Guerlain Terracotta Joli Teint Powder

The Terracotta Joli Teint Powder from Guerlain is a very nice light bronzer. It costs about 50 Euros for 10gr. The Terracotta Joli Teint Powder comes in 4 colors: clair blondes, clair brunettes, naturel blondes and naturel brunettes.
The powders for blondes are having a cooler undertone while the ones named brunettes have a warmer undertone. In the end you need to chose the color that fits your skin tone and not base your choice on the hair color labeled on the product. I chose clair brunettes even though my hair is blond and not brunette simply because my skin color is on the warmer side.

The powder comes in a plastic container and has a mirror. It does not come with any type of brush but you can purchase the Terracotta brush that Guerlain recommends for this bronzer.

 

The bronzer consists of a brown side and a pink/peachy side. When applied with a brush those colors are mixed together. The powder as no shimmer or glitter of any sort which makes it very natural.

I use this powder as a bronzer over my foundation or for an easy look completely without foundation. I use the Guerlain Terracotta brush and apply it on my cheeks, nose, chin and forehead. As my skin is relatively light I do not use a lot of product because I do not want look too sun-kissed because it would not look natural on me.
In terms of scent the powder smells like sunscreen and makes me think about summer immediately.

For me this is a lovely every day bronzer for the summer because it is not too dark and last on my skin all day.

Summing up:

Pros:

·                     Natural Finish, brozer nice for people with lighter skin

·                     Long-lasting 

Cons:

·                     Quite expensive

·                     Scent might bother those with sensible nose

Guerlain - Météorites Compact Powder

The Guerlain Météorites compact powder is the compact version of the popular Météorites powder pearls. It is available in the same colors as the powder peals and is intended to give the same finish. 10gr cost about 55 Euros in the compact version as compared to 25gr powder pearls that you get for the same price. (25gr of powder pearls referring to the new edition of the product - the old container (2013) contained 30gr).

The product is packaged in a silver plastic container with a flower engraving on the top. It comes with a mirror but without any sort of brush. Depending on your preference you can apply it with a powder brush or the Météorites powder brush that was specifically designed for it.

I purchased this in color 03 medium. The idea of the different colored powder pearls from the original product is transmitted to the compact in a way that the powder looks like pressed pearls resulting in a powder that has different shades.

In terms of finish I do not feel any difference to the original Météorites powder pearls which I reviewed a while back.
Well, why did I actually purchase this, if the compact costs more than the powder pearls? Simply because of the comfortably of the compact format and because I was curious to see if there is any diffierence.

Summing up:

Pros:

·                     Comfortable packaging

·                     Natural Finish 

Cons:

·                     Costs more than powder pearls which have the same finish

·                     Exactly the same as powder pearls, hence both products are not needed

CHANEL Les Beiges Healthy Glow Sheer Powder

The Chanel Les Beiges Healthy Glow Sheer Powder is from the Chanel Les Beiges series which is aimed to create a natural look as if you were not using any make-up. The Healthy Glow Fluid is from the same series and the products can be used together. 

The Healthy Glow Sheer Powder contains 12gr. and retails for about 50 Euros.It comes in a little black velvet pouch and contains also a brush. The brush fits exactly into the comapct and is held in place by a little black cover that you set on top of the powder itself. The soft brush is moon-shaped with a wavy grip.

I am using shade no. 20 which is one shade darker than the lightest. The lightest shade is no.10.and it is too light for me. It makes me look pale. 
The powder smells like roses exactly like the Healthy Glow Fluid. Depending on how sensible your are to scents it can bother your fine nose. Once the product is applied though I do not smell it anymore. For me the scent is not disturbing but I am not particularly a fan of it. The scent is similar in strength as the scents of the Guerlain powders. 

The powder can be applied as is for a very natural look or as a setting powder over the Health Glow Fluid or any other foundation. It is very fine milled and has very light coverage. It feels very light on the face but it will also not cover any imperfections. 

I used it as a setting powder over a BB cream and it works just fine for me. In terms of lasting power I am not excited. On my skin the powder does not sit longer than 4 hours while other powders such as the Guerlain Météorites Powder Pearls stay put up to 8 hours.

Its very convenient that the product comes with its own brush that fits into the compact. Many people have remarked that they dislike the little moon-shaped brush as it is not working for them to distribute the product evenly. Well, I can not confirm it as I do not experience any trouble with the small brush but I do agree that a normal sized face brush is more comfortable when powdering my face. I have a better grip and I can cover my face evenly in a much faster way.

Summing up:

Pros:

·                     Includes a brush

·                     Natural Finish 

Cons:

·                     Lasting power is not more than 4 hours

CHANEL Les Beiges Healthy Glow Fluid

Chanel Les Beiges healthy glow fluid is a hybrid product. It is somewhat between a tinted moisturizer and a BB cream. The 30ml retail for 43 Euros. There are 3 color available. I own the lightest color number 10. Even though there are only three colors available I think most of us can fit in because the product is very light and kind of fits itself.

The idea of the series Les Beiges from Chanel is to offer a very natural look. You will look like as if you are wearing no makeup at all. The product comes in a tube and very easy to use.

You can simply apply the product with your fingers. It applies like a light cream. It offers a little bit of coverage to make you look awake but it will not hide any serious irritations.
By the way the product is heavily scented. It smells of roses. I like the scent but if you are sensible you should be careful. I am happy that that the healthy glow fluid has an SPF of 15. I find it important no matter if its summer of winter.

Here is how color 10 looks like:

The color is light and goes into beige (as the name suggests) and not pink.

I like the natural look it creates. The color sinks in and gives a satin finish. I look awake but not as if I wore heavy makeup. The coverage is on the very light side which is fine for me but others might prefer a real BB cream or a makeup as they offer more and also build-able coverage. If you are searching for something light and easy this will be a good product for you to try.

I am not yet sure if I am absolutely convinced of the product because I have a feeling that it dries my skin a little bit around my eyes. I will stop using it for a bit and then try it again. Otherwise I am happy with the look and the feel the healthy glow fluid creates.

Summing up:

Pros:

·                     Natural look

·                     Easy to apply

Cons:

·                     Price

·                     Not a lot of color options

·                     Trying to find out if it dries my skin

TATCHA Skin Care for Sensitive Skin

A while ago I wrote about the Tatcha Ritual Discovery Set I reviewed the cleansing oil and the rice powder for sensitive skin. In this post I mentioned that I would get back and talk more about the cream and the serum that the set included. Till now I have not reviewed the cream and the serum. The reason for this was because I have very sensitive skin and I was not really happy with the results. I was not able to point at one of the products to say which one of them caused me irritations.

Over half a year ago (maybe more) Tatcha came out with a new line for very sensitive skin. This made me curious. I decided to give Tatcha's new line for sensitive skin a try to see if this works better for me. I have ordered the discovery set for 59 US Dollars to test and feel if the products suit my needs.

The series for sensitive skin consists of the classic cleansing oil, the indigo rice powder, the deep hydration firming serum (the other series contain a brightening serum) and the indigo triple recovery cream.

The cleansing oil I already reviewed here.

The series contains a rice powder like all of Tatcha's other series. It is called Indigo smoothing rice enzyme powder. It is blue and has no scent.

As all Tatcha's rice powders it needs to be in contact with a few drops of water to foam up. Then you can massage it gently onto your face for a few seconds. The rice powder is washed off with water.
I am not a fan of rice powders overall. I find them a bit drying. I am using this once only every few days. It makes the skin feel extra smooth but I want to use it carefully. I will keep an eye on the rice powder over the next weeks to see if I can use it more often.

Once the skin is clean you use the Tatcha deep hydration firming serum.

The serum is very liquid and has a floral scent to it. A little bit of product goes a long way. The serum is transparent with little gold flakes.
The serum feels good on the skin and it sinks in very quickly.

Once the serum is applied the indigo triple recovery cream is applied on top of it.
According to Tatcha the new indigo triple recovery cream that is intended for sensitive skin is helping the skin recover from rosacea, eczema, dermatitis, psoriasis or allergies. Due to the fact that my skin reacts to many products I wanted to see if this cream would be good for me too.
The cream is blue and has no scent to it. It is thick and needs to be applied quickly because it sinks in very fast.

I have used the series including the cream for almost four weeks twice a day. I have not experienced any breakouts or other signs of allergies. My skin is healthy moisturized and feels soft. I started off with a bit of dryness around the eyes which now starts healing. I have ordered the products in full size to see progress over a longer period of time.

Overall I am very happy with the new series for sensitive skin. It contains some products that are not scented and I feel the series is better thought through than the initial series for sensitive skin. I am pleased that I have not experienced any trouble with my skin using the Tatcha products.

Guerlain KISS KISS in Very Pink and Red on Fire

Guerlain KISS KISS lipsticks are very popular for more than a year now. Though I have not purchased any of them once they came out because I had enough lipsticks at that point in time.

A month ago when I was looking for a new lipstick I passed the Guerlain counter and tried KISS KISS in several colors. They have a very nice color selection from light pink to deep red. KISS KISS retails for 37 Euros.

I was looking for something pink but not too pink which is why I tried "Very Pink". "Red on Fire" was a spontaneous choice. I liked the red because it is not too red for me. In addition to that it has glitter inside! It is difficult to tell from the photos but believe me the color is amazing.

"Very Pink" is a color with a pink undertone which can be worn casually without being starred at in the middle of the day. I have light skin and blond hair and the color gives a nice contrast to my blue eyes.
"Red on Fire" is a red that is not too dark for me. I can wear it during the day without feeling too colorful. Here is how both colors look on my hand.

Both colors apply easy and stay put for a few good hours. I prefer applying them with a lip liner.
For me they hold on all morning and I need to refresh the color only after lunch. From then on the color stays till the early evening. The lasting power is absolutely fine with me. The color does not dry out the lips and also does not make the lips feel tense. Basically you do not feel that you wear any lipstick. The marks on cups and glasses that you might leave when drinking are minimal.

The packaging of the lipsticks is black with gold on the cap. The packaging is made from plastic but still looks fancy. They also take less space in my makeup bag because they do not have the heavy silver packaging that Guerlain uses for some other of its lipsticks.

Summing up:

Pros:

·                     Large Color selection

·                     Good Lasting power
·                     Lips feel moisturized throughout the day

Cons:

·                     Price

TATCHA Luminous - Dewy Skin Mist

The Tatcha dewy Skin Mist is a moisturizing mist that can be used when on the go. This is not the type of product that I would usually purchase. I am generally not the type of person to buy such additional skin care products that are intended to be somewhat portable - ready to be applied on the way to provide extra moisture. I usually do not carry skin care products around because I use them at home and when I go out I do not want to spend time thinking about my skin care. As you can hear I have not actually planned to get this product. I got it as part of a set that I bought from Tatcha.
Nevertheless, I tried the dewy skin mist and I actually quite like it which is why I am presenting it to you.

The dewy skin mist comes in a purple glass bottle with a pump dispenser, The bottle is quite heavy and looks very luxurious. The product itself is of a milky white color and smells slightly floral.

This is how the product looks like. It is kind of watery. The pump dispenser is very gentle so you will not spray too much product on your face to have a wet experience. Once the product is on your face it gets absorbed quickly.

The finish of this is dewy. Your skin will feel moisturized but not greasy or sticky or wet. Your skin will look relaxed but not shiny.

I am having dry and sensitive dry skin and I like the product very much. I am not sure everybody - especially those with oily skin will need this but I think it is a nice to have.
I use the mist mainly after I wash my face or after a shower when I do not apply my skin care products right away.


Summing up:

Pros:

·                     Very nice feeling on the skin

·                     Provides moisture on the go especially nice for dry skin

Cons:

·                     Might not be needed for some