Searching for a bronzer in this country could be difficult as I am well aware that the trend in Asia is to have whiter and brighter skin complexion, not tanned or bronze looking skin. We do have bronzers, but there aren't many to choose from and most of them come from high-end brands. The most raved Honey Bronzer from The Face Shop has been discontinued and I have not seen Essence Stay Matte Bronzer selling anywhere in my local pharmacies.
So I left with plenty of choices. Even the bronzer that I am going to talk about is not in Malaysia's market but I still want to write a review on it as I believe Bourjois Duo Bronzing Powder is selling at Sunway Pyramid's kiosk. I got mine from Carousel, I found a seller that sold Bourjois Bronzing Powder at a reasonable price and I quickly made an offer.
First impression,
'oh no! not my shade'.
but let's read my further review on this bronzing powder, shall we?
So I left with plenty of choices. Even the bronzer that I am going to talk about is not in Malaysia's market but I still want to write a review on it as I believe Bourjois Duo Bronzing Powder is selling at Sunway Pyramid's kiosk. I got mine from Carousel, I found a seller that sold Bourjois Bronzing Powder at a reasonable price and I quickly made an offer.
First impression,
'oh no! not my shade'.
but let's read my further review on this bronzing powder, shall we?
Firstly, I really like the packaging. It looked like a mini chocolate bar with a book-typed of opening. This Bourjois Delice de Poudre, otherwise known as the 'chocolate bronzer' do has a chocolaty smell in it. This bronzer would not take up many spaces in your makeup bag as it is slim and just the size of a palm - just the right size for blush to swirl around and takes up some products.
Upon touching it, I am so impressed that this bronzer isn't at all powdery! It blends smoothly on each application. For me, pigmentation on this product its just medium; if you want more of a darker effect, you need to layer it up.
Staying power - amazing!
In this range, there are two shades offered by Bourjois. I have mine in the shade #52 and I would describe it as a warm brownish-tanned colour. Personally I am not keen on this shade. With a light hand, it camouflage with my skin probably because I am naturally warm but when I pile it up, it lean too much on an orange tone. People with extremely pale skin would find this to be a bit red. Instead of contouring, I use this bronzer to bring back some colours onto my skin if I apply lighter shade of foundation.
It appearred more tan/red on me than my other bronzers.
Noted that this is a slightly shimmery bronzer - it do not offer much favour in adding depth or shadow to your cheekbones but, I think it is a good sun-kissed bronzer or blush on those days you want to keep your makeup look at minimal.
Name : Delice de Poudre Bronzing Powder
Manufacturer : Bourjois
Made in : Italy
Weight : 16.5g / 0.6oz
Price : $15.14 on Asos.com (link)
Ingredients : See the above picture
Product Description :
The ultra fine and soft texture of Bourjois Delice de Poudre Bronzing Powder makes it easy to apply to your face and decolletage. The result is a totally natural, healthy, bronzed glow. (source)
Availability:
Unfortunately, it is not available in Malaysia but you can buy it from Asos.
Link:
http://www.bourjois.co.uk/
I am not completely blown away by this bronzer despite it being highly raved in the beauty community. However, I know it works wonder on many people especially with pale and fair skintones. On warm-medium to tanned skin, it either do nothing or leave very subtle contour effect unless you apply it heavily. Honestly, I don't think it would be flattering on yellow skin toned, but that is just my opinion, haha.
Hope this helps! What is your all time favourite bronzer?! Do let me know since I am about to explore more on bronzer. :D
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