The Muse sobs herself silly daily when she thinks about how Bourjois seems to be slowly yanking itself out of the US. Anyone notice when you visit their site they don’t even have a US portal anymore? Oh my god talk about ruin my day!
At the moment the only place I know you can pick up the line is at Ulta, outside of that it’s kinda difficult to locate. Lucky enough I have a few good friends in England who kindly snag me my Bourjois Paris.
Today I’m reviewing Bourjois Paris Mineral Matte Foundation. I got alot of e-mail about this one as many people were quite curious about it.
Take the jump for the review!
Honestly, with my skin at the moment I really do not need to indulge in a matte foundation. I expected the worst and came out the best for it much to my delight.
Bourjois Paris Mineral Matte Foundation is a softly whipped mousse mineral foundation. Upon opening the jar I was kinda grinned from ear to ear as it quite looks like whipped cream or something delicious to eat. The foundation comes housed in a jar and is paired with a short cropped kabuki brush (you get the brush as well, it’s sold as a set). The foundation itself is creamy but dense enough to offer full coverage or sheer depending on how much you use. Although the foundation formula is simply wonderful I must say my love affair started with the brush itself which makes application a breeze.
To start application you simply dip the brush into the foundation pot. A little goes a very long way mind you so be sparse, you can always build up coverage as you go. Now with your brush fully loaded you’ll begin buffing the foundation onto your skin! Done! The overall effect is an airbrushed, matte powder finish.
Although it starts a cream it will quickly turn into a matte powder upon contact with your skin. I was worried about it creating a mask-like look on my face or just generally caking up and being messy but the brush is the key to creating good, even coverage that’s natural and soft. Coverage is very breathable, wears long, and isn’t itchy.
I’m unsure how anyone with larger pores would feel about this. I want to say it would be a great foundation for large pores but I’m not entirely sure if a smoother surface would be best to work with where as you aren’t clogging up pores with a heavy foundation. Strangely enough it is indeed a heavy formula but still manages to feel airy and light on my face.
Overall, I absolutely adore it. The formula itself is wonderful and paired up with the interesting short haired, rounded brush makes it equally perfect to buff onto skin. This one was a joy to work with and I can see myself re-purchasing in the future. Although my skin remains dry at the moment, I look forward to trying it in the Summer to see if it keeps my skin matte.
Anyone try yet?
Do share!
On a side note if you’re wanting to try it out I suggest checking on ASOS to see if they update the catalog with it as ASOS does ship to the US or I’ve seen it on E-bay UK, most sellers ship worldwide.
For further details check out www.bourjois.co.uk
Disclosure: The following item was purchased by me for review purposes (and because I like flinging my money at makeup products of any kind) on Musings of a Muse. For further information please see my FTC Guidelines or my Disclosure/Disclaimer posts.
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Intersting… I’m always looking for new foundations to try. I dont know whether to be happy (that I cant find this here) or annoyed (that i cant find this here). lol
have you tried their new smoky eye trios? the colors on their site look stunning!
oh connie check ebay uk
plenty around and not too badly priced!
I HAVE I have
review coming up shortly 
I just checked again but I’m not seeing any? Am I searching wrong?
*jealous* i can’t wait to see it!
I looked COnnie not yet dearest but I’d check after the holidays they update stock
I’m so glad you review Bourjois products- they are some of my favorites. I’m def. going to try this foundation.
yay pinkcrow I’m so glad you enjoy the bourjois reviews, I’m a big fan too!
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Hi! I’m drooling over this foundation…I want to try soooo bad!! I wish it was easier to buy
Wish you would have posted some pics of you wearing it! Thanks!
hi mary! It’s not too bad dear. Head to Ebay UK lots of sellers are on selling it for not too bad a price and shipping
!!!!!! I have a review going live later that will show me wearing it 
! hugs!
Hi there
Just wondering do you prefer this or the lancome oscillating mineral foundation? and why?
thanks for your time
best
fifi
hey fifi
it’s too VERY different products so you can’t really compare the two in my humblest as one is a powder with subtle coverage and one is a cream with heavier coverage. Very different products hun!
Hey Izzy,
Thanks for the wonderfully detailed review (wish I had your perfect skin)!
You just sparked another lemming for me! I think these just arrived in Singapore, I’ll have to check them out and it’s on 20% discount this week at some stores in Singapore
I read your review Iris looks like it’s a winner for you!!!! YAYAYAYAYAY! awww far from perfect it’s quite dull at the moment sadly
Love you so much! Miss ya!
T.T I’ll have to go to a neighbouring country to get that and try, and that’s if they have it.
I love their lipgloss! Sadly they discontinued my fav colour/line, and my bottle’s finishing. T.T
electronicfly we never get updates here, drives me bats! so I have to get a friend to grab me the newest products or current favs even
awwwwww did you check ebay!?
I don’t dare to get them, as I think it’s been discontinued for quite a few years already.
Their online customer service kinda sucks, I’ve emailed them a few times before to confirm but I’ve never gotten a reply
aw that stinks eletronicfly
sigh that really stinks! I can’t stand bad CS!
Hi Muse
Thanks for reviewing this i love this type of foundation. I usually buy high end foundations lancome is one of my favs. But this looks fab? I don’t usually use a brush to apply foundation, is the brush any good in this set?
hi gemma
def love the brush and I think it’s what makes the foundation so fabulous
It’s a nice one for buffing the product onto skin 
I normally buy high end as well since I believe you can’t cheap it up when it comes to concealer and foundation but this is fantastic, really enjoying it 
worthy of a try imho!
Hmm, as this works for dry skin, I might give it a try. Although I never wear liquid foundation, but it would be nice to have one for special occasions
nia not a liquid user? powder? Share
as I’m dry too but can’t get away with powder on my dry skin 
Yes, I know what you mean. At the moment I am using MACs MSFN and I like it. Most days it wears easy.
But the next thing on my list to try is Diorkins Nude Power Foundation. The reviews say it is like putting water on your face
I like the MSFN too Nia but I need cream for all day wear, powder wears off to fast aside from the new Lancome I’m loving….oooooo sounds nice, perhaps Dior is in my future
Interesting. I’m from Europe and here, the brush does not come in a set, but is sold separetley. Have you tried it without the brush? Do you think it would still perform well?
oh that stinks masa. England they sold it as a set. Nope haven’t tried without the brush, I think part of it’s appeal was how well the brush buffed it into the skin! You can prob use a skunk brush or a baby kabuki but I like the short bristles and how dense it is making it ideal for buffing
Hi!
x
I just purchased this foundation (I’m in the UK so could just pick it up in Boots) and wanted to see what others thought of it!
As someone with oily, temperamental skin, I have to be a bit careful, as I want coverage but not so much that it looks caked on and eventually causes more problems!
I have to say though, I am finding this excellent so far, how incredible is the little brush?! It feels almost like a sponge.
I normally use Bourjois’ 10 hour sleep effect, but I think I may have been converted!
Great blog
hey helena!
the brush is awesome isn’t it? I think it’s really what makes the foundation so fabulous, totally buffs onto skin like a dream! I’m a big 10 hour fan as well
great little foundation that is!!!!!!!!!!
Thanks for sharing your review with us
aw thanks!
Hope we talk again soon hun!
How does the brush feel? ^///^
That wasn’t mentioned?
it’s quite soft Ronnie but also dense which is why I like it! Hope this helps!
i haven’t touched this brand for ages and to think that i was called the bourjois queen! i gave it up because we don’t have this brand here and i had to out source it…
now i see this interesting product and i suddenly have the urge to look for it again. sounds really nice.
ha really jojoba? that big a fan eh?
it’s REALLY nice. Same problem here btw have to outsource alot to get the items I want as we don’t really get updated items from the line in the US either 
Hello Muse Darling!!
So, now you have me searching e-bay UK like a crazy person… thanks a lot!! Lol I’ve tried googling the product, and Boots online store isn’t listing it, and I can’t for the life of me figure out where it is on e-bay. Could you please spill the beans on how I search for (and find) this sucker?? I want it BAD!!!
Thanks love!
hey elaina!
Just searched for you dearest and didn’t see any sob. but no worries keep your eyes peeled on http://shop.ebay.co.uk and if you find it take the item number and purchase from Ebay US just be sure they ship worldwide. Reason I say search Ebay UK is b/c sometimes the US search doesn’t pick up UK listings
Secondly try ASOS http://www.asos.com/ they update the site with Bourjois constantly and ship to the US as well! secondly, if you are on Makeup Alley see if you can find a friendly brit to buy for you and offer a swap or paypal in exchange be sure to check their feedback and such prior to swapping of course.
And lastly, when all else fails, wait for Ulta to get it
Hope this helps!?
i totally want this! btw – do you what your coloring is in MAC? i’m trying to figure out what color to get and i can’t tell
hey mg! i’m honestly not sure somewhere between nc25-30 I think!?
Hi Muse!!!
I haven’t been visiting lately so I’m going to go through all your posts now and start having some serious lemmings XD Like this one! I noticed Bourjois in the drugstores here in Singapore and didn’t really pay too much attention to the brand. I’m not too keen on such heavier coverage as I am afraid it will clog pores – ah but you made it sound so good XD
hey jin!
Happiest Holidays!
I totally understand about clogging pores heavier foundations are def known for it. I know my mate Iris from RD is loving it so far and she has larger pores 
so it might be worth a try!
I just loooooove this foundation. And don’t get me started on the brush… Such a smooth and soft touch on the skin. It’s my new favorite thing!
yay gabrielle! I ADORE This
it’s very good foundation!
i have this and i love it (: even though i do need to exfoliate and moisturise well beforehand,it also makes me skin feel really soft and like the description says, it lets your skin breath which i think is true, i just had a question
how do you wash your brush?? i know it sounds silly but i’m scared incase i ruin it.
xox
hi mayumi! it’s fab isn’t it? Most agree proper prepping is required so it doesn’t sit above the skin and make one look scary
but once blended out it looks incredibly
Right now little scared myself so I just wipe it across a MAC wipe and that pretty much takes care of it
Hope this helps!