Makeup By Kim Porter

How to get your at-home spa facial on with Reviva Labs {For All Skin types}

Last week I reviewed Reviva Labs Hawaiian Seaweed Facial Cleansing Milk.  Have you check out my review?  If you haven’t tried Reviva Labs products yet, what are you waiting on?  They’re amazing! The best part is that they are affordable (and cruelty-free)!

 

 

at-home spa facial reviva labs skincare

 
Twice a week, or whenever I have time, which is usually on a Sunday, I give myself at-home spa treatments.  These treatments include facials, manicures and pedicures.  Since using Reviva Labs skincare products, I have a new at-home spa facial regimen.  After a few weeks of doing this, my skin is softer, smoother, and brighter.  My skin looks healthier than ever.  A coworker even commented that “I have to speak to your husband because you look like you are getting too much sleep.  You look nice.”  Another coworker stated that I had “the glow”… the pregnancy glow; however, I am not at all pregnant .:lol:.

 

Here is how to use Reviva Labs products for an at-home spa facial:

1.  First, cleanse skin with the Hawaiian Seaweed Cleansing Milk.

 

 

at-home spa facial reviva labs hawaiian seaweed facial cleansing milk

 
2.  After rinsing off the cleanser, apply the Reviva Labs Pomegranate/Lactic Acid Exfoliant.  I love this exfoliant because it is gentle, and natural.  You get immediate results, too.

 

 

at-home spa facial Reviva Labs Pomegranate/Lactic Acid Exfoliant

 
3.  Let the Exfoliant dry 3 to 4 minutes, then rub off with fingers.  Rinse off any extra debris with water or wet washcloth.

4.  Wait a few minutes, then apply the Reviva Labs Hawaiian Seaweed Face Mask in a medium to heavy coat and leave on for 20-30 minutes.  5.  Remove with a warm wet face cloth.  Your skin will already look brighter, fresher and feel softer.

 

at-home spa facial reviva labs hawaiian seaweed mask

6.  Apply your moisturizer, or  use the Reviva Labs Makeup Primer #202, which doesn’t only have to be used under makeup.  It can serve as a one-of-a-kind moisturizer.  It leaves the skin feeling soft as silk!  It works well as a makeup primer, too! Review will come soon.

 

What does your at-home spa facial routine consist of?

 

Dislcosure: Products mentioned were provided by the company or its PR for review consideration.  I was not compensated for this post.  These are my honest opinions.

Just in time for Valentine’s Day: tarte ‘journey to natural beauty’ Available February 5,2013 ONLY

tarte 'journey to natural beauty' collection
tarte ‘journey to natural beauty’ Collection L-R: lights, camera, flashes™ mascara, Amazonian Clay 12-hour Blush, Amazonian Clay 12-hour full coverage Foundation, 3-in-1 Brow Pencil, Amazonian Butter Lipstick, Airbrush finish bamboo foundation brush

 

Last week, via my instagram account, I gave everyone a sneak peak at tarte’s latest beauty collection:  tarte ‘journey to natural beauty’.  This collection, which is available ONLY on February 5, 2013, exclusively on QVC,  has some really cool, fun, and fashionable items.  I’m loving the chic bag, that can double as a clutch for a night out on the town.  What makes it even better, is that all of the products fit nicely into the bag with room for more!
 
The tarte ‘journey to natural beauty’  collection is a 6-piece collection that enables you to create a flawless, polished look in minutes using some of tarte’s fan favorites, as well as three new items:

NEW:  brow architect™ shaper, liner & definer (retail $25)

tarte created a 3-in1 brow perfector to easily shape and define brows, so no more reaching for a separate concealer, brow comb, and pencil.
 
Tips:  1st Brush brows using the brow brush 2nd Hide strays and shape the brow using the underscoring concealer, which is more like a cream, but in powder form if that makes sense?  3rd Fill and define the brow with the universal pencil. 4th Brush your brows into place.

I like how natural my brows look after using this product.  They don’t look at all stenciled on.  I don’t have the halo-effect that I can’t stand to see that most girls are rocking nowadays.

3 shade options are available: fair -light, medium-tan, and deep

 

My eyelashes look amazing!  I used one coat then applied a second.  After the send coat, I looked like I had falsies!!!
My eyelashes look amazing! I used one coat then applied a second. After the send coat, I looked like I had falsies!!!

 

NEW:  lights, camera, flashes™ statement mascara (retail $23)

tarte has amazing mascara! In fact, one made my 2012 beauty favorites list!  The new lights, camera, flashes™ mascara boasts to increase lash volume by a whopping 752% for an intensified look.  Plus, the packaging in itself is just pretty.  It’s a soft, metallic gold, faux leather case.
 

airbrush finish bamboo foundation brush (retail $32)

This brush is truly amazing.  I like to use it to buff in my foundation rather than apply it.  My only issue with it is that it is hard to get into smaller areas with it, but, the overall application of product with this brush is amazing, and it is soft! I like that the brush with the ‘journey to natural beauty’ collection has the same design as the travel bag.
 

tarte journey to natural beauty

 

Amazonian clay 12-hour full-coverage foundation (retail price $38)

Achieve better, longer, and truer wear, thanks to this skintuitive™ total-balancing Amazonian clay-powered foundation.

You can see my video review on this foundation on my youtube channel: MakeupbyKimPorter The limitation with this foundation, of course, is that the deepest shade is ‘deep’ so, if you’re any shade darker than me, this isn’t for you.  I will not be able to use this shade once the summer comes.  .:sigh:. I do like the natural finish, and to be a full-coverage foundation it is lightweight.  Also, you really do not need a quarter-sized amount like they suggest.
5 shade options:  fair, light, medium, tan, deep
 

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Amazonian clay 12-hour blush (retail price $26)

tarte’s newest shade, ‘fearless’, which is a warm pink, adds a nice, warm, healthy glow, which instantly brightens up the face.  It has shimmer.  If you’re not a fan of shimmer, this blush may not be for you; however, when applied with a duo fiber brush you don’t get much shimmer. Honestly, on myself, the gold flecks look amazing on my skin; the blush does come off very pretty, and natural.
 

tarte 'journey to natural beauty' collection Amazonian Clay 12-hour Blush Fearless 2

 


 

NEW Amazonian butter lipstick (retail price $24)

Drench your lips in moisture with the NEW Amazonian butter lipstick.  Infused with nutrient-rich cupuacu and murumuru butter, a few swipes of this creamy lipstick will soften lips.
Shade: plummy rose

 

tarte journey to natural beauty Amazonian butter lipstick


 
The tarte journey to natural beauty collection can be pre-ordered on qvc.com item# A233578 or purchased on February 5, 2013 item# A231029 for $59.94.  The collection is valued at over $165!  I say, it’s the perfect Valentine’s Day treat for yourself or loved one.

 

Will you purchase the tarte ‘journey to natural beauty’ collection?

 

Disclosure:  Product was provided to me by the company or its PR for review consideration.  I have not been compensated in any way.  These are my honest opinions and views.

 

NYC! Win a FABulously Chic Makeover for Valentine’s Day

FABulously Chic Makeover
 

Want to woo your valentine with a hot new look? Or maybe you just want to look FABulously Chic for a night out with your girls…  Kim & Janique of FABulously Chic are giving one lucky lady the opportunity to win a sultry makeover using your current wardrobe and cosmetics*.

Just let us know, in a few short words why you should be chosen, and send us a full-length photo of yourself.

How to Enter

To keep all entries private, we ask that you  Email Us (FABulouslyChicNYC at Gmail dot Com) Subject:  ‘FABulously Chic Valentine’s Day Makeover’ along with the following information:

Name:
DOB:
Location:
Full Length Photo of yourself

All entries must be submitted by February 2, 2013 11:59pm EST

The winner will be announced Monday February 4, 2013

Terms and Conditions

The winner must reside in one of the 5 boroughs

Must be 18 yrs. or older

Family and friends of Janique or Kim are not eligible for entry.

Winner must agree to have before and after photographs taken.

Winner has the option of choosing the day she would like their makeover: Feb 9, Feb 10, Feb 16, Feb 17

*Winner may use her own wardrobe or have a budget set aside for personal shopping for an outfit for the makeover.

*Winner may use her own makeup or the makeup artist will use their kit.

*Winner agrees her response, likeness, and photos may be used on FABulously Chic social networks, print, and promo items.

 

 

 FABulously Chic Makeover Kim Makeuo

FABulously Chic Makeover Janique Styling

FABulously Chic Makeover Janique Styling Holiday look

 

Review: Reviva Labs Hawaiian Seaweed Facial Cleansing Milk

I’ve heard of Reviva Labs before, and good things at that.  When Reviva Labs asked me to choose one or two of their products to review, I was more than happy to set aside my tried and true skincare staples, to start a new skincare regimen using Reviva Labs products.  I requested to try the Reviva Labs Hawaiian Seaweed Facial Cleansing Milk ($8.00), and the Hawaiian Seaweed Mask ($12.00).  Both products are amazing in my opinion.  In addition to receiving the cleansing milk and mask, I was also sent the Pomegranate Lactic Acid Exfoliant and their Makeup Primer #202, which I will review in another post.

 

Reviva Labs Hawaiian Seaweed Facial Cleansing Milk 1


 

Reviva Labs is one of the most unique skin-care brands in the cosmetic industry.  Reviva’s products are not conventional commercial items. Established in 1973 to serve the newly emerging skin-salon market, the Reviva line is comprised of skin treatments created for skin professionals demand for individualized formulas that meet specific needs.  Source: Reviva Labs

 
After a little over a month of using the Reviva Labs Hawaiian Seaweed Facial Cleansing Milk, I must say that I am more than happy with the product, so much that I am contemplating replacing my favorite cleanser with the Reviva Labs Hawaiian Seaweed Facial Cleansing Milk for good.   Before I completely finish this product, I decided to finally post my review on it.
 

Reviva Labs Hawaiian Seaweed Facial Cleansing Milk

 

Description:

Reviva Labs Hawaiian Seaweed Facial Cleansing Milk is a mineral-rich, milky seaweed cleanser that helps to eliminate toxins as it cleanses. Hawaiian Seaweed’s valuable minerals help energize skin as the milky cleanser easily lifts out dirt, makeup and environmental debris. Hawaiian Seaweed’s magnesium helps soften skin, too! With an exact amount of proper viscosity vegetable oil, this formula is an effective day/night cleanser for any skin type.

 

My thoughts:  

First, I’d like to say, Id id have my reservations about how well this product was going to clean my skin.  I love when I have something that foams .:LOL:.  Yes, I know that foaming doesn’t necessarily mean cleaner skin, but, in my head it makes sense.  Please, let me live!

If you follow me on instagram, you already know that I love this cleanser, so lets get into why I am loving it so much.  During the winter months, even though I try my best to keep my skin hydrated by drinking tons of water and moisturizing, there are times when that’s just not enough.  I would say even after a few days of using the Reviva Labs Hawaiian Seaweed Facial Cleansing Milk my skin felt soft and smooth like butter!   Even though the cleansing milk feels a tad bit greasy when washing off, no residue is left behind – you’re left with clean, smooth, hydrated skin.  After using it, you don’t even need to apply a moisturizer, that’s how good it is!!!  Usually, by mid-day, my forehead is glistening away, and with this, that is not the case.

 

Kim Porter Reviva Labs Hawaiian Seaweed Facial Cleansing Milk
Me with the Reviva Labs Hawaiian Seaweed Facial Cleansing Milk

 
I’ve used the Reviva Labs Hawaiian Seaweed Facial Cleansing Milk both day and night, and I’ve even tried it to remove makeup on my face and eyes.  It works like a gem for both areas.  Just remember, when using the Reviva Labs Hawaiian Seaweed Facial Cleansing Milk as a makeup remover, repeat the cleansing for a second time. Before Reviva Labs sent over their Pomegranate Lactic Acid Exfoliant, I stopped using my Clarisonic just to see how well the cleansing milk worked.  My skin suffered no breakouts, clogged pores… nothing! So yeah, I fell in-love.  I did try using the cleansing milk with my Clarisonic, I didn’t like it.

 

Reviva Labs Hawaiian Seaweed Facial Cleansing Milk Dispensed

 
I know people purchase products or not, based on their scent.  The Reviva Labs Hawaiian Seaweed Facial Cleansing Milk has a very light baby powder scent.  To me, that’s what it smells like.  The color of the product is a milky green.   The texture of it reminds me of a lotion.
 

Would I recommend the Reviva Labs Hawaiian Seaweed Facial Cleansing Milk?

I would definitely recommend the Hawaiian Seaweed Facial Cleansing Milk!  It’s perfect for all skin types, and it actually works for me and my oily t-zone.  I also love that it isn’t expensive.  I love when I don’t have to pay a ton of money for a product to work over an expensive product that doesn’t.

 

Where to purchase Reviva Labs Products?

Reviva Labs products can be purchased at the following places:

Reviva Labs

Ulta or Ulta.com

Vitacost.com

 

Chat with Reviva Labs on Social Media Networks

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RevivaLabs

Twitter: @RealRevivaLabs

 

 

Have you tried Reviva Labs Products? What are your thoughts?

 

 

 

Disclosure:  Products were sent to me for free by the company for review consideration.  I was not paid for this post.  All opinions are honest and my own.