Full face and Test of Bourjois - Healthy Mix BB Cream, Le Duo Blush, Rouge Velvet The Lipstick

There's only one affordable drugstore brand that makes my blood flow faster - Bourjois. It's my spiritual makeup brand and I easily blend with French chic looks I usually get with using their products. Bourjois products are always innovative, fun and quite chic. No crazy neon colours or weird textures, just makeup that makes you pretty from day to day. In fact, Bourjois lipsticks are my favourite just because they have wearable, everyday shades that suit every skintone (khm, even my pale face if I can say so). 

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Obstaja le ena drogerijska znamka, ki mi požene kri po žilah od navdušenja - Bourjois. To je moja spiritualna znamka ki mi nudi točno to, kar vedno pričakujem od ličil. Z lahkoto se poistovetim z francoskim ''chic'' videzom, ki ga nosim vsak dan. Bourjois je zabaven, inovativen in še kako ''šik''. Nič neon barv ali neuporabnih tekstur, vsi Bourjois izdelki naredijo točno to kar morajo - te narediti lepo. Bourjois šminke so izjemne in ene mojih najljubših. Odtenki so edinstveni ampak nosljivi za vsako priložnost. Več o njih si lahko pogledate v mojem videu.

Beauty things I LOVE on everyday basis: Lush, Bourjois, Too Faced, RMS Beauty, Artdeco...

Having a first, non-student job is stressful. My beauty routine quickly became condensed for early mornings so goodbye experiments, you'll have to wait until weekend. I finally see how cruical it is to have a solid array of makeup that serves well for 8+ hours. What's in my everyday drawer? Let's see.

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Imam svojo prvo, pravcato ne-študentsko službo. In šele zdaj občutim pomanjkanje ur v samem dnevu. Kako zaboga bom zdaj preizkušala vse nove kose ličil (ki jih še vedno pridno dodajam)? Tedenska rotacija ličil včasih pomaga. Ampak raje podržim kakšne favorite malce dlje. Že več kot mesec ali dva ''zlorabljam'' ene in iste produkte...

Harry Potter, Christmas and Berry Bold Lipsticks

'Tis the season to be jolly...

and what better way than with good book in one hand, colourful baths and good old tea. Lush is a verified bath brand that delivers glitter, rainbows and little miracles in your bath tub. I bet on Shoot for the Stars and Thundersnow. After a festive bath, add a bit of moisture to your lips with vegan Hurraw lipbalm with the most calming scent ever for a good night sleep - vanilla and chamomile. Of course, don't forget to read a page or two of your favourite Harry Potter book. To avoid tired face, I'm loving new Drogeriemarkt Naturschon Eye Cream. Natural and kind to the skin, as should we be to each other. And if you're looking for something more glamorous, I have just the thing for you...

Naj bo tvoje božično vzdušje veselo...

in kaj je boljšega kot dobra knjiga v eni roki, topel čaj na mizi in barvita kopel. Lush je že preverjena izbira za malce magičnosti v tvojem življenju. Pravi mali čudeži se lahko dogajajo v tvoji kopalni kadi, saj njihove kopalne kroglice skrivajo bleščice, barvite mavrice in presenečenja. Jaz stavim na Shoot for the Stars in Thundersnow, ki diši po mentolovi čokoladi. Ne pozabite poskrbeti za svoje razpokane ustnice, zelo ljub mi je Hurraw balzam, ki pomirja z vanilijo in kamilico. Pred spanjem pa preberite vrstico ali dve iz najljubše Harry Potter knjige. Moj nabor predlaganih knjig si lahko ogledate tudi v video vsebini. Da se izognem utrujenemu videzu, sem v tem času odkrila zelo dobro Drogeriemarkt Naturschon kremo za oči. Naravna, pristna in prijazna - kakor bi morali biti drug do drugega. In če iščete nekaj bolj glamuroznega za družinska srečanja...

All Bourjois Rouge Edition Velvet: 7 Best Matte NUDE Shades

They're not only fancy looking, but they're a true drugstore blessing in matte lipstick department. I'm talking about the most obvious non-drying lipstick pick called Bourjois Rouge Edition Velvet. The formula is just fantastic and it's the biggest selling point from my perspective. But who could resist cute bottles full of pigment anyway? These are my bulletproof lip picks of all time...

Bourjois City Radiance Foundation and Concealer Review & Test

Urban life necessity and everything in one tube - that's short for Bourjois City Radiance. After long-gone initial glowy 10h Sleep Effect foundation (pioneers might still remember), City Radiance made a perfect return for fresh and glowy Spring 2016. Two main components will not only make your skin looking youthful, but they will also protect from pollution and ageing sun rays with SPF 30 and added free radical protection. Tired and sad skin will look radiant and lifted in terms of seconds. Do I need to emphasise my love toward this line? Results are pretty obvious within this post...

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Urban pripomoček ali vsestranski bojevnik proti onesnaženju? Oboje bi lahko opisalo novo linijo Bourjois City Radiance. Po dolgo pozabljenem Bourjois 10h Sleep Effect pudru (pionirke se še ga verjetno spomnite), je City Radiance naredil nov korak k bolj sijoči in popolni polti za to pomlad. Dva urbana pripomočka ne bosta le navidezno pomladila kožo, ampak jo tudi zavarovala pred onesnaženim zrakom in škodljivimi sončnimi žarki z zaščitnim faktorjem 30. Utrujena in medla koža bo tako ponovno zasijala v trenutku nanosa. Sliši se že dovolj obetavno, da lahko sklepate mojo ljubezen do te linije. Rezultati pa prav tako govorijo sami zase v nadaljevanju...

Let us start with the main star, City Radiance Foundation (around 13,50€ for 30ml, online). It's near to my personal foundation perfection as I'm always striving for youthful looking finishes. My skin is definitely not far off from being dry, which makes me crave after that fresh looking skin. Don't get me wrong, City Radiance doesn't have perfectly glowy finish but rather a solid brightening effect with natural looking finish. Just enough to perk up tired skin. I'm talking about hardly semi-glowy finish with slightly pinkish/peachy undertone to refresh your complexion. Colour selection isn't bad either as 01 Rose Ivory almost exceeds lightest Healthy Mix shade. If you're totally in love with true yellow based foundations, next shade up looks pretty promising. 01 Rose Ivory is almost a perfect match for my fairly neutral skintone while you can still spot a light shade difference on my neck. Nothing major that good blending out can't fix on fairer ladies. Texture is pretty creamy and not as liquid as I've would have expected in the first place from such a concept. It's kind of soothing on dry and normal skintypes. Still, I think it's also quite wearable on combination skin while oily skintypes won't appreciate potentially exposed enlarged pores. Coverage is between light-medium and easily buildable. Longevity is not the strongest point at about 3-6 hours of wear. Foundation has a strong fresh floral scent like all Bourjois products.

Začnimo z zvezdo kolekcije, City Radiance Foundation (okoli 13,99€ za 30ml, v DM & Muller), ki je dejansko zelo blizu moji interpretaciji popolne podlage. Mladosten videz in sveža polt sta kot nalašč za suho kožo, ki velikokrat potrebuje dodatno brco za ''sijaj od znotraj''. City Radiance sicer ni podlaga s sijočim videzom, ampak uteleša popolno kombinacijo naravnega zaključka, nekje med satenastim in sijočim. Obenem kožo nekako osvetli, jo olepša in povzdigne. Ravno dovolj, da prikrije utrujeno kožo s skritim rožnato-mareličnim tonom. 01 Rose Ivory je najsvetlejši odtenek v naboru 5 odtenkov in je dejansko za piko svetlejši kot najsvetlejši Healthy Mix Foundation. Je skoraj popoln ton za mojo nevtralno kožo, malce razlike se opazi le pri vratu. Ničesar drastičnega, kar ne bi uredilo dobro zabrisovanje. Tekstura je za Bourjois dokaj kremna, kar nekako pomiri še tako suho ali normalno kožo. Kljub teksturi in naravnemu zaključku bi lahko to podlago oboževale tudi tiste z bolj mešano kožo. Pri mastnemu tipu kože bi lahko City Radiance poudaril razširjene pore. Prekrivnost je lahkotna do srednje prekrivna, hkrati pa lahko podlago tudi slojimo. Obstojnost verjetno ni najboljša vrlina, saj kremna tekstura in naraven zaključek poskrbita, da podlaga izgine med 3-6 ur na določenih delih obraza. Kot zanimivost ima ta podlaga dokaj močan vonj po svežih cvetlicah.

Radiance Reveal Concealer (about 10,95€ for 7,8ml, online) could be on the other side, the main highlight of this release. Illuminating properties and slightly peachy undertone conceal out dark blue circles with ease. It's lightweight in texture and utterly illuminating beyond my first expectations. Coverage is balanced somewhere on the medium side, which allows layering and fresh finish. It's not the best for covering imperfections but rather to lift and brighten your under eye area and natural contour around your mouth. In terms of colour, 01 Ivory it's beautifully light for all sorts of fair skintones. Longevity is standard and it doesn't crease on my skin. Everything is rounded together with gorgeous packaging and doe foot applicator. True love!

Radiance Reveal Concealer (okoli 10€ za 7,8ml, v DM & Muller) bi lahko poimenovala razsvetlitev tega lansiranja. Korektor namreč lepo osvetli vse temne kotičke obraza, vključno s temnimi podočnjaki in prvimi gubicami okoli ust. Rahlo mareličen podton dela čudeže, obenem pa nikakor ni opazen na koži. Tekstura je lahkotna in se čudovito plasti tudi pod očmi. Sama nisem opazila nabiranja v majhne gubice. Prekrivnost je srednja, kar omogoči naraven zaključek in obenem dovolj zakritih temnih kotičkov. Korektor vsekakor ni idealen za opazne nepopolnosti, se pa lepo obnaša na večjih površinah in pri osvetljevanju. Čudovito povzdigne in prikrije temne podočnjake in opazne gubice okoli ust. Nasvetlješi odtenek 01 Ivory je ravno dovolj svetel za vse tipe ultra svetle kože. Pri obstojnosti nisem opazila kakšnih razlik z ostalimi korektorji, ki osvetljujejo. Vse skupaj je lepo zaokroženo v čudoviti embalaži, ki je vredna pogleda. Prava ljubezen!

CITY RADIANCE TEST 

I've applied two pea sizes of City Radiance in 01 Rose Ivory with my fingertips. My freckles do show through a bit better in person while it may look slightly on the full coverage side. After initial layer, I've added swipes of Radiance Reveal Concealer in 01 Ivory on my dark circles, around my mouth area, especially targeting my first lines. Fresh and radiant with a perfect balance between glowy and satin finish.

Z rokami sem nanesla dve grahovi velikosti podlage City Radiance v odtenku 01 Rose Ivory. Moje pegice so še vedno opazne, vendar srednje prekrite za bolj enakomerno polt. Puder deluje naravno in dokaj osvetli določena področja obraza. Viden je takojšnji učinek mladostne in sveže kože. Po sloju podlage, sem nanesla še Radiance Reveal korektor v odtenku 01 Ivory na področje modrih podočnjakov in okoli ust. Lepo osvetli prve gubice, obenem pa koža izgleda sveže, naravno in povzdignjeno.

City Radiance will be a pleasant surprise for almost all skintypes - from dry, normal and combination. Oily skintypes might not get the best result with it but the foundation itself offers a pretty decent natural finish. It illuminates and lifts up complexion with slightly pinky/peachy tone and adds ''your second skin'' effect. It's pretty comfortable to wear and easy to use in the mornings. Radiance Reveal Concealer is also a lovely highlight as it gives radiance and fresh effect to problem areas like dark circles and mouth area. From my side of the story, I would totally recommend picking up both - I already bought a foundation backup on sale.

Soy wax Chelsea Candle in Green Tea & Lemon can be bought here.

City Radiance linija je vsekakor prijetno presenečenje za skoraj vse tipe kože - od normalne, suhe in mešane. Podlaga ponuja prijeten naraven zaključek in dokaj dobro prekrivnost. Lepo osvetli in povzdigne polt, da zažari v svežem sijaju. Kot druga, a lepša koža. Tudi Radiance Reveal korektor je lep doprinos Bourjois družinici, kar me niti ne čudi. Bourjois ima lep nabor dobrih korektorjev in podlag. Popolnoma lahko priporočam oba izdelka - sama sem že nakupila rezervo pudra po znižani ceni.

Bourjois Air Mat Foundation: Review, Comparison, Test

Bourjois, the drugstore base of all foundations, has topped itself over and over again with new products. Always in movement with the trends, Bourjois knows how to treat their audience's needs. Air Mat Foundation is still quite freshly squeezed out of Bourjois machinery and it serves up fully matte looking skin. It's a love-hate relationship to say the least but I've managed to turn this stubborn matte foundation serving me right on a daily basis. How and why? Well, it's a long story...

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Bourjois, drogerijska baza vseh tekočih pudrov, znova in znova presega samo sebe. Vedno v teku s trendi, Bourjois vedno preseneti svojo publiko in zadovolji vsakršno zahtevo. Tekoči puder Air Mat je še dokaj sveže iztisnjena novost iz njihovih laboratorijev, ki poskrbi za dolgoročni ''mat učinek'' na vaši koži. Zame je Air Mat v nekakšnem ljubezensko-sovražnem odnosu, saj sva porabila kar nekaj časa preden sva se ustalila na pravem mestu. O čem govorim? No, o moji skokoviti izkušnji s tem trmastim tekočim pudrom...

TEXTURE, FINISH & LONGEVITY

Lightweight texture seems to be pretty dreamy at first, but all-around matte effect battles with my dry, winter skin. Especially, if you're skin is naturally dry or normal, Air Mat might not be the best bet. It's true, matte and lightweight at the same time, but can accentuate small lines and dry patches (especially around the nose area). My problem areas with this Bourjois Air Mat foundation are nose, chin and dry under eye area, which you can inspect more clearly with enlarging the lower face picture (keep in mind I had to lightened it with Stargazer White Foundation). Foundation tends to cling around my nose, dry patches and textured areas. Other than that, foundation leaves my skin feeling matte but still soft on the touch. Glow on my face can be fully attributed to a powder highlighter. Which also brings me to the next point. Air Mat could be actually a perfect fit for combination and oily skintypes. It balances excessive oils, leaves skin feeling fresh and matte and prolongs the wear in humid weather. Another point is also, that this foundation might collect better reviews if it was released back in the summer time. It's fully reliable when it comes to sweating and the longevity is pretty impressive too. It stays on your face for the entire work day without any major budging or transfer and that's why it started to slowly grow on me. Although the matte finish is not perfect for my dry skin, Air Mat prolongs and extends the wear of my regular moisturizing foundations. I add a small squeeze to my usual foundation and I'm settled for the day. Coverage is medium as it covers pretty well but once it settles, it gets a bit more translucent and natural than full coverage bases.

TEKSTURA, PREKRIVNOST & OBSTOJNOST

Čeprav se na prvi vtis zdi lahkoten a prekriven tekoči puder Air Mat kot sanjski izdelek, se dokaj močan ''mat učinek'' malce bojuje z mojo zimsko, suho kožo. Težave nastanejo, če imate kožo naravno suho, saj Air Mat izpostavi suhe predele, še posebej pa luskave dele in kožo, ki se lupi (govorim o suhem nosu po neštetem brisanju zaradi prehlada). Moji težavni predeli so nos, brada in pa tudi predel okoli oči zaradi suhosti. Bourjois Air Mat mi tako malce izpostavi te problematične dele, kar lahko s povečavo moje slike oziroma samega testa preiščete bolj podrobno. Sam sijaj obraza je bil dodan z osvetljevalcem. S suhimi predeli se sicer bojujem z nanosom hranilne kreme Weleda Skinfood pred samim pudrom. Če damo ta primankljaj na stran, bi lahko rekla, da sicer Air Mat tekoča podlaga pusti matirano kožo, ki je na dotik vseeno mehka in žametna. Kar me prinese do naslednje točke. Namreč, Bourjois Air Mat je torej odličen partner za kombinirano ali mastno kožo, obenem pa bi bil bolj cenjen v vročih, poletnih mesecih. Nanj se lahko popolnoma zanese v vročih dneh, če se veliko potite ali iščete močno obstojnost čez dan. Na obrazu zdrži celoten delovni urnik, hkrati pa se ne prenaša zlahka z dotikom kože. Moram priznati, da mi je z meseci prirasel k srcu in ga z največjim veseljem mešam z mojimi tekočimi pudri za suho kožo. S tem podaljša obstojnost hranilnih pudrov, obenem pa doda malce več prekrivnosti. Ko že ravno omenjam, Air Mat poda srednjo prekrivnost, ki na začetku prekrije vse, a se z minutami prelevi v malce bolj transparenten in naraven zaključek.

COLOUR MATCH & COMPARISON

Another thing I want to address is the colour. I got loads of questions about shade range and where exactly Air Mat fits in. The thing is, while Bourjois Healthy Mix in 51 Light Vanilla still kind of matches my pale complexion in winter, Bourjois Air Mat is a totally different story. The lightest shade of Air Mat, 01 Rose Ivory is actually a shade or two darker than expected. While it might seem like a perfect match for your extra fair skin, it oxidizes with application into two shade darker foundation with slightly orange/yellow undertone. And that's also the prior reason I've started to mix it with my regular foundations. You just can't pull it off if you're on the fair side. I like to mix it with other lighter foundations while also adding a drop or two of Stargazer White Foundation or The Body Shop Lightening Shade Adjusting Drops. The upper picture of foundation demo is made with Bourjois Air Mat 01 and Stargazer White Foundation. For reference, I usually match Bourjois Healthy Mix 51 (full review and comparison here) or MAC Studio Waterweight in NW15, usually they're perfect in summer. While MAC Studio Waterweight NW15 (full review here) is slightly more on the neutral side, Bourjois Air Mat is more yellowish and orange than normal yellow-neutral Bourjois Healthy Mix. Still, it can be worked with, especially if you're striving to achieve matte finish and have warmer or darker complexion.

ISKANJE ODTENKA & PRIMERJAVA PUDROV

Naslednja točka, ki jo želim poudariti, je barvna lestvica. Kar nekaj punc me je spraševalo po sami kompatibilnosti odtenka z mojo ultra svetlo kožo. Namreč, Bourjois Healthy Mix v odtenku 51 Light Vanilla (ocena je tukaj) se še vedno dokaj ujema z mojo zimsko poltjo, le malce bolj je puder rumen a se lepo skrije ob natančnem nanosu. Bourjois Air Mat v odtenku 01 Rose Ivory pa je dejansko za odtenek ali dva temnejši od moje polti. Kljub temu, da ob prvem iztisu deluje dovolj svetlo, se z minutami po nanosu počasi spreminja v temnejši, bolj rumen ton. Kar je tudi glavni razlog, da sem ga začela mešati z ostalimi pudri. Kljub temu moram dodati grahovo velikost belega pudra, najraje Stargazer White Foundation ali The Body Shop Lightening Shade Adjusting Drops. Tudi spodnji demo na moji koži je mešan z belim pudrom, zato bodite previdni pri izbiri. Ponavadi se moja koža lepo ujema z odtenkom Bourjois Healthy Mix 51 in malce bolj nevtralnim MAC Studio Waterweight NW15 (ocena tukaj), predvsem v toplejših mesecih. Če primerjam vse tri odtenke, ima Air Mat vsekakor najbolj opazen rumen podton, medtem ko svetlejši Healthy Mix dosega mejo nevtralnega a rumenega tona. MAC Studio Waterweight NW15 je malce bolj roza a nevtralen. Bourjois Air Mat je lahko kljub temu odličen puder, če iščete ''mat učinek'' in imate toplejši ali temnejši ten kože. 

Everything brings me to a pretty warm and cold conclusion. While Bourjois Air Mat is not the best for extra fair skintones, dry skintypes and dry patches, it is most certainly great for oily and combination skintypes, those who want a reliable longwearing foundation and those with warm or tan skin. Don't get me wrong, Air Mat is not bad. It's just that I need to put a little more effort into it due to my fair complexion and dry skin. It goes perfectly well with all my foundations and mixes like a dream. Adding a drop or two of Air Mat into your regular foundation will help you combat the day with prolonged wear, helps to reduce smearing or smudging due to mattifying micronized powders. Skin still looks fresh yet foundation is more securely locked to the skin and skin texture might look a bit more perfected on rough, textured areas. It would probably look great over acne scars or textured skin as it's truly lightweight but longwearing. You can buy Bourjois in almost all drugstore across Europe, but it's also available on Asos or FeelUnique.

Celotna izkušnja je doprinesla dokaj topel a tudi hladen zaključek. Medtem ko Bourjois Air Mat ni popolna izbira za zelo svetlopolte, suhe tipe kože in suhe predele obraza, je puder vsekakor primeren za masten in kombiniran tip kože, za temnejše/zagorele polti in tiste, ki iščete obstojen tekoči puder. Ne razumite me narobe, Air Mat lahko služi odlično, le malce dodatnega dela je potrebnega pri tem obstojnem pudru. Meša se odlično, prav tako pa se obdrži na koži z matirajočimi mikro delci suhega pudra. Koža izgleda ''mat'', obenem pa še vedno sveža in žametna z lahko teksturo. Tekoči puder se giblje nekje med 11-13€ in je na voljo v vseh DM in Muller poslovalnicah. 

New Bourjois Eye-catching Products: Brown Push Up Mascara & Lash Machine

Bourjois recently focused on adding additional eye-catching bits for full and dramatic lashes. Being totally inexperienced at Bourjois eye department, I've dived into testing with high hopes. I had especially high expectations for Lash Machine fibres. Remember those early sticky versions of white mascaras for extra volume? I've been a massive fan but slowly totally forgot about it with years. Lash Machine seems like a 21st century interpretation for massive lashes.

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Bourjois nam je pred kratkim postregel s kupom novosti za trepalnice, kar je vsekakor pritegnilo marsikatero oko. Le kdo si ne želi zapeljivo dolgih in dramatičnih trepalnic? Sama sem sicer še dokaj nedolžna v  Bourjois oddelku za trepalnice, vendar sem skočila v testiranje z visokimi upi, kakor se tudi spodobi pri tako dobri znamki. Predvsem sem največ pričakovala od nenavadne Lash Machine, belih vlaken za dramatični volumen in dolžino. Se še mogoče spomnite prvih, a danes starih belih maskar za volumen trepalnic? Takrat sem ravno začela uporabljati maskaro in vem, da sem bila navdušena, vendar sem z leti pozabila na ta dodatek. Vsekakor me Lash Machine spomni na preteklost, ampak je nedvomno noviteta 21.stoletja.

Bourjois Lash Machine (about 12,50€, online) indeed consists of volume boosting fibres that should be applied between two mascara layers. White fibres stick to the first mascara layers while another coat of mascara mask them down. Lashes look consequently fuller and longer. While I unconditionally agree on double volume effect, the lenght itself is not as improved as I would like. Actually the statement from Bourjois is totally true - it lengthens lashes for about 15%. Volume and thickening is the main benefit. While Lash Machine is a totally unnecessary step at first glance, it's probably the best investment for dramatic and thick lashes. As you might have noticed, I'm a massive fan of huge, spidery lashes due to my naturally poor and blonde lashes. Lash Machine has become a huge part in my lash routine and I'm already planning to get myself a backup as it is a limited product in some countries. I absolutely love it and pictures obviously doesn't do it justice. I used it with their new Bourjois Volume Glamour Push Up Mascara. Less clumps with regular mascara, due to less layering, and easy removing is also a good thing to point out. Just be careful with application as the fibres must be applied on wet first layer of mascara. Still, keep in mind that the fibres are not irritating but lens wearers and extra sensitive eyes are not the best beat, even though Bourjois claims that's perfectly safe.

Bourjois Lash Machine (okoli 12-14€ v drogerijah Muller & DM, omejena izdaja) je izdelek, ki navdušuje z belimi vlakni, katera dodajo trepalnicam volumen med dvema nanosoma maskare. Vlakna se tako oprimejo prvega, še vedno mokrega sloja maskare, za tem pa vlakna zakrijemo in odebelimo z drugim slojem. Trepalnice tako avtomatsko izgledajo gostejše, bolj vidne in celo malce daljše. Čeprav se popolnoma strinjam z volumnom in večjo gostoto, vlakna sicer podaljšajo trepalnice le za 15%, kakor tudi trdi znamka Bourjois. Sama sem sicer velika oboževalka gostih in že malce pajkastih trepalnic, ki so močno vidne tudi na daleč. Verjetno si predstavljate moje navdušenje nad prvo uporabo Lash Machine - ostala sem brez besed, saj imam naravno dokaj kratke, ravno rastoče in svetlo blond trepalnice. Dejansko sem tako očarana, da že iščem rezervno Lash Machine, preden pobegnejo iz prodaje z omejeno izdajo. Na slikah sem uporabila Lash Machine v kombinaciji z Volume Glamour Push Up maskaro in nisem imela večjih težav z grudicami, kot jih imam ponavadi z neomejenimi sloji navadne maskare. Lash Machine se zlahka odstrani, obenem pa vlakna niti malo niso dražila moji oči. Kljub temu, dvakrat premislite nakup, če imate zelo občutljive oči ali želite popolno ločene trepalnice.

Bourjois Volume Glamour Push Up Mascara (about 12,50€, online) is probably the most iconic Bourjois mascara line that was recently expanded with brown, waterproof and ultra black interpretation. Already owning their Liner Clubbing Eyeliner in Brown Vibes, I couldn't resist trying out Push Up in 72 Fabulous Brown, a darkened brown. And since my eyelashes are blond anyway, I wasn't expecting any problems with visibility of brown hue. Surprisingly, brown mascara dries up to fairly darkened brown that's almost bordering black. I appreciate extra definition as there's nothing worse than a light coloured mascara for every day, yet it's still not as harsh on my undefined face like ultra black mascaras. The pick is actually totally up to you - if you appreciate subtle black browns, than Push Up Fabulous Brown is perfect. Still, if you prefer something more ''out there'', this is not  light or brown enough, even on my blonde lashes. Wand-wise, it has a typical mascara wand that's not plastic. It's pretty big and a bit clumsy but nonetheless I like the final effect. Typically I start to like mascaras after a good month when the consistency is less wet. Overall, it's a solid mascara pick and layers without a problem, but it doesn't exceed my old personal favourite.

Bourjois Volume Glamour Push Up Mascara (okoli 12,50€ v drogerijah Muller & DM) je verjetno najbolj popularna Bourjois linija maskar, ki je bila nedavno povečana za tri člane - Vodoodporna, Rjava in Ultra črna verzija. Ker že dolgo časa uporabljam tudi njihov Liner Clubbing v rjavem odtenku, sem želela preizkusiti rjavo maskaro v 72 Fabulous Brown. Sicer maskara ni opazno rjava ampak bolj temno rjava, ki se že bliža črni barvi. Moje trepalnice so sicer svetlo blond, ampak sem imela kljub temu težave pri vidnosti rjavih tonov. Cenim dodatno definicijo mojih trepalnic z malce temnejšim odtenkom, hkrati pa ni tako ostra sprememba kot sama črna barva. Izbira je sicer popolnoma odvisna od Vas - če bi radi preizkusili skoraj neopazno temno rjavo, potem je Fabulous Brown čudovita. Če pa iščete bolj opazen in čist rjav odtenek maskare, potem bo Push Up razočaranje, sploh če imate naravno zelo temne ali črne trepalnice. Sama krtačka ni plastična in je v velikosti dokaj velika, kar malce oteži nanos. Kljub temu, sem zadovoljna z učinkom in lepo definiranimi trepalnicami kar se redko zgodi v prvem mesecu uporabe. Popoln potencial maskare se razvije pri moji uporabi šele po mesecu odprtja, ko postane formula malce bolj gosta. Če povzamem, je Push Up maskara trdna izbira in jo priporočam, vendar (še) ni moja najljubša izbira.

And if we're already talking about brown, Bourjois Liner Clubbing (about 8-10€) in 84 Brown Vibes is my good old trusty brown eyeliner that lasted me for months and months. It dries down into a more shiny finish with warm, reddish specks of shimmer. It's flattering but still soft enough to be worn on everyday basis. Goes well with every eye colour but makes blue eyes pop even more. The brush is not the best, I won't lie, but once you get the hange on it, it's much less stressful. Formula is quite fluid and watery but still opaque. The brush could be better, while it allows a more precise line if you're opting for more thin line. As the application goes I'm not that impressed but it's actually one of the rare finds with brown base within drugstore shelves. It doesn't flake yet it's not waterproof so it can be smudged out if you're not careful.

Če že ravno testiram rjave odtenke, potem lahko v zbirko dodam še starega prijatelja Bourjois Liner Clubbing (okoli 8€ v drogerijah Muller & DM) v odtenku 84 Brown Vibes. Je tekoče črtalo za oči, ki je vreden zaupanja tudi po mesecih in mesecih uporabe in se lesketa v temno rjavem odtenku z neopaznimi, toplimi bleščečimi delci. Laska prav vsako barvo oči, a najlepše poudari prav modre oči. Posuši se v dokaj sijoč zaključek. Črtalo je zaradi subtilne rjave primeren za vsak dan in hkrati dovolj enotno poudari oči. Sam čopič je standardne oblike, ki jo je sicer malce težje uporabiti, a lahko ustvari zelo tanke linije črt. Tekstura je precej tekoča a dokaj obarvana. Z nanosom sicer nimam večjih težav, vendar je pazljivost in mirna roka vsekakor potrebna. Liner Clubbing črtalu oprostim malce napora z nanosom le zaradi redkega rjavega odtenka na drogerijskih policah. Dobra stran je tudi to, da se črtalo ne drobi in ne lušči s kože. Obenem pa tudi ni vodoodporen in se lahko včasih razmaže zaradi neprevidnosti.

If I conclude this eye-some post, I'm highly impressed by Lash Machine. It makes all the difference I want - volumises and thickens while it also adds so-called 15% of length. I highly approve but be careful with extra sensitive eyes. As for Push Up Mascara, it's easily a favourite for changing up my eye look but not the best that I've had in the past. For a small change or statement, it's an easy-go brown. If you're lashes are naturally dark or black, I'm assuming it won't be so prominent in brown color. Oldie goldie Liner Clubbing Eyeliner is still in my drawers after almost 6 months and it's still going strong. It's not the easiest solution to have a perfect line or a flick but it's a lovely change of pace with less harsh effect than usual black eyeliner. Volume Glamour Push Up Mascara and Liner Clubbing are in permanent line, while Lash Machine is just a limited thing, at least in Slovenia.

Če povzamem ta oči-tno dolgo objavo, sem zelo navdušena nad Lash Machine, katera je pri nas na žalost omejena izdaja. Priporočam, da jo čimprej ulovite na posameznih, trend stojalih Bourjois. Zgodi se lahko namreč ista zgodba, kot s prehvaljenim Bourjois Java Rice pudrom, ki je izginil takoj, ko se je razvedela njegova učinkovitost. Lash Machine močno poudari volumen in doda gostoto, vendar trepalnice podaljša le za okoli 15%. Kljub vsemu toplo priporočam ta nenavadna vlakna za močno opazne trepalnice. Bourjois Volume Glamour Push Up v rjavem odtenku je odlična izbira za malce drugačen videz v vsakdanjiku, ampak formula maskare ni moja najljubša. Kljub temu lepo poudari trepalnice in doda volumen. Če imate naravno zelo temne trepalnice, potem bodo rjavi toni vsekakor manj opazni. ''Oldie goldie'' Liner Clubbing črtalo je še vedno sveže tekoč tudi po okoli 6 mesecih uporabe. Ni najlažja izbira za nanos, vendar je toplo rjava barva vredna poskusa. Volume Glamour Push Up maskara in Liner Clubbing sta na voljo v redni prodaji.

Easily Overcomes Any Lipgloss: Bourjois Sweet Kiss Gloss

Non-sticky formula and 10 hour hydration? This might sound like a lipbalm  but we're talking about Bourjois Sweet Kiss Glosses. These can easily compete for the most comfortable and lightweight formula. We could say they are European version of ''water glosses'' if I can say so. Six punchy but wearable shades also make them irresistible for any generation. 

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Nelepljiva formula in 10-urno vlaženje? To bi se zlahka lahko slišalo kot neverjeten balzam za ustnice vendar se tokrat pogovarjamo o novih Bourjois Sweet Kiss Gloss bleščilih za ustnice. Z lahkoto bi se lahko potegovali za najbolj udobno in lahkotno formulo med bleščili. Lahko bi jih celo oklicali kot edinstvena evropska verzija ''vodnih bleščil'', ker bi upravičili ime tako kot ga upraviči ameriška verzija ''butter glossev''. Šest prelestno punčastih in zelo nosljivih barv bo tako prepričala v nanos vsako slednjo generacijo žensk (mogoče malo bolj srednjo generacijo, katera še vedno strmi k rednemu nanosu bleščil zaradi preteklega, dobro poznanega trenda ''glossov''). 

If you're already familiar with Bourjois glosses, the new Sweet Kiss Glosses still sports brush applicator which provides precise application but can make pigmented glosses a bit patchy if you don't layer precisely. Pigments do tend to settle evenly after initial application. Sweet Kiss Glosses are also slightly sweetly scented to justify the name. Taste is definitely not pleasant but mirrored finish perfectly beautifies the lips. Sweet Kiss Glosses don't contain any sort of old-fashioned glitters or shimmers. If I return back to formula, it's truly lightweight, non-sticky with a watery feel to it. It contains a plant oil for hydrating effect. On contrary from most glosses, they have medium pigmentation with flattering translucency. Longevity is definitely not a friend with comfortable glosses and they tend to last about 4 hours at most. Pigmented shades might react differently with a stain. In my case, 02 Rose Qui Peut is a milky nude pink and 04 Incogni-Rose creates dusty warm nude pink vibe. 

Če že dodobra poznate ''oldie goldie'' Bourjois Effect 3D bleščila, naj Vas razveselim (ali razžalostim), da novi Sweet Kiss Gloss še vedno uporablja aplikator v obliki čopiča. Takšen aplikator sicer omogoča natančen nanos, vendar lahko barvo nanese neenakomerno. V tem primeru se pigmenti sicer sčasoma enakomerno porazdelijo po ustnicah, kar pa lahko predstavlja tveganje pri ustnicah z izrazitimi gubami ali linijami. Kot se glede na ime spodobi, Sweet Kiss Gloss diši sicer malce sladkasto-cvetlično, tipično Bourjois. Sicer na okus niso najbolj prijetna stvar ampak lahko to upraviči zrcalen sijaj brez nepotrebnih in staromodnih bleščic ali svetlečih delcev. Če se vrnem nazaj k sami formuli, je neverjetno lahkotna, čisto nič lepljiva in ima skoraj ''vodni efekt'' z dodanim rastlinskim oljem. Je pravzaprav vse, kar sem pogrešala mogoče pri Aqua Laque liniji (vtisi so tukaj). Pigmentirani so srednje dobro, skoraj popolnoma prekrivni, kar je dokaj netipično za klasična bleščila, vendar še vedno ponuja malce transparentnosti. Na ustnicah se obdržijo za slabe štiri ure. Sama tokrat predstavljam nanos 02 Rose Qui Peut, čudovit mlečno nude pink odtenek in 04 Incogni-Rose, topel pridušen nude odtenek. 

Glosses are not my best friends but I like to pre-use them before applying lipsticks. Sweet Kiss Gloss gives an extra hydrating boost before draining matte finish lipsticks and leaves a balm-like feel with softer lips. They're not irritating and make a good companion ''on the go''. With juicy colours and dusty nudes you will soon itch to try at least one shade. They will serve me as a nice treatment before more bolder lipstick colours or will spice up my daily bag instead of usual lipbalms. Bourjois Sweet Kiss Glosses retail at about 11,25€ for 7,5ml in most European drugstores. Bourjois is also widely avaliable on Asos or FeelUnique. 

Bleščila za ustnice sicer niso moji najboljši prijatelji ker sem enostavno zbiratelj šmink, vendar posamezne verzije bleščil z veseljem uporabljam kot tretma pred nanosom težkih, mat šmink. V to kategorijo se z lahkoto uvršča tudi Sweet Kiss Gloss, saj učvrsti in olepša ustnice pred nanosom napornih mat tekstur. Bleščila nikakor ne dražijo kože in so dober spremljevalec med dnevnimi aktivnostmi, saj pustijo podoben občutek na ustnicah kot balzami. Sočno tropski ter zamolkli nude odtenki bodo poskrbeli, da Vas bodo začeli srbeti prsti za nakup. Meni bodo vsekakor služili kot odličen tretma pred nanosom šmink hkrati pa bodo popestrili izbiro v torbici poleg utrujenih balzamov. Bourjois Sweet Kiss Gloss vsebujejo 7,5ml za okoli 11,25€. Najdete lahko vseh 6 odtenkov po večini slovenskih drogerij, splača pa se tudi počakati na kakšen radodaren Bourjois popust. 

New Brows for New Pastel Hair

It's difficult to find the right brow colour when you're a blond, especially if you like to experiment with different tones. Cooler spectrum of brow products is insufficiently full in drugstores and it doesn't make sense. Finding a perfect ashy, cool-toned brow product is almost mission impossible. While I'm still fairly happy with using a taupe cream shadow instead of genuine brow product for my eyebrows, I'm starting to get annoyed with washing my eyebrow brush every single time. Luckily, I've come across Bourjois Sourcil Precision Eyebrow Pencil which recently extended their colour selection with 3 new shades: 06 Blond Clair, 07 Noisette, 08 Brun Brunette. If I'm not mistaken, I believe there's already 3 other shades in their regular line, making a total of 4-6 brow shades. Now, I usually tend to choose the lightest, blondest brow pencil there is from different drugstore brands. Which wasn't the smartest idea after I've realised they all make my brows look too warm toned, yellowish and obviously fake compared to my cool toned complexion and hair. So, for a change, I went with the boldest, most cool-toned eyebrow pencil there is - 08 Brun Brunette.

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Že tako je težko najti odličen izdelek za obrvi, če ste blondinka pa so težave še večje. Odtenki za obrvi v drogerijah so ponavadi občutno preveč topli kar otežuje pravo izbiro vsem, ki imate naravno barvo las ali hladnejše tone las. Najti čudovit pepelnat ali hladnejši odtenek rjave je preprosto misija nemogoče. Če pa vsemu skupaj pripišem moje eksperimentiranje z lasmi, sem se sčasoma sprijaznila z uporabo sivega kremnega senčila na obrveh. Z učinkom in barvo sem sicer zadovoljna vendar mi vsakodnevno čiščenje čopiča že malo načenja potrpljenje. Na srečo sem naletela na Bourjois Sourcil Precision Eyebrow Pencil, katerim so nedavno dodali 3 nove odtenke za večjo raznolikost: 06 Blond Clair, 07 Noisette, 08 Brun Brunnette. Če se ne motim je tako trenutno v kolekciji svinčnikov za obrvi okoli 5-6 odtenkov, pri nas le omenjeni trojček. Če bi izbirala kot v preteklosti, bi se verjetno najprej zapodila za najsvetlejšim odtenkom, namenjenim blondinkam. Kar pa navsezadnje ni bila nikoli najbolj pametna ideja glede na to, da imam naravno svetlo pepelnate rjavo-blond obrvi. Za definicijo je vsekakor potreben temnejši odtenek kot svetleje pobarvani lasje hkrati pa ne sme odstopati od naravnih dlačic obrvi. Kar hočem povedati je, da sem vedno imela mešane izkušnje s svinčniki za blondinke saj so bili enostavno presvetli in ''preveč rumeni'' za moj ton obrvi. Že v osnovi so enostavno pretopli (veliko rdečega pigmenta) za kar izgledajo obrvi enostavno nenaravne, umetne. Za spremembo sem se lotila najtemnejšega, strah vzbujajočega odtenka v Bourjois liniji - 08 Brun Brunette.

Perfect fit with Bourjois Eyebrow Pencil (about 6€) in 08 Brun Brunette! It's a ashy, dark brown with lots of cool undertones. It looks a bit intimidating in pencil form but you can easily manoeuvre the intensity you'd like. Shade is pretty much versatile as I get a darker greyish brown colour which fits my natural brow hair perfectly. Also, it works wonders on naturally dark brown and black hair - a perfect example is Meteo Beauty's post here so you can compare different outcomes. Selma and I are nothing alike when it comes to brows but Brun Brunnette seems to work on both, lighter/blond and bolder/darker brows. As for the formula, Bourjois Sourcil Precision has just the right amount of stiffness and softness. It's pretty waxy but still soft enough to easily blend it with the brush on the pencil cap. Product doesn't budge, it's easy to apply and great for filling up those annoying gaps between your brows. Not to mention it's great for travelling as you don't need any additional brush, setting product or tool. I'm honestly enjoying this product without even realizing how much I've needed this in the past.

S svinčnikom Brun Brunette (5,99€) sem tako doživela popoln efekt! Je pepelnata, temno rjava z odličnim ravnovesjem hladnih podtonov. Čeprav je na prvi pogled pretemen, skoraj neuporaben odtenek, je z njim z lahkoto doseči ravno pravo intenzivnost barve. Namreč, odtenek je tako univerzalen, da se odlično kombinira z mojimi svetlimi, pepelnato rjavimi obrvmi. Hkrati je enostavno čudovit za temnolaske in temnejše, gostejše obrvi. Odličen primer je objava Meteo Beauty tukaj kjer je razvidno da se ji svinčnik poda na obrvi kot rokavica na roko. Blogerka Selma in jaz imava sicer popolnoma nasprotni tip obrvi in odtenek dlačic ampak svinčnik 08 Brun Brunette enostavno deluje tako na svetlejših kot gostih, temnih obrveh. Če se dotaknem formule, so Bourjois Sourcil Precision ravno dovolj mehki in ravno dovolj trdi po gostoti. So dokaj voskasti, zato ostanejo na mestu, hkrati pa jih lahko enostavno zabrišete ali dorišete. Pokrovček ima tudi krtačko, kar omogoči lažji nanos na poti ali potovanju. Izdelek se obdrži na mestu (vendar ni vodoodporen), je lahek za uporabo in primeren za začetnike. Iskreno uživam v uporabi kljub temu, da se pred tem nisem niti zavedala da ga tako nujno potrebujem.

Now if you're a much bigger fan of brow mascaras, Bourjois also released Sourcil Brow Design Mascara (about 8,99-11€) in 4 different shades. One of them is 01 Transparent which is what I'm actually testing out. In general, they are great for adding some extra definition to brows yet they don't look super sharp or fake. Great for beginners and as a topper over your regular brow pencil or brow pen. Transparent brow mascara in particular servers only as a brow tamer or brow fixer. Extra bushy and thick eyebrows will definitely appreciate extra help at fixing them in the right place. Also, if you're brow products are not waterproof or wax-based, translucent brow mascaras help to restrain brow products where they were initially applied. Brush is quite skinny and easy to use while the mascara gel is quite pleasant and non-sticky. Still it manages to place everything in the right direction and hold it for the day. As I don't have any particular problems with taming my brow hair I wouldn't say it's a necessity for me personally. Bushy, wildly growing and enviously thick brows are probably the main target for translucent mascaras.

Če ste veliko večji pristaš naravnih obrvi in maskar za obrvi, je tukaj še novost Bourjois Sourcil Brow Design Mascara (okoli 8,99€) v 3 odtenkih in prozorni obliki - v Sloveniji je trenutno le prozorna verzija. 01 Transparent sem preizkusila tudi jaz, saj obljublja da obdrži obrvi na mestu cel dan. Na splošno so maskare za obrvi odlične kot dodatek barve za naraven videz, hkrati pa lahko z njimi fiksirate obrvi ali jih dodate nad ostale izdelke. Transparentna maskara služi kot fiksator obrvi ali fiksator predhodnih izdelkov na obrveh. Če so izdelki (svinčniki, črtala, kremni geli) ne-vodoodporni, bo maskara pripomogla h daljši obstojnosti. Bourjois Brow Design ima dokaj tanko krtačko za natančen nanos, medtem ko je sama vsebina nelepljiva in lahkotna. Kljub prijetni gostoti, maskara poskrbi za natančno počesane obrvi. Zame osebno sicer to ni ''nujen'' izdelek, ker imam dokaj redke in ukrotljive obrvi. Je pa lahko popoln pripomoček za zavidljivo gostejše, neukrotljive, štrleče obrvi. 

Bourjois brow products are a solid pick in the drugstore. I'm glad to see an ''out of the box'' cool toned brown shade which are generally lacking in drugstores. Along with Brun Brunette, 07 Noisette looks like a perfect warm brown for redheads or warmer hair colours while 06 Blond Clair might appeal to standard, yellow-toned blondes who don't want to darken their brows any further. As for Brow Mascaras I can't comment much pigmentation wise as I have transparent version but they're pretty efficient and fixing brows and other brow products in place. Another win situation with Bourjois. I'm also wearing new Bourjois Sweet Kiss Gloss in 04 Incogni-rose (super juicy and comfortable) so expect an in depth review on these beauties in the near future. Bourjois is found in all drugstores around Europe and internationally on Asos, FeelUnique.

Bourjois izdelki za obrvi so trdna izbira v drogerijah. Vesela sem, da vidim nenavadno hladen odtenek tudi v cenovno ugodnem rangu, kjer ponavadi najbolj primanjkuje ''naravno pepelnatih odtenkov''. Poleg 08 Brun Brunette je 07 Noisette primeren za tople tone in rdečelaske, medtem ko je 06 Blond Clair tipično topla blond barva. Glede Bourjois Brow Design Mascara ne morem veliko komentirati saj pigmentacije ostalih treh odtenkov nisem preizkusila. Prozorna verzija se je sicer odrezala v krotenju in česanju obrvi na svoje mesto ter podaljšani obstojnosti ostalih produktov. In tako zaključujem še eno uspešno situacijo z Bourjois. Na sliki nosim tudi nedavno novost Bourjois Sweet Kiss Gloss v odtenku 04 Incogni-rose (super sočni in udobni) zato kmalu pričakujte novo objavo. Bourjois lahko najdete v vseh drogerijah po Sloveniji z 3 odtenki svinčnikov za obrvi (5,99€) in prozorno maskaro (8,99€).