Bourjois City Radiance Foundation

If you know me you know I'm a full coverage foundation kinda gal, but recently I've been feeling I should maybe be a little more daring in trying a sheerer approach to my face makeup. 

The latest foundation release from Bourjouis is named the 'City Radiance'; a skin protecting foundation with a brightening effect. The protection element comes from the combination of SPF30 and a built in anti-pollution screen. The radiance boosting pigments give the skin the brightening effect.

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Bourjois Cream Blusher '01 Nude Velvet'

For the first time in 150 years Bourjois revamped there iconic little round pot powder blush to a cream blush formula. Much like the original little round pot of blush, the new cream blush comes in the same petite round packaging that is the same colour as the blush with & a little round mirror on the inside lid.

The blush itself is a cream to powder finish, that can be applied with either your finger tips or my preferred method of a small stippling brush. The product sits seamlessly on the skin & can be built up for a more intense pop of colour without it looking cakey or feeling heavy on the face.

The cream blush formula includes poppy extracts, mango butter & apricot extracts, all together claiming to leave the skin feeling super soft & enhancing a healthy glow.

'01 Nude Velvet' is a coral peachy shade with a matte finish that looks so natural on, it has to be the most natural looking blush I have in my collection. It's perfect for those no makeup makeup days, when you want a natural wash of colour across the cheek & again it can be easily built up to a more vibrant shade without looking cakey.

Are you a fan of Bourjois famous little round blushers?

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Bourjois The Rouge Edition Lipstick '02 Beige Trench'

Last February Bourjois released a new range of lipsticks called 'The Rouge Edition'. The range is split into three categories 'Preppy' (neutrals), 'Night Out' (Deep plums & reds) & Colour Block (Bright Bold shades)

At the end of last year I picked up a shade that looked most appealing to me from the the 'Preppy Range' in fact it was practically screaming 'buy me Megan buy me', & that's just what I did. I bought the shade '02 Beige Trench', which is a mauve toned nude. It is a very flattering tone & I would think this would suit most skin tones (I'm a mac NC25 for reference).

'02 Beige Trench' has a good colour pay off, a lovely glossy finish & feels so very soft on the lip. This may be to do with the 1/4 of pure laque & the Orchid Blossom Extract that's inside the lipie, that is supposed to keep the lips hydrated for 10 hours. Now I'm not sure about 10 hours but my lips are definitely left feeling very smooth.

Over all, this is an easy wearing unique shade of nude lipie, that feels super soft on the lips & has a gorgeous glossy finish.

There are 18 shades available & cost £7.99 on the high street.

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Bourjois' NEW Twist Up The Volume Mascara

I have always really liked Bourjois mascara's & for years I used there 'clubbing mascara', amazing for volume! For one reason or the other I got swept up in the big world of mascara's and seemed to have forgotten about Bourjois.

When I saw Bourjois new inervative Twist Up The Volume Mascara, I had to give it a try. I had never seen a mascara like it, the wand is basically two transformable brushes in one. Position 1 has a long thinner brush with more sparsely placed bristles, perfect for lengthening & separating lashes. With a twist of the lid arrives position two, a shorter denser brush for volumising & intensifying the lashes.
As you can see for my pictures this mascara really does what it claims to do, position one lengthens the lashes beautifully with two coats & as the brush is thinner it can get into the little corner lashes. Position two gives volume, not the best volume compared to the Bourjois Clubbing mascara, but you can clearly see more volume than picture one.
So with the two positions mixed together it gives an amazing effect to the lashes, you can combine a mixture of positions to achieve your desired look.
No matter how many coats I have applied this mascara has never made my lashes look clumpy, it leaves me with perfect lashes every time.

I would really suggest this mascara for those that like to use multiple mascara's to achieve a lengthening & volumes look, as this has the best of both worlds built in so will save you a pretty penny.
If your a regular reader of my blog you will know how much a love the Maybelline The Rocket & this Is really giving the rocket a run for its money as I have been reaching for this one pretty much everyday so that defo says something.

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Bourjois blush in Golden Rose

I have found my spring/summer blush, 'Rose D'or' by Bourjois! Since my lovely boyfriend bought me this blush a couple weeks ago (yes my man buys me makeup, I am the luckiest girl ever) I have worn and loved it everyday I can not get enough of it. 

As it’s Bourjois’ 150th anniversary this year, they have packaged three of their best-selling shades 'Rose D'or, Cendre de Roses Brune & Brun Cuivre' in adorable limited edition 1930’s style packaging. These colours are being referred to as ‘Je T’aime Vintage Blushes.

A deep pink blush with golden shimmer, this shade is the perfect pink for me, really complimenting my NC20 skin tone. The golden shimmer is subtle yet noticeable, giving a healthy glow.

I can not wait to get a summer tan as I think this blush will the look even more amazing.

Swatched using a flash.

The blush is very silky, delivering an even and smooth application. The pigmentation is brilliant & so long lasting.

The packaging is a beautiful pink case with a printed vintage 1930's bourjois image. Press the little gold button to open and snaps close with a magnet. Inside is a circular mirror & a mini brush.
Vintage  Bourjois Rouge circa 1930s.

Also is it just me, but don't the bourjois blushes smell amazing?!? when I'm applying it I have to stop to have a sniff ha ha I love the scent. I can't explain the scent, it's just THE bourjois scent! 

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