Product Samples
I think the texture of the products I tried was excellent. The foundation, blush and lipsticks were well chosen for my complexion and coloring. The eye shadows, while beautiful, didn’t flatter me. Three of them had too much red/pink in them and that made my eyes look tired. The fourth color, Mojave, was a better choice but it was very lightly pigmented.
Personal Color Consultation
Like another reviewer, I've tried other color and make up consultations with almost unanimously disappointing results. Purchasing product online is usually iffy, but the results I've had with in person try-ons hasn't fared much better. I find many colors tend to look very orangey or brassy on me - even those that are supposed to be cool in tone. When I saw Honey Bee's online color consult option I thought for $10, what have I got to lose? The questionnaire allows you to give as much info on your make up style as you like, and although I was doubtful anyone at Honey Bee would actually read it, surprisingly the make up samples I received pretty much nailed my coloring and are extremely flattering. I particularly like that they sent samples of both mineral and liquid foundation. As someone pushing 65, I find I prefer liquid formulas, and don't like a heavy look. Like other reviewers, I would highly recommend Honey Bee's online color consultation. And the fact that they give you a $10 product credit pretty much makes it a zero risk purchase.
Great Way to Try New Products
To be honest, I didn't have high hopes. I've had recommendations at high end makeup stores and by brand makeup artists. All they've done is try to sell their latest releases.
I only use cruelty free products and HoneyBee Gardens is a new brand to me. I figured wasting $10 on a sample packet is better than wasting $80 on a makeup bag refresh.
When I opened my package I wasn't convinced. Then I tried everything out. WOW. I never would have tried shades like Bombshell, Darla and Seduction if they hadn't sent them.
Foundation: I rarely use more than a pore primer and a bit of concealer, If a foundation doesn't oxidize on me, it does melt into my skin the way I want it to. I found this formula hasn't settled into my undereye skin or pores. I will mainly use this to set my undereyes and even out areas that are a bit red.
They did a great job selecting shades. I wouldn't have picked the two they sent but they Supernatural was just right.
Blush: Oh my gosh, they sent the most beautiful blush (Rendezvous) that doesn't settle in into my pores. It looks so natural.
The shadows they sent were exactly what I needed to highlight my eyes. What I really love is how cohesive the color palette is. I can get many looks from the four shades. I don't need a large palette, I prefer something more edited. They are smooth and stay put.
And finally, the lipstick. Have you ever put on lip color only to have your lips start to burn? Do you hate fake, sickly scented products? I have and I do. The lipstick is comfortable with no discernible scent or taste.
Is the personalization service worth it? YES.
Difficult to get the samples out of the little bags
It's almost impossible to get the sample products out of these bags. Maybe you could come up with a cheap compact of some sort with wells that the samples could sit in. Even if you have to raise the price a couple of dollars it would be worth not having the aggravation of trying to get the product onto a brush in order to try them out. I haven't been able to get the powder blush or foundation out to try it because I don't have a brush that small.
Loved my personal color analysis!
The personal color analysis is a wonderful way to try some wonderful Honeybee Gardens cosmetic samples! I received generous sized samples of face powder, eye shadow, blush and lipsticks, and all were perfect for my style and usual makeup routine. If you ever wonder about the right lipstick shade or eye shadow color, this is an inexpensive and fun way to try some new ones on.
Makeup
Love these products
Personal Color Analysis
I was so pleased with the recommendations made, I purchased all the products minus one lipstick! Beautiful products that can be worn everyday….I especially love the two lipsticks suggested…heirloom and San Francisco! Just enough color while still maintaining a “natural” look. I look forward to sharing this line with my friends!
NAILED IT
Another review said they really nailed it when it came to the colors, man did they! I'm trying to decide which foundation shade works best, and the blush is a tad darker than I'm used to, but I love it, especially for Fall. I'll be placing an order just as soon as I decide on the foundation shade! Thank you so much, I LOVE the colors you chose-Valerie.
HONEYBEE IS GOOD AT WHAT THEY DO!
I was amazed at the quality and "fit" of the samples they sent. I would never have chosen such PERFECT colors for myself. They nailed it and my look is so polished and fresh. I love these products.
Personal Color Analysis- so helpful and so fun!
I was interested in the personal color analysis, as I am not confident in my skills to select makeup products for myself. I was so pleased to get a package in the mail a few days after completing the questions and uploading a photo. The selections I received were so great and exactly what I was looking for! Highly recommend.
