But, before we talk deep about the products, let's talk a bit about the brand itself. Rivera is dedicated to every woman who are independet, confident and continuously challenge themselves to make something difference. Rivera then known with their tagline "Live, Life, Empowered". Not only make up to spoil every woman, Rivera also produces skincare lines to fulfill what every woman need for their skin.
LUMINOUS MICRO POWDER
FORMULA & TEXTURE
This loose powder is one of the best-selling from Rivera. The micronized particle made this powder has super soft texture when I rubbed it between my fingertips. It’s lightweight with sheer coverage to set the make up for long lasting wear. They claimed as the non-comedogenic powder, non-caking and oil control. This powder is made for every skin tones as they come in 7 different shades including a good range of translucent and medium-deep to the deepest skin tones.
Shade 02 - Natural |
PACKAGING & THOUGHT
It comes in a plastic round container with a black dove closure and already completed with white powder puff. I think the holes on this container are quite large, so it might cause mess sometimes as the powder will be everywhere when you open it. In order to avoid that, I only opened and cut the plastic lid in half and let the other side still cover with the lid.
INGREDIENTS
Mica, Talc, Corn (Zea Mays) Starch, Titanium Dioxide, Zinc Oxide, Boron Nitride, Triethylhexanoin, Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer, Lauroyl Lysine, Dimethicone/Methicone Copolymer, Fragrance, Nephrite Powder, Propylparaben, Methylparaben/ Tocopheryl Aceatate, Silica, Isopropyl Titanium Tiisostearate, Hydrogen Dimethicone, CL 77492, Cl 77491.
FORMULA, TEXTURE & SWATCH
I like the texture of this lip cream, it’s lightweight, soft creamy touch and non-sticky. Formulated with collagen and Vitamin E, this lip cream will keep the lips moisturized throughout the day of use. This lip cream has 10 shades of a nice color selection and I’m in shade “301-Vibrant Red”.
PACKAGING & THOUGHT
It comes in simple square packaging with the glass looking and black closure. The applicator has the tip smooth shape. If you flip over the packaging of the lip cream, it will have a look like of the brand new lipstick. What a thoughtful idea!
The pigmentation for this lip cream is real with just only one swipe and it glides smooth upon the application. My shade has super red bold that is perfect for night out look or just simply in day time for vibrant the simple look. It has velvet matte finish but very comfortable to use as I don’t feel any drying or sticky on my lips. As for the staying power, the color is just a bit come off after I had my meal but I guess it's ok, because I actually don't really need to reapply the lip cream all over my lips.
INGREDIENTS
Isododecane, Ozokerite, Dimethicone, Boron Nitride, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Silica, Beeswax, Diisostearyl Malate, Cyclopentasiloxane, Octyldodecyl Oleate, Fragrance, VP/Hexadecene Copolymer, Glycerin, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Triethylhexanoin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Propylene Carbonate, Tribehenin, BHT, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Glyceryl Isostearate, Polyglyceryl-2 Oleate, Aqua, Propylparaben, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Sorbitan Stearate, Sucrose Laurate, Sorbitan isostearate, Cyclotetrasiloxane, Dimethiconol, Methylparaben, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Tocopherol. May Contains :Talc, Tin Oxide, CI 15850, CI 15985, CI 15850:2, CI 45410:2, Red 7 (CI 15850:1), CI 77891, CI 47005:1, CI 77491, CI 77499, CI 77492, CI 77019, CI 45380.
MOISTURE GLOW LIP GLOSS
FORMULA, TEXTURE & SWATCH
Formulated with Plukenetia Valubilis Seed Oil and Vitamin E, this lip gloss will keep your lips moist and healthy through the day. The texture might be a little bit sticky, but once upon apply you won’t feel any stickiness. It has smell sweet like candy and I feel like I want to lick my lips after apply. Woops 😃 The lip gloss comes in 10 different shades with sparkle on it and I’m in shade 02-Sparkle Pink.
02 - Sparkle Pink |
PACKAGING & THOUGHT
The design of the lip gloss is just like an ordinary lip gloss with the transparent tube and the white pointed applicator tip. We can see the color of the lip gloss as well as how much the remaining product is inside the tube.
I am actually not a type of glossy girl when it comes to lips, because I prefer to have matte finish look or something in between. Anyhow, I like to use this when I don’t put any lipstick on it, just put the lip balm beforehand. This lip gloss just makes my lips look natural healthier. As for the staying power, we know lip gloss doesn't long last, this one can be last up to an hour. But, even it began to wear off, I still felt my lips nourished.
INGREDIENTS
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Candelilla (Euphorbia Cerifera) Wax, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, VP/ Hexadecene Copolymer, Cetyl Acetate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Mica, Diisostearyl Malate, Ozokerite, Ceresin, Carnauba (Copernicia Cerifera) Wax, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Phenyl Trimethicone, Plukenetia Volubilis Seed Oil, Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Lanolin, Stearyl Acetate, Stearalkonium Bentonite, Isostearyl Alcohol, Isononyl Isononanoate, Oleyl Acetate, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Acetylated Lanolin Alcohol, Methylparaben, Polyethylene, Polybutene, Paraffinum Liquidum, Glyceryl Isostearate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Propylparaben, BHT, Fragrance. May Contains : Talc, CI 45430, CI 16185, CI 15850:2, CI 77891, CI 15850, CI 45410:2, CI 15985, CI 19140:1, CI 77491, CI 77492, Red 7 (CI 15850:1), CI 77499.
BOLD INTENSE EYEBROW MATIC
FORMULA & SWATCH
The eyebrow pencil has triangle-shaped tip that allows an easy for drawing the desired eyebrow shapes. It has soft and light texture, this eyebrow pencil has two natural shades 01-Brown and 02-Gray. I got the shade 02-Gray, just the perfect shade for Asians.
PACKAGING & THOUGHT
Eyebrow pencil means nothing if it doesn’t come with spoolie, because this one will help us in creating the prefect natural looking brows. I’m happy because this one does have.
I always using eyebrow pencil on my day-to-day makeup because it’s simple and have natural finish. This Bold Intense Eyebrow Matic is so pigmented, you don’t even need to have a lot effort to fill the brows. It also stays lasts for a day, waterproof and doesn't smudge. I’m amazed !
INGREDIENTS
Hydrogenated Palm Kernel Oil, Polyethylene, Synthetic Japan Wax, Boron Nitride, Quaternium-18 Bentonite, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, VP/Eicosene Copolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol. May Contains: CI 77499, CI 77891, CI 77492, CI 77491.
FORMULA & SWATCH
Formulated with antioxidant ingredients and non-perfume, this liquid liner left is suitable to those who have sensitive skin. And just like the name itself, it has the intense bold black color to frame the eyes with only just one swatch. The formulation also sets very fast with shiny finish.
PACKAGING & THOUGHT
Comes in a simple black tube, this liquid liner has two applicators that you can choose, which are Slim Brush and Sponge Applicator. Mine is in “Slim Brush”, the brush is so soft and glides smooth around the eyelids. I like to cooperate with this one as I found an ease in creating the lines, from thin line to the thick one. Not to forget to mention, it also waterproof and doesn't smudge;)
The slim brush |
INGREDIENTS
Aqua, Acrylates, Copolymer, Butylene Cycol, Laureth-21, PEG-40 hydrogenated, Castor oil, Xanthan Cum, Phenoxyethanol, Tacopheryl Acetate, Disodium EDTA, DMDM Hydantoin, Propylparaben, Sodium Dehydroacetate.
Here's my final looks using all the five products from Rivera Cosmetics.
You can get all the Rivera products from their offline stores at your nearest Departement Stores or online at market place like Shopee.
So, that's all my review for the Rivera Cosmetics, hope you all enjoy it and I'll see you on the next post ;)
xOxO
Cathy