Bourjois Delice de Poudre Bronzing Powder | Review

I don't really use bronzers that much, I'm so pale that it's hard to find one that wouldn't make me look like an Oompa Loompa. But (there is always a but,) a while ago I got a couple of Bourjois bronzing powders just because I loved the way they swatched on my hand when I was browsing makeup in Boots (and they were on offer, who doesn't like offers). The one I'm reviewing in this post is Delice de Poudre in 51, it comes in a lovely chocolatey-looking box and when you open it, it looks and smells like chocolate. Lovely. The powder doesn't have that orange effect that I'm not really a fan of, it also has a bit of sparkle to it when in the box, but it doesn't translate on my face. It's slightly glowy but not in a bad way. The powder is buildable and also great for contouring. Personally, I only need a touch of 51 but there is also a darker shade - 52, if you are not as pale as me or if you get a tan over summer etc. I unfortunately cannot get a tan, my skin goes tomato red straight away. Anywho, I would definitely recommend this powder and I will probably re-purchase if I don't find anything better. Its got a good price tag too.

What's your favourite bronzer? Have you tried Bourjois ones?

Bourjois Delice de Poudre Bronzing Powder: £6.99

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Bourjois Rouge Edition Lipsticks in 02, 03, 06 and 19 | Review

I am a little obsessed with lipsticks lately and was trying out a lot, so this time I decided to share my love to Bourjois' Rouge Edition that came out not so long ago. The lipsticks I picked up are in shades 02, 03 06 and 19, and  an absolute winner for me is 02 which is kind of a purple/brown-ish shade. Then 03 and 19 are coral shades, but 19 is more of a sheer and light colour. The least favourite of mine is 06 (a frosty pink), it just doesn't suit my complexion. All the lipsticks are well-pigmented and moisturising, and deliver just the right amount of shine. My lips tend to get dry easily and peel, which makes it hard to find good lipsticks (and that's probably the reason why I've been trying out so many) but these are just perfect. They stay on for ages as well, however I re-apply every now and again because I'm just so used to it. I really like the packaging too, it's quite classy and you can see the colour of the lipstick at the bottom, plus I love the click it does while closing (I'm weird like that). I would love to try a few more shades and will definitely re-purchase 02 and 19.

Have you tried Rouge Edition yet? Which shade is your favourite?
Bourjois Rouge Edition Lipsticks: £7.99 (each)

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NATALIA

Bourjois Delice de Soleil Bronzing Powder

After falling head over heels with Bourjois blusher the brand got me again with their powders. I got a couple, but decided to review Delice de Soleil first. It was quite hard to find a bronzing powder that would suit my pale face, so I'm so glad I picked it up. I wasn't sure about the packaging at first, but it's quite cool actually. It's a nice brown case with a rotating mirror. The bronzer is a lovely, natural looking shade and contains just the right amount of pigmentation which allows to build up the colour, plus it's easily blendable. I got the one for fair/medium skin so if this is not enough, there's the one for dark/tanned skin to check out (it's more intense). It smells quite nice too, didn't have any chocolate scented makeup before. Bourjois also added a tiny brush with it, but I can't say anything about it really since I've not used it once (prefer my Real Techniques brush). Overall, I'm happy with this product and would probably re-purchase once it's finished.

Bourjois Delice de Soleil Bronzing Powder: £8.99

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NATALIA

Bourjois Blusher in 95 Jasper Rose

I have been looking for a nice blusher for a while now, last one I tried was Maybelline's Expert Wear blush but it left me disappointed. I had a look at Bourjois blushes the other day, swatched a few on my hand and I have to say I was really impressed. I decided to pick up one of them to try it out and decided that if I liked it I would get a few more shades (their colour range is gorgeous). The one I got is Jasper Rose, a really pretty and shiny (but not too shiny) peachy-pink shade I'm in love with already. It applies and blends in really well and lasts for hours and hours. It's got an amazing scent to it as well, it kinda smells like holidays and soap (might not be everyone's cup of tea though). I'm not too sure about the brush Bourjois added to the blush, I didn't use it and probably not going to since I finally treated myself to Real Techniques and their brushes are just brilliant. Overall, I wish I had tried this product before and I will definitely buy a few more shades - best blush I've tried. 

Bourjois Little Round Pot Blusher: £7.49

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NATALIA

Bourjois Eyeshadow Trio Smoky Eyes

Bourjois Smoky Eyes in 01 Gris Dandy is the only eyeshadows I used and liked before I discovered eye primers and eyeshadow bases. Probably because it didn't need it. It's so pigmented and easy to apply, like no other eyeshadow I've tried so far. And it's completely different to Bourjois crappy single eyeshadows that are well, a complete waste of money. This one on the other hand is amazing, stays on for hours and hours. I think the longest I had it on was 10h, which is brilliant as the box says '8-hour-wear'. It also contains a double-tipped applicator, which I'm usually not a fan of but I don't mind this one (weird). At the back, there's instructions how to achieve a classic smoky eye look too. Can't rave enough about this product, re-purchased it a few times already. I've been using it for about 2 years now, except then that was the only eyeshadows I used and now I'm trying out a lot of different ones too.

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Natalia

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.

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Natalia