Monday 21 January 2013

Bourjois: Healthy Mix Serum Gel Foundation and Healthy Balance Unifying Powder

Bourjois is one of my favourite brads so when I spotted this foundation and powder a while ago I had to have it. What I liked about it straight away was the fruity smell, it's amazing and I've never tried a foundation or powder with a nice scent to it. But then again, the scent doesn't mean the product is great so.
I've been using Bourjois Healthy range for a while now and I have to say it is quite good comparing to what I've used before. It's really easy to blend in with fingers or a sponge however, I do prefer to use a brush. It lasts fairly long too, up to around 7 or 8 hours without fading which isn't bad, but definitely not 16 hours as it says on the package. Provides light to medium coverage (for me), has a nice, smooth texture and doesn't look cakey. I'm not too keen on the packaging though, I don't know. I think I just prefer a glass bottle like Revlon's.
The powder on the other hand has a nice packaging, red and slim, and is really light. Plus there is a mirror on the inside. It doesn't include a puff or a brush, which I don't mind because I use my own anyway. Coverage is light to medium too, but unlike the foundation it stays on for the promised 10 hours. It doesn't dry out the skin, which is great because my skin gets dry easily.
Overall, I don't think I will re-purchase the foundation just to try out new ones and I already have my favourite, and nothing has been able to beat it yet (Revlon PhotoReady). But I love the powder a lot, so I will  re-purchase this product. Unless I find something that works better for me.

My foundation is in shade 51 Light Vanilla and powder is in 52 Vanilla.

xoxo
Natalia

17 comments:

  1. I love face powders so would love to try the powdervin this range. Really great review:-) http://divadesle.blogspot.com

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  2. This sounds amazing!! Wish I could use scented products, my skin would have a fit though lol!!

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  3. I have been wanting to try this foundation for forever but they don't have any shade even close to my skin colour :(


    Black and Vanilla
    xx

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  4. Would the foundation work for oily skin types?
    Katie xx
    http://gravityandshe.blogspot.co.uk

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    1. I've heard mixed opinions to be honest, but mostly people say it's not great for oily skin unfortunately. Mine is normal/dry so. :) x

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  5. Great review! I need to check this Bourjois powder next time I go to Sephora xx

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  6. Hi Natalia, it's so hard finding the perfect product isn't it? Glad you liked the powder anyway :) Thank you so much for visiting my blog, and for following, much appreciated! I'm a big fan of 2 Broke Girls too! I am very happy to follow your lovely blog :) xo
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  7. I love the scent of Bourjois foundations! I don't have the serum but the normal Healthy Mix foundation instead and I find the formulation very runny but I quite like it :) I love the glass packaging too, rather than plastic as it gives a much more of a "high-end" feel. Revlon do make quite good foundations!

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  8. I really like the packaging! I've been seeing reviews on Bourjois foundations. Maybe it's a sign for me to get one... hehe~

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  9. I hate foundation smells so i might have to try this one!
    http://hollieappleby.blogspot.co.uk/

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  10. your blog is so lovely. never heard of that makeup brand. maybe i have to do some reseach wether i can get them here or not.
    xx

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  11. I never really look into bourjois that much, but that powder sounds great, need to check it out!

    http://alittlebitunique.blogspot.co.uk/

    x

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  12. I've been using these and they have been pretty good, I do prefer a little more coverage in my foundation, but maybe for the summer it would work. The powder is nice, but it does dry me out a tiny bit :(
    The concealer is very thick and I found it to be a bit cakey. But it smells amazing. I'd say if you have oily skin, Healthy mix products are definitely the way to go, but would advise a primer!

    Great review!
    xxxx

    wethingin.blogspot.co.uk

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  13. This is my favourite drug store brand too. I think their foundation is pretty good! I have not seen this powder before, might have to have a little look for that!

    Em x

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