Bellapierre cosmetics is a mineral brand of make-up and I don’t know about everyone else but it seems Mineral based cosmetics are the upcoming thing to try and to use. I was recently sent a lovely gift package of products to try and I have no previous experience with any of them nor the brand itself, so it was something I was really looking forward to and something I have really enjoyed.
Here is a very brief introduction to Bellapierre cosmetics and you can read more about them and their products HERE:
Here is a very brief introduction to Bellapierre cosmetics and you can read more about them and their products HERE:
So In my lovely gift bag, which in itself is stunning, I find myself with:
- HD Makeup Primer
- 5 eye shadow palette
- Compact Mineral Foundation in Ultra and it has a 15 SPF
- Compact Mineral Blush in Desert Rose
- Compact Mineral Blush in Peony
- Three make-up brushes - an angled blusher brush, a foundation brush and an eye-shadow brush
The HD make-up primer comes in a beautiful jar, is paraben free and it has been developed to treat dryness, fine lines, excess oil,enlarged pores and is suitable for all skin types. When you apply it to your face it simply glides on and makes your skin feel really lovely and smooth to touch and it is really easy to apply. All you need is a small amount of primer on your fingertips and then you gently rub it into the skin paying particular attention to your T zone, fine lines and wrinkles. Then simply wait for 1 – 3 minutes before applying your foundation.
The Bellapierre 5-in-1 mineral foundation has the same properties as concealer, SPF, finishing powder and setting powder, so you no longer need a different product for each job; this does it all. It comes in 10 different shades and I have got the lightest shade there is because I am quite pale skinned. It suits my skin perfectly and on the Bellapierre website is that you can look at all of the shades and choose the one that closely fits your own skin tone.
When it comes to using this foundation, the use of the brush is brilliant, you only need the smallest amount of powder and as you apply to your face using circular movements of the brush you get a really great coverage, so much better than some of the high street brands that I have tried in the past.
The compact mineral blush in Desert Rose is talc free and it comes in this really pretty compact case with a mirror and a puff. I love the fact it has a push button to open the compact and that the puff has its own little compartment. The colour itself is simply stunning, it gives such a lovely colour to your face and it doesn’t fade at all through the day, it remains on your face as though you have just applied it. Application is really simple and straight forward too, using the angled brush, you swirl it into the compact to collect the blusher and apply it to your cheeks and t-zone as you would do with any other blusher you might have and use. This blusher is available in four different shades.
The body and face bronzer comes in the same compact to the blusher, again with a mirror and a puff. It also contains Jojoba which in itself helps to soften and soothe the skin. Again using the angled brush you complete the exact same actions with this product as you did with the blusher and you apply a small amount of the bronzer powder onto your cheeks, forehead, chin and nose. This product is also available in four different shades.
The 5 eye shadow palette is really something special, I love the palette and all of the colours, it is a sleek design which fits so easy into my make-up bag, it combines a mirror and application brush. As you can see from the photo, there are 5 different shades in this palette and they are:
- 001 Snow Flake,
- 003 Champagne,
- 009 Bronze: Go Natural
- 008 Lava,
- 055 Diligence
All of these shades are stunning as you can see from the swatches and they really pick up the light when you are wearing them. There are a further five palettes in this range.
The applicator brush is really easy to use, though I only tend to use it to touch up my eye make-up rather than carry the eye brush around with me which came as part of this gift set. The description given of these brushes is as follows:
Bellapierre Professional makeup brushes are essential for flawless makeup application! Whether you use pressed or loose mineral makeup, we have an extensive collection of professional quality brushes to choose from! We have a variety of different types of makeup brushes for all different types of makeup applications, such as for blush, concealer, powder, eyeliner, eye shadow, and other brush sets with multiple brushes. Quality brushes allow you to apply your makeup easier, faster, and also make the experience more comfortable since they are made in specific shapes and sizes for whatever job is at hand.
Bellapierre have their own make-up brush and accessory range and I absolutely love the three that I have. The foundation brush which is housed inside a plastic holder is made from 100% Natural hair and is a tapered brush head making it ideal for applying foundation to the nose and eye area. As you can see the black handle really does add a nice finish to this brush and its rounded shape makes it very easy to grip onto.
The angled Blush Brush which again is a similar style and made from 100% natural hair,is great for contouring and all over cheek application.
The final product is the eye shadow brush which is brilliant, it makes applying eye make-up a simple and easy process. As with the other two brushes, it is made from natural hair which creates a silky soft tapered brush head.
Finally, if you do go look on the official website, one of the best sections is the Tips and Advice section which you can see HERE the smoky eye part is exceptionally helpful!
Have you ever tried anything from this range?
What do you think to it?