TATCHA Indigo collection skincare review + photos

           Color me excited about the TATCHA Indigo collection! This collision between color and complexion is all about indigo, a plant prized in Eastern Medicine for its anti-inflammatory benefits. It's a welcome concept for those with atopic skin, like myself. I've been luxuriating with my own set of the Tatcha Indigo collection courtesy of Tatcha, and have my review to share with you today!

          I've featured Tatcha here previously, however to recap, the luxury line combines traditional Asian beauty with modern technology to create an inspired skincare routine. The three pieces I have to share with you today are the TATCHA Indigo Soothing Silk Hand Cream, TATCHA Indigo Soothing Silk Body Butter, and TATCHA Indigo Soothing Renewal Treatment.

          Aesthetics are an important part of the TATCHA Indigo experience, as you can see from the pieces here! The lightly iridescent indigo and gold containers are housed within dark wood print boxes, inside which you'll find decorative paper drawers. All of the products have a lovely spa-like scent reminiscent of sweet rice and camellia. It's the same scent found in the rest of Tatcha's line, though I noticed the lightest touch of an extra plant-like scent as well (which I assume is from the indigo extract).

        TATCHA Indigo Soothing Silk Hand Cream ($38 for 2 fl. oz.) is housed in a convenient squeeze tube. The design makes it easy to expel just the right amount (and you don't need much). The formula sinks in quickly and leaves just a light residue, which I find to be common to Tatcha product formulations in general. It strikes a really nice balance as hand creams go; it's moderately hydrating without being too evanescent. As someone who constantly washes her hands on the job, it's so nice to have on hand!

          TATCHA Indigo Soothing Renewal Treatment ($98 for 0.5 fl. oz.) is the most luxurious of the TATCHA Indigo collection, and my favorite piece as well. It's housed in a weighty glass jar with a lovely gold-rimmed lid. The indigo extract and liquid silk provide a calming treatment for skin, sporting a texture that's somewhere between a balm and lotion. I like to use the Soothing Renewal Treatment as a part of my nighttime skincare routine. I'm careful about what I put on my face, as I have very sensitive skin; I'm happy to report that this treatment has meshed nicely with my skin thus far! In fact, I've been reaching for this quite often in the past several weeks...

          TATCHA Indigo Soothing Silk Body Butter ($48 for 6.7 fl. oz.) is a moisturizing treatment for the body. (It's a wonderful idea, after all why should our complexions get all the pampering?) The one thing I do have to say however, is that the name is mildly misleading. The texture is quite light and almost whipped, not oily or buttery. That said, like a butter, a little does go a long way. Like the hand cream, it sinks in quickly and leaves a light protective residue, as is typical of Tatcha products.

         Before I conclude, I should answer the question you may be most curious about!  Does the Tatcha Indigo collection turn your skin blue? Yes, and no. Initially, you notice the slightest indigo tint as you smooth it on. However, it blends in and dissipates over time.... I have yet to turn into Smurfette despite covering myself in Tatcha Indigo from head to toe!

       Overall, I'm delighted to have the TATCHA Indigo collection as a part of my skincare routine! As someone with sensitive skin, this is my favorite set of theirs to date. I adore the spa-like scent and am kind of tickled by the smurf-blue pigmentation as well. I'm hard pressed to recommend just one item; I'd say it depends on what you're looking for! I find the face serum to be most indulgent, the hand cream to be most practical, and the body cream to provide a wonderful whole-body experience.

          Thanks for reading! Have you tried Tatcha? What products would you recommend? And of course, what do you think of Tatcha Indigo's blue hue?

P.S. To learn more about Tatcha's skincare philosophy and shop the new TATCHA Indigo Collection, be sure to visit www.Tatcha.com!

P.S.S. For more on Tatcha Indigo and founder Victoria Tsai, check out her interview on WSJ! For more reading, I've linked my reviews of Tatcha Ageless collection, Tatcha Aburatorigami, and Tatcha's classic skincare routine, as well.
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J.R. Watkins Coconut Milk & Honey review (Body Scrub + Body Oil Mist + Body Butter)

         In the midst of a busy week, one of my favorite ways to unwind is with a fragrant bodycare routine. Most recently, I've been delighting in the deliciously scented J.R. Watkins Coconut Milk & Honey line, courtesy of the folks at J.R. Watkins! J.R. Watkins is a brand I've enjoyed and written about in the past. I'm an unabashed fan of their natural and effective formulas, as well as their color-coordinated vintage apothecary packaging! The J.R. Watkins Coconut Milk & Honey products I have today are the  Sugar & Shea Body Scrub, Body Oil Mist, and Body Butter.

          The J.R. Watkins Coconut Milk & Honey Sugar and Shea Body Scrub is a moisturizing sugar scrub. The sugar granules are fairly large, but they melt away in hot water, creating a gentle scrub. For those who prefer a more vigorous scrub, I'd suggest turning down the faucet. The scrub does impart a nice layer of moisturization, as it contains a good amount of shea butter and other natural oils. The Body Oil Mist is a spray-on apricot kernel oil. I wasn't sure how I'd feel about this, but it turned out to be awesome! It's incredibly convenient. All it takes is a spritz and some light massaging, and the oil sinks in for a nice light to medium non-greasy finish on the skin.

          Finally, I've been loving the J.R. Watkins Coconut Milk & Honey Body Butter, which is new to the lineup. The body butter formula is wonderful; you can feel the contribution from real semisolid butters. (After all, shea butter is the second most abundant ingredient, the first being water). Overall, it's a rich, thick, and moisturizing body butter great for head to toe moisturization. The Coconut Milk & Honey fragrance is very sweet (like its namesake!) and long-lasting.

          With this trio of J.R. Watkins Coconut Milk & Honey products, I'm off to the land of milk and honey! The Body Butter ($11.99 for 6fl.oz.) is great for rich moisturization, while the Body Oil ($8.99 for 6fl.oz.) is quick and light. The Body Scrub ($12.99 for 8 oz.) is a good product for gentle moisturizing and exfoliation. Overall, these products have great formulas, fragrances, packaging, and prices --- indulge-worthy indeed. Thanks for reading! What J.R. Watkins products have you tried? Which of the three products appeals to you most?

Love, Dovey.
Disclosure: This post contains product(s) sent to Cute and Mundane for consideration. The ideas and opinions in this post are genuine and my own.
INGREDIENTS: J.R. Watkins Body Scrub : Sucrose, Shea Butter, Coconut Oil, Sunflower Seed Oil, Fragrance, Lecithin, Tocopherol. J. R. Watkins Body Oil : Apricot kernel oil, isopropyl Myristate, Fragrance, Tocopherol. J.R. Watkins Body Butter : Water, Shea Butter, Glyceryl Stearate, Stearic Acid, Cocoa Seed Butter, Cetearyl Alcohol, Macadamia ternifolia seed oil, Avocado oil, Fragrance/Parfum, Apricot Kernel Oil, Cetyl Alcohol, Stearyl Alcohol, Orbignya Seed Oil, Coconut Oil, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Behenoyl Lactylate, Beeswax, Allantoin, Glycerin, Honey extract, Safflower Seed Oil, Aloe barbadensis leaf extract, Calnedula officinalis flower extract, Matricaria flower extract, Tilia cordata flower extract, Centaurea cyanus flower extract, Anthemis nobilis flower extract, Hypericum perforatum extract, panthenol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Citric Acid, Sodium Hydroxide.

J.R. Watkins Apricot and Pequi Oil Body Butter review

           I'm a big fan of affordable natural skincare products, especially when they come in beautiful packaging. J.R Watkins is one such brand that I've enjoyed over the years. Every time I pass by their display at Target, I get the urge to scoop up a bevy of their colorful bottles! Recently I had a chance to try J.R. Watkins Apricot and Pequi Oil Body Butter - a new addition to their line of moisturizers. It's full of shea and cocoa butter, along with nourishing apricot and pequi oils. (In case you're wondering, pequi is a fruit common in the Amazon; it's green and about the size of an orange).

        J.R. Watkins Apricot and Pequi Oil Body Butter has become my go-to post-shower moisturizer. The Apricot and Pequi Oil Body butter has a thick creamy texture; I'm guessing the semisolid feel may be due to an abundance of shea butter (the second most common ingredient) and other natural oils that are solid at room temperature. Warming it on the skin helps soften the butter for a smoother feel. It sinks in well for a velvety, non greasy, moisturizing finish. This differs from their hand salve formula, which I find to have a more oily texture. There is a light apricot fragrance that I really like as well.

         Overall, I give J.R. Watkins Apricot and Pequi Oil Body Butter ($9.99 for 6oz.) two thumbs up. It's heavy enough for winter, yet sinks in quickly. I'm hard pressed to say what I like most about it: the colorful apothecary inspired packaging, the natural ingredient list, or the pretty apricot fragrance... It's a winner, to be sure. Thanks for reading! What are your favorite J.R. Watkins products? Do you have any recommendations from the line?

Love, Dovey.
Disclosure: This post contains product(s) sent to Cute and Mundane for consideration by PR. The ideas and opinions in this post are genuine and my own.