Aside from my love for pretty polishes, I do admire a good blush and a good French product.
I first discovered Bourjois cosmetics last year in Priceline when I picked up a few of their round pot blushes at a sale for my mum.
I never understood why I didn't try them out earlier because I've certainly been missing out!
I'll be showcasing one powder blush and two cream blushes from Bourjois in today's post.
(Left to right: Round Pot Blush in 74 Rose Ambre, cream blush in Nude Velvet and Healthy Glow)
Wow, can you believe Bourjois's first powder blush was born in 1863?! That's quite a few years of experience we're looking at!
On the powder blush:
74 Rose Ambre is a lovely rose shade - perfect for Winter! I love how cute this product looks - the nice dome of the blush itself, the portable round packaging and the perfect sized brush (with natural bristles) that sits snuggly inside the compact. Despite how 2.5g of product sounds, I feel this blush can last me quite a long time.
Do you ever encounter that moment when you're trying to open up a makeup product and you scratch/chip your mani in the process? Well, thanks to the very efficient magnetic closure, opening and closing the compact is a breeze.
Do you ever encounter that moment when you're trying to open up a makeup product and you scratch/chip your mani in the process? Well, thanks to the very efficient magnetic closure, opening and closing the compact is a breeze.
In regards to scents, if you're a fan of rose fragrances, then you're in luck! In comparison to the cream blushes - there is a faint of fragrance but not as discernible as the one in the powder blush.
My take on the cream blushes:
To be honest, I feel that you only need to check out the info provided on the Bourjois website to get you covered on the major deets. Forgive me for regurgitating this information but I must tell you, this blush certainly "uses an innovative new cream-to-powder technology that blends onto your cheeks effortlessly for a fresh and natural complexion".
Silky smooth formula? Yes!
Natural glow? Another yes!
Another interesting fact noted; this product contains poppy and mango butter extracts to "provide a second-skin comfort feel" and "leave your skin feeling super soft" respectively. Also there's a hint of apricot extracts that claim to enhance your healthy glow. Amazingly, I found these blushes claimed to be true to their word.
Nude Velvet is a light peach whereas Healthy Glow is a coral-apricot shade with a hint of gold microshimmers (hardly noticed it!). I am simply sold on the formula; there is no chalkiness or powdery excess whatsoever!
Likewise to the powder blush, the cream blushes come in a compact with a built-in mirror and magnetic closure. However, the packaging is much sleeker.
74 Rose Ambre and Nude Velvet are matte but Healthy Glow can be pulled off as a matte blush as well, considering how I thought it was a matte blush initially. All three blushes are super blendable and buildable - great pigmentation (contrary to swatches given).
(L-R light swatches: 74 Rose Ambre, Nude Velvet and Healthy Glow)
I absolutely love the blushes; they are of high quality and I will definitely be looking into purchasing the two remaining blushes (Rose Tender and Sweet Cherry) from the cream blush collection.
The blushes are much more vibrant and pigmented in real life (my camera failed to capture the shades properly).
I picked up my blushes from asos.com since I don't think the cream blushes are released on Aussie shores yet. You can certainly find the powder blush at Priceline for $20.
So, do you share my love for these blushes? Have you tried these blushes before? How are your experiences with Bourjois cosmetics?
Don't be shy; feel free to leave your thoughts in the comments section below!
Have a beautiful day everyone!
Believe it or not, but I actually first discovered Bourjois while on holidays in France over two decades ago, and have loved it since. I love the rouge pots, but I am yet to try out the cream ones, but will definitely check them out when I am next in Priceline.
ReplyDeleteWow. I wish I discovered them earlier! I don't think these are stocked in Priceline but if you do find it, that's great! Otherwise, you can purchase them for around $10 each at
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I LOVE my powder Bourjois blush. You are right about it lasting forever, it really does! I use it constantly and I feel like it hasn't even had any kind of impact on it at all. Those cream blushes look incredible. I adore cream blushes (my latest obsession) and these sound so darn good :) Thanks so much for the review!
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So glad to hear that you love the powder blush! I can't wait to use mine in the cooler months. Definitely check out the blush when you get the chance. You're welcome! :)
DeleteOoh I love creme blushes, I can't wait to check these out in store :D
ReplyDeleteSomething for the creme blush lovers! I hope you love this product as much as I do! :)
DeleteI haven't tried the creme ones yet myself (I don't know why but I much prefer powder.. easier to work with in my opinion!) but I love the powder ones of these! xx
ReplyDeleteCreme blushes can pose challenges in making it blend seamlessly in but these work a charm! I love the powder blush as much as the creme one haha :)
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