Tuesday, July 24, 2012

Review: Bourjois Healthy Mix Foundation

Product description:
Up to 16 hours perfectly glowing complexion and toned skin. Fruit therapy; radiance boosting. Has apricot for radiance, melon for hydration, apple for anti-oxidant properties and ginger for energy.
Obviously too light for my skin! >.<
Shade 
Very limited shades available in Singapore. Only comes in #51, #52 and #53. I have #52 and I still find it too light for me. I am between Mac NC25 to NC30 now. However, it has neutral undertones, which I feel could work for more skin tones, to sort of compensate for the lack of shades available.
Score:  2.5 /5

Coverage
It has medium coverage, and is slightly buildable.
Score:  3/5

Texture/finish 
It has a natural finish that looks like skin. Not too glowy or matte. Certainly one of my favourite finishes in a liquid foundation. The texture is more on the watery side, and it also applies very smoothly with a brush or fingers.
 Score: 4/5

Oil control/longevity 
One of the best things I like in this foundation is its long-wearing property. Having naturally oily skin, no foundation can make me matte the entire day, this foundation included. It does not control shine very well, however, after blotting the oil off my face, the foundation still looks good without touching up. No settling into my pores or lines. Very impressive.I will take half a point off because I don't think it will ever last up to 16 hours as it claimed will.
Score: 4.5/5

Packaging 
It has a good pump that makes it easy to control the amount of product to dispense
Score: 5/5
Price point
Priced at SGD34.50, it is slightly more expensive than the usual drugstore foundations over here (of which I feel are already expensive compared to other countries). However there are always discounts available somewhere, either at John Little, BHG or Watsons.
Score: 3.5/5

Overall score: 22.5/30
Not bad for a drugstore foundation at all!

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