Bourjois La Poudre de Riz de Java

Bourjois are celebrating their 150^th birthday this year- who knew they’d be around so long!

To mark this milestone they have re-created their gorgeous, genuine cult product called La Poudre de Riz de Java which was their first ever international best selling product!

 

A delicately scented loose powder, the original Jarva Rice powder, whitened skin and offered ‘the velvety freshness of radiant youth’.

It became an overnight success in 1879 and became a much sought after product which originally marketed in 4 shades, white, pink, natural (flesh colour) and Rachel (cream colour). By the 1920’s there were 11 shades!

With the development of make-up, the production of Java Rice Powder was discontinued in France but continued to be Bourjois’ export speciality until the late 1930s.

Thankfully for us in 2013, Bourjois have decided to reinterpretation the line's original Java Rice Powder in celebration of their anniversary and it’s gorgeous peeps!

Encased within a cute, vintage inspired box is a delicate and pretty loose illuminating powder.

The powder is a pale pink shade and is ever so delicately fragranced- I’m not sure how to describe the fragrance other than it smells ‘vintage’!

The powder felt light and silky on my skin and blended beautifully to give just a hint of illumination and shimmer.

It wasn’t so pale that I was left with white powdery patches on my face and it wasn’t so shimmery that I looked like a fairy.

It is, in a word, perfect.

Bourjois’ LaPoudre De Riz De Java is available now and costs £9.99. 

It is currently available now exclusively at Selfridges before being released into Boots on September 4^th.

Bourjois Smile Enhancing Gloss

Beauty is an ever evolving industry with innovative, exciting and original new products being launched and released every single day.

The 5^th October this year sees Bourjois’ latest launch with an intriguing and brand new product. 

 So you’re sick of your lipsticks, your Gloss’ have lost their shine, Lipblam was so yesterday and you’ve been there and done that with Lip plumpers.

How about trying Bourjois’ Smile Enhancing Gloss?

This fancy little item is a lip gloss and tooth-brightening effect gel in one wand.

Gentle on your tooth enamel, the formula is enriched with fruit active ingredients chosen for their antioxidant and tooth brightening  qualities for an instant result. 

The gel can be applied directly onto the teeth as many times during the day as you wish and it leaves you with a fresh breath sensation whilst the gloss is formulated with ‘White Focus’ pigments, designed to enhance tooth whiteness instantly.

I haven’t managed to get my hands on one of these yet but im desperate to try these out and rest assured you will have a full review once I do! 

The gloss comes in 6 shades and is available from the 5^th October for £8.99.

So, will you be rushing out to your nearest Bourjois stand to grab them when they are launched?

Q&A with Liz McClarnon

Photo courtesy of  www.marklightford.com

Liz McClarnon is one talented chiqua. She’s a singer, a dancer, an actress a TV presenter  and a Masterchef champion! (Is there anything this girl can’t do!)

As one third of the hugely popular girl band Atomic Kitten she has three UK number one selling songs under her belt, finished second in 2005’s celebrity love Island, presented BBC3’s Hotter Than my Daughter TV show and is now appearing as Paulette in the highly acclaimed Legally Blonde the Musical Tour.

I am Fabulicious caught up with her to find out all about her beauty secrets!

Hi Liz, can you tell me what’s in your make up bag today?

I actually don't have a make up bag. I just chuck all the make up in whatever bag I'm using that day, But I have 4 different mascaras (depending on the look I'm going for) – 2MACs, 1 Bourjois and 1 Armani....MAC foundation, Nars blusher, Revlon eyeliner, YSL lippy, 4 special creams from Jenny Harding for super duper sensitive skin and Eyelure lashes.

What is your all time favourite beauty brand and why? 

Im a big Bourjois fan! I love there bronzers, lip glosses and especially there nail varnishes!

 How does your skin cope with all the heavy stage make up you have to wear in your role as Paulette in Legally Blonde the musical?

BADLY!! I get so scratchy after all the make up  everyday so I have to clean it twice a day with Jenny Harding Soft Rain Cleanser then I use her Pink Heaven moisturiser! It is honestly my life saver tip for anyone with sensitive skin!

 Do you have a beauty Icon? If so, who?

Denise Richards or someone like her with a massive gorgeous smile...I love that friendly but attractive look!

Denise Richards is Liz's Beauty Icon

When do you feel most beautiful?

 After a holiday when I'm happy inside and I've eaten fresh fish and salads all week...my skin feels great!

Would you ever leave the house fresh faced and make up free?

 Yep. Not often really, because once I'm out I'm out for the day. But if I have a day off I won't be wearing any make up and I'll be covered in rich oily creams.

Back in the day when you were part of Atomic Kitten, would you and the girls do your own make up or would it be done by a make up artist?

 It depended on what we were doing but usually you do have a full make up and hair team with you. (it would've be so much easier to be a boy!) 

Can you describe your skincare regime? Do you have a specific daily routine?

 I do. I give myself facials all the time but only with certain creams. I  use Jenny Harding creams. I cleanse my face twice in the morning then twice in the night. If I didnt I'd hate to think what would happen. I'm a bit obsessive with my skin.

Can you share with us one of your trade secret beauty tips?

Liz in her Atomic Kitten days

Taking your make up off at night! I know you'll hate me saying these things but also, water! Sorry but it's a fact. I drink Willow water (it's meant to have certain minerals which are great for your skin and it works for me!)

Have you ever had a make up/ beauty disaster? What happened?

I have a make up disaster every night in Legally Blonde... Paulette wears FAR too much make up. Think blue eye shadow, pink blusher, red lipstick and eyelashes any drag queen would be proud of. But I tell you what it's good fun to slap it all on and it definitely gets me into character! 

What was the best piece of beauty advice you have ever been given?

  "You are what you eat!" It's true! If I binge on crappy foods for a week I look and feel so sluggish

You can currently see Liz in the role of Paulette in Legally Blonde the Musical at the Liverpool Empire until 17^th September 2011.

You can follower her on twitter @lizmcclarnon or visit her website for info, news and photos  http://www.lizmcclarnon.com/site/index.php?pid=home