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Do you want to be Fresh and Fancy like the French?

14 May, 2017 - 09:44pm by - First Lady | 59 Comments

image: Vogue

Poll posted by BR Natalie

When I think of the French I (somewhat bizarrely perhaps...) think of two things.  Those little cakes, French Fancies, and Carrie Bradshaw.  I know, she's a New Yorker.  I'm not even on the right continent.  And yet that's what I think of.  You know what I'm on about right?  At the end of the final season*, when Carrie moves to Paris with the eternally annoying Aleksandr and she embraces the grace, style and elegance of the French by channeling her faux-French side?  I mean look at her - could she be any more Français?  Non.  She could not. 

I think all of us, at one point, have wanted to get our French on.  There's something about French beauty that is timeless.  Although, they've had a little help for a century and a half from one of the most fabuleux brands ever.  Bourjois.

We're going to be putting two of our favourite Bourjois products to the test - both will help you fake fresh 'n' fancy like the French.  

image: Beauty Buzz

First up, the iconic Bourjois Little Round Pot Blush - one of a lady's must-have product since 1863.  Look at the evolution of this baby!  Little Round Pot Blush was the first ever dry powder make-up that was accessible to all women in the 19th century - we make-up lovers owe this little pot, a lot.

So it's been around for 150 years, it's obviously good, but what makes it so good?  Well when applied to the skin, the baked texture transforms into an ultra-fine pressed powder, which is easy to apply and blends impeccably.  One stroke of the brush reveals the irresistible aroma of the rose scented powder.  And of course, there's the packaging - not only très chic and cute, it's practical too - there's a built in mirror and a brush - it's perfect for on the go touch ups!

The second Bourjois goodie this trial team will be reviewing is a more modern offering from the range, but equally as wonderful - It's the Bourjois Push Up Volume Glamour Mascara.   Because - what French lady would be seen without lucious lashes?!

The Push Up mascara has this uplifting brush that coats lash by lash, creating curl and boosted volume and length.  This curl and volume will hold for 16 hours - this is the mascara to take you through the day and into the night!

So - what do you think of when you think of French style and beauty?  Have you tried many products from the Bourjois range?  What's your favourite?  Discuter en bas!

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*Oh and that final season?  Yeah that's 10 years old now.  Feel old yet?!

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21st July, 2017

Who doesn't want to go French!! I love makeup and love to try this one. It is an elegant style and very upmarket

9th June, 2017

I haven't tried any products from this range but would love to. When I think of a french look I think of simply beautiful - a bold red lippy, beautiful pink cheeks, long lashes and a winged black liner, simply elegant

8th June, 2017

I think of bold fresh looks when I think of French style. Perfectly pouty, big bright eyes and blushed to perfection. I have seen Bourjois products around for years but I don't believe I have ever tried them. The blusher looks super cute and practical. I'm always open to trying a new blush to give the perfect lightly flushed looked. And who does not love long curled lashes! Sign me up!!!

8th June, 2017

Oh my gosh, yes please, pick me, pick me... :o) I am an absolute blush and mascara addict and would love to trial these products and compare to my current collection. If these could transform me into having the look of effortless French glamour I associate with French style and beauty I would be a convert for sure!

8th June, 2017

Wow these two products look fantastic, cute packaging, high expectations and a whole lotta goodness. I have only tried an eye shadow of this range and it was pretty good, nice compact packaging. The blush sounds super blendable, but I'm not sure about the rose smell, could be great or it could smell like an old lady? And the mascara that holds for 16 hours, absolute madness! Such high expectations!!

8th June, 2017

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8th June, 2017

I think of my friend Kylie who is a Parisian beauty. I think elegant and graceful style, winged eyeliner, red lips and perfectly coiffed hair. I've ever even heard of this brand so I'd love to give it a go - especially the mascara.

8th June, 2017

Never tried this range but I'm definitely all for French as my husband is of French decent. These products look glamorous and fancy

8th June, 2017

Oh la la pick me! This look glamourous!

7th June, 2017

OMG, this is the trial team of all trial teams! Wow my 2 favorite make up products blush and mascara, both scream Paris to me. Moulin Rouge, flushed cheeks and black rimmed eyes and did you say rose scented powder? Luxe! Pic me pic me I so wanna get my French on!

7th June, 2017

Ive never tried this brand but would be keen as! Blush and mascara are my go to products and I've tried heaps to find my favs. Still looking for my fav blush and this one looks adorable, I love the sound of it being a light powder and scented too? Tres magnific!

7th June, 2017

I love the idea that these blushes have been round for ages and this must mean that they're good because they're still making them! I haven't tried many things from the bourjois range except for their concealer which is a fave in my books so it'll be nice to see if I can add a few more into my faves from this brand.

7th June, 2017

Oui, oui, Madame! I haven't tried this range before but it looks so gorgeous. When I think of French beauty I think of subtle elegance. I'm ready to change up my mascara too. Something with a bit more curl sounds like just what I'm looking for! I'd love to give them both a try.

6th June, 2017

Is it too much if I vote twice? Well Ive never tried the brand and am raising both hands at the chance of trialling something from the brand.

6th June, 2017

I have heard this brand is good and would love to try it!

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