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Tatcha Luminous Dewy Skin Mist

Tatcha Bestsellers Set Review

 

Tatcha Bestsellers Set Review

 

Why Hello There! If youโ€™re looking for the perfect skincare set this Motherโ€™s Day or in any other occasion, I truly recommend this limited edition Tatcha Bestsellers Set. All the products contained in this set are absolutely perfect and are also very useful for traveling.

 

 

tatcha bestselling products

 

Tatcha is an American luxury brand that promotes Geisha (Japanese) inspired beauty rituals or beauty products. This is my first time trying out Tatchaโ€™s skin care and my first impressions are very positive. The products are generally mild and innovative. The scents are not overpowering and my skin seems to like their products quite well. Additionally, it has a whole k-beauty feel and quality to it and pretty much neck in neck with Sulwhasoo or SK II. Also, their pricing varies a lot depending on the size of the product. Some are pretty much affordable, while some can be just really pricey. Itโ€™s always good to try some starter sizes to see if the product works for you.

 

Letโ€™s take a look at whatโ€™s inside their Bestsellers Set:

 

Pure One Step Camillia Cleansing Oil

  • Pure One Step Camillia Cleansing Oil (0.8 oz: $15, 5.1 oz $48) โ€“ This is a mild makeup remover and facial cleanser at the same time. Itโ€™s basically a lightweight camellia oil that totally removes all traces of makeup. Then you add some water to create a foam and it cleanses your face just like a normal facial cleanser would do. Itโ€™s basically like double cleansing but with just one product. For me, I really enjoy using this. It saves time and effort on my skin care routine and itโ€™s mild for daily use. Love the pump of the glass container as well.

 

Polished Classic Rice Enzyme Powder

  • Polished Classic Rice Enzyme Powder (0.35 oz: $15, 2.1 oz $65) โ€“ This product is nothing like Iโ€™ve seen before. Itโ€™s almost magical. It comes off as a plain white powder that you put on your palm and as soon as you add a few drops of water on it, it becomes a foamy scrub that smells and feels like little bits of rice or rice water. It exfoliates the face mildly and it doesnโ€™t irritate. The result is a smooth skin without the harshness of most facial scrubs. Love it.

 

Supple Moisture Rich Silk Cream

  • Supple Moisture Rich Silk Cream (1.7 oz: $120) โ€“ This is a gel-like cream that feels like silk and is also non-irritating on the skin. Itโ€™s ideal for combo to dry skin, but I think itโ€™s also very perfect for oily skin due to its gel consistency. In fact, this is very similar to Belif The True Cream Aqua Bomb, both in scent and texture. Itโ€™s almost hard to tell the difference between the two. This silk cream is an ideal moisturizer base right before any makeup product and it feels very lightweight. Wish it had Spf though.

 

Luminous Dewy Skin Mist

  • Luminous Dewy Skin Mist (1.35 oz: $48) โ€“ Probably the best face mist in the market to use during dry or winter season. Itโ€™s slightly oily so itโ€™s ideal when you need maximum hydration on the face, like when youโ€™re traveling or during the cold months. It may be too much for the summer as the effect of this face mist could make you look very dewy. The pump feels robust and it releases very fine mists. Also, the scent is divine.

 

 

tatcha bestsellers

 

Verdict: Tatcha makes award-worthy products and theyโ€™re really fun to use with. Every application of each product is an experience that is worth your time and has a very relaxing feel to it. Their Bestsellers Set is really worth it as each product delivers and their sizes are very versatile. The Luminous Dewy Skin Mist is definitely a holy grail for me, and I could see the Camellia Cleansing Oil and Rice Enzyme Powder as now part of my daily skin care routine for a very long time.

tatcha bestsellers set

 

 

This Tatcha Bestsellers Set is available exclusively at: Sephora.com

 

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Whatโ€™s In My Bag? The Balenciaga Classic Metallic Edge City Review

Balenciaga City

 

Hey Bag Lovers! Iโ€™m back with another review of my favorite bag of the moment. Iโ€™ve had this bag for a couple of years now, and it has been used quite a lot. Itโ€™s a very functional bag due to its practical size that can hold a substantial amount of stuff, and is an ideal bag for transitioning from one season to another. Itโ€™s also versatile because it goes with anything, whether youโ€™re rocking a biker chic look or an office attire. It can also be casual for running errands or just a walk around town kind of look. Truly a bag of all seasons, of shifting weathers, and a go to for anyone who wants to look polished yet edgy and trendy. We all know this bag, the Balenciaga Classic Metallic Edge City. A modern and even more edgy twist to the usual Balenciaga Classic City that we know. The bag is made of a strong yet supple grained goatskin, hand stitched handles and a removable shoulder strap.

 

Balenciaga Classic Metallic Edge City

Balenciaga Classic Metallic Edge City Contents

 

It also has its signature gold metallic edges and golden studs. The Balenciaga Classic Metallic Edge City retains the same size, interiors, openings, zips and compartments as the Classic City, and comes with the removable leather framed mirror. The handle drop is around 4 inches, while the shoulder strap drop is around 8.5 inches. The bag itself is about 15 inches in length and 9 inches in height with a depth of 5 inches. It is quite heavy, around 1 pound or more, but it can hold a ton of stuff. The leather looks luxurious, robust, strong and quite resistant to scratches. Though the bag tends to get more supple with time, its beauty and resilience remains the same, if not better. I usually carry it during winter and down to spring. I even carry it during long haul flights without any issue. This is without a doubt, a multitasking bag for me.

balenciaga city mirror

Balenciaga Classic Metallic Edge City Contents

 

 


 

 

 

Hereโ€™s whatโ€™s inside:

 

Balenciaga Classic Metallic Edge City review contents

 

  1. Iphone 6 Plus – The case is from Sonix, available HERE.
  2. Wide-Tooth Comb โ€“ Believe it or not, this comb is 15 years old. Itโ€™s practically antique. Got this when I was still in high school. I donโ€™t even remember anymore where I bought this from. But Iโ€™ve been keeping it because of the sentimental value. LOL. On top of that, it detangles my hair well, and prevents split ends. Still looks good as new too.
  3. YSL Rouge Voluptรฉ Shine Oil-In-Stickย in Shade 48 Smoking Plum. My most favorite YSL Rouge Voluptรฉ Shine Shade. Reviewed and swatched HERE.
  4. Louis Vuitton Key Pouch โ€“ Contains my two favorite lip products as of the moment; the YSL Rouge Voluptรฉ Shine Oil-In-Stick in 48 Smoking Plum, and YSL Rouge Pur Couture Lipstick in 66 Bois De Rose.
  5. YSL Rouge Pur Couture Lipstickย in 66 Bois De Rose. My favorite YSL Lipstick shade of all time. Reviewed HERE.
  6. Louis Vuitton 6 Key Holder โ€“ Vernis Leather in Indian Rose shade. Love this for keys and keychain cards organization.
  7. Burberry Classic Cashmere Scarf โ€“ Love the Ash Rose shade of this. Ideal for when the temperature gets chillier than usual.
  8. Supermarket Pocket Facial Tissue โ€“ Itโ€™s always important to have this.
  9. Too Cool For School Dinoplatz Dear Brachiosaurus Blotting Paper โ€“ Iโ€™m crazy about these blotting papers. It comes in 3 kinds; Mulberry, Green Tea and Mattifying Charcoal. Love that these donโ€™t disturb your makeup, comes in compact case with mirror and a sticky puff.
  10. Dolce & Gabbana Perfect Matte Foundation โ€“ Great for controlling oil on the skin. My shade is Warm 100. Reviewed further HERE.
  11. The Woman In Cabin 10 Book โ€“ From the author Ruth Ware. Given by my cousin in Lahdahn. Havenโ€™t finished reading this yet. Will soon make a review on the โ€œOther Stuffโ€ section of this blog.
  12. Stella Mccartney Falabella Shaggy Dear Flap Wallet in Navy โ€“ even though itโ€™s not made of real leather, I love the sleek look of this wallet, and itโ€™s always good to be cruelty-free.
  13. Lโ€™occitane Shea Butter Hand Cream โ€“ My favorite hand cream of all time. Reviewed HERE.
  14. Lancome Color Design 5 Shadow & Liner Palette โ€“ Love that this is an all-in-one eye makeup product. Reviewed HERE.
  15. Gucci Guilty Rollerball โ€“ A sexy and daring scent. With notes of mandarin, geranium and amber.
  16. It Brushes for Ulta Airbrush Serum Foundation Brush #131 – Love the dense fibers of this particular brush, plus itโ€™s great for contouring. More It Brushes reviewed HERE.
  17. Tatcha Luminous Dewy Skin Mist โ€“ Ideal mist for traveling as it wonโ€™t leave your face dry. It also makes the skin luminous and glowy.
  18. Kevyn Aucoin The Contour Duo On the Go โ€“ For all the contouring fanatics out there and the contouring ladies, this compact contour is made for us. Reviewed HERE.
  19. Urban Decay All Nighter Long-Lasting Makeup Setting Spray โ€“ Got this from one of my Sephora Play! subscription. Works to make your makeup last a long time.
  20. Tarte Frxxxtion Stick Exfoliating Cleanser โ€“ Also got this from my Sephora Play! box, and itโ€™s very convenient to use anywhere and everywhere.
  21. Lancรดme Hypnรดse Drama Instant Full Body Volume Mascara โ€“ My current fave mascara. Itโ€™s very volumizing with just one stroke.
  22. Urban Decay 24/7 Glide On Eye Pencil in Whiskey โ€“ Reviewed HERE.
  23. Anastasia Brow Wiz in Soft Brown โ€“ My favorite eyebrow makeup product ever.
  24. Bite Beauty Line & Define Lip Primer โ€“ Really love this menthol-flavored lip primer. Does an ok job of making my lipsticks stay longer.
  25. Clinique Pouch โ€“ A free pouch that you usually get when you buy some products from the Clinique counter.

 

What's inside my bag Balenciaga Classic Metallic Edge City

 

There you have it! The contents of my Balenciaga Classic Metallic Edge City. A one fine functional bag that can carry a lot of stuff. Sometimes, it can even act as shopping bag, because the bag expands and is very robust, despite its goat leather. Iโ€™ve taken it on several cross-country flights, and not a dent or scratch happened. The only caveat is the annoying shorter-than-usual shoulder strap. I donโ€™t really see the use of the provided shoulder strap because itโ€™s hard to wear the bag with that too short of a strap, and sometimes wearing the bag on the forearm with a lot of stuff inside can be really heavy. So I suggest and plan to purchase the longer shoulder strap that Balenciaga now provides for this particular style of bag. I think itโ€™ll work much better and could improve the bagโ€™s usability. Other than that, this bag is indeed a work of art and performance that gets better with time.

 

Balenciaga Classic Metallic Edge City

 

Ciao! Stay tune for my next in-depth bag review.

 

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