Bourjois Always Fabulous 24H Extreme Resist SPF20 Foundation

As a student, I was a fan of Bourjois' Healthy Mix foundation. But then they changed the shades, and shade 51 became too dark for me.

I decided to try shade 100 - it's perfect for fair skin, with a hint of pink undertone.

I fell for this foundation because it promised everything I want in a foundation: hydration, 24-hour wear, and high coverage.

I have dry/very dry skin with frequent flakiness. I don't have any major imperfections. I'm used to applying foundation with a damp sponge.

This foundation turned out to have very weak coverage. Normally, I use 1-2 pumps of foundation. If I use two pumps of this foundation, it just disappears when applied with primer and cream, and there's not enough for my entire face. I have to use 3 (!) pumps, which is a first for me. And even then, it doesn't cover my minor imperfections like redness around the nostrils or slight redness.

The finish of Always Fabulous is truly natural, and my face looks smooth.

The coverage throughout the day doesn't improve naturally; imperfections come to the surface, so I don't know what they mean by 24-hour wear.

The main problem is not the foundation itself, but what the manufacturer claims and what it actually delivers.

I was hoping that Always Fabulous would be a replacement for the discontinued Catrice 24h Made to stay - but it doesn't even come close.

I did not buy it here, but I will leave a review because I also read other people's reviews! The foundation seems alright (the texture, color, etc. are all individual preferences). However, after using it, pimples appear, and they usually show up around 8-10 hours later (I always remove it with a good micellar water, my skincare routine is good, nothing has changed. I thought it could be hormonal or diet-related, but even when I let my skin regenerate and apply it for 4-6 hours, the same thing happens again. My skin is not problematic, but it reacts negatively to this foundation.

Great! I have tried almost all luxury brands, and this one is much better than the others on my face! It has reduced the size of my pores without sinking into them, and it is invisible on my face with decent coverage. However, it may not be suitable for those with dry skin. The finish is matte, but not completely flat, it has a satin effect. It mattifies my oily skin for about 3-4 hours, like all other mattifying creams, but it doesn't slide off my face. Definitely my favorite for this summer. My shade is 110, which is light with a neutral undertone. (In the Healthy Mix range, shade 51 is too bright for me, and shade 110 is lighter). I'm adding the palette in case anyone finds it helpful.

Overall, it's nothing special, but the scent is absolutely terrible. It doesn't provide strong coverage either.

Did not like it! The smell is terrible, and it has zero coverage. It makes no difference whether I wear it or not. Money wasted, the bottle is in the trash!

So far, this is my favorite! It doesn't heavily accentuate flaws, but rather gives a natural effect. It might be a bit weak for problematic skin, but it worked for me. There's no mask-like effect, and it doesn't settle into fine lines.

I have tried the BOURJOIS RADIANCE REVEAL HEALTHY MIX FOUNDATION and it is impossible to compare the two. I have combination skin that tends to be oily. This foundation does a great job of mattifying without looking like a mask. It covers up pigment spots (acne marks) about 8 out of 10. It definitely won't last for 24 hours, but in colder weather, it has lasted up to 10 hours on my face. It really stays put. It may slightly transfer, but it will still be on your face. The scent is the same as the Healthy version. However, this shade is not suitable for dry skin, you would be better off with the Healthy one.

The fragrance is not great. It has a slightly yellowish undertone, but it is distributed evenly and provides decent coverage. Overall, the shade is not bad.

I have been using Bourjois foundations for over 4 years now. I decided to try this one because it was highly recommended by many bloggers. I chose shade 110 after a long deliberation because I couldn't figure out whether 110 or 120 would be closer to my usual shade 51 in other brands.

Overall, for some reason, this foundation gives a slightly pink undertone on me, even though everyone else writes about its yellow undertones (please note that Bourjois is one of the few mass-market companies that make foundations for yellow or olive undertones, so the angry comments about this seem strange).

Everything else about this foundation is good - its longevity, scent, ease of application, wear time, and oxidization. I would rate it as good, but not more than that.

I spotted it in a nearby store and decided to order it. The price was lower than in the store. The delivery took only 3 days, everything was great!)

Until now, I have been using Oriflame Georgani and The One, but today I decided to save some money and bought this foundation from a cosmetics store. The test application on my hand went well, the matte shade is perfect for summer, I thought, and the consultant assured me that it keeps the skin hydrated all day. However, when I applied it to my face, I was disappointed. Every wrinkle became three times deeper and more noticeable. Moreover, I had to touch up the cream throughout the day because it seemed to settle into deeper wrinkles. It doesn't show on my hand, but it really dries out my face and causes visible flakiness. So, applying it after a scrub or peel is not a good idea at all. In short, I don't recommend using it after the age of 40. Maybe it would work well for very oily under-eye skin. I give it one star for the brand and another star for the nice packaging.

This foundation, it was love. It provided a semi-matte coverage, which worked really well for my combination skin. And the scent, oh my, I absolutely loved it. But with this order...
The previous jar had a neutral shade, which suited me perfectly. But now, it's just awful. It feels like I ordered orange paint. It's just not suitable at all. Another product and money wasted. I'm attaching a photo. I won't be ordering from this website anymore. Very disappointed.
The dark shade is what I ordered now. The light one, previously.

I would like to add another photo.

This is a very worthy product, quite long-lasting for its price. It doesn't crumble and doesn't look like a frozen matte mask. I'm buying it for the second time in shade 110, for fair skin. Previously, I used Lancome Idol, Erborian, and Este Lauder will remain for special occasions.

This foundation used to be my favorite. I always bought shades 120 and 125 and mixed the two creams. However, the last time I ordered from Makeup, I was completely disappointed. The foundation in shade 120 supposedly came from the EU, but I don't know if it's a fake made who knows where or if the formula has been ruined. Its consistency is thinner than before and it applies in a thin layer, not covering imperfections. Also, the shade is completely different from what it used to be. I am very disappointed and will not order it again.

I ordered this product in Germany in April, thinking that I had found my perfect shade. It provided good coverage for acne and was thick.

I ordered it in Ukraine as well, in the shade "Elephant Bone 115". It was darker and more liquid. I am disappointed... It is completely different from what I expected.

I bought two shades, 120 and 125. The foundation is not bad, but I kindly request the seller to provide accurate information about the product, specifically the country of manufacture. The description stated that the manufacturer is from the UK, but the product I received was manufactured in Ukraine. Please differentiate between products from the EU and those in stock. I did not expect to buy a product from Ukraine at this price. The product itself is almost identical to the original.

I purchase shade 100 and apply it with a damp sponge in a very thin layer. It looks very nice and the finish is rather matte. It doesn't clog pores or cause breakouts. It is quite long-lasting and doesn't feel heavy on the face.

The undertone has a pinkish hue, so it may not suit everyone. But overall, it's a great foundation.

This is my second time ordering the shade 110 Light Vanilla. It doesn't turn yellow, applies smoothly, and doesn't smudge. The fragrance is just as pleasant as the previous bottle.

The cosmetics are amazing!