Review : Bourjois 123 Perfect Liquid Foundation in Shade N52 Vanilla

Hello dear readers! 

Now that I have a little time on my hand... A little, okay?

Do expect reviews, swatches and random posts from time to time :) 

Let's not waste anymore time! 

On with the review ~ 

I have taken these picture about 3 - 4 months ago. (Super long, huh?)

OMGEEE.

Please ignore my skin and direct your focus on the AMAZE-BALLS foundation that I am about to introduce to you! 

BOURJOIS 123 Perfect Liquid Foundation in N23 Vanilla! 

I like it because : 

• it matches my skin tone quite closely. the closest by far! 
• dries to a matte finish. 
• last fairly long even with our Malaysian weather. 
• covers redness well.
• evens out my skin tone.
• applies easily with my Sigma F80 brush. 

I am on the fence with it because : 

• the finish is way too matte, almost powder-like finish. Flat. 
• has a tendency to emphasize on dry patches if skin is not exfoliated properly. 
• does not apply easily with my fingers. 
• does not apply well if second layer is applied. 
• coverage is light-medium, not medium-full. (but there's nothing a lil' concealer can't fix)
• not easily available in Malaysia.
• quite pricey. 

Check out the pictures below : 

Face prepped with Elite Paris Fantastic Primer

Left side : No foundation, Right side : With foundation

Full-face with foundation applied.

Foundation set with ELF HD Powder in Corrective Yellow.

The ingredients. 

I'd recommend it to : 

• Anyone with oily-combination skin with less/no imperfection. 
• Anyone who loves a super matte finish. 
• Anyone who wants a poreless and flawless finish. 
• Anyone who does not want a heavy, full and unnatural coverage. 

Where to purchase? 

I got mine as a gift from my cousin in Singapore. (Thanks Hui Nie!) 

Apparently, its available there a selected Watsons stores or general stores such as BHG.

Verdict :

This foundation is my almost-lover but not quite there yet and yes, I am still on the quest on finding my PURRFECT foundation. Haha! 

That's all for today. 

Thanks for reading! 

Love,

Sarah :)