Physicians Formula Bronze Booster Deluxe Edition: Review and Swatches

Hey Pandas! Summer is basically here, and I have another bronzing product to show you! 

 

This is the Physicians Formula Bronze Booster (Deluxe Edition). Fancy right? It retails for about $10, but Ulta is always putting PF on special it seems. This is touted as a "Glow-boosting, airbrushing, bronzing veil" and is in the shade Light to Medium.

 

I really like the packaging. It is a rather large disk with a gold-tone case and a bronze, curved bottom. The bronzer itself is embossed with a sun shape. I always love their packaging! This also claims to have "Glow-activating" technology. So, if you have a tan already, this will help keep it longer.

 

 

The packaging includes a nice mirror and a secret-compartment with a decent brush. This product is hypoallergenic, paraben-free, gluten free (who knew?!), oil free, fragrance free, non-comedogenic, and dermatologist approved.

 

I can get behind all of those things!

 

 

Now, as far as the formula: this is silky soft, really long lasting, and has a light shimmer to it. It doesn't feel like you are wearing anything with it on. It leans ever so slightly orange-brown on my super pale skin, and since I (obviously) do not have a tan to speak of, I can't comment on the glow activating technology. However, it does appear much more natural when buffed lightly onto my cheeks.

 

This is a great product! But I am still on the lookout for a matter bronzer. Any suggestions?

 

Panda Approved

 

Physicians Formula Bronze Booster Deluxe Edition: Review and Swatches

Hey Pandas! Summer is basically here, and I have another bronzing product to show you!  

 

This is the Physicians Formula Bronze Booster (Deluxe Edition). Fancy right? It retails for about $10, but Ulta is always putting PF on special it seems. This is touted as a "Glow-boosting, airbrushing, bronzing veil" and is in the shade Light to Medium.

 

I really like the packaging. It is a rather large disk with a gold-tone case and a bronze, curved bottom. The bronzer itself is embossed with a sun shape. I always love their packaging! This also claims to have "Glow-activating" technology. So, if you have a tan already, this will help keep it longer.

 

 

The packaging includes a nice mirror and a secret-compartment with a decent brush. This product is hypoallergenic, paraben-free, gluten free (who knew?!), oil free, fragrance free, non-comedogenic, and dermatologist approved.

 

I can get behind all of those things!

 

 

Now, as far as the formula: this is silky soft, really long lasting, and has a light shimmer to it. It doesn't feel like you are wearing anything with it on. It leans ever so slightly orange-brown on my super pale skin, and since I (obviously) do not have a tan to speak of, I can't comment on the glow activating technology. However, it does appear much more natural when buffed lightly onto my cheeks.

 

This is a great product! But I am still on the lookout for a matter bronzer. Any suggestions?

 

Panda Approved

 

FOTD: Ready For Summer!

Hi Pandas! And Happy Mother's Day for all of you moms! I love my mom SO much!!

A Face of the Day has been long overdue here at PrettyPanda, but now that I have some favorites in wonderful, summertime colors, I decided to create an easy summer look.

 

Easy pink lip, glowy skin, and a pop of blue on my lids. Want the look? Check out what I used below!

1. Dior Lip Glow Color Revive Lip Balm gave my lips a moisturized pink pout that is easy and low maintenance.

2. Before the Dior, however, I prepped my lips with Julep's Sugar Smooch Lip Scrub.

3. NYX's Liquid Crystal Liner in Crystal Aqua made for a cool and unexpected cat eye on top of the eye look I did with...

4. The Tarte Aqualillies palette! I blended Bikini and Parasol and then added Poolside to the crease. I used Captivating (the blush) a tiny bit of Park Ave Princess and Champange to create the glowy look on my cheeks.

5. I topped the look off with one coat of Physician's formula Organic Wear FakeOut Mascara.

 

 

 

 

I hope you like this FOTD, the whole thing took me about 7 minutes, including a light layer of my Clinique foundation. Probably why my eyeshadow blending skills were subpar, but I was tired!

 

Hope you get inspired for a summer look of your own!

 

 

 

FOTD: Ready For Summer!

Hi Pandas! And Happy Mother's Day for all of you moms! I love my mom SO much!!

A Face of the Day has been long overdue here at PrettyPanda, but now that I have some favorites in wonderful, summertime colors, I decided to create an easy summer look.

 

Easy pink lip, glowy skin, and a pop of blue on my lids. Want the look? Check out what I used below!

1. Dior Lip Glow Color Revive Lip Balm gave my lips a moisturized pink pout that is easy and low maintenance.

2. Before the Dior, however, I prepped my lips with Julep's Sugar Smooch Lip Scrub.

3. NYX's Liquid Crystal Liner in Crystal Aqua made for a cool and unexpected cat eye on top of the eye look I did with...

4. The Tarte Aqualillies palette! I blended Bikini and Parasol and then added Poolside to the crease. I used Captivating (the blush) a tiny bit of Park Ave Princess and Champange to create the glowy look on my cheeks.

5. I topped the look off with one coat of Physician's formula Organic Wear FakeOut Mascara.

 

 

 

 

I hope you like this FOTD, the whole thing took me about 7 minutes, including a light layer of my Clinique foundation. Probably why my eyeshadow blending skills were subpar, but I was tired!

 

Hope you get inspired for a summer look of your own!

 

 

 

My Mascara of the Moment: Physicians Formula Organic Wear FakeOut Mascara

Here I am with another mascara, and you guys, I think this may be the one.

 

I actually yelled "I think it's the ONE!" to my mother when applying this for the first time.

 

 

This the Physicians Formula Organic Wear FakeOut mascara in Black. It comes in a metallic pink curvy tube, which at first bothered me, and looks like a pink leaf, but it makes it actually easier to hold. This is rather expensive for drugstore mascara, at about $11. But worth it!

 

I have found some really awesome mascaras lately, but the reason I switched to this is because I have major allergies, and other mascaras were starting to bother me. It may be the crazy weather California has been experiencing lately, but my eyes have been so itchy. I have zero problems with my eyes when wearing this, so this I would recommend for anyone with eye allergies, or anyone looking for something natural and organic.

 

Here is the dreaded "Before" picture. Bare lashes.

 

 

And "After"! This is one coat. The black color is perfect. This gives me some volume, some length, and a little curl. You can build this easily to get more drama, but I like one quick coat for everyday.

 

 

The only downside to this mascara is that if you are prone to napping in the middle of the day or have watery eyes, this will budge. But, I think they may have a waterproof formula. Other than that, I am in love with this mascara!

 

Panda Approved!

 

I am having a great run with great products lately! So happy!

 

Do you like Physicians Formula?

 

 

 

 

 

 

My Mascara of the Moment: Physicians Formula Organic Wear FakeOut Mascara

Here I am with another mascara, and you guys, I think this may be the one.

 

I actually yelled "I think it's the ONE!" to my mother when applying this for the first time.

 

 

This the Physicians Formula Organic Wear FakeOut mascara in Black. It comes in a metallic pink curvy tube, which at first bothered me, and looks like a pink leaf, but it makes it actually easier to hold. This is rather expensive for drugstore mascara, at about $11. But worth it!

 

I have found some really awesome mascaras lately, but the reason I switched to this is because I have major allergies, and other mascaras were starting to bother me. It may be the crazy weather California has been experiencing lately, but my eyes have been so itchy. I have zero problems with my eyes when wearing this, so this I would recommend for anyone with eye allergies, or anyone looking for something natural and organic.

 

Here is the dreaded "Before" picture. Bare lashes.

 

 

And "After"! This is one coat. The black color is perfect. This gives me some volume, some length, and a little curl. You can build this easily to get more drama, but I like one quick coat for everyday.

 

 

The only downside to this mascara is that if you are prone to napping in the middle of the day or have watery eyes, this will budge. But, I think they may have a waterproof formula. Other than that, I am in love with this mascara!

 

Panda Approved!

 

I am having a great run with great products lately! So happy!

 

Do you like Physicians Formula?

 

 

 

 

 

 

Physicians Formula Bronze Booster

Okay, so I will admit it, I have wanted one of those bronzers with the cute little bronzing beads forever!

So I used my Ulta birthday coupon (look for it if yours is coming up!) and got this. Also, Physician's Formula is 40% off at Ulta until Sunday, so hurry up and get over there!

 

This is the Physicians Formula Bronze Booster Glow Boosting Sun Stones in Light to Medium. It retails for $14 and is a large gold and brown plastic case that houses the stones, a puff, and a brush for application.

 

Aren't they so cute?

 

This is for someone with fair to medium skin that wants a bronze toned glow. This is also for anyone who already has a tan from the beach or pool and wants to prolong it. The ingredients in this product enhance the tan, prolong it, and nourish the skin.

 

 

You can apply this one of two ways. Either use the brush and swirl it in the stones, buffing it on your face, or use the puff to pat and swirl.

 

 

The effect is beautiful, but there is not a lot of color. You can build it up and it will still remain relatively sheer. It gives a nice, healthy glow, but not really a bronzing effect on me, so I am a bit disappointed. I will have to wait and see how it works when I do have a light tan.

 

This is a good quality product. I love the packaging, the amount of product you get, the cute factor, and the good-for-you ingredients. To it's credit it does market itself as a bronze BOOSTER, not a bronzer, so it is my fault for thinking it would give me some supermodel glow.

Price: 810

Performance: 9/10

Color/Wearability: 8/10

Packaging: 10/10

Overall Quality: 9/10

Total: 44/50 = B+ = Pleased Panda

 

What is your favorite bronze enhancer? Do you use self tanner or will you be using a product like this for a glow?

 

 

 

 

 

Physicians Formula Bronze Booster

Okay, so I will admit it, I have wanted one of those bronzers with the cute little bronzing beads forever!

So I used my Ulta birthday coupon (look for it if yours is coming up!) and got this. Also, Physician's Formula is 40% off at Ulta until Sunday, so hurry up and get over there!

 

This is the Physicians Formula Bronze Booster Glow Boosting Sun Stones in Light to Medium. It retails for $14 and is a large gold and brown plastic case that houses the stones, a puff, and a brush for application.

 

Aren't they so cute?

 

This is for someone with fair to medium skin that wants a bronze toned glow. This is also for anyone who already has a tan from the beach or pool and wants to prolong it. The ingredients in this product enhance the tan, prolong it, and nourish the skin.

 

 

You can apply this one of two ways. Either use the brush and swirl it in the stones, buffing it on your face, or use the puff to pat and swirl.

 

 

The effect is beautiful, but there is not a lot of color. You can build it up and it will still remain relatively sheer. It gives a nice, healthy glow, but not really a bronzing effect on me, so I am a bit disappointed. I will have to wait and see how it works when I do have a light tan.

 

This is a good quality product. I love the packaging, the amount of product you get, the cute factor, and the good-for-you ingredients. To it's credit it does market itself as a bronze BOOSTER, not a bronzer, so it is my fault for thinking it would give me some supermodel glow.

Price: 810

Performance: 9/10

Color/Wearability: 8/10

Packaging: 10/10

Overall Quality: 9/10

Total: 44/50 = B+ = Pleased Panda

 

What is your favorite bronze enhancer? Do you use self tanner or will you be using a product like this for a glow?