With my dry to normal skin, I realize I’m not the best person to review a powder, but I wanted to test drive a more matte face than I normally do and this fit the bill.
The Nature Republic Provence Two Way Pact SPF50+ PA+++ is a powder in a pretty, floral, geometric compact. I would be lying if I said I didn’t choose this one on design alone. Don’t judge, you know we’re all guilty of that from time to time 😉
There’s not a whole lot to say about this product honestly. It’s available in two shades, #21 light beige and #23 natural beige. Here I have #21.
The powder is sheer and does a nice job of setting your bb cream or foundation. I don’t really get much shine in the winter time so I can’t really speak to it’s oil control properties but I can say my face stayed very matte all day. This also claimed to be somewhat moisturizing, which was good news for my skin type. I’m not sure if it actually was, but it certainly wasn’t drying. If your skin is in good condition I could see this being used on top of your sunscreen on lazy days when you don’t want to do full face makeup. And of course as always, I’m a big fan of the high SPF protection this provides. In addition to that, I love that this contains rose hips and rosemary extracts. As with most Nature Republic products, it’s also free of parabens, mineral oil, and benzophenone.
I’m super neutral about this product. I don’t love it or dislike it, but that’s how I feel about all powders.
I do love the compact’s design though, and I will hang on to it as a mirror. Powders are way out of my comfort zone but as far as this one goes it’s pleasant, smells nice, has some interesting ingredients, a high SPF, and did it’s job. I guess I’ll have to give this 3 out of 5 turtles.
If you’re looking to try one out for yourself, it’s available here on Amazon
http://www.amazon.com/Nature-Republic-Provence-Natural-Beige/dp/B00CRAQ85C/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1434119691&sr=8-2&keywords=NATURE+REPUBLIC+PROVENCE+TWO+WAY+PACT
Does this smell like roses? I also find reviewing compacts hard, unless they emphasize lines/pores.
It just has that vaguely floraly smell.
When I sat down to write this I was like “Um, it’s a powder, it does powder things” lol
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How big is the pan? If you’re in a DIY sort of mood, you could always press and fill the pact with something else if you’re not loving the powder. It is very pretty!
That’s a great idea! It’s been awhile since I did the repotting trick!
It’s the same size as a regular compact, I suppose I could put a nice blush in it :3
Ooh this is so pretty! I love Nature Republic and am currently on a self-imposed indefinite spending ban, so I am living vicariously through beauty bloggers such as yourself 🙂 Right now I’m using a Skinfood powder which is pretty light (in texture and colour) but has a delicious scent and lovely packaging. I’m a sucker for a pretty product too! I love your pictures btw, so beautiful. Keep up the great work 🙂