Bourjois Rouge Edition Velvet Lipstick - Hot Pepper || Review

As soon as the Bourjois Rouge Edition Velvet Lipsticks came out I made a point of popping them straight onto the top of my beauty wish list. When it comes to high street makeup, Bourjois are right there at the very top of my list as being one of the best and I'm yet to use one of their products that I don't like. Not only am I a huge fan of Bourjois, but I've tried and tested many of their lip products including the Shine Edition Lipstick and Rouge Edition Lipstick which have become favourites in my lipstick collection. So being the Bourjois lipstick fan that I am I just had to try out these velvet textured lipsticks for myself and see if I would love them as much as everyone else does - And I do!

First of all I love the way that these velvet lipsticks have been packaged, not your usual lipstick in a bullet form, this lipstick looks more like a lip gloss, especially with its doe foot applicator. Don't be fooled though as this is looks and feels just like a lipstick once applied. I love how you can see the product in its clear bottle and how the Bourjois logo has been engraved on the side - it's a really lovely touch that makes this feel like a good quality lipstick.

As for the actual formula of this velvet lipstick, I think its absolutely amazing and I love the way it glides effortlessly across my lips, has a super soft buttery texture to it really makes your lips pop with just how richly pigmented it is in colour. As you can see from the pictures my favourite has to be this pretty red - orange shade named 'Red Pepper' which is the perfect red shade for summer.

I'm a big fan of matte lips and although these velvet lipsticks have a little shine once you first apply them, it only takes a matter of minutes before it dries out and leaves a lovely matte finish which is in no way drying on your lips. One fear that you always get with matte lipsticks is that they may make your lips look dry or patchy after a little while, but Bourjois really have a winning formula here with this lipstick as they actually make your lips look and feel very soft.

Another amazing thing about these lipsticks has to be the staying power, I just love a lip product that is long lasting, and the Rouge Edition Velvet Lipstick lasts for hours; Once its dry it stays put and there is no fear of it smudging or smearing across your face.

Overall I love these lipsticks and with eight different shades available I can't wait to add some more to my collection 'Peach Club' is definitely next on my list. I would love to know what your thoughts are on these lipsticks and what shades your loving? Be sure to let me know in the comments below.

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Bourjois Cream Blush 03 Rose Tender

When it comes to the cream blushers from Bourjois I have to say I'm a little late to the party because I know that everyone was going crazy for these pretty pink pots when they made an appearance in the shops sometime last year. As much as I love blush; it's probably one of my most loved make up items other than lipstick, I've always been a powder girl. Shock SHOCK right now ladies this is the first cream blush that I have ever brought tried and tested. I have no idea what came over me whilst shopping the other day, but I decided that enough was enough and I needed to see if cream blushers where equally good or if not better than the classic powder blushers that I'm so used to and love.

Well this may surprise you even more as I certainly surprised myself, but I love this cream blush so much that its taken top place in my makeup bag and dare I say I think I actually prefer this cream blush over all my powder blushes put together. I can't believe I've been missing out all this time. Now I know I can't speak for every cream blush out there as I've only tried this one, but Bourjois have created the most perfect and beautiful blush ever.

I believe there are four different shades of cream blush to choose from in the Bourjois range and I was drawn to 03 Rose Tender which is a lovely shade of dusty pink. This shade looks so natural once on and gives your cheeks that fresh face look. The cream blush blends into your skin so effortlessly and the cream finish makes it look as though your cheeks naturally flushed pink which I love. 

Rose Tender is just the perfect colour blush for this time of year, and it really does make my cheeks glow and look all rosy and dewy at the same time. As you can see from the swatch, once blended out this blush is really subtle on, but it can be built up easily if your wanting your cheeks to really pop with a bit of colour. As for lasting time, this cream blush from Bourjois stays on for the majority of the day, I just need a little top up around lunch time to keep my cheeks looking flushed. 

I always thought cream blushers would leave my skin feeling a little oily and greasy, which is probably the main reason as to why I've avoided them for so long. However once applied this cream blush dries pretty quickly and leaves more of a stain on your cheeks rather than stay in its cream like formula.

Now that I've been converted over to the cream blush I'm so eager to get my hands on some more, especially the rest of the collection that Bourjois have. I would love to know what your go to cream blushers are and how they compare to this one. Be sure to let me know in the comments below.

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