FOUNDATION FAIL AND FABULOUS FINDS: REDISCOVERING BURT'S BEES




Hi there, my darlings! With brands launching something new and exciting every single day, I feel like I missed out on so much when I was in India. I mean, did you guys know that Burt's Bees has come out with an entire line of makeup?! I've been literally obsessed with their lip balms for years now (shout out to the amazing Pomegranate flavor) and I knew they had lipsticks but an ENTIRE line?! This was news to me! So, of course when I got the opportunity to try their line, the answer was an immediate yes! Take a look at everything that I tried--some were pretty big hits while a couple, as my title may allude to, was a huge miss!


GOODNESS GLOWS LIQUID FOUNDATION 

Glowing skin is always in. Burt's Bees Goodness Glows Liquid Foundation is a full-coverage, mineral makeup that leaves skin smoother and more radiant with a natural finish that's never heavy, cakey or greasy. This 98.9% natural moisturizing foundation instantly hydrates and nourishes skin and stays on all day. Made with responsibly sourced Meadowfoam Seed Oil, known for its moisturizing benefits, it gives you naturally beautiful results both inside and out. Goodness Glows Liquid Foundation is perfect for dry or combination skin. 
It is formulated without parabens, phthalates, SLS, petrolatum or synthetic fragrances. It's dermatologist tested and never tested on animals.

Available in 12 natural-looking shades to match a variety of skin tones: Porcelain, Ivory, Buff, Linen Beige, Natural Beige, Amond Beige, Soft Honey, Honey, Warm Honey (shown below), Rich Caramel, Pecan and Chestnut.



MATTIFYING POWDER FOUNDATION 

Shine from within, not on your skin. Our 100% Natural Mattifying Powder Foundation in Bamboo controls shine with buildable and blendable coverage to give you a smooth and even skin tone. Lightweight and non-comedogenic, our Mattifying Powder Foundation is perfect for oily or combination skin, effectively absorbing oil without drying out your skin. Made with Bamboo to blur imperfections, this mineral makeup blends easily to even out your skin. Use the included custom sponge applicator and mirror to build coverage gradually. Burt's Bees Mattifying Powder Foundation is formulated without parabens, phthalates, SLS, petrolatum or synthetic fragrances. It's dermatologist tested and never tested on animals.


Available in 6 shades: Bare, Vanilla, Sand, Bamboo (shown below), Almond and Nutmeg


EYEBROW PENCIL 

Get naturally beautiful brows that wow. Our Brow Pencil easily fills, defines and shapes brows to ensure you look your natural best. Made with Jojoba Oil and Shea Butter, our formula is 99.9% natural, long-lasting and gentle enough for the delicate eye area. First, fill in sparse, light or over-plucked brows. Then, use the brush to blend the colour and groom your brows. The natural cedar wood pencil is responsibly sourced. Our Brow Pencil is formulated without parabens, phthalates, SLS, petrolatum or synthetic fragrances. It’s dermatologist tested and never tested on animals.


Available in 2 shades: Blonde and Brunette (shown below)


NOURISHING EYELINER 


Our Nourishing Eyeliner is easy to apply and resists smudging and fading for long-lasting wear. 99.9% natural and specifically formulated for your delicate eye area, it's made with Jojoba, Mango and responsibly sourced Meadowfoam Seed Oils to help nourish your skin. The unique cedar wood pencil is also responsibly sourced. It's safe for sensitive eyes and contact lens wearers, and is formulated without parabens, phthalates, SLS, petrolatum or synthetic fragrances. It's ophthalmologist tested and never tested on animals.


Available in 2 shades: Soft Black (shown below), Midnight Gray and Warm Brown





Our 100% Natural Nourishing Mascara lengthens and defines lashes. The brush and formula work together to give you longer, healthy looking lashes instantly. Made with Jojoba Oil and naturally moisturizing Glycerin to nourish lashes, this 100% natural mascara is gentle enough for your delicate eye area. Burt's Bees Nourishing Mascara is safe for sensitive eyes and contact lens wearers, and is formulated without parabens, phthalates, SLS, petrolatum or synthetic fragrances. It's ophthalmologist tested, never tested on animals and cruelty free.


Available in 2 shades: Classic Black (shown below) and Black Brown





BLUSH 


Glow beautifully and naturally, wherever you go. Our Blush applies and blends easily and evenly. This 100% natural, lightweight mineral makeup features Bamboo, Honey and Vitamin E to nourish skin and enhance your cheeks’ natural glow for beautiful results, inside and out. Choose from three luminous shades that complement a variety of skin tones, from fair to dark. Our Blush is formulated without parabens, phthalates, SLS, petrolatum or synthetic fragrances. It’s dermatologist tested and never tested on animals.


Available in 3 shades: Bare Peach, Shy Pink (shown below) and Toasted Cinnamon


GLOSSY LIPSTICK 


Our Glossy Lipstick gives you full coverage, glossy lip colour you'll love, with natural, moisturizing ingredients that love your lips in return. These long-wearing lipsticks make lips super lustrous and keep them hydrated. Nourishing Red Raspberry Oil, Moringa Oil and Mimosa flower wax moisturize, leaving lips smooth and beautifully soft. All of our Lipsticks are formulated without parabens, phthalates, petrolatum, SLS or synthetic fragrances, and made with recyclable packaging. They're 100% natural makeup products and never tested on animals.


Available in 6 shades: Nude Mist, Nude Rain, Peony Dew (shown below), Rose Falls, Pink Pool and Blush Ripple


NATURAL EYE SHADOW TRIO 


It's time to go natural, without a shadow of a doubt. Our Eye Shadow Trios are a 100% natural formula that's both easy-to-blend and long-lasting, resisting creasing, fading and smudging for all-day wear. Made with Bamboo, Honey and Vitamin E, this mineral eye makeup nourishes skin and enhances your natural glow for beautiful results inside and out. Our Eye Shadow is safe for sensitive eyes and contact lens wearers. Available in four colour palettes, each inspired by nature and formulated without parabens, phthalates, SLS, petrolatum or synthetic fragrances. It's dermatologist tested and never tested on animals.


Available in 4 trios: Shimmering Nudes (shown below), Blooming Desert, Countryside Lavender and Dusky Woods




THOUGHTS:

Well, let's begin with the elephant in the room--the liquid foundation did not do me any favors and I didn't even try the powder once I saw my own swatch. I had high hopes for the liquid foundation based just on the name but it was definitely way too light for me, leaving me quite ashy. It was also on the thicker side and this girl can barely stand a BB cream in the heat! I liked the texture of the powder, especially for my oily skin, so that's something I would revisit in a better shade match.

Unfortunately, the eyebrow pencil shade was also too light and that too, with a reddish cast. I did like the feel and the ease with which it blended. My faves, though, have to be the eyeliner pencil and the mascara. Although sharpening eyeliner pencils can be a pain, I like the firmness of this pencil (not too soft but not painfully firm) to work with that. The mascara is just fabulous--lightweight and easy to apply, it lengthens without clumping for a natural look.

Coming to the blush, again I loved the texture but the shade was just a tad too light. Similarly, I really liked the shimmer and texture in the eyeshadow trio but I never really reach for nudes all that much. Finally, the lipstick. Sigh. This one was not for me. Way too light and much too shiny, it just didn't work for a girl who likes bold mattes. I think I will stick to their lip balms!

The pic below shows a full face of the entire line--as you can, I'm NOT a happy camper!




So there you have it, my darlings! You can find the new makeup collection on Burt's Bees' website HERE or in select retailers across the US and Canada.


For more natural beauty finds, don't forget to follow Burt's Bees through the social media outlets below :

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What do you think of this collection? Anything that you would consider a Summer must-try? I would love to hear from you in the comments section below!










***Products were sent to me for an honest, unbiased review. All opinions are my own.***

9 comments

  1. That color match is definitely not flattering on you! I'd be disappointed too.

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  2. The blush and lipstick would probably be good for my pale skin. I agree the nude eye shadow palette isn't very exciting.

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  3. It's really too bad that these are all such poor color choices for your skin since the cosmetics are really good ones. I would love to wear that pink blush but I'm very fair.

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  4. I would feel awful, sorry you had a wrong shade

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  5. What a shame that so many of the products were off for you! But the eyeliner looked good. In fact, I’ll check it out because they have Midnight Grey & I love charcoal shades

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  6. Wow. Those shades are so far off. No wonder you don't look happy.

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  7. It's too bad that these were such a miss for you! I have been wanting to try this new range from BB, but I will be sure to check everything out in person to see if there is a good match for me.

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  8. Too bad the makeup didn't work out!

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  9. Oh no, that foundation shade is really not flattering your complexion! I love sheer shiny lipstick so I might have to look into that.

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