Bourjois is one of those brands that i feel very close to yet i don't own much from them.
They are the first brand where i've found a foundation that is a perfect match for my skin tone and affordable. My favourite is the Healthy Mix Foundation and the Healthy Mix Serum Foundation. Both are pretty much the same except i've come to the realization that the serum version does make me look a little oily and i have super dry skin! Both are very lightweight and sadly low in coverage also. Which is a big no for my freckled skin! Concealer is a must when i'm sporting these foundations.
I've heard positive reviews of the Bourjois Healthy Mix concealer and have always been keen to try. However it is a little pricey at $24. So while Priceline had 20% off the range last week i picked up my shade in 52 and also the Bio Detox concealer in N.02 Light to Medium.
The Healthy Mix concealer at first impression was that it was very smooth and foundation like.
It seemed to pat on like a mousse and smoothed down to a flat smooth surface. The coverage is only medium but seems to be build-able if more product was packed on. I think this is a great concealer simply because it doesn't clump up on the skin and you get 10ml of product which is a lot better than those ysl touche eclat like concealers with 1.5ml of product!
Now for the Bio Detox concealer... i'm trying to convince myself its not that bad but i think i'm going to have deep regrets about this product.
It is 98.9% organic and i'm sorry but i guess organic just doesn't make good make up. This concealer has a roller ball applicator which is interesting and seems like a good idea for the under eye area. However, this concealer does not roll on smoothly. The product clumps up and when you attempt to smooth it out, it will rub against itself and clump up leaving bits of dried concealer on the skin. If you manage to spread it fast enough, the concealer seems to fade into nothing. Is this even a concealer? It is like a dried out horrible tinted moisturizer. I will not buy this product ever again. In fact i think it is discontinued as Priceline had it slightly cheaper than the usual RRP which normally means discontinuation.
Overall the Bourjois Healthy Mix concealer is pretty nice and the Bio Detox one sucks.
I really enjoy using the Healthy Mix for dark circles and for surfaces which tend to be more bumpy.
If you're looking for a good concealer for freckles, i recommend the Maybelline Dream Smooth Mousse Foundation. It's not a concealer but i love to take this after foundation application and dot this onto more freckled areas. It works amazingly for coverage and gives me a more flawless look. Not only that, it is light and water like, plus the compact has 14grams of product! You can't beat the value you get from that. Everyday use has lasted me over 6 months for one compact. Love it :)
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