08 Oct Makeup Review, Ingredients, Swatches: Rachel K Cosmetics CC Cream, Mineral Control Pressed Powders BB
As soon as BeautyStat wrote about the new CC cream craze, Rachel K sent us over some amazing mineral based products from her line. I was so excited to try her CC creams and pressed powders. Rachel K first launched her line last April as the pioneer in CC creams. This improved formula (compared to BB creams) provides ten benefits in a single application including but not limited to superior coverage, brightening, anti-aging, moisturizing, whitening, collagen-enriching ingredients and more! Her line is ideal for sensitive and delicate skin with non-comedogenic ingredients that help calm stressed skin.
It took two years worth of ground-breaking research and testing in laboratories across the USA, Japan and Korea to make this state-of-the-art CC cream the ultimate blemish balm. I was given two types of Rachel K‘s CC cream to try: Mineral Color Control CC Cream in Neutral (pink tube) and Original (black tube). The tubes are very well packaged and contain English directions and ingredient lists. I first tried the Neutral CC cream and found it to be very similar to usual BB creams; it has the usual one-color-fits-all shade and applied it to my face. It had medium coverage, since it didn’t fully conceal all of my acne scars; I advise putting on a thin layer and letting it set like it says. If you still feel like you need more coverage use a concealer or powder to finish the job, because putting on too much of this CC cream will leave you looking ashy. If you have minor redness or discolorations, this cream will work wonders, but, if you are like me and have pesky acne scarring, you’ll need to apply a concealer or the Rachel K Mineral CC Pressed Powder on top (which worked wonderfully!).
I actually really liked the Original CC cream — I feel it performed better for my skin. It comes out very pink and is ideally a good base before powder or foundation. Neither of these CC creams left a heavy coating on my face — they just seeped into my skin beautifully. I liked not having to apply a heavy silicone-like primer to my face since this CC cream enhances my complexion with EGF (Epidermal Growth Factor), which is extremely beneficial to the skin’s cell growth, resulting in younger looking and healthy skin. Again, a thin layer of this works: it brightened up my skin incredibly and diffused the look of my acne scars on my cheeks.
I was really impressed with the Rachel K Mineral CC Pressed Powders. I was given the three shades to try: Fair, Medium and Deep. The packaging alone is gorgeous with the rhinestones imbedded into the front of the case. The face puff is hygienically stored in a plastic compartment that doesn’t touch the powder, which is found in most Asian powder compact products.
I can still get away with the highly pigmented Medium shade as my summer tan lingers on, but the Fair will come in handy once winter hits. Mind you, the Deep shade is really not at all that dark, but will suit olive complexions. It is a 4-in-1 makeup foundation, concealer, powder and SPF 15 product. I was so surprised at how well this pressed powder worked with the CC creams. It is infused with organic shea butter and vitamin E. When I swatched the full-coverage powder for the first time it felt velvety smooth without being too cakey or heavy like most facial powders. Once applied, you can hardly tell you have any face powder on at all! I absolutely loved this face powder and carry it around with me everywhere. No breakouts! No cakey look to the skin! No worries! It is ideal for all skin types whether you have dry, oily or sensitive skin.
Rachel K products aim to enhance your skin health, making it dewy and radiant. I just love wearing cosmetics that provide just as much benefits as skincare, so you don’t feel like you have take it off as soon as you come home. Rachel K was the brand that all the finalists used at the 2011 Miss Universe pageant, which can be seen on the shopping bag that was filled with my Rachel K products. You can find out more about Rachel K Cosmetics and how to purchase them at www.rachelkcosmetics.com or e-mail at info@rachelkcosmetics.com.
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Sheena Eaton
Posted at 03:45h, 09 OctoberThank you for sharing your experience with Rachel K products. I have not yet tried the BB cream craze yet but after reading of all the benefits that Rachel K’s BB Original has I definitely am checking it out! I too have acne scarring, and I have been using Juice Beauty Blemish Clearing Serum and Blemish Clearing oil -free moisturizer and I have to say within the 3-4 weeks I have been using it, there has been a considerably noticeable difference in them lightning up and evening out. But it is great to know that I can continue to heal while I conceal and get all of the other benefits. I would not be able to get away with the CC cream either. The compacts are extra chic and I love how the face puff is stored away from the powder also. Thank you for introducing me to Rachel K. I am going to check it out now!
Theresa
Posted at 21:02h, 10 OctoberThank you, Sheena! So glad I could help and introduce you to a great brand!
Sharon
Posted at 02:02h, 12 OctoberIs the Rachel K cc cream a face whitener? I thought it wasn’t and had brightening qualities but no bleaching. Can anyone confirm this?
Davia G
Posted at 04:59h, 14 OctoberThank You So Much For Sharing Your Experience Tips and Tricks about Rachel’s line with us!
To be honest with you…I am really glad that you shared so indepth about a BB VS CC Cream and what products work together to create a great look!
I am going to research her line and see what possible for me being sometimes hard to match olive skin tone! I am amazed at the fact you can use the CC cream and the Powder to get a great look!
I am always looking for products that will cover well, do not increase or promote breakouts and I am excited to see what EG will do to help improve my congested complexion!
Thank You for being so articulate in describing this..it helps to explain in detail and frankly make me want to try this line even more!
margaret
Posted at 22:55h, 22 NovemberI have been using Rachel K cc cream in a while and really like it!