Everyday Makeup for Less (Everyday Minerals Review & Giveaway)


When Everyday Minerals asked me to give their makeup a try, I was thrilled to have a new option for inexpensive mineral makeup. I’ve only been wearing makeup regularly for the last several months. I’m just not much of a girl girl and can’t stand the caked feel of most makeups. But, when you hit a certain age, it becomes obvious that you are no longer the fresh faced beauty of your youth. Ahem.

Mineral makeup is the perfect solution since it is light on my face but provides the coverage I need. I’ve been blessed to have the opportunity to try a few brands as I learn the ropes of daily makeup. However, I find it messy to work with and tend to spill more than I wear. When my Everyday Minerals arrived, I was completely thrilled to discover a different kind of container to help prevent spillage. The face and cheek containers are wide & flat, with a sliding top (like a salt shaker!) to keep your precious minerals from pouring out in storage or travel.

Best of all? This large container of organic, vegan color is only $8! In my sample collection, I received 2 cheek colors and 2 eyecolors. I loved the neutral shimmer in the Sea Horse & Lip Lock eye makeup. Many mineral makeups turn out a little too glittery for my tastes, but their pearl collection provided just the right amount of shimmer for an everyday look. I’ve been using my small, sample container for about a month with plenty left in the container. Their price for this size? $2.50! Seriously—I checked twice!

You can see why I’m completely sold—low key, neutral makeup that’s environmentally friendly, organic and natural for the price of drugstore makeup? Oh, but it gets even better. Through their Beauty Perks & Special Invitation program, you can receive 25-45% off your purchase when you buy 5 or more full sized containers in one purchase. They also have featured specials and a First Look club that sends sneak peeks, promotions and special coupon codes. (This month they’re offering a 25 color eye collection to their subscribers for only $29!)

You can also try one free sample with every order (the $5 fee deducts at the checkout). It’s a great opportunity to try new colors—just pay shipping. Plus, right now, you have the chance to win the Resort Collection for free! This set is an awesome quad of shades consisting of spelunk, kayak, parasail and late checkout. It come with a custom bamboo eye brush for dipping into the sifter hole! Simply leave a comment here, and share your biggest makeup challenge. You can also earn additional entries by:

  • Subscribing to our site by email or RSS
  • Following Inexpensively on Twitter
  • Writing about this giveaway (blog, forum, public Facebook note)
  • Tweeting about this giveaway: Win a collection of Everyday Minerals makeup from @Inexpensively! {link}

For your extra entries to be counted, be sure to leave an additional comment directing us to your entry. Only one additional entry per method (i.e. While multiple tweets are appreciated it, only one will count as a drawing entry.) The contest runs until May 18th at 11:59pm est. Two winners will be notified by email on May 19th and receive a collection of Everyday Minerals makeup. Winners will have 48 hours to complete the claim form or a new winner will be chosen.


thumb-tried-it-tuesdayThere are numerous products and tools designed to help you live your life. Some will work, while others won’t. Each Tuesday, we’ll share something we’ve tried so you won’t have to spend money until you know it’s worth it! Our selections usually include items that will also save your family money while others will save you time or just make your inexpensive life easier to manage. I was provided with a free Everyday Minerals makeup set from the company for the purposes of this review, but the opinion is 100% real.

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35 Responses to “Everyday Makeup for Less (Everyday Minerals Review & Giveaway)”

  • kasey May 11, 2010 @1:56PM

    I think my biggest challenge is finding things that truly look great on me and work – I get caught up in crazy phases and forget to stick with simple products that work!

  • kasey May 11, 2010 @1:57PM

    I’m an RSS subscriber

  • Michelle Hayse May 11, 2010 @2:37PM

    I have never wore makeup on a regular basis, but I too am at that age where it maybe time to give in. I have really sensitive skin, so I know I’ll want to try something natural. But, I haven’t been able to get off the $$ to try anything yet. Maybe this will be my chance : )

  • Jess May 11, 2010 @8:46PM

    I have the hardest time covering up the redness on my face (from my super sensitive skin.) Maybe natural makeup will do the trick!

  • Stephanie Grant May 12, 2010 @2:16PM

    I have the hardest time finding the right foundation that istn way to dark or way to light.

  • Stephanie Grant May 12, 2010 @2:27PM

    I subscribe via e-mail

  • Stephanie Grant May 12, 2010 @2:28PM

    I follow Inexpensively on Twitter @sgrant2005

  • Stephanie Grant May 12, 2010 @2:40PM
  • Catherine Fox May 12, 2010 @5:52PM

    My biggest makeup challenge… finding the right shade! ;)

  • Catherine Fox May 12, 2010 @5:53PM

    I follow inexpensively on twitter! @garlandofroses

  • Elena R May 13, 2010 @3:22AM

    My biggest makeup challenge is finding the right shade of foundation! Most of them are too pink for me..

  • Michelle B May 13, 2010 @10:32AM

    My biggest problem is covering my rosacea. I can’t seem to find anything that works.

  • Michelle B May 13, 2010 @10:32AM

    I already subsribe via RSS

  • Michelle B May 13, 2010 @10:33AM

    I also follow on twiter via @NewToMom

  • Renee Richardson May 13, 2010 @9:44PM

    My biggest challenge is finding a color that matches by skin tone and covers acne scars. Thanks for the great contest :)

  • Mimi May 14, 2010 @1:18PM

    My biggest challenge is finding makeup that doesn’t clump or cake on my super-dry skin. Thank you for your interesting review!

  • felecia digsby May 14, 2010 @3:01PM

    My biggest makeup challenge is finding the right shades.

  • felecia digsby May 14, 2010 @3:02PM

    I’m an email suscriber.

  • Emily May 15, 2010 @2:18AM

    My biggest challenge with makeup is trying to find just the right amount of coverage for concealer/powder while making it look natural-

  • Tiffany May 16, 2010 @9:00AM

    My biggest makeup challenge is getting it to stay on!

  • Lisa May 17, 2010 @2:27AM

    Keeping it from melting in the Oklahoma heat.

  • Jenna Wood May 18, 2010 @2:58AM

    I am eyeliner challenged- I can never get it on even or straight.
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  • Jenna Wood May 18, 2010 @2:58AM

    I follow inexpensively on Twitter-Pyrodamsel
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  • Brandi Sims May 18, 2010 @1:55PM

    my biggest issue is the oil slick on my face. i think i produce more oil than the BP malfunction.

  • Brandi Sims May 18, 2010 @1:57PM

    i follow on twitter (beepboop) AND tweeted about it as well: http://twitter.com/beepboop/status/14241305976

  • Katie May 18, 2010 @3:30PM

    The biggest problem I have with makeup is the fact that my skin tone isn’t normally easy to come by! The make up normally seems to be too pale or way too dark, there seems to be no inbetween, and when I can find one it always seems to dry and noticable on my face!

  • tina May 18, 2010 @5:48PM

    I have a hard time getting the right color and not looking like I have a mask, but still covering my acne

  • tina May 18, 2010 @5:49PM

    i subscribe to your blog

  • Sara @ Saving For Someday May 18, 2010 @6:46PM

    I follow you on twitter!

  • Michelle H May 18, 2010 @6:56PM

    My biggest challenge is my uneven skin tone. I want to balance it out and have found a couple things that are *OK* but I want something *GREAT* that won’t break the bank!

  • Michelle H May 18, 2010 @7:11PM

    I set you up on my RSS reader :)

  • Michelle H May 18, 2010 @7:14PM

    Aaaaaand, I posted your giveaway on FB :)

  • Melissa Multitasking Mama May 18, 2010 @7:56PM

    This make-up would solve my biggest make-up challenge- not wanting to smear animal fat on my face =)

  • Leticia Latinovich May 18, 2010 @10:22PM

    Hiya! My biggest make-up challenge? TIME! It has to be fast to apply, and these mineral products seem to offer exactly that. If it takes too long, or requires a routine I just cannot do it! I am LOVING the pricepoint on this product!

    I follow you on Twiter

    I am subscribed to your site feeds

    I sent out a Tweet to my few followers :)

    I noted you on my Fb page

    Thanks for the review!