By Terry vs. RCMA setting powder.

Jul 29, 2016

Mar F.

Hi ladies!!
So I've heard so many good things both about By Terry's Hyaluronic hydra-powder and the RCMA no color setting powder.

I'm in need of a good setting powder and I'm debating between the two (maybe even both if its justifiable enough hahaha)

Pretty much I would love to know (specially from those of you who have used both) what makes each of them special, how they differ from each other, what different uses would you give to them, what are they best suited for, etc.
Even the subtleties will be greatly appreciated! I know were are dealing with essentially great products with the same basic purpose :)

Thank you so much!!

Jul 29, 2016

Marleen B.

I've only tried the RCMA & foundation it too drying for my mature, dry, textured skin. But since the Terry one has a couple of hydrating ingredients, I would choose that one. Younger, oily to normal & smoother skin types may prefer Rcma. Everyone is different.

Jul 29, 2016

Roz X.

This is going to boil down to skin type in my view.
I have purchased and used both powders...and if you have *true* dry skin, definitely 'By Terry' is better of the 2 you are inquiring after. I'm assuming since you are seeking "By Terry" that perhaps dryness is an issue for you. I appreciate that Hyaluronic acid is an ingredient in "By Terry", which helps attract and retain moisture.

I don't powder generally as a rule and don't feel I need to, but I could never, ever use 'RCMA' daily, as lovely as it is, with my skin type. I take excellent care of my skin and have no textural issues, but I have always run dry and have sensitive skin. The 'RCMA' brings on additional dryness for me, personally and it's not formulated for my skin type and so I take no issue with the powder formulation; it's finish is really pretty. Their foundations are lovely and I enjoy the line immensely; it really will come down to what your skin type is and your needs are.

'RCMA' photographs beautifully. My friends borrow it and love it. I have gifted it to friends in the Pro field and they also adore it. I could see it being used now and again on dry skin, but I find it draws too much moisture from my skin. Like Marleen said, I think it's formulation is perfectly suited for normal, combo and oily skin for daily use and **occasional** use for those who are dry, but not severely dry.

I did pick up some 'Koh Gen Do' upon Ms. Jacqueline's recommendation and of the three, it is, in my view, the favorite in every conceivable way and should work for those who run dry/very dry.
If you are looking for using powder more than once in a while and run dry, it's a soft, finely milled, beautiful option. Photographs perfectly in my experience. 'Koh Gen Do' contains Sodium Hyaluronate, only it costs less than 'By Terry'. 'By Terry' is indeed TRULY lovely and also feels fantastic on the skin, but I returned it to purchase the 'Koh Gen Do'. I don't see myself ever using powder often, (I do maybe 3 times a year...seriously) but it's nice to know if I *wanted* to use it more frequently, with 'Koh Gen Do', I certainly could.

(Sephora carries Koh Gen Do.)

Koh GenDo is $42 for 12 g
By Terry $60 for $10 g

Powder on *severely* dry skin, in my personal opinion, isn't a good idea to begin with and I think often people fall into the belief they *have* to powder. I also understand there are different levels of dry, but I'm all about drawing moisture to my skin whenever possible, based on my skin type. I
If dryness is a non-issue, then 'RCMA' is an affordable, well-performing, lovely powder.
Hope that's of help to you. 

Jul 29, 2016

Jacqueline H.

I would agree with everything Rozberry said here. The RCMA 'can' work on a dry skin type if used in moderation and applied with a puff. I truly don't like to powder a dry skin type, but if I need to layer a product or set certain areas, I'll use a bit of the RCMA No Color. It is so finely milled that even on a dry skin type, if used sparingly will meld with the skin instead of looking like it's just sitting on top of the skin. In my opinion, it just depends on what kind of 'dry' we are talking about. It's a great powder but, I don't recommend using, nor will I say that the RCMA No Color is a great 'got to' set powder to use on dry skin.

I'm glad you like the Koh Gen Do Rozberry. That powder is fantastic, and it's a shame no one really talks about the Maifanshi powder and the Maifanshi Moisture foundation. Those 2 used together... OMG! Beautiful. Like Rozberry mentioned, you can purchase Koh Gen Do from Sephora or buy directly from Koh Gen Do. Here's a link to their web site. They offer a great starter set for $72. You get their Maifanshi Moisture foundation, Maifanshi Powder, The Pearl Skin Base and a Kabuki Brush. ;)

https://www.kohgendocosmetics.com/

Jul 30, 2016

Mar F.

Thanks so much ladies!! I love how I can always count on you guys, you are amazing! This response is better than what I hoped for :)

My initial intention was to get powder for my kit. I have a MUFE (not the HD) that I've come to almost hate...
I think I will get the RCMA and split it between the kit and personal use (my skin is combo/oily) and the Koh GenDo for my kit! Its not in spanish sephoras, but it's on beautylish :D
I don't get a chance to touch them and play with them first, so thats why I was asking. Is the finish of the powders similar?

Hahaha Jacqueline, you know my obsession with brushes, I might just need to get the kit ;) hahaha

Jul 30, 2016

Jacqueline H.

Hmmm... Well, the RCMA has more of a typical soft matte sort of finish. The ByTerry... Finish wise I would say it is pretty darn similar to the RCMA... Matte. The ByTerry is a silica and talc powder. What 'trips' me out about this powder is how light it is. Sometimes I'll shake the jar a bit, and just watch the powder float around. It's like watching extremely fine milled snow in a snow globe. The ByTerry in some respects is not much different than any basic finishing powder: Blurs pores, fine lines, etc. It can be used as a general set powder, but silica is silica, and what is a bit different about this one is the addition of micro-fine hyaluronic acid.(Holds moisture content and strengthens the outermost layers of the skin. ) I love the tiny little micro-spheres in this powder. You have to warm this powder up a bit as well. I warm it up on the back of my hand, and then I just pat it on specific areas that need to be set, or I'll swirl my powder brush until all of the product is absorbed and then apply it to the entire surface of the skin.

The KGD... bit of a different texture to it. The KGD is a mixture of Talc/Silk with sodium hyaluronate. Texture wise it is super silky. Finish wise, well... it is similar yet different than both powders. Similar in the sense of some of the base ingredients, but how the KGD looks on the skin is a bit different due to how it is milled; tiny tiny plates. These tiny tiny plates provide a more reflective finish. When I say reflective, I don't mean reflective in the sense that your skin will look like it is covered with any sort of highlighter. It just gives the skin a healthy natural looking finish because of how this powder diffuses light. With this powder, you won't get a flat matte finish. It's a really gorgeous powder, and I think you'll love it. ;)

Jul 31, 2016

Mar F.

Thank you so much!! This is great! I can't wait to try them :)