Bourjois Happy Light Luminous Serum Primer Review

Bourjois Happy Light Luminous Serum Primer

Hi Beauties,

Ever since I read a review regarding a particular primer on IMBB, I have been thinking of getting one myself. My favourite one till now has always been Clarins Beauty Flash Balm. When the primers came to the market, I checked them out at the stores. But I was really repelled by the slimy, silicony texture of primers. Yes, I know all the advantages of primers, but still could not bring myself to buy one. However, since the review of primer which I read the other day, I went to my favourite cosmetics brand “Bourjois” and checked out if they have a primer; and whether the primer will be to my liking. Well, Bourjois has two primers in their kitty, one for dry to normal skin; and one for combination to oily skin. I could not believe it…. I had totally overlooked these primers; since I was never that much into primers. I tried out the one for dry to normal skin, loved it, bought it; and have been using and loving it the past few days.
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About the product: Happy Light Luminous Serum Primer illuminates complexion and boosts radiance with no greasiness. It smoothes out the skin leaving it feeling soft and supple. Its serum texture is lightweight and melts onto the skin for a second skin effect.Its feather light texture leaves skin soft and moisturised; with airbrush action. The result: a radiant and hydrated complexion that lasts all day long. And it’s good for the skin: Non-pore blocking, Noncomedogenic formula.Hydrates.Dermatologically tested.

Available in both Luminous and Matte finish.
Luminous : Illuminates and Hydrates; for dry to normal skin type
Matte: Mattifies and refines pores; for combination to oily skin type.
How to use: Wear alone or under foundation. One shade suits all.Lasts all day.

Price: Rs. 915/- for 15ml product

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My experience with Bourjois Happy Light Luminous Serum Primer :

Personally speaking, I never liked products, especially skin products, which have a slimy texture with silicones very high up on the list. Although I know that they give skin a very nice and flawless finish, still I could not use them. My search for a primer which I actually liked, ended with this product.

The primer comes in a glass bottle, with a pump dispenser. It looks just like any other Bourjois foundation bottle, but only slimmer in size (since it has 15 ml product). I must say that I have always loved the packaging of Bourjois products, they look like any high end brand (and Chanel is its sister concern); but also comes at a much cheaper price. The only flaw I could detect here was; why on earth did they make the bottle out of glass? Granted, that I have dropped it once and it did not crack at all; but still I would have preferred a plastic bottle.

The product is pink in color; yes PINK!!! One glance at it; and any yellow skin-toned person would reject it outright. However, the primer spreads easily onto the skin, and becomes totally transparent. It does not impart any ashy look to the skin at all. The texture is soft and light weight, almost like a moisturiser, and has a mild floral and fresh fragrance to it. It feels just like a moisturiser when applied to the face; but contains silicones (albeit way down the list) to justify its role as a primer.

The pump dispenser is excellent, and delivers just a small amount of product. One to two pumps of the product are enough to cover both face and neck area.

The product is called luminous, but do not worry. It does not have any shimmery or glittery particles at all. It does not make the face look oily or greasy. In fact, it is so light weight, that after a few minutes of application, you will hardly feel its presence on your skin. It provides a radiant, healthy look to the complexion, and provides hydration to the skin, yet feels matte on touch. It helps to conceal my pores, yet hydrates any dry patches on my skin; without making the rest of the skin look oily.

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I have used it alone on the skin, along with powder; and also underneath a foundation; and I have not been disappointed with any of the results. When used alone, It acts almost like a moisturiser; and provides a soft, supple and radiant appearance to the skin. With powder, it can be your “My Face But Better” look. When used underneath a foundation; it provides a smooth base for the foundation and prolongs the staying power of my makeup by atleast 5-6 hours.

However, Bourjois claims that this will provide an airbrushed effect to the skin. It does blur my pores and fine lines to a certain extent; but I will not go to the extent of calling it an “airbrushed” look. However, this is my experience with the luminous primer; whether the matte primer provides the airbrushed look; I have no idea.

Pros of Bourjois Happy Light Luminous Serum Primer

• Easily available in India
• Good looking packaging
• Pump dispenser is good, smooth and easy to use
• One to two pumps of product is enough for face and neck area
• Two types of primers are available: Luminous and Matte for dry and oily skin type.
• Extremely light weight texture
• Provides radiance and hydration to your skin; without making it look oily
• The skin feels quite matte on touch a few minutes after application
• The skin feels soft and supple
• Can be used alone, along with a powder or underneath a foundation
• Increases the staying power of makeup by 5-6 hours
• Although color is pinkish, it disappears on application, and does not impart any ashy color to the skin
• Does not feel slimy at all
• Fragrance is mild, floral and quite fresh.
• No shimmer or glitter present
• Helps blur out the pores and fine lines to some extent.
• Non Comedogenic formula
• Dermatologist tested

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Cons of Bourjois Happy Light Luminous Serum Primer

• Glass bottle packaging (Why???)
• Expensive
• Does not provide perfect airbrushed effect (contrary to the claims)
• Has mild fragrance to it (might be a con for some)
• Has Silicones in it, albeit way down the list of ingredients.

IMBB Rating: 4.5/5

Will I repurchase Bourjois Happy Light Luminous Serum Primer?

Yes, I have quite liked this product; and now I know why everyone likes primers below their makeup so much. This one is a very nice product; which I sometimes use just as a moisturiser; and also under my makeup.

Will I recommend this Bourjois Happy Light Luminous Serum Primer?

Yes, I will; if you use primers, but do not like the slimy feel it imparts. This one is a real good primer; and Bourjois have made sure that they have separate products for all types of skin.

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21 thoughts on “Bourjois Happy Light Luminous Serum Primer Review

    1. Thnx dear….. Its no tone at all… I mean every person can use it… Pink or yellow toned… Get my meanin’ *preen* *preen* *preen*

    1. Hey princy… They have the matte one for u… Especially made for u…. *haan ji* *haan ji* *haan ji* ….. Tum woh wala try kar sakti ho….. *puchhi*

    1. Thnx vinitha… Hai na….,IMBB has so many superb products…. Mujhe sab kuch chahiye… My list just goes on increasing…..same pinch… *pompom* *pompom* *pompom*

  1. great review as ever, doc you rock *woot* very detailed, every aspect covered and it looks amazingly good primer. I don’t own one so i think i should rethink too about primers. The prices of Biurjois are reasonable in India, here they touch the seventh sky, don’t know why else Bourjois stuff suits me well *clap*

    1. Bourjois is a very good brand sumi…. And grt with prices too compared to chanel…..and u rock too daaahlin’…. Thankooooo….. *puchhi* *puchhi* *puchhi*

  2. i love how detailed this review was. I have not tried many primers but i definitely wanna try this one once i finish up my colorbar.. Bourjois had never disappointed me till date 🙂

    1. *thankyou* purva… Yes , if u r into primers.. Do give this one a try…. U wont b disappointed…. *happydance* *happydance* … Bourjois hasnt disappointed me ever too….. Grt brand… Hai na *jai ho* *jai ho*

      1. Arre … Ye mere saath hi kyon… Phir se moderation…. Arre koi to mujhe rescue karo… Rati, jomo, neha….. Koi to help ur dukhiyaari friend

  3. Very well reviewed, Arpita! 🙂 I did not even know that Bourjois had primers! Thanks for letting us know! And more importantly for me, thanks for letting us know about the matte primer! *puchhi* I am definitely trying that! 🙂

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