Showing posts with label Face. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Face. Show all posts

Sunday 27 July 2014

Bourjois Healthy Mix Illuminating Brush Concealer



Heyya beauty queens…
I believe everybody needs a concealer some day or other and hence it is very essential to have a good concealer as part of our makeup kittys. So I was on look out for a good drugstore concealer as the late night studies and continuous staring at laptop was taking a toll on my eyes...(under eye pigmentation and bags  L L). That when I found this Bourjois Healthy Mix Illuminating Brush Concealer. Let’s take a look at product and see how it fairs


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Company claim: (from official website)
  •  Double action concealer for a brighter complexion and an instant anti-fatigue result!
  •  Conceal those imperfections in the stroke of a brush and smooth away dark circles.
  •  It is enriched with light reflecting pigments to illuminate the darker areas of the face. Its unifying texture will     glide onto the skin with a feather-light feel and give you a truly illuminated result!
  • Its innovation: A practical brush tip pen releases just the right amount of formula for a precise application, perfect for touch ups on the go!
  •  And it’s good for skin:
  •  Antioxidant vitamins C and E
  •  Hypoallergenic formula
  •  Dermatological tested.


Shades available:

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It is available in 3 shades
61 Beige Claire 62 Beige Rose 63 Beige Dore
The shade that I’m reviewing is 62 Beige Rose.

Packing:

Its packaging reminds me of YSL Touche Eclat. Because of the bright red cap it’s easy to locate and the pen type packaging makes it easy to use. It has a brush for the tip which is soft and of good quality; it doesn't irritate the delicate under eye skin while applying the product. You need to twist the bottom part for the product to come out. We get enough quantity of product in one twist to cover an eye plus you can decide how much product you want and twist it as per that (good customization…). On the downside pen feels bit unhygienic and to clean it is bit of trouble.


Texture:

It is a liquid concealer and has a slight runny texture that makes it perfect for blending. I prefer liquid concealer for under eyes as the skin in this part is thinner then reset of face so bending can be bit of problem and I feel cream concealers makes under eye are look cackey..and can settle in fine lines..(my opinion)



Swatches :

   


Application:

Twist the pen to get enough product on the brush. Then put 5-6 dots and blend it with your fingers or any concealer brush. The brush on the tube is not enough for blending the product completely so we need to blend it finger for flawless finish. The set it with powder for better stay time.


Coverage:

It gives medium coverage for under eye portion and instantly brightens up my eye and makes them look fresh. It doesn't my under eyes look grayish which is definitely plus as it has yellow tones in it which is good for most Indian skin tones
You can build up the coverage as per your desire without the risk of looking made up or having cackey feel..
It doesn't cover acne marks so well (medium coverage) but still if used with corrector does a decent job on them as well…
We can also use Bourjois Healthy Mix Illuminating Brush Concealer as a highlighter on the face, under our eyes, the bridge of our nose, and on the highest cheekbones. It gives a nice subtle glow to face
                                                                             
                                                                    
Stay time:

I stay in Mumbai where climate is hot and humid plus I travel in trains I tend to get sweaty a lot still once I set with powder it stays for good 3-4 hours without fading but then it fades evenly without looking patchy.

Price: 615 Rs. I got mine from Slassy.com

Pros:
  •   Good coverage
  •  Affordable price
  •  Pretty good stay time
  •  Easy to carry for touch ups
  •  Can be used as illuminator
  •  Instantly brightens the tired eyes
  •  Good sturdy packaging
  •  Good amount of product


Cons:
  •  Availability
  • Pen brush is unhygienic
  • Shade selection is very limited
  • Doesn't cover acne marks completely.
  • Stay time could have been more.

Rating:
     4/5

Recommendation:

It is a good and affordable product if you need medium coverage for you’re under eyes and require brightening effect on most days. I would definitely recommend it.



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Saturday 26 July 2014

Za true white two way foundation (refill) shade 22


Hello beauties,

After using za whitening day cream I visited there counter in Indian beauty center (Mumbai ) for night cream and that’s when I saw this compact/foundation. I dint really need but got it just the same as I was really intrigued by it.
Just like inglot refills we have to buy the refill and its case separately. I only got the refill without its outer case as the plastic packing of the foundation is pretty sturdy and durable. i got shade 22 coz i have yellow undertones and its a perfect fit...


Price: just the refill is for 550 INR  Case + refill is around 900 INR

Quantity: 9 g  

Ingredients and Product description:


Claims:
                                      

Packaging:
It comes in simple plastic box. Box contains a foundation powder and application sponge. Application sponge is packed in separate plastic which becomes pretty useless after you open it. The foundation case is very sturdy and travel friendly and doesn't open easily in commute.
Texture and coverage: it is excellent. The powder is very silky and fine and soft to touch. It gives medium to full coverage in one application. It is a two way foundation which means that you can apply it with wet sponge for heavier coverage or with dry sponge for medium coverage.

                                          

My experience:

My skin is acne prone combination type which tends to be on oilier side in summers. It is a 2 way foundation but I usually apply it over my foundation to extend its wear time. However I have tried applying it with wet sponge just once to check out if it is really two way foundation or not and I was really pleasantly surprise that it was!!!

It went on smoothly with no patchiness or giving cakey effect or feel. Plus it stayed on for around 5-7 hours even in Mumbai’s humidity (at night). As a compact powder it stays on for 4 hours which is really a record for any compact in the sweltering heat and humidity of Mumbai in summers. I’m sure its stay time will increase exponentially in winter and in drier climates. I got shade 22 which is perfect match for my skin tone. It has lot of yellow undertones so will be suitable for Indian beauties; it comes in 5 shade so I’m sure all the ladies will find their perfect match.
It blends very easily and doesn't give white cast or chalky effect but matches perfectly with the skin. It has a mild sweet smell but it vanishes after few minutes of application also the smell is not sickling sweet but very pleasant which will mostly not bother any ones sensitive nose.

Also it doesn't easily transfer on your cell phones or shirt collars. It is a wonderful product for ladies with oily skin or oily t zone as it controls the shine very effectively and gives a matte look also it doesn't require frequent touch ups. Dry skinned ladies can use it with moisturizer underneath. I have a huge acne problem and most of the products don’t suit me but this one dint cause any breakout or even mild acne problems for me. Yay!!! Also it has SPF 20 PA++ which mean one really doesn't require sunscreen underneath.

Only thing that I dint like is the applicator. It is not totally useless but not really useful as well. So I mostly just use my powder brush to use it.

Overall I really love this product and at this price it is complete steal away.



Pros:

  • Has vitamin E which really good for skin
  • Really smooth and fine texture
  • Blends easily
  • Good shade range
  • Good coverage
  • Excellent stay time
  • Did not cause any break outs
  • Flawless and natural look
  • Affordable
  • Easy to carry around
  • Mild fragrance
  • Spf 20 PA++
  • Value for money

Cons:

  • Applicator is not so great
  • No detailed ingredient list
  • Dry skinned beauties may find it difficult to use

Rating:
5/5

Would I Recommend it:
Definitely I’m completely in love with this product. Everyone must try it especially if you have oily skin.

Would I repurchase it?
Yes, definitely, as soon as I’m done with this one


p.s please let me know how you liked the review and what I can do to make it better next time thank you and do subscribe..thanx..
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