Bourjois 1,2,3 Perfect Foundation!

    Now, so I am a bit late on this blog, this is Bourjois's newest foundation but it is by no means new! I never got around to purchasing this one as I hadn't heard great things about it but I caved in 'cos I wanted something new and I really like Bourjois's Healthy Mix Foundation. So, now I've got that out of the way I'll move on to what I think about it!
 
  I like!

It's not my favourite ever, so far, but it is defo doing the job!

   Bourjois says: 3 correcting pigments within the foundation. 1.Yellow pigments:anti dark circles. 2.Mauve pigments: anti dull complexion. 3. Green pigments: anti redness. Basically, the foundation is supposed to even out your skin tone by neutralising any pigmentation in your skin. And, if I am being fair to Bourjois, the foundation boasts a good colour and as someone who has different tones in my skin, I find that the foundation really does level out my skin tone, so for those of you who suffer in that way, I would defo recommend giving this a try!

   My views so far: It is quite a liquid product so I initially thought that the coverage wouldn't be great but I was wrong, it actually is pretty good when you use a buffing brush! I used Samantha Chapman's Real Techniques Buffing brush (the best foundation brush in my opinion). I just use a little bit of my Lasting Perfection Concealer from Collection 2000 and my face is fully covered, and covered really well! What I notice about the foundation though is that serious dryness on your skin! To me it is defo a matte finish because it is very powdered on my face (oily skin people would love this). It kind of goes against everything it was aimed to though with it's powdered finish, as it states it is a hydrating foundation, confusing really! I do like it's matte finish as I suffer from 'shiny-face' during the day and I haven't had that problem when I used '1,2,3 Perfect'. On the other hand, I don't think it is very long lasting. I feel like it disappears from my face after a couple of hours and it claims up to 16hours of flawless perfection. Not good!

Real Techniques Buffing Brush (Blog here)

     Overall, I like the foundation. I do wish it was a little bit more hydrating on my skin but then again if it was more hydrating it would probably make my face really shiny, I can't be pleased, there is no winning with me! Bourjois isn't an expensive brand, the foundations are generally no more than €15, and this one is defo worth a look. I probably wouldn't repurchase it once I finish this bottle, I defo way prefer their Healthy Mix foundation but I will defo keep going with this, I might have a revelation and suddenly be unable to live without it....We'll see....

    Has anyone else tried this?? Or Healthy Mix Foundation? Let me know!

P.s. this is defo a downside to the foundation, packaging is a let down, foundation comes out of the bottle even when it is sitting idle! grrrrr.....

Thanks for Reading...
Kate xXx

Inglot's YSM Foundation!

   A lot of people have been asking me lately what are Inglot Cosmetics foundations like as its not a known brand and people generally want to stick to what they know. They ask what are they like compared to the likes of Mac and other brands like that!

There are three types of foundations, but usually I just use either the YSM or the AMC, the cream foundation just quite honestly isn't my favourite. It's a personal thing, other people love it. When i'm working I usually stick to one type, the YSM range, personally it is my all time favourite from Inglot and is the one I am going to talk about today, we'll leave the AMC till another day.! It is a Powder based foundation, meaning it gives you a matte finish. Because of this finish, it will appear to be thicker, coverage wise than the others, but it is a medium coverage foundation that can be built upon.

The reason I prefer it to the others? Simply because it is the nicest. I love the matte finish, I love the texture and I love that it can be built upon without looking cakey and I hate cakey! I think it is the perfect foundation for a night out as it lasts a long time (because of the powder in it) and the price! For the product that you get, €18 is a brilliant price point for a 30ml foundation.

Defo one to give a look out for! My favourite colours would be 49, a yellow toned colour for paler skin; 50, a tan based colour and 45, a tanned based colour for those of you who are super tanned. 41 is also nice too but defo only for those of you who are pink toned, it will make anyone else ashy looking.  

    If your looking for a new foundation but are unsure which one to go for, defo pop into your nearest Inglot, you will not be disappointed that you did! The YSM foundation is most definitly worth a gander, try it out and see!! :)

Has any of you Ladies tried the YSM range? What do you think? Will you give it a try or would you prefer to stick to what you know?? Let me know in the comments below!

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Kate xXx