Sample Sunday – Bourjois Bio Detox Foundation

I’ve been curious about this foundation ever since it came out. I’ve heard good things about its staying power on oily skin and the prospect of a high street foundation which can cope with the nose-of-doom is a very appealing one. Of course Beige Clair is too dark for me so yet again I sat around my flat looking like a cheesy Dorito. See what I do for you guys? 

First impressions were interesting... it has a very strong watermelon scent which I’m not crazy about though it does fade once it’s dried. The texture is fairly fluid but you need to blend quickly like your life depends on it or you will end up with streaks and it does dry very quickly. Once it has set it has a rather nice satin finish. If I were to use this ‘in real life’ I wouldn’t need to set it with a powder at all on my dry bits. The coverage was fairly high, I really wouldn’t need too much concealer with this though it isn’t as high as say Revlon Colorstay. 

I tried this without primer or powder and I lasted 2.5 hours before the oil slick nose began to get gruesome. This is actually pretty good going for me and I would never actually leave the house without primer or powder. I usually blot and powder my nose about 3-4 times during the day! 

Whilst it is no means perfect (still gets broken down by oil, the smell doesn’t appeal to me) I’m pleasantly surprised by this. I think I will treat myself to a bottle when I’ve used up a couple of others. It costs £10.99 at Boots which isn’t exactly a bargain but I always recommend waiting for brands to go on 3 for 2 in Boots or Superdrug (which they do every other month really) x