09 Nov 2009 12 Comments
Rediscovered: Palladio Rice Powder
I’ve been using Palladio’s Rice Powder to set my foundation regularly since I was sent some Palladio products to try in the summer. I really like how it finishes my makeup. It removes any unwanted shine and doesn’t feel heavy or make your face look cakey. The packaging is cute — reminds me of Benefit’s powder boxes (think Coralista etc.). Here’s what Palladio says on the site about this product:
“An old and traditional concept that is world-renowned and a basic staple for the professional make up artist. It absorbs excess oil, thus maintaining proper pH level to the skins mantle.”
I’m not as big a fan of the Rice Paper, which you’re supposed to use to blot your face during the day. It does an okay job but I prefer to use actual powder in a compact to do touch ups. This somehow felt weird and didn’t seem to control oily spots that appear during the day.
The Rice Powder product is priced at $6 (US), probably slightly higher in Canada. Overall an affordable buy with great results!
Nov 09, 2009 @ 11:33:09
ive been hearing abvout these lately.. where do you purchase them? sephora?
Nov 09, 2009 @ 11:55:57
I love love love the blotting papers! I'm one of those horrible beauty bloggers that is too lazy to wear foundation, so I just use the transclucent blotting paper XD You can get them at Sallys or Ulta in the US and they are usually on sale for $4 or less!
Nov 09, 2009 @ 12:05:24
@Eugenia: See Lisa Kate's answer. I didn't actually purchase this myself but they are available at Sally's and online. I will be repurchasing when I'm done.
@Lisa Kate: thank you! I was pleasantly surprised by this product.
Nov 09, 2009 @ 12:31:51
They carry them in Ricky's too. I was eyeing them but was a bit skeptical. I may give them a shot. Thanks for this!
Nov 09, 2009 @ 15:51:08
thanks mama! I look at these every time I go into Sally's and now I think I'll pick one up the powder and try it
PS. You wake up waaaay too early. My kids are night owls so they let me sleep in!
Nov 09, 2009 @ 16:20:49
i love these!!!!! so much! i get them at sally's they are the best out there
http://xlovelymakeupx.blogspot.com/
Nov 09, 2009 @ 21:28:29
we do have these down here! I've read about people using them and loving them, I should give these a try in the future
Nov 10, 2009 @ 05:33:52
Cute packaging.
I read recently that rice powder isn't good for your face as the skin's moisture caused the rice to swell, thus blocking the pores, which in turn could cause pimples esp. on acne-prone skin. What do you think?
Jan 21, 2010 @ 09:14:45
this powder concept is a copycat from a traditional chinese powder ,famous in malaysia,indonesia.i remember my grandma was using this powder,but the traditional powder is in hard form,not powder,google : hoi tong powder
and you'll see the resemblance,really copycat
Feb 16, 2010 @ 21:55:10
I have been using this powder in my kit for several years now! I love it and it photographs so well too!
Jun 01, 2010 @ 14:40:37
Palladio? I can find it at Ulta. They've got a great tinted lip balm, too.
Jun 19, 2010 @ 03:04:10
This rice makeup is very good.
It makes my skin very smooth.
Thank you for this blog…