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Today I will be doing a review on Bourjois Healthy Mix Serum Gel Foundation and combining it with my foundation application technique, which is basically a continuation of my concealing technique in the previous post.
Bourjois Healthy Mix Serum Gel Foundation:
It states on the bottle that it is an instant blending gel which gives a semi-matte finish and creates a flawless complexion with undetectable coverage. It contains vitamin-rich fruits which include lychee, goji berries and pomegranate. This gel foundation provides 16 hours of radiance-boosting, even and revived complexion.
Brushes used:
e.l.f. Powder Brush, Sonia Kashuk Pointed Foundation Brush and Clinique Bronzer/Blender Brush
As I mentioned in the previous concealing post, I apply my concealer before foundation. In order to keep the concealer in place, I use a flat top brush to stipple on foundation . Face with concealer applied and ready for foundation application.
I pump about 3/4 pump of Bourjois Healthy Mix Serum Gel Foundation onto the back of my hand and swirl the flat top brush in the foundation and start stippling it onto my face.
Using the Sonia Kashuk Pointed Foundation Brush, I lightly pick up some foundation from the back of my hand and pat it onto the hard to reach areas, like under the eyes and sides of the nose.
Here the foundation is on half of my face. You can see how nicely the foundation has blended into my skin, almost perfectly matching my skin tone. The first time I tried the foundation, I thought that it was a lot lighter than my skin tone but I find that it depends on how much I apply.
Here's a closeup of the applied foundation.
I then use more Orgasm to cover the large hyperpigmentation on my cheek that was concealed and use a powder foundation to lightly dot the smaller concealed spots.
Using the Clinique Bronzer/Blender brush, I pick up very little powder to set my foundation. Normally I use Cle de Peau loose translucent powder because it's very finely milled and there's less of a chance of it settling into fine lines.
I will then use the Sonia Kashuk brush again to lightly smooth out the undereye area by patting any remaining foundation on. Usually the foundation has pretty much dried out by now but there's just enough to pat on. This is the finished result.
In my previous concealing post, I mentioned how if I use a powder over the concealer on the large spot on my cheek, the end result would be a large white spot under my blush, which is why I like to use NARS Orgasm instead. To show you what I meant, I heavily applied powder foundation to the smaller spot instead of using a light hand. You can see the visible white area toward the upper left corner. This is why it's important to remember to lightly apply the powder foundation to the smaller concealed spots.
The Bourjois Healthy Mix Serum Gel Foundation can be a nice match color-wise for me as long as I remember not to over apply. Since it is a gel foundation, it is a wetter and a bit heavier foundation than the 123 Perfect Foundation. I find that it doesn't last as long as the 123 Perfect Foundation and is surprisingly, less hydrating than 123 Perfect Foundation. Since it is a heavier foundation, I find that it does tend to settle into and bring out some fine lines.
I don't know if those of you who use this foundation have found this to be true but I have found that the healthy mix serum in this foundation does work. After I wash my face for the night, I find that my complexion seems to be more refined and smooth, like I had just used a mask. Even upon waking up in the morning, my complexion still seems to be more refined. After using it for several days in a row with the same result, I do believe it to be the vitamin-enriched fruit boosters.
Out of the two Bourjois foundations that I received, I have to say that the overall winner for me is the 123 Perfect Foundation. I have read many rave reviews about the Healthy Mix Serum Foundation and I can see why. Although it doesn't work quite as well on me as the 123 Perfect Foundation, I like that it does help to make a healthier complexion for me.
*Kat*
I recently wrote about the wonderful package that I received from the very lovely Yasumi. In it were two Bourjois foundations, Healthy Mix Serum Foundation and 123 Perfect Foundation. Both are in shade #53. I will do a proper review of the Heatlhy Mix Serum Foundation of of these days but did want to say that although they are both the same shade, I think it's slightly lighter with the Healthy Mix.
123 Perfect Foundation:
123 Perfect Foundation, according to the product description, gives an even, flawless complexion for 16 hours.
It has 3 perfection pigments so that there are no imperfections.
The coverage is medium, has SPF 10 and provides 24 hour hydration. I really like that is has a nice pump dispenser.
So let's see how it works on my spotty face. I've only done regular skin care routine and primed.
Normally I do my eye makeup first and then apply my foundation but I wanted to show you how the application looks after it's sat on my skin for awhile so I applied it on half of my face. The product does oxidize slightly--sometimes it takes up to an hour before it does. On the large spot pigmentation as well as other larger spots and under the eye, I do use a concealer.
As you can see, the color match on this is pretty good, although a slight bit too light. However, I prefer to work with foundations that are too light versus too dark. It gives nice coverage and does even out my skin tone quite nicely.
Foundation is applied to whole face.
Again, very nice coverage and even the freckles that I didn't cover up with concealer are not so visible.
Bourjois Blush in 34 Rose D'or
I love the cute little concave brush that is included in the blush. Not that I use it but I think it's so cute.
It is a beautiful pink with gold shimmer. The color is perfect--it's so me!
Blush applied to my cheek.
Front view with face fully done.
The 123 Perfect Foundation does what it says it does--provides an even, flawless complexion with the 3 perfection pigments. I usually don't wear my foundation for 16 - 24 hours so I can't personally vouch for their claim that it will last for 16 hours or provide 24 hour hydration. It's been really humid here recently so after 8 - 10 hours, I have found my makeup to be "melting" on me. It is okay for me to go throughout the day with but I will need to touch up here and there if I want to go out without completely redoing my makeup. Normally I prefer a more dewey finish because I like that slight glow and I do not like matte finish because I find the product tends to settle into fine lines and look cakey but I haven't had that problem with this foundation. This has been the foundation that I have been reaching for everyday as it provides me with nice coverage and doesn't feel like I have anything on. It's especially great in this humid weather that we've been having. The blush is nicely pigmented, a bit light but since I tend to have a heavy hand, it's great for me to apply and not get "clown cheeks". As I mentioned earlier, I love the color.
I will do a review on the Healthy Mix Serum Foundation as soon as I use it regularly. I must admit though, it may be a while since I'm loving this foundation so much right now.
Thank you again Yasumi for the wonderful gifts!
*Kat*
The 2nd love package that I received was quite unexpected. The lovely and very talented Yasumi of WorshipBlues and I have recently started following each other on Twitter and slowly getting to know each other better. I had mentioned that I had been hearing so many wonderful things about Bourjois Healthy Mix Serum Foundation but unfortunately can't get it here. She so kindly offered to send me a bottle and in the process sent a very lovely love package. I was so blown away and touched by her kindness.
In the box...
...not one foundation but two! There's Healthy Mix Serum Foundation and 1 2 3 Perfect Foundation. I hadn't heard of the 1 2 3 Perfect Foundation before and was so excited to try both of these foundations. Also in the box is a Bourjois bllush, Bourjois stick foundation, Labello lip balm and Rouge Bunny Rouge cream eyeshadow.
I'm so excited to try all of these products. All of these products are brands that I have never tried before. Thank you so much Yasumi! I'm in the process of gathering some things to reciprocate.
*Kat*
