The Bourjois Happy Light Collection is the most recent in a string of successful releases for the brand, and as a fan of their existing products - I had to get my hands on these as soon as they were out. Overall I am impressed.
Firstly and ever so slightly negatively - the Matt Serum Primer. It's not the best primer I've ever used but it gets the job done to a certain extent. I use this on my T-zone and in the corners of my nose, and while it aids smooth application of the foundation, it doesn't stay matte for very long. I wouldn't even consider myself particularly oily in these areas but I can't make it past a few hours without the shine making it's way through.
On to the foundation. I absolutely love this foundation. It's a light texture and I really like this as it isn't heavy on the skin and it feels like it can "breathe" aka it's not like smearing dirt on your face. It gives a light/medium coverage. It's buildable where you need it to be without getting all gross and cakey. Always a positive. It's also really luminising without being overly shiny, which is my biggest fear having an oily T-zone. I don't feel like my skin is doing this foundation justice as it's went into panic mode. My face is chapped (yes, I didn't know that could happen either) so I'm trying desperately to exfoliate the dry bits away and give it as much moisture as possible without aggravating the oiliness or causing a breakout - don't you just love what the winter weather does to your skin? Anywhoo - when my skin isn't playing silly buggers this leaves a super smooth refined finish.
The Happy Light Concealer, has become a fast favourite. It's the perfect texture and colour to hide those under eye circles. I'm not sure how it creases on every body else but I have naturally quite "creasy" eyes. I find that if I apply this then immediately apply a dusting of powder this stays airbrushed and flawless looking. Considering I have pretty bad dark circles I'm good with that. This is also really good on blemishes as the coverage is fantastic.
I also realised when I was cropping my picture, that the products are facing the French way - don't worry there's also product information in English - I just didn't even notice for the photo.
I came very close to buying this the other day. I love Bourjois foundations but this winter my skin is just not agreeing with my usual choice of Healthy Mix Serum, I'm still debating whether or not to go out and get this especially with how good your skin looks! Very natural looking.
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Out of the Bourjois ones I've tried this is my favourite! Go for it :) xx
DeleteWow your skin looks pretty flawless! I already have the illuminating primer but im tempted to try the concealer too! x
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Thank you! The concealer is AMAZING. Dupe for Bobbi Brown corrector I'd say x
DeleteOh wow! I agree with Abbie, you're skin looks amazing! I have Bourjois Healthy mix and absolutely love it, but it broke me out, so I'm a little iffy on Bourjois foundations (I'm hoping it was the ginger in it). Might give the concealer ago. I'm on a concealer binge lately!
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Thank you! I think the luminising part of the foundation diffuses the light and makes you look airbrushed. It's really good! and I can't recommend the concealer enough. It is a bit sticky in the pan but it blends into the skin so well xx
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