The French brand "Bourgeois" has long been famous for its products. For more than a hundred years, its specialists have been developing unique, original, feminine and health-safe products from the cosmetics section.
Today we look at the bourgeois eye shadow. Reviews, varieties, distinguishing features, a variety of palettes and other qualities of these products.
Bourjois Ombre a Paupieres Eye Shadow
Charming round jars in which monotenies of this series are packed cause delight and tenderness of the fair sex for more than a decade.
Keeping this love and improving usability, the modern round packaging has convex, graceful, feminine shapes. The color of the package matches the shade of the shadows inside. This gives an idea of the palette of shades inside, without having to open the box.
Inside each such package, in addition to shadows, there is a small round mirror and a miniature applicator for application. This innovation allows you to apply eye shadow in the "camp" conditions and adjust makeup if necessary.
In addition, the usual latch on the box was replaced by a magnetic one - it is more convenient to open and close the package with shadows.
Otherwise, the quality of the product has not undergone major changes compared to previous years. The unique technology of baking shadows makes their consumption very careful. Modern methods have eliminated all unnecessary fragrances, parabens and other ingredients that irritate the skin of the eyes. Now, these shadows can be used by people with sensitive skin. Most of the composition is mineral pigments that convey the full intensity of the color.
Bourjois Ombre a Paupieres eye shadow palette
In this series, you can highlight certain colors that have the following properties:
- No. 05, 90, 08 and 94 - shades with shine. Create an emphasis on the eyes when applied under the eyebrow and on the inner corner of the eye.
- No. 01, 02, 03 and 72 - bright and bold shades, easy to apply. With them you will not go unnoticed.
- No. 09, 10, 11, 13, 92, 25 - shades with flickering. A great option for evening makeup.
- No. 54, 74, 93, 06, 07, 04, 14, 12 - saturated shades that add depth and expressiveness to the look.
Some of the shades of eye shadow from "Bourgeois" are great as a highlighter. They look translucent on the skin, and reflective particles help emphasize and highlight certain areas of the face (cheekbones, arch under the eyebrow, the area above the upper lip).
Customer Reviews of Bourjois Ombre a Paupieres
Here such deserved the shadow of the Bourgeois (ombre) customer reviews:
- packaging lasts a very long time;
- nice and convenient box design;
- the quality of the shadows allows you to apply them with a wet or dry brush;
- do not irritate the delicate skin around the eyes;
- the colors are pleasant, not vulgar;
- shade No. 05 almost coincides with the color of the skin, it allows you to make your eyes more expressive, evening out the skin texture, hiding traces of fatigue;
- the shadows do not crease if the skin of the eyelids is not oily, and also do not crumble if the skin around the eyes is not too dry.
“Bourgeois” (shadows) received customer reviews for such qualities:
- show better color and last longer when wet applied or on top of the base;
- the resistance of these shadows depends on the method of application and the features of the skin of the eyelids (oily or dry skin), the resistance can last from 2 to 8 hours;
- the quality and behavior of each shade will be individual, since they are distinguished by the size of the grinding, added particles and other nuances;
- shade No. 07 - a mixture of gray and emerald colors, which in different lighting casts gold, blue or ultramarine;
- with dark shades of shadows, it is beautiful and easy to draw arrows on the eyelids;
- shade number 08 - the most delicate, slightly sparkling, but without sparkles - this is an excellent option as a highlighter.
As you can see, these shadows of the “Bourgeois” reviews are very flattering. Now consider a different product line from the same manufacturer.
Bourjois Smoky Stories Eye Shadow
The name suggests that these shadows were created for eye makeup in the style of Smokey Ice.
There are 4 colors in the box, suitable for each other to create the desired Smoky Ice effect. One of the colors (central) is a light shade with pearly particles. The texture of the eyes is powdery cream, thanks to this they are very persistent. According to those who have already acquired and tested the Bourgeois shadow (the reviews confirm this), they last excellently for 6-8, or even 12 hours.
The box has rounded shapes and a transparent cover through which all the colors presented in it are clearly visible.
Shadow Makeup Bourjois Smoky Stories
The principle of makeup in the "smokey" style provides for the following application of the colors of the selected palette: light shade on the inner corner of the eye, medium on the moving eyelid, dark on the growth of eyelashes and the outer corner of the eye. In the center of the box are shadows with shiny particles to create a brighter or festive make-up.
The case with shadows has an applicator, the wide side of which is designed for shading, and the thin and narrow one is for creating a contour.
Bourjois Smoky Stories reviews
The shadows of "Bourgeois Smokey Stories" customer reviews have earned the following:
- very well pigmented and expressively look in the eyes;
- all colors in the box are optimally matched to create a Smokey Ice makeup;
- hold long enough, but may crumble a little;
- the color of the shadows on the eyelids remains intense for long hours and does not fade;
- shadows with sparkles (glitter) from this palette are not easy to use, as they show off quite a bit.
“Bourgeois” - shadows (reviews inspire optimism) that hold well during the day, do not “float” and do not clog into folds even with oily skin. The palette is represented by shades that are optimal for Smokey Ice: green, gray, brown, lilac, pink. They can be applied without a base, this will not reduce the color intensity due to the cream base. The three primary colors of the palette have a delicate, velvety, satin texture, thanks to this they have a light silky sheen, and do not look like too dull. All the colors of the palette have a smoky hue, thanks to this the eye makeup is refined and not vulgar.
These shadows ("Bourgeois") reviews are called very convenient cosmetics, which are easy to blend and create the desired transition from color to color. The plastic case of the box matches the color of the eyeshadow palette and a transparent cover makes it easy to choose the right colors. Packaging of shadows does not look very reliable, you should be careful in handling it, so as not to break. Shadows are well layered on each other. It is convenient and simple to use such cosmetics even for a beginner.
Shadows "Bourgeois" reviews (palette including) positive deserved for its efficiency. They last for a long time thanks not only to their weight, but also to the fact that the colors are very intense and their quantity is small enough to create makeup.
And finally, consider another line of shadows from Bourgeois.
Bourjois Paris Little Round Pot Intense Eyeshadow
In appearance, the round box of these shadows is very similar to the Ombre series from the same Bourgeois. The difference lies in the absence of an applicator and the weight of the product (the weight is almost half that of Ombre eyeshadows).
Bourjois Intense Eyeshadow Properties:
- have no smell;
- no parabens in the composition;
- contain intense pigment;
- Suitable for sensitive skin.
The texture of the shadows is silky, so they do not roll and evenly shade. Durability - 16 hours (manufacturer's promise).
Customer reviews
Shadows "Bourgeois" reviews get this plan:
- contain sparkles, which, depending on the chosen shade, can be of different grinding: larger or smaller;
- not all shades are convenient and easy to use, some are very moody and you need to "get your hand" for their application;
- shade 01 - golden beige, very beautiful, translucent, rough to the touch (coarse grinding), slightly dusty;
- these shadows are best applied to the base, as they are slightly dry;
- shade 03 - pale pink, barely noticeable on the skin, but gives the look freshness and expressiveness;
- the shadows hold for a long time and flicker pleasantly;
- Do not roll down during the day;
- some shades have a dry texture and are poorly visible on the skin;
- when wet applying these shadows, you can achieve a brighter and more expressive color;
- shade 08 - chocolate (brown-red), very intense, shades well, but the sparkles in it are almost invisible to the eyes.
Summing up the consideration of all the pros and cons of various shadows from the "Bourgeois", it is worth remembering that all these opinions are strictly individual. Much depends on personal qualities (especially the skin of the eyelids), the method of applying shadows, auxiliary products (makeup base) and application skills.