that in no way effects my opinion, especially when I have been a long time fan of their products.

If you're new to TATCHA or maybe just haven't tried more than one of their products, then their Ritual Discovery Kit is a great way for you to get started on an amazing skincare regime. It is $59 for a 2-week kick start, but I found I got way more use out of mine than 2 weeks - but then again I did slack on using this routine twice daily just due to my crazy schedule.

First, let's start with the PURE One Step Camellia Cleansing Oil. This stuff is great! Doesn't contain mineral oil and no double cleansing required! It melts away all your makeup, even waterproof makeup, leaving skin fresh and pure. Great for all skin types.

I love it because it's such an easy, quick and effective product. You apply it onto dry fingers and onto a dry face, massaging it all over your face. Be warned it will feel like a greasy oil slick all over your face - so if you're not used to cleansing oils that may freak you out a bit. But don't worry - after you've massaged it into your dry skin you'll add water and it will lightly froth up a bit, turning into a gentle cleanser that takes away all your makeup, dirt and excess oils - leaving your skin soft and clean. You don't need to follow up with a cleanser or any other double cleanse; it just won't be necessary. You certainly could, but you'd just be wasting product.

I have tried several cleansing oils, and this one from TATCHA ranks up there as one of my favorites. I still have product left in this bottle - so this lasted me far longer than the 2-weeks of use. I find I use this once a day on average. I love it to remove my makeup, but if I don't have any makeup on I usually use another facial cleanser just so I can make this product stretch even further. Once I'm out I definitely want to purchase the full size - which is $48, I have fallen in love with it as my makeup remover cleanser!! Just very, very effective!


Next, let's talk about the  POLISHED Rice Enzyme Powder.

I did a review on this powder over 2 years ago; at the time I had the one for oily skin but my skin is more combo now so I have the one for normal skin in this post. I do love this product!  It's a just-add-water type of powder exfoliator. You don't feel anything harsh on your skin, yet it magically works to remove dead skin and leave you soft and smooth.

The single use packets that come in this discovery kit make it really simple to use, especially if you are traveling. I travel from time to time for my job, and these were especially handy in the more recent months to just throw in my bag and go. For those that don't know, aside from being a beauty blogger I also work for a hard cider company and I'm often working outdoor events - which leaves my face feeling really icky and gross at the end of the day. After I use the PURE One Step Camellia Cleansing Oil I'll just use one of the little packets and they make my skin feel amazing - almost like the entire hot, sweaty day of melting makeup never happened!

I personally couldn't feel a difference between the one for oily skin and the one for normal skin, but I'm sure it's all in the ingredients and how it benefits your face. I don't have any more of the packets left but I certainly loved them while I had them!


Now let's talk about the RADIANT Brightening Serum. This is brightening serum of time-tested Asian botanicals +HADASEI-S Bioactive Complex for radiant looking skin. Hydrates while making the skin appear more luminous. For all skin types. Non-irritating. Non-sensitizing.

This serum sinks into skin quickly and gives you that signature TATCHA glow! It has a noticeable effect, and my skin just seems to love this serum; no negative effects at all! I'll be honest and say that I'm a slacker when it comes to keeping up with skincare, especially serums - since I mostly use them at night, so I actually still have some of this serum left. But I love to use it. It really does give you a glow.


And finally, the SUPPPLE Moisture Rich Silk Cream! Luminous yet weightless feeling gel-cream of liquid silk, squalane, royal jelly and HADASEI-3 Bioactive Complex. A long lasting anti-aging moisturizer without heavy oils. Ideal for oily and normal/combination skin. Non-irritating. Non-sensitizing.

This moisturizer is so lightweight yet packs some heavy duty moisturization! I love the texture - very silky smooth, gel-cream. Sinks right into my skin and leaves it perfectly hydrated all day!

I did find that one super hot days when I had to work outside and wanted my makeup to last the an extreme length of time, this moisturizer was a bit too heavy to wear - but normal day to day was just fine, and I especially love to use it at night! I don't have anymore of the moisturizer because I did use it up completely, but it was great while it lasted. I don't have any plans to purchase the full size at the moment, only because I have several other moisturizers I'm trying to work through, but it's one that I'd consider re-purchasing in the future -- although it does have a steep $150 price tag, so that is something to consider as well.



Overall, I think this discovery kit is a great value and an amazing way to try the TATCHA line of products. You just may find some favorites just from this 2-week kit! I know I found a new favorite cleansing oil!


Now let me know what you think...
What do you think of this skincare discovery kit from TATCHA? Have you tried this or is this on your beauty wish list? Have you tried any of the individual products within this kit? Discuss in the comments below.

October 21, 2013

Erno Laszlo Transphuse Night Serum & Luminous Intensive Decollete Treatment SPF 20 - pics, swatches, reviews

Hello, Beautiful!

Erno Laszlo is my favorite luxury skincare brand. Everything from that line seems to perform so perfectly with my skin and it's one of the few skincare lines that I actually see results from. I'm actually almost completely out of my Erno Laszlo Phormula 3-9 Repair Cream - which I love and have been using so very sparingly (it's been about a year since I started using it and I keep coming back to it when I'm not trying out other products). In this post I have two of the most recent Erno Laszlo products I tried out - the Transphuse Night Serum and the Luminous Intensive Decollete Treatment SPF 20. Check out my full review on each product, including all the product info, after each set of pics!

Erno Laszlo Transphuse Night Serum

  

 





Erno Laszlo Transphuse Night Serum Info & Review:
Cost/Availability: $195.00 (1 fl oz full size). Available on the Erno Laszlo website, at Nordstrom, at Dermstore, and everywhere else Erno Laszlo is sold.
My Rating: 4 out of 5 Kisses

This lightweight, anti-aging serum repairs daily skin damage while you sleep. Transphuse Serum helps skin recover its natural balance overnight, reducing the appearance of fine lines and boosting defense against the next days stress. The skin is left lifted, toned and refreshed.

Fortifies by replenishing the skin with bioactive nutrients to enhance the cell's own defenses against environmental aggressors. Stimulates with innovative polypeptide technology to promote the creation of collagen, reduce fine lines and wrinkles. Soothes with lavender extract to help skin recover from the stress of the day and calms the senses for a restful sleep.

As I mentioned at the top of my post, Erno Laszlo is my favorite luxury skincare brand. And this product certainly comes with a luxury price tag of $195. I understand that's not in everyone's budget - a lot of times it's not even in mine! - but I can honestly say that Erno Laszlo products work really well for me, and for a lot of people I know. They may be pricey but I believe they're worth it.

The Transphuse Night Serum has a nice light liquid-serum texture. The scent was kind of mild to strong, but not bothersome and it goes away fast. Absorbs into the skin really easily.

This is the kind of product that is easy to incorporate into your nighttime routine. Cleanse, apply this serum, moisturizer and eye cream and you're good to go. I haven't been very consistent with this product, as I was sick for 3 weeks straight and my skincare routine was majorly thrown off, but I was using it pretty regularly and my skin was pretty happy because of it. I'll be 30 years old in April, so I'm at the point where I'm all about wrinkle prevention. I've had smile lines for years now that bother me, and getting fine lines around my eyes. I'm trying to keep my skin looking as wrinkle-free as possible, and a product like this will aid in that goal.



Erno Laszlo Luminous Intensive Decollete Treatment SPF 20












Erno Laszlo Luminous Intensive Decollete Treatment SPF 20 Info & Review:
Cost/Availability: $95.00 (1.7 oz full size). Available on the Erno Laszlo website, at Nordstrom, at Dermstore, and everywhere else Erno Laszlo is sold.
My Rating: 5 out of 5 Kisses

Repair and illuminate the delicate skin on the decolletage (your chest/boobies - for those that don't know), with this protective treatment with SPF 20. Helps soften, firm and brighten the skin, while broad-spectrum UV protection guards against discoloration and photo-aging.

Renews by promoting cell turnover to help even skin tone and diminish sun spots, age spots and dark spots. Protects with antioxidants and broad spectrum sunscreen to protect against environmental damage. Hydrates with soothing emollients that soften and replenish skin's moisture level.

This has a light texture, that feels like a silicone-gel. Has a light scent that doesn't bother me at all. And with this product I find that a little goes a long way. You'll use less than you think, as it really spreads out and absorbs into skin like a dream.

Again, I don't really have issues or problems in my decolletage area at the moment, but I want to keep it that way so it's all about preventative measures. I find this really does soften the skin and also firms it up a bit. I like the SPF 20, as I often wear v-neck tops and it's an area constantly exposed to the sun. I am really bad at remembering to apply sunscreen, so it's nice to use a product that includes it.

If you're looking for a luxury decollete product, this is it!


Now let me know what you think...
What do you think of these two Erno Laszlo products? Have you tried either one or did you add either of these to your beauty wish list? Discuss in the comments below.