There is magic in the dainty doe foot applicator, too; the shape allows for total precision around the lipline. Smoothing and softening, expect a natural, radiant finish that erases any sign of a bad nights sleep. Some of the best mascaras come from the high street, and this is no exception - though it's unique in that you can twist the lid to manipulate the shape and function of the wand. Perhaps the most iconic product in the lineup, these tiny pots are available in a rainbow of pink, peach and rose gold tones.

Celebrities like Dannii Minogue, Cate Blanchett and Uma Thurman were all fans and our very own Kate Middleton wore Bourjois So Laque Nail Enamel in Rose Lounge on her wedding day, so when the brand was discontinued in the UK back in 2019, we collectively wept. Bourjois' offering has the perfect amount of longevity and blendability: buff it deep into the lashline to make lashes appear fuller. The Little Round Pot Blushers need no introduction either: soft, cloud-like powders that perk up tired skin.Good Housekeeping participates in various affiliate marketing programs, which means we may get paid commissions on editorially chosen products purchased through our links to retailer sites. Make your eyes pop and pick up one of the vibrant colours that won't run, won't crease, won't fade away! The formula, enhanced by jojoba and cotton oils, offers absolute comfort even for contact lens wearers.

Originally founded by actor Joseph-Albert Ponsin in 1863, Bourjois became a mainstay in our beauty bags. Where high street complexion products can be hard to get right, this range is just-so: coverage is generous but lightweight, finishes are luminous and flattering, and textures are easy to build. I've been wearing it for more than 6 - 7 hours now and it still stays pretty well (I have pretty oily eyelids)! A good kohl liner can be quite lovely, being softer, and therefore more flattering than the harder line you get from liquid or gel. Three different colour schemes, one to suit every mood, but with the same ultra-pigmented yet buildable formula.

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So sophisticated are these formulas, it was once rumoured that the brand shared recipes with another, more premium French cosmetics brand (not true, as it turns out, but we could easily have believed it! Contour Clubbing Waterproof Eye Pencil is a must-have for your night-on-the-town make-up collection! Here, find Good Housekeeping's edit of the best Bourjois products, from enduring favourites to under the radar gems. One coat supplies punchy pigment; if you want something more casual-looking and undone, blot with your fingers or a tissue before it dries. The clamour surrounding the Healthy Mix foundation and concealer range is well justified, for a start.