Who says foundation has to be expensive to be effective? Certainly not makeup artist Charly Salvator.
A quality foundation doesn’t necessarily have to rhyme with big expenses. In supermarkets there are very nice options with a good composition and at a lower cost. It’s not makeup artist Charly Salvator who will say the opposite. On his social networks, the professional often gives makeup advice and shares his favorite products. A few months ago, for example, he did not hesitate to recommend the blush from the French brand Cenée for those who want easy application. Proof of the scale of the Charly Salvator phenomenon: with each video, the references quickly go out of stock.
Recently, another gem, housed between two mass-market shelves, is creating a buzz under its brushes. A true elixir of freshness for faces dulled by fatigue, this cult bottle promises an ultra-natural result. “I find it very beautiful on the skin, it blends well, it doesn’t mark the texture. You can see, it has a luminous finish but not greasy at all and honestly I find that it suits all skin types“, he begins by explaining in his video. The name of this nugget? The Healthy Mix from the Bourjois brand. Launched in 2010, this foundation has managed to rank in the hall of fame of low-cost products. It has since undergone two reformulations: one in 2017 to add a skincare dimension and one in 2024 to move to a more natural version. “I love how it feels like a second skin. Even mature skin, you will love it, it is full of care“, continues the pro makeup artist. Indeed, the Healthy Mix formula contains 10% active ingredients. Among them, vitamin C for a brighter complexion, vitamins E and B5 to provide hydration to the face, vitamin B3 which strengthens the skin barrier, as well as revitalizing minerals to reduce signs of fatigue. Not bad, right? “I am often asked for inexpensive and at the same time great foundations, this one is a good option. It holds up extremely well. (…) If you like natural, regardless of your age, your skin type and you don’t want to spend a lot on a foundation, then go for it.“Like the makeup artist, we apply it with a small brush using delicate movements.
The least we can say is that Charly Salvator’s subscribers are already won over by the Healthy Mix: “It’s so great, I’ve been using it for at least 10 years!“, “I’ve had it for over 20 years and it’s a sure value“, or even “I only use this one anymore“, we can read in the comments.
The little extra? The product is vegan, and made up of 83% ingredients of natural origin. It sells for around €15.50 depending on the supermarket. An essential that proves that to display a flawless complexion and a radiant complexion, you sometimes just need to slip the right tube into your shopping cart.
