A good product for any skin type. (Bourjois Compact Powder)

Member Name: Siobhanie

Product:	Bourjois Compact Powder
Date:	29/12/08 (85 review reads)
Rating:

Advantages: Many

Disadvantages: Wears off after a few hours

After trying out several powder, liquid and mousse foundations, I found that powder was definitely the best for me. I have combination skin, meaning that some of it is normal, around my nose and eyebrows is dry and my forehead is greasy, and quite large pores. I also have slightly uneven skin tone.

After trying out several powder, liquid and mousse foundations, I found that powder was definitely the best for me. I have combination skin, meaning that some of it is normal, around my nose and eyebrows is dry and my forehead is greasy, and quite large pores. I also have slightly uneven skin tone.

When scouring the shops during the post-Christmas sales, I was on the lookout for some new powder foundation. I don't agree with loose powder, as I find it's difficult to use and tends to get everywhere, so I was on the lookout for pressed powder.

It was the packaging of this particular compact that caught my eye. It is black, with a pink floral design around the edge of compact. After looking at the tester samples, I found one that matched my skin tone well, and bought it.

The powder comes with an applicator in the form of a soft white sponge, which feels lovely and soft when using it on your face. My only problem with this is that after a few uses the sponge looks quite dirty.

The powder goes on the face well, and doesn't dry out the skin and takes away shine. It is easy to blend in to the skin, and whilst it helped to even out my skin tone, it didn't cover up the natural rosiness of my cheeks, meaning that I didn't have to use a separate blusher. It also makes my pores look smaller without clogging them, and it is easy to remove at the end of the day.

The mirror in the compact is actually a very clear one, which makes a change from other compacts. The only problem is that powder getting on it can sometimes make it dirty, but I just saved the clear plastic protector that came with the powder to prevent this from happening.

The only problem I really have with this product is that after a few hours it wears off slightly, needing another application. However, due to it's size, included applicator and mirror, it isn't a problem to carry it in your handbag and touch it up when necessary.

All in all, a great product. =]

Summary: A good product for any skin type.