Cairo does not go easy on makeup. Between the walk to the metro, the office air conditioning and an afternoon stuck in traffic, shine turns up long before home time. Bourjois Always Fabulous Mat is the compact you keep in the small pocket of your bag for exactly that moment: one quick press across the T-zone and your face looks freshly done again.
Why you will love this pressed powder
The texture is the part that surprises people. It is finely milled and almost weightless, so it melts over foundation instead of sitting on top of it in a visible layer. You get a clean, matte, skin-like finish rather than the flat, powdery look that heavier compacts leave behind.
- Controls shine on the forehead, nose and chin without looking chalky
- Lightweight pressed formula that blends into liquid foundation rather than covering it
- Works on its own for a quick, even finish on a no-makeup day
- Buildable: press once for a touch-up, layer for a fuller matte look
- Comfortable through long hours in heat and humidity
- Slim compact that fits any handbag, with a mirror built into the lid
- A little goes a long way, so one compact lasts for months of daily touch-ups
What it does
The powder absorbs the oil your skin produces through the day and diffuses the light that bounces off it, which is what makes shine visible in the first place. Used over foundation it also locks the base in place, so your makeup stays where you put it instead of slipping by mid-afternoon.
Who it is for
Made for oily and combination skin, and for anyone whose day runs long in Egyptian weather: office hours followed by a dinner, a full day on campus, a wedding, or a shoot under lights. If your T-zone is shiny by 11am, this is the compact for you.
How to use it
- Press, do not sweep, with the sponge or a fluffy brush so the finish stays even
- Start at the T-zone, then blend lightly outward over the cheeks
- Over foundation, apply once the base has settled for a minute
- For touch-ups, blot first with a tissue, then press a thin layer on top
Key details
- Brand: Bourjois Paris
- Type: mattifying pressed powder compact
- Finish: matte, shine control
- Skin type: oily and combination, and normal skin in hot weather
- Mirror built into the compact
- Net weight: 10 g
Size
10 g pressed powder compact.
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