Bourjois Healthy Mix Foundation: a less than a rave review!

Foundation is one of the products that I've deliberately not talked about on here. That's purely because, like skincare, I find foundation to be among the most "personal" of beauty choices: we all have very specific needs to match our individual skintypes and... lifestyles, so what works beautifully for one may be a disaster on someone else!

But as I've just finished one, namely one of the most popular foundations in the beauty community, I thought I should record my thoughts on here, seeing as they're a bit different than others' and who knows, maybe this will help someone too!

Bourjois Healthy Mix foundation claims to be a radiance boosting foundation that contains 4 different fruit extracts that benefit your skin:

- Apricot for radiance

- Melon for hydration

- Apple as an antioxidant, and

- Ginger for energy.

In addition to increasing your skin's radiance by 70%, it also claims to last up to 16 hrs as well.

What do I think of it?

Application: It's a nice foundation to apply, it goes on evenly and doesn't set immediately, so I do have some time to work it in. I mainly use a classic foundation brush to apply it (sth like the MAC 190), because it's the only tool that allows me to add a second layer. A stipling brush won't allow that, even though it gives a more natural finish. Fingers are a no-no: this foundation does transfer, so, by working it in with your fingers, you'll be buffing most of the product away.

Coverage&Buildability: I'd say it's a medium coverage foundation. I can use another layer at best with my 190 brush, but any breakouts or acne scars would still show through.

Finish: It's a dewy foundation, without a doubt. I use a powder over my t-zone after I apply it, and I find it doesn't look flat: there is some dimension there (nth oily or greasy though)!

Longevity&Performance: 16 hrs? Hm, try 6-ish! Sadly, that's the absolute maximum wear I can get out of it without it starting to fade and go patchy. However, I really do like that during that little time, it doesn't feel drying on my skin at all. If anything, it does seem to be quite forgiving on the drier areas!
My shade is the lightest, No 51: Vanille Clair/Light Vanilla, and it is a touch too dark for my tan-less skin. Here's a little comparison for you:

Overall impression: it's a mediocre foundation by my standards. I don't hate it: it's smooth and my skin seems to like it as it's not drying and it doesn't break me out, but it does fall short in the coverage and longevity department and it also transfers like a mo-fo: my cellphone screen gets all gross after a phone call and you can't use a napkin too carefully with it (perhaps a couple more reasons why it's not long wearing)!

I would only recommend it to someone that has very good skin to begin with, with a normal to dry skintype (I should remind u that mine is combination/acne prone) and isn't looking for sth to last for the whole day. Everyone else should probably keep looking!

Would I repurchase again?

Nope. Unless I absolutely needed a foundation and I couldn't afford to buy sth high-end.

What are your thoughts on this foundation? Have you tried any foundations or face products that you felt didn't live up to the hype?