Bourjois + Illamasqua blogger events!
I attended two blogger events on Saturday, and I'm updating on Monday - naughty naughty, but this way you get mini reviews, not naughty after all. :)
Bourjois have launched a new foundation and roller ball concealer (I can't keep up!) called 'Bio Detox Organic'. I used it last night and was pretty pleased, it offers great coverage (I didn't need concealer) yet still manages to feel light and look natural on the skin giving a semi matte finish. I will do a full review on it at a later date.
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They have also launched another mascara called the "Volumizer" which has a 2 step system, I also used this yesterday and I personally didn't like it - it doesn't beat my L'oreal Voluminous! Step 1 doesn't give enough volume, and step 2 gives too much making my lashes stick together. But bravo for the innovative technology.
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The Bourjois eye shadows are hit and miss with me. The new trio (09 Lady vert de gris) looks like it would be a great handbag product but fails due to the lack of pigmentation.
There's also a new blush for Autumn, called "Tomette D'or", It's a warm terracotta shade with tiny flecks of gold glitter. The baked blushes are beautifully pigmented, however this isn't a shade I'm crazy about.
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Here's a couple of swatches on the skin, it can be used as a face and body highlighter, it gives the most beautiful golden sheen which looks very ethereal albeit fake.
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The nail varnish shade I have is "Viridian" a dark metallic green.
Bourjois have launched a new foundation and roller ball concealer (I can't keep up!) called 'Bio Detox Organic'. I used it last night and was pretty pleased, it offers great coverage (I didn't need concealer) yet still manages to feel light and look natural on the skin giving a semi matte finish. I will do a full review on it at a later date.
They have also launched another mascara called the "Volumizer" which has a 2 step system, I also used this yesterday and I personally didn't like it - it doesn't beat my L'oreal Voluminous! Step 1 doesn't give enough volume, and step 2 gives too much making my lashes stick together. But bravo for the innovative technology.
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKWIs-_2kZ96QNroQ7QivJE38uP0-POmGGx78KvdQHwK3qxKwOE-oI7L9cJFSbkkhSf5eDKb41ovR3oAXXku5KEvuPqOjTFZFGz52WC49SUOORvGo2Pwz7KMaup3FRHLfCXtCaDdV0bWPO/s400/MASCARA.jpg)
The Bourjois eye shadows are hit and miss with me. The new trio (09 Lady vert de gris) looks like it would be a great handbag product but fails due to the lack of pigmentation.
Bourjois have also launched some new red lipsticks, I had Bourjois makeup artist Cassie Lomas apply the darkest shade (78) on me which you will see a picture of at the end.
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I then waltzed to the Illamasqua event which was held at their debut flagship store for a bloggers preview of the 'ART OF DARKNESS COLLECTION'.
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Here's me and Shirley who kindly provided the photo of us and the photo of the store as I accidently deleted mine. Check out my Bourjois red lips, way out of my comfort zone! :)
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Here's me and Shirley who kindly provided the photo of us and the photo of the store as I accidently deleted mine. Check out my Bourjois red lips, way out of my comfort zone! :)
I came away with the Powdered Metal in Ether which is a very finely milled gold loose powder with golden flecks.
Here's a couple of swatches on the skin, it can be used as a face and body highlighter, it gives the most beautiful golden sheen which looks very ethereal albeit fake.
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjw1X46zgGuM2-T_DQgGzfUMPN1sOz4MDHZN54AiiTF830Tv_EyhKSjJRtj1CPn-NLFP_Hh5cZ5SEdtmuqBSVwpaVY3i81f4YWsbLhslDBl1kKIi-guXyWWsJ6I7JblOwsV5TAQW5mCehWx/s400/ETHER_edited-1.jpg)
The nail varnish shade I have is "Viridian" a dark metallic green.
I happened to be wearing Barry M's (299) Racing green which looks incredibly similar. On close examination Viridian looks like it has more blue in it.
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However when swatched they both look almost identical, 'Racing green' is a fraction glossier than 'Viridian'.
Are you wanting anything from the new releases?
However when swatched they both look almost identical, 'Racing green' is a fraction glossier than 'Viridian'.
Are you wanting anything from the new releases?
Disclaimer: All products mentioned were provided for review purposes, I am not paid to blog about them and I am not affiliated with the brands - This is clearly my honest opinion as always.
Comments
I'll keep an eye on your review to come ;)
Never tried anything from Illamasqua but I'm excited to visit their new store as I imagine it is beautiful! x
i saw another review on the volumizer and i have to say, it was disappointing. clumps-galore!
the powdered metal looks absolutely diving, perfect for the dead of winter when my skin's a bit sallow :p. i definitely would love one of these!
-dani
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I love Ether it looks so pretty, but i imagine costs a bomb! Not a massive fan of bourjois for anything other than foundation. Their blushes never seem pigmented enough and nothing else tempts me! I like their cheek and lip stains but they seem to have disappeared off the shop floor, I loved your reviews on those! I bought one and never looked back! Thank you :) Lil xx
I'm not a fan of Bourjois eyeshadows - they look gorgeous in the pans but have such poor colour pay off. x
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& the Bourjois products looks great...I have to take a look to them
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xoxo Aneela
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@Fantastic it's not too red or brickish, once swatched on the back of my hand it looks a bit lighter, it's actually very pretty but for some reason I stay away from those types of colours.. hmmm! X
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kendra xxx
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