Review: The Body Shop Honey Bronze Bronzing Powder

If you read my previous post, you'll know that I was looking for a matte bronzer.

I was strolling in the mall when I passed by The Body Shop.

I happen to see the display of their latest collection, the Honey Bronze Collection.

Since I wanted a matte bronzer, I decided to get the Honey Bronze Bronzing Powder.

I chose the shade #02 Fair Matte, since I wanted a shade just slightly darker than my skin tone for a more natural look and to avoid "muddy" look.

Here's the review:

Pros:

• The compact looks stylish and upscale
• The compact reminds me of the Guerlain Terracotta Bronzers
• Mirror included
• 4 shades catering to different skin tones
• Gives a soft matte finish
• Soft and smooth texture
• Good pigmentation
• Not powdery
• Blends easily
• Doesn't look heavy in the skin
• Doesn't look cakey even when applied heavily
• Doesn't accentuate imperfections
• Gives a bit of coverage
• Looks natural

Cons:

• Expensive (1100 pesos). You can add just a few more hundred bucks for a MAC bronzer.
• Will form a crust on top of the powder over time. (You have to make sure that the brush you're using must be completely dry and void of moisture, and avoid double dipping!)
• The compact doesn't feel sturdy
• Some may want a bronzer with a teeny bit of sheen

Here are some swatches:

left: swiped twice using index finger

right: swiped once using index finger

when blended