Each of us dreams of perfect skin. But the negative impact of ecology, bad habits, malnutrition and lack of sleep prevents our epidermis from achieving the desired result. And it’s good that the cosmetic market is replete with an abundance of funds for masking small rashes, circles under the eyes, facial wrinkles. Would you like to minimize the amount of decorative effect on your face and give your skin the opportunity to breathe, to be beautiful and natural? If so, then Bourjois Healthy Balance Powder is right for you.
From makeup to cosmetics
The history of the brand began thanks to Joseph Albert-Ponsen, who decided to start selling stage makeup for Parisian theaters. Thus, the world's first dry blush appeared. But the prosperity and success of the brand was brought by Alexander Napoleon-Bourgeois, who introduced Joseph’s sticks for make-up not only in a wide palette, but also came up with original names: “Jealousy”, “Love”, etc.
Refinement and variety of products by 1979 brought the brand to the international level, and the inscription on the products of "Supplier of theaters" in the end changed to a more proud: "Made Especially for Ladies' Beauty."
Short review: what the manufacturer promises
Smoothing powder from Bourgeois does not dry out, gives a natural radiance and dulls the surface of the skin for 10 hours.
The product eliminates oily sheen. The extract of Japanese persimmon, which is part of it, softens and moisturizes dry areas, and yuzu (Japanese lemon) has an absorbent property, which is necessary for the secretion of sebaceous glands.
Convenient and compact packaging fits even in a small clutch bag. Using the built-in mirror you can correct makeup if necessary.
The only negative is the lack of a sponge and there is no place for it, and this practically negates the concept of compact powders. Therefore, you also have to carry a brush with you. By the way, the use of sponge, according to customers, creates a "powdery peach effect." Therefore, it is advisable to use a brush.
Healthy Balance powder is suitable for any skin type, as the product:
- Hippoallergenic.
- Not gummy.
- Approved by dermatologists.
After application, the product evens out the tone of the face by 96%, oily shine and dryness are eliminated by 92%, and is 96% convenient to use.
Powder "Bourgeois Healthy Balance": shades
According to the manufacturer, this is the first powder in the world that can regulate skin balance and block oily sheen. Natural radiance is achieved thanks to the Asian fruits included in the product. These same ingredients are responsible for the matting effect and do not allow the skin to dry out. Bourjois Healthy Balance fights against dull skin, and an innovative formula allows the product to adapt to any tone.
Powder is presented in 4 shades:
- Vanille (Vanilla, 52);
- Beige Clair (Light Beige, 53);
- Dark Beige (Dark Beige, 56);
- Beige Fonce (Light Bronze, 55).
Ideal for fair skin - Vanille (52)
First of all, customers appreciated what the “Bourgeois Healthy Balance” powder looks like. Reviews on the forums say that bright red packaging is an absolute plus of a product that immediately catches your eye.
Vanilla is the lightest shade and is considered ideal for pale girls for the winter season. The texture of the powder is soft and even a little silk. When typing on fingers, creaminess is felt. On a sponge and a brush, the product is typed with ease. Customers paid special attention to the aroma - delicious fruit.
There is no sponge in the kit, but there is a convenient mirror. The volume of the product is 9 g.
So, a few words about how the "Bourgeois Healthy Balance" powder manifests itself in the work. Reviews of women recommend purchasing a product for those who have not yet tested its effectiveness on their own experience, because:
- the powder is applied in a thin layer and is easily distributed on the surface of the skin;
- Perfectly fixes make-up;
- matting - the skin looks slightly satin;
- the effect lasts approximately 4-5 hours.
Unfortunately, the powder does not hide the flaws, as customers with sensitive and prone to peeling skin claim, the product additionally dries it. From this it follows that Healthy Balance will appeal to owners of oily skin.
Another undoubted plus of powders: visually cleans, but does not clog pores and perfectly removed during makeup removal.
Hue Bourgeois Healthy Balance for problematic skin Beige Clair (53)
Judging by the reviews, the product is slightly yellow, so it is absolutely not suitable for owners of a light skin tone. About the persistence, the opinion of the buyers was one thing - during the day, makeup still has to be corrected. Manufacturers have slightly exaggerated the ability to hide flaws, and no foundation “Healthy Bourgeois” powder can replace it. The product copes with the task of smoothing the skin tone, but it does not eliminate the problem (this particular shade).
As it turned out, many women considered this disadvantage to be a virtue. In their opinion, concealers and correctors were created to mask the flaws, and a thick layer of powder on the face is a terrible sight!
Now a few words about what type of skin is compatible with Bourgeois Healthy Balance. The reviews showed that she perfectly emphasizes all peeling and dryness on the face. Therefore, only prone to oily skin can make friends with her. The only time of use for owners of dry skin is summer, when this type becomes closer to normal.
Dark Beige Shade (56) for tanned skin
If tone number 55 is ideal exclusively for owners of dark skin, then the powder from “Bourgeois” in a dark beige shade is ideal for all tanned beauties. Fine grinding and light texture guarantee even application, and most importantly, the product literally merges with the skin tone.
After dusting, a slight dryness is felt on the face, but after a minute the discomfort disappears, if you hold the fingertips on the face, then feel a pleasant velvety. According to customers, the powder can be applied even during rest, since it does not clog pores and does not lie in a dense layer.
Matting for 5-6 hours. With an active lifestyle at the end of the day, it almost disappears from the surface of the skin, but there is no oily sheen. This once again proves that powder copes with its main task of regulating the production of sebaceous glands.
Shade Description 55 Beige Fonce
According to the owners of the dark skin tone, “Bourgeois” powder in the “Light-bronze” shade is an unconditional favorite for them. But judging by the reviews, the light texture only smoothes the surface of the face. If there are imperfections on the skin that require masking, then it is better to choose something else. Because the powder from "Bourgeois" only slightly smoothes and mattifies the skin.
The degree of density is exactly the same as that of other shades, which means that when applied to your face will be light, weightless, invisible, but transforming the skin of the veil.
Reviews about Bourgeois powder
It is not difficult to find comments (both positive and negative) about the products of this brand - the brand is so famous that it’s not even worth talking about its popularity. Each bourgeois Healthy Balance powder has good reviews and ratings, as customers note the quality of the products. And this is all due to the fact that not some distributors are engaged in production, but France.
The most purchased shade of Healthy Balance was Vanilla. But despite this, the entire series is popular, which means that women liked the products of the French brand. Indeed, who will remain indifferent to the powder that mattifies the skin, does not have the effect of a mask, is hypoallergenic and does not clog pores?
The bronzing shade was widely used by professional makeup artists and stylists of expensive beauty salons. The fact is that using it every day is practically impossible, and there is no need.
According to fans of Bourgeois Healthy Balance powder, for those who spent summer time on the southern shores, Dark Beige will help to maintain the desired appearance for a long time. Undoubtedly, the shade of good quality, but fair-skinned beauties in Russia is much larger, therefore, the leading positions among customers are tones under the numbers 52 (Vanilla) and 53 (Light beige).
We notice the traces, or the rules for choosing good powder
What is powder for? As you know, the most unprotected area of ​​our body is the skin of our face. And if in addition it is oily, then dirt and bacteria that provoke inflammatory processes fall into the enlarged pores. In order to protect our epidermis, to preserve youth and beauty of the face, it must be “dressed”.
It is matting powder that creates a protective layer on the skin that helps control the sebaceous glands and hide for several hours (or even more) a greasy shine. Another plus - it evens out the skin tone, which makes it easy to blend different shades, which means that makeup as a whole will be aesthetic and neat.
So, the choice of powder you need to start with the selection of the right shade. Before buying, be sure to use testers located in cosmetic stores (they should be freely available). Put the powder on the chin or on the wrist and pay attention to how it behaves under different lighting conditions. The only minus of the first method is unhygienic.
If you plan to use powder together with a tonal foundation, be sure to read the product information from the manufacturer before buying. Often, labeling helps a woman identify the right product by number, which will significantly save her time on trips to cosmetic stores.
The composition of the product is also important. It is one thing when the powder masks flaws, but the presence of harmful ingredients is another reason to spoil the skin of the face. Therefore, if when applying powder clogs the pores, then the purchase should be abandoned.
To summarize
It is impossible to refute the statement that a woman should not save on three things: cosmetics, underwear and shoes. Therefore, if your task is to always look stunning, then it is the powder from “Bourgeois” that will help to achieve the desired result. Remember, only the right self-care and quality cosmetics make us women attractive even at the age of 60.