Bourjois Java Rice Powder

Bourjois have reinvented their iconic powder from 1879, and I am a firm believer of the old products work the best. Marking their 150th anniversary they have revamped Java Rice powder into the 21st century, yet leaving the label on the pot very vintage.

I am in love with this shimmery pink hue pot of loveliness and it's certainly helped me combat my dark circles to a point where I don't feel as self conscious about them.

It sets my concealer beautifully without settling in the creases, you can use it to highlight too although I personally don't think the shimmer is chunky enough for this and I'll never stray from my MAC skin-finish for highlighting.

If you prefer the more subtle look then go for this powder.
Think of it as a great all rounder for skin finishing and highlighting, so if your a gal on a beauty budget then you need to invest. 

I have to tell you about the smell, it's the same scent as that of the little round pots, sweet, floral and almost a powdery scent it's gorgeous. 

I cant say it'll be to everyone's taste but I think it smells gorgeous. 

The powder is really finely milled and goes on really nicely without looking cakey on your face, I personally apply mine with my Real Techniques Setting Brush, and I apply mine by tipping a small amount into the lid, swirling my brush through it, tapping off the excess and sweeping across my under eyes. 

I've spoken to the lovelies at Bourjois who confirm that the powder will not just be 

'Limited Edition' but that it's here to stay. 

Have you tried Java Rice Powder? 

Retailing at just £9.99 go on and try it, I'm sure you'll love it! 

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Benefit Agent Zero Shine 'Shine Vanishing Pro Powder'

Meet Benefit's newest addition... 

'The Porefessional Agent Zero Shine' Its a little tub of shine vanishing powder, and comes with a baby kabuki brush neatly tucked away in one end of the product. I love the packaging, it's quite a chunky tube with one end revealing the sifting end, so you tip a small amount into the lid,, and then untwist the baby kabuki, swirl, tap, and sweep it over your face. It's great to throw in your handbag as it wont spill. 

I use Benefit Porefessional in the tube on a daily basis and you definitely don't need to use both of them together. I don't think the powder has much of a difference on pore size so if your looking for a pore minimiser then stick the to tube formula. 

It's translucent and you cant tell your wearing it so it would be perfect if you have pretty good skin just to even out your complexion and keep any shine at bay. I have worn this as a primer before applying my foundation and really liked the blurred effect it had on my skin, and it really did prevent me from having to reapply powder throughout the day.

This picture shows just the Agent Zero Shine product on my skin, so excuse the dark circles and uneven skin tone, it's to show you the effectiveness of the powder on it's own. 

Have you tried this yet?
If not pop along to your nearest Benefit counter or grab it on the Benefit website now! all for £23.50. 

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