French brand "Bourgeois" has long been famous for its products. For more than a hundred years, its experts have been developing unique, original, feminine and safe products from the cosmetics section.
Today we are going to look at Bourgeois eye shadow. Reviews, varieties, distinctive features, variety of palettes and other qualities of these products.
Bourjois Ombre a Paupieres eye shadow
Charming round jars, in which the monoshadows of this series are packed, have been delighting and tender in the fair sex for more than a decade.
Keeping that love alive and improving usability, modern round packaging has a bulging, graceful, feminine shape. The color of the packaging matches the shade of the shadows inside it as closely as possible. This gives you an idea of the palette of shades inside without having to open the box.
Inside of each such package, in addition to shadows, there is a small round mirror and a miniature applicator for application. This innovation allows you to apply eye shadow in "marching" conditions and correctmake-up if needed.
In addition, the usual latch on the box has been replaced with a magnetic one, so it is more convenient to open and close the package with shadows.
Otherwise, the quality of the product has not changed much compared to previous years. The unique technology of baking shadows makes their consumption very gentle. Modern methods have made it possible to get rid of all unnecessary fragrances, parabens and other ingredients that irritate the skin of the eyes. Now such shadows can be used by people with sensitive skin. Most of the composition is mineral pigments that convey all the intensity of the color.
Bourjois Ombre a Paupieres Eyeshadow Palette
In this series, certain colors can be distinguished with the following properties:
- 05, 90, 08 and 94 are shimmery shades. Enhances the eye when applied under the brow and inner corner of the eye.
- 01, 02, 03 and 72 are bright and bold shades that are easy to apply. With them you will not go unnoticed.
- 09, 10, 11, 13, 92, 25 - shades with shimmer. Great option for evening make-up.
- 54, 74, 93, 06, 07, 04, 14, 12 - rich shades that give depth and expressiveness to the look.
Some shades of eyeshadow from Bourgeois are great as a highlighter. They look translucent on the skin, and reflective particles help to emphasize and highlight certain areas of the face (cheekbones, arch under the eyebrow, area above the upper lip).
Opinionsbuyers about Bourjois Ombre a Paupieres
These are the shades of the "Bourgeois" (ombre) deserved customer reviews:
- packaging lasts a very long time;
- nice and convenient box design;
- the quality of the shadows allows you to apply them with a wet or dry brush;
- does not irritate the delicate skin around the eyes;
- colors are nice, not vulgar;
- shade 05 almost matches the skin tone, it allows you to make the eyes more expressive, evening out the skin texture, hiding signs of fatigue;
- shadows do not roll into folds if the skin of the eyelids is not oily, and also do not crumble if the skin around the eyes is not overdried.
“Bourgeois” (shadows) received customer reviews for the following qualities:
- display color better and last longer when applied wet or over foundation;
- The durability of these shadows depends on the method of application and the characteristics of the skin of the eyelids (oily or dry skin), durability can last from 2 to 8 hours;
- the quality and behavior of each shade will be individual, as they differ in grind size, added particles and other nuances;
- shade No. 07 - a mix of gray and emerald colors, which in different lighting casts gold, blue or ultramarine;
- dark shades of shadows beautifully and easily manage to draw arrows on the eyelids;
- shade No. 08 - the most delicate, slightly sparkling, but without sparkles - this is a great option as a highlighter.
As you can see, these shades of "Bourgeois" reviews are very flattering. Now consider another product line fromsame manufacturer.
Bourjois Smoky Stories Eye Shadow
The name suggests that these shadows are made for smoky eyes.
The box contains 4 colors that match each other to create the desired smoky ice effect. One of the colors (central) is a light shade with pearlescent particles. The texture of the shadows is powdery-creamy, thanks to which they are very persistent. According to those who have already purchased and tested these shadows of the "Bourgeois" (reviews confirm this), they are perfectly kept on the eyelids for 6-8, or even 12 hours.
The box has rounded shapes and a transparent lid through which all the colors presented in it are clearly visible.
Bourjois Smoky Stories makeup
The principle of smokey makeup involves the following application of the colors of the selected palette: light shade - on the inner corner of the eye, medium - on the moving eyelid, dark - along the growth of eyelashes and on the outer corner of the eye. In the center of the box are shadows with glitter particles for a brighter or more festive look.
The eyeshadow case has an applicator with a wide side for blending and a thin and narrow side for contouring.
Reviews about Bourjois Smoky Stories
Shadows "Bourgeois Smokey Stories" customer reviews deserve the following:
- very well pigmented and look expressive on the eyes;
- all colors in the box are optimally matched to create a smokey eye makeup;
- keep long enough, but may crumble a little;
- eyeshadow color stays intense for long hours and doesn't fade;
- shadows with sparkles (glitter) from this palette are not easy to use, as they crumble quite a lot.
"Bourgeois" - shadows (reviews are encouraging), which hold well during the day, do not "float" and do not clog into folds even with oily skin of the eyelids. The palette is represented by shades that are optimal for Smokey Ice: green, gray, brown, lilac, pink. They can be applied without a base, this will not reduce the intensity of the color due to the cream base. The three main colors of the palette have a soft, velvety, satin texture, which gives them a slight silky sheen, rather than looking too matte. All colors in the palette have a smoky tint, thanks to which the eye makeup is refined and not vulgar.
These shadows ("Bourgeois") reviews are called very convenient cosmetics, which are easy to shade and create the desired transition from color to color. The plastic body of the box matches the color of the eyeshadow palette and the transparent lid makes it easy to choose the right colors. The packaging of the shadows does not look very reliable, you should be careful in handling it so as not to break it. The shadows layer well on top of each other. It is convenient and easy to use such cosmetics even for a beginner.
Shadows "Bourgeois" reviews (including a palette) positively deserved for their cost-effectiveness. They last for a long time thanks toonly for their weight, but also for the fact that the colors are very intense and a small amount of them is enough to create makeup.
And finally, let's look at another line of shadows from Bourgeois.
Bourjois Paris Little Round Pot Intense Eyeshadow
In appearance, the round box of these shadows is very similar to the Ombre series from the same Bourgeois. The difference lies in the absence of an applicator and the weight of the product (the weight is almost half that of Ombre eyeshadows).
Bourjois Intense Eyeshadow Properties:
- odorless;
- no parabens;
- contain intense pigment;
- suitable for sensitive eye skin.
The texture of the shadows is silky, thanks to which they do not roll down and blend evenly. Longevity - 16 hours (manufacturer's promise).
Customer opinions
Shadows "Bourgeois" reviews receive such a plan:
- contain sparkles, which, depending on the chosen shade, can be of different grinding: larger or smaller;
- not all shades are convenient and easy to use, some are very capricious and you need to “fill your hand” to apply them;
- shade 01 - golden beige, very beautiful, translucent, rough to the touch (coarse grinding), a little dusty;
- these shadows are best applied over foundation as they are a bit dry;
- shade 03 - pale pink, barely noticeable on the skin, but gives a look of freshness and expressiveness;
- shadows last long and shimmer nicely;
- notrolling down during the day;
- some shades have a dryish texture and are hard to see on the skin;
- when applied wet, these shadows can achieve a brighter and more expressive color;
- shade 08 - chocolate (brown-red), very intense, well shaded, but the sparkles in it are almost invisible to the eyes.
Summing up the consideration of all the pros and cons of the various shades from "Bourgeois", it would be useful to recall that all these opinions are strictly individual. Much depends on personal qualities (features of the skin of the eyelids), the method of applying shadows, auxiliary products (make-up base) and application skills.
