I was recently introduced to a new line of makeup specifically designed for women of color and ethnicity. Thevaki Thambirajah of Sri Lankan descent, wanted makeup that fulfilled to her needs, both suiting shades and formulas. In doing so, she created Thevi Cosmetics which offers natural makeup with a range of colors for women of different backgrounds.
It is less than often that you see brands that cater to women who are Asian, Mediterranean, Hispanic, etc. It is very refreshing to see Thevi Cosmetics enter the market and provide makeup for ethnic women.
Mineral Pressed Powder SPF 8
This powder comes in a beautiful sleek, mirror-like compact. Inside is a mirror and a sponge applicator (which I don't recommend using unless you frequently change it for sanitary purposes). It is very silky, fine powder. It is matte and does not contain any kind of shimmer. It applies and blends extremely well, however, I found coverage to be minimal. It essentially evened out my skintone. I did try to pack it on and build coverage, but the formula makes for a very light application. I would say that it only provides light coverage. It's great for lazy or get up and go days. I think this is much more suitable as a finishing or oil control powder. I used it for touch ups when my face was getting a little oily and it worked like a charm!
What I'm most thrilled about is that the color is my exact match! The shade is in Tender and matches me perfectly! With other powders or foundations, I have to ensure I'm buffing and blending enough because the color is so concentrated. Again, this applies lightly, but blends instantly into my skin. It evened out my complexion without effort. My only qualm is the $30 price tag. The only thing that comforts me is that it's mineral and there are hardly any pressed mineral powders on the market.
Sheer Matte Blush
This also come packaged in a nice mirror-like finish case. The compact is quite small and thin. This is the smallest blush I own. What it lacks in size, it makes up in pigmentation. This little blush is very pigmented, yielding a wonderful faux flush. It's a silky powder with a matte finish, as the name implies. I love the matte finish because it's very natural. Though I love my shimmery blushes, it's not as subtle. I only own but one matte blush, so this is a great addition. The color is Whisper Apricot and gorgeous! It looks like a muted rosy brown in the compact, but applies with a strong peach tone. I think the word apricot is the fitting description. Like the pressed powder, this is slightly pricey at $22 for .12 oz of product.
Overall, I like both products and what Thevi Cosmetics represents. My only issue is that the prices are slightly steep like that of other high-end cosmetics such as NARS and Benefit. While the products are decent, I don't see myself shelling out so much for it when I could get a more notable brand. However, the concept behind Thevi Cosmetics is worth taking a gander.
7 Sprinkles:
The blush looks really pretty Gee!
How lucky to have the foundation to have the exact match as well ;)
Interesting line. It's hard to shell out so much for something you can't see in person though. It's easier to make a risk at MMU cos they offer samples at cheap prices. Also dept stores have lenient policies on returns/exchanges... something you can always rely on when the product isn't working for you.
I wanna see swatch on the Apricot blush it looks pretty. I like that your rainbow color logo bellacupcake it's cute ! I've seen Everydayminerals pressed powder, I wanna give it a try next time.
Wow that's great you've found the exact match for you! Well I guess they are quite pricey because they are targetting those high end consumers..well at least their products are of quality and really good! So can't complain even if it's pricey! Nice review :) thanks
i've seen a lot of bloggers post about thevi lately. thanks very much for your review. i don't think i would want to shell out $30 for foundation, either, although i did splurge on a jane iredale one last year, which is now way too dark for me so i can't even use it. bleh. maybe i could use it for contouring... haha.
ooooo, that last blush is soooo pretty!!
I like the blush too. :) I was surprised by the size, but at least it's pretty pigmented.
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