Bellapierre Mineral Make-Up

Mineral make-up has become more and more successful over the past few years and Bellapierre is one of the fastest growing mineral make-up companies in the world. It boasts 100% natural mineral cosmetics across the range and is suitable for any skin-type, even the most sensitive. Bellapierre does the make-up for Legally Blonde: the musical in the West End and also many fashion shows, including London Fashion Week, fast becoming a favourite with celebs worldwide.

The really special thing about the Bellapierre range is that you can use clear mascara, lipgloss, lip balm, nail paint etc. from their range and combine it with any of the powder colours to create any colour mascara, lipgloss, lipstick, nail varnish etc. COLOUR COORDINATION HEAVEN for freaks like me :) but the downside is the price, they're rather expensive..


What you're paying for is the mineral without fillers or any bismuth oxychloride which other mineral make-up brands use (often irritating for sensitive skin). Most make-up brands contain fillers in foundations (particularly liquid foundation) which reduce the price for the manufacturer, whether or not that price drop is carried on to the consumer. The Bellapierre foundation contains zinc oxide (renowned as a great ingredient to reduce spots) and has decent coverage, but does tend to go a little orange after a few hours.. It also has quite a hefty price tag of £34.99.


The glitter powder is sooooo sparkly but the particles are quite large for cosmetic glitter and I was slightly worried about my eyes when taking it off. When on it appeared as if a starry sky was under my lashes and a glitterball effect played around the edge of my eyes. It was nice for a change, but I will be sticking to Chanel's Illusion D'Ombre Long Wear Luminous eyeshadows as they are absolutely fantastic! (more on that later) 


The best product in the entire range, in my opinion, is the foundation primer. It is what I'd call a miracle product. Immediately softening and smoothing, this primer can be used as a moisturiser and a base for foundation as it treats dryness, fine lines, excess oil and enlarged pores, making skin feel so soft. Only a teeny tiny bit is needed for full-face application after which a full make-up routine can ensue or, for those lucky people with no blemishes, a light dusting of powder will suffice. This is almost extortionate at £45 per pot, but it is fantastic and lasts around 10 months at a time. 


That's all from me on this brand, if you're looking for slightly less expensive alternatives try: Lily Lolo, Purely Mineral or Earthnicity. (hope everyone likes my little fishpond on the right)
JB