Bourjois's City Radiance Foundation promises to make the complexion glow and provide continous 24-hour hydration while protecting the skin from aggressive urban factors.
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I love the packaging – the squeeze tube is light to carry and compact, meaning I could easily slot it into a travel/everyday makeup pouch. The second thing I noticed was the scent. Fresh water flower fragrance? Count me in please (I adore scented base products even though they may be bad for the skin)!
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The thick, creamy consistency (just like you'd imagine a proper foundation to be) gives the skin a matte yet natural medium buildable coverage. It smooths away pores, hides localised redness and evens out the skin tone. I apply this using damp makeup wedges. Blending it in with my fingers also works nicely.
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The shade range is not the most comprehensive... 4 shades are brought in (out of 6) and I wear the middle, 03 Light Beige. There is nothing in the spectrum for darker skin tones, which will quite rightly miff some. 03 is not yellow-toned enough for me - you may recall from other foundation reviews that I resemble a banana more than a peach colour-wise, haha - but I am not fussed about that.
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The staying power is the only downside for this foundation. It started separating around my mouth and crease along my nasolabial folds after 3 hours or so. My T-zone fared worse, it gobbled up this foundation up within an hour; I couldn't see any trace of it left when I checked in the mirror! Mayhaps a primer will be able to prolong its longevity.
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Nonetheless, this really is a rather decent foundation considering it retails for a mere RM 54.90, has SPF 30 and goes regularly on sale at Watsons. If you prefer a matte finish and a more uniform look to the skin then there is no harm in giving it a look!
The full ingredient list for City Radiance Foundation SPF30:
Aqua (Water), Titanium Dioxide, Isohexadecane, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Dimethicone, Isopropyl Myristate, Glycerin, PPG-15 Stearyl Ether, Propanediol, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Imperata Cylindrica Root Extract, PEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Alumina, Phenoxyethanol, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Stearic Acid, PTFE, Magnesium Sulfate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, PEG-8, Ethylhexylglycerin, Parfum (Fragrance), Carbomer, Biosaccharide Gum-4, Sodium Citrate, BHT, Geraniol, Linalool, Potassium Sorbate, Citric Acid, Tocopherol, Biotin [+/- May contain: Mica, CI 77007 (Ultramarines), CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499 (Iron Oxides), CI 77891 (Titanium Dioxide)].
Disclosure: Press sample.
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Name: Bourjois City Radiance Foundation SPF30
Price: RM 54.90 for 30 ml
Made in: France
I love the packaging – the squeeze tube is light to carry and compact, meaning I could easily slot it into a travel/everyday makeup pouch. The second thing I noticed was the scent. Fresh water flower fragrance? Count me in please (I adore scented base products even though they may be bad for the skin)!
![](https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Ao_k7sNbIvQ/V2v2Ts_c3yI/AAAAAAAATbs/9vwIDdWREBYFqtvlN3U2QENX67wSZUezQCPcB/s1600/20160624%2B2.jpg)
The thick, creamy consistency (just like you'd imagine a proper foundation to be) gives the skin a matte yet natural medium buildable coverage. It smooths away pores, hides localised redness and evens out the skin tone. I apply this using damp makeup wedges. Blending it in with my fingers also works nicely.
![](https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ZHWquV83ylo/V2v2Qw4R9TI/AAAAAAAATbs/mFen8b5Iqs4yeaWm5bQYgUQx2rp3vRVygCPcB/s1600/20160624%2B3.jpg)
Before
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After
The shade range is not the most comprehensive... 4 shades are brought in (out of 6) and I wear the middle, 03 Light Beige. There is nothing in the spectrum for darker skin tones, which will quite rightly miff some. 03 is not yellow-toned enough for me - you may recall from other foundation reviews that I resemble a banana more than a peach colour-wise, haha - but I am not fussed about that.
![](https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-orVuhdJBM_k/V2v2YlF8gMI/AAAAAAAATbs/UEBpM3btdtoj9S9ouCud3DuVFlG4prt8ACPcB/s1600/20160624%2B5.jpg)
02 Vanilla - 03 Light Beige
The staying power is the only downside for this foundation. It started separating around my mouth and crease along my nasolabial folds after 3 hours or so. My T-zone fared worse, it gobbled up this foundation up within an hour; I couldn't see any trace of it left when I checked in the mirror! Mayhaps a primer will be able to prolong its longevity.
![](https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-UbYM66BlZ4U/V2v2YOMR-CI/AAAAAAAATbs/1zVc1kggigYaYkxhbcRUok7WUsZs3psaACPcB/s1600/20160624%2B6.jpg)
Nonetheless, this really is a rather decent foundation considering it retails for a mere RM 54.90, has SPF 30 and goes regularly on sale at Watsons. If you prefer a matte finish and a more uniform look to the skin then there is no harm in giving it a look!
The full ingredient list for City Radiance Foundation SPF30:
Aqua (Water), Titanium Dioxide, Isohexadecane, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Dimethicone, Isopropyl Myristate, Glycerin, PPG-15 Stearyl Ether, Propanediol, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Imperata Cylindrica Root Extract, PEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Alumina, Phenoxyethanol, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Stearic Acid, PTFE, Magnesium Sulfate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, PEG-8, Ethylhexylglycerin, Parfum (Fragrance), Carbomer, Biosaccharide Gum-4, Sodium Citrate, BHT, Geraniol, Linalool, Potassium Sorbate, Citric Acid, Tocopherol, Biotin [+/- May contain: Mica, CI 77007 (Ultramarines), CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499 (Iron Oxides), CI 77891 (Titanium Dioxide)].
Disclosure: Press sample.
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