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26 January 2014

Honeypie Minerals Foundation Samples

Firstly, I have no idea how bloggers have the patience to photograph makeup and swatches. I am never happy with how colours translate to the screen. This is the best I could do and hopefully you get a general idea of the foundations I chose.

For the past year my mineral foundation has been from Everyday Minerals. I am very happy with the product and was not looking to switch any time soon but once again curiosity got the better of me when I came across Honeypie Minerals.

I ordered samples for 49p each and opted for Fair, Light, Lightly Medium and Golden Fair. Honeypie Minerals are cruelty free and free from synthetic ingredients including bismuth, talc, starch, rice, harsh chemicals, parabens, artificial colour, fragrance, paraffin, petroleum, oil, animal derived products, parabens, preservatives, alcohol, fillers, lanolin.

I have enjoyed playing around with the samples and trying to colour match. Light is probably the closest match to my skin tone. I think these foundations wear very well on my skin. The finish feels natural and looks fresh but allows me to even out my complexion and hide small imperfections.

If you like mineral makeup then have a look at the site. Honeypie Minerals also have blusher, eyeshadow, corrector, brushes and kits. UK delivery is free for orders over £20.

Sarah x

4 July 2013


I had already tried a number of mineral makeup brands before I settled on Everyday Minerals. There was Elemental Beauty, Green People, BM Beauty (rebranded as Beautiful Movements), Funky Fresh and Karma Naturals. Out of curiosity I had another browse of the web to see what else was out there and that is what lead me to My Beautiful Earth

MBE use 100% minerals and is free from nanos, preservatives, bismuth, ultramarines, kaolin, (except our concealers), talc, soya flour, rice flour, (except our sensitive formula), corn flour, artificial colours and no Animal Testing. The mineral powder foundations are available in four formulations – Normal, Healing, Sensitive & Rosacea and Pure Pearl Skin Renewal. If you are not keen on powder foundation there is a liquid version. 

I ordered samples of the normal foundation in Light Honey Beige, Light Neutral Beige and Natural Fair, a finishing powder and a blush (Rose Pink Glow). The website is not the best for swatches so I chose from the descriptions. The colour range seems good and it looks to me like there is a colour for everyone starting from light (snow white) to dark (afro Caribbean). 





I found it very difficult to photograph swatches. My skin is pale and so are these products so they don't show up easily. The Finishing Powder blends into my skin and has a delicate shimmer. The blush is pigmented and gives a strong flush of colour to my cheeks, it's nice but not to my taste. I think out of the foundations I would chose Light Neutral Beige or Light Honey Beige as they both work well for my skin tone. I definitely would look to buy one of these when I use up my Everyday Minerals. Overall, I am impressed with quality and performance so I recommend you have a look at the website.

Sarah x

5 April 2012

THIS COMPANY HAS CEASED TRADING HERE'S AN ALTERNATIVE MINERAL MAKEUP REVIEW - Everyday Minerals Spring Matte Blush & Tinted Lip Butter

I wanted to share with you a recent Ebay discovery. You may have seen me give this company a mention on here or on Twitter. Who am I talking about? Well that would be Funky Fresh Natural Skincare.  This is a brand free from bismuth oxychloride, talc, preservatives, fragrances and animal products. Suitable for Vegetarians and Vegans.  It suits all skin types including sensitive skin, rosacea and acne prone.

A while ago I purchased a sample pack of finishing powders and I have been working my way through them. I have experimented with the powders individually or by combining two or more.  My favourites are Golden Glow and Silk Veil. Golden Glow is lovely on its own or combined with another colour. On top of my (now fading) tan I have loved the radiance it gives my skin. I really feel it boosts the colour of my tan and evens out my complexion. However, I decided to purchase a full size Silk Veil because I felt it was practical for everyday use. 

With my orders I have received free samples of foundation - Soft Glow (Fair), Almond (04) and Toffee (09).  There are a few reasons why I have never tried a mineral powder foundation.  I was not sure how much coverage they would give, how would the powder sit on my dry skin, how would I chose a suitable colour as most companies sell online.  Here is what I have discovered whilst experimenting with these samples.

I have pigmentation and eczema scaring on my chin and I always apply concealer to this area of my face. I was stunned by the coverage the mineral foundation gave me. I hardly need any concealer, just a couple of touch up dots. In fact after a few days I had the confidence not to apply concealer under the powder.  I had heard that coverage was buildable and I found this very true.  The key to applying is to buff thin layers into the skin. Hopefully you can see the effects in the pictures below. The picture on the left is my natural blemished/pigmented skin after cleansing and moisturising. The picture on the right is after applying the foundation Almond. I don’t use any fancy brushes to apply the foundation just a standard Boots/Superdrug powder brush. 

One thing I will say is for dry skin sufferers you definitely need a good skin care routine and moisturiser. It is probably stating the obvious but without a decent moisturiser the powder will emphasise dry patches. Many of you are probably keen to know how long it lasts.  I work a nine hour day and my foundation did not budge.  I felt it looked just as good in the morning as it did at home time.  I did not need to touch up during the day so I was impressed with the lasting power.  Funky Fresh do claim the products are "highly water resistant and humidity resistant".  

I know I am late to the party when it comes to mineral powder foundations. I hang my head in shame as a natural blogger that I never tried it sooner. That being said sometimes the price of larger brands has put me off. When I finish my liquid foundation I am seriously going to consider switching to this brand. If you struggle with shade matching the sample packs are an inexpensive way to experiment and find your perfect colour.

Funky Fresh Minerals currently does not appear to have a website so all sales are via Ebay (link at start of this review).  The sample pack contains 8 samples and I paid £1.99 + 89p postage.   The full size finishing powder is 10g of powder in a 30g sifter jar and I paid £7.99 + £1.69 postage.

Overall I highly recommend these mineral powders.  I had previously been repeat purchasing BM Beauty Finishing Powder (review link).  Both brands are equal in terms of price point and performance but Funky Fresh is offering variety with their finishing powders.

Sarah x

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