Hello beauties,
Years ago I tried the Bourjois Healthy Mix Foundation* when I heard it was a dupe for the Chanel Vita Lumiere Aqua Foundation. And let me confirm for you that it is in fact a close dupe for the Chanel foundation. So when I heard that Bourjois was reformulating this already amazing foundation I was a bit hesitant. So what’s new about this foundation?
Bourjois Healthy Mix Foundation*
- Retails for $29.99
- New anti-fatigue formula, which contains a combination of Vitamins, C, E and B5, helps complexion look healthy and radiant
- Claims to last up to 16 hours and leaves skin feeling replenished
- Available in six shades in Australia. I use the shade Dark Beige which is the darkest shade in the range and it’s a tad light for me so I tend to mix with a darker foundation
- I like to apply it with a Beauty Blender or Buffing Brush
- The coverage is light to medium with a luminous finish
- Because it has a luminous finish, I prefer to use an oil controlling primer on my oily/ combo skin
- The foundation lasts really well on my skin, so long as I set it with powder. It lasts about 5 hours before some oils peak through, so quite normal for me
- It’s been so long since I’ve used the original foundation so I can’t compare it, however I really like this foundation
Bourjois Healthy Mix Concealer*
- Retails for $20
- Available in three shades in Australia. I use the shade Medium which is the middle shade in the range. It’s a bit too light for me so I should have gone with Dark, however I can make Medium work
- I love the doffer applicator, so clean and hygienic!
- In terms of coverage I think it’s on the light side
- Texture wise its creamy but sets well and lasts all day
- Personally I’ve been really disappointed by the concealer. Maybe its because the shade is too light, or maybe it’s because of the minimal coverage…
So there you have it, I love the foundation but the concealer is a miss. Have you tried the foundation and concealer? What’s your thoughts?
*This product has been provided for reviewing purposes, all views and opinions are 100% honest.
**Disclaimer: All opinions are based on personal experiences, and are not sponsored. rachelbeautystyle is not a make up artist, beauty or skincare specialist and will not be held liable for any recommendations. Therefore try at your own risk.
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I haven’t tried it yet. I might try the foundation 😊
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I got a sample of this recently and quite liked it as well! I wouldn’t say it was my favourite ever but I’m hella picky with foundation so that’s not surprising haha. It’s a great budget option though
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Agree! Not an all time favourite of mine as well, but still good quality from the drugstore.
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Wow, this foundation looks so good. I have heard so many good things about this brand.
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Its a very good drugstore foundation!
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Your skin looks so flawless! I am loving this foundation for everyday, it is just the right amount of coverage and the scent is lovely too 🙂 x
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Agree, its a great every day foundation! I just wish they had some darker shades here x
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I have this too and feel the same as you about the concealer! And I do like the foundation but I don’t love it. Great review, nice and easy to read 🙂
Kayte
http://www.immbeauty.com
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Glad to know I’m not alone. I was a bit disappointed by the concealer…
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This is my favourite everyday foundation. So easy. I’ve been picking it up again to use and each time I do (after stopping for a bit), I remember how much I love it. I’ve got a few red spots this week on my cheek, but somehow I feel like this foundation makes it better! Not just in covering most of it but think because of the vitamins it has. 🙂
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It has such great coverage!
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I always use an oil controlling primer with dewy finish foundations too, it’s the only way to keep them on my face! I wish this was a heavier coverage though, it sounds lovely!
http://www.izzywears.com
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I need a powder too, its very rare that I don’t use a powder.
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This looks like a great drugstore product. What shade are you in mac?
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Its been so long since I’ve had a MAC foundation, but I think I’m NW45 or so…
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