Healthy Skin in a Bottle

When YSL Le Teint Touche Eclat Foundation came out last year it caused big splash across across the cosmetics industry and rightly so. It is one of the best foundations currently available on the market. At £29 for 30ml , it is beautifully formulated and offers great naturally radiant coverage for all skins types apart the really oily ones, which will most likely find it too radiant. It is smooth and lightweight in texture, easy to blend and offers luminous satin finish that looks good in all lighting conditions. Great at covering small imperfections and redness. Only a small amount is required to cover the whole face. Comes is a extensive variety of shades.

Recently Bourjois came up with a great alternative to the YSL foundation. Available at £7.99 for 30 ml (currently on offer , general RRP is £11.99), Bourjois Paris Happy Light foundation is a total steal. It is every bit as good at the Touche Eclat Foundation, offering a similar finish, coverage and ease of use. The foundation is only slightly thicker in texture and a shade less luminous. Happy Light is an excellent choice for anyone with normal to oily skin. People with dry skin might want to use an good moisturiser below it to make it work for them.

Both foundations include fragrance, which people with extremely sensitive skins may find disturbing. The YSL foundation smells faintly of cucumber and the Bourjois has a sweet flowery smell. I find that both foundations last well on me, though I would recommend using a primer or finishing powder over any oily areas if you need to.