Bourjois | Makeup Bag Additions

Recently I haven't bought as much makeup as I usually do I think I've been investing a lot more into skin care and my skin has improved so much. There were a few bits that I was running low on and needed to update though, as no matter how much makeup you seem to have you're always in need of something. These two products are ones I've been testing and loving and have added to my makeup bag essentials, which both happen to be from Bourjois.

The first item I was in need of was a new foundation and I am really bad with sticking with my usual foundation and not venturing to far out but I knew this time I really wanted to try a new one. I normally like the quality of Bourjois products and I liked the sound of their Healthy Mix foundation so I though that I would pick it up. It says that it contains lots of vitamins like C, E and B5 which sounds like it would be good and not heavy for your skin and also says that it is anti-fatigue, which is something that I really need. I love really fresh and glowy foundations and after testing it out for a few weeks I can say that it does make your skin look more awake and fresh, covering dark circles and imperfections. It's very lightweight and you don't need much product to cover all of your face which is good, it's easily build-able as well and I think it's a perfect foundation for any occasion and I've not tested the longevity specifically but I haven't had any problems with it coming off for a variation of periods that I have had it on for.

The second product I've been testing and loving is also from Bourjois, it's the Volume Reveal waterproof mascara. I don't normally invest in mascara and I normally just use anything that's cheap and cheerful, I'm not normally fussy, but I decided I'd try a new one out and see what I think. This mascara brush is very long and straight and it doesn't really curve but I think it works well because it doesn't. The formulation is very consistent and drys quick when applied to lashes, it doesn't clump and even if it does it's easy to fix as it's very smooth. The thing I find very helpful is the mirror on the side which is magnifying and helpful for application. I have nothing bad to say about it, which means overall it's one of my favourite mascaras.

I love both of these products and I would buy them again if I ran out as I think they're high quality products for not a ridiculous amount of money.

Has anyone ever tried these before? What do you think?

Spring 5 Product Face

The '5 Product Face' challenge was one I first saw when starting a blog and I've always wanted to try it as it seems fun and I get to be inventive and think about which products I really need. I'm really into these blog tag challenges, hint if anyone wants to tag me in any or suggest some for me to do feel free because I'm up for the challenge.

   

   

The products I used were Rimmel Lasting Finish foundation, Rimmel Brow This Way, Bourjois Bronzing Powder (not sure the exact name), Benefit's They're Real and Benetint. 

I used the Rimmel Lasting Finish foundation on my face for coverage as it's one of the darkest and strongest foundations I own and could cover my entire face without any other product over it alright. Staying with Rimmel products, Brow This Way was used to fill in my eye brows and give them definition and also gives them a natural look, what this look aims to achieve. I used the Bourjois Bronzing Powder for contouring my cheekbones and also used it on my eyelids. I'm really surprised how nice the colour was on my face, the picture doesn't do it justice. It added a really nice pop of colour to my face and I really like using it as an eyeshadow. My eyelashes were coated with my favourite lengthening mascara, Benefits They're Real. The last product used was Benetint which I have talked about on my blog previously. It's a really pale pink on my lips and looks very pretty along with the Bourjois bronzer shade. The finished look is pictured below. 

The finished look was very subtle and natural and I really liked it. I would easily wear this if I needed something simple to put on or had very little time to do my makeup. Perfect for spring and the oncoming summer days too.

What do you think of this look? I would love if other people did this and let me see their 5 product choices!