They are good friends because ethylhexylglycerin can boost the effectiveness of phenoxyethanol (and other preservatives) and as an added bonus it feels nice on the skin too. I feel like it's going to be perfect for the warmer months and I love the idea of the colour correcting because I have loads of red marks. I’ve been suffering from a bout of dermatitis recently, causing red spots to appear on my face, like a red lobster.

I did wonder why they haven’t kept the same shade numbers from their foundations (51/52/53) but never mind, there are 3 shades to choose from so it shouldn’t be too difficult to find the one to suit you. In terms of texture, I find the Bourjois 123 Perfect CC Cream lighter in texture than the Healthy Mix Serum and City Radiance (the latter has the thickest texture) and for me, makes my skin look better than the Healthy Mix Serum. If you are into chemistry (if not, we understand, just skip this paragraph), the reason is that electrolytes (you know, the Na+ and Cl- ions) screen the electrostatic repulsion between the head groups of ionic surfactants and thus support the formation of long shaped micelles (instead of spherical ones) that entangle like spaghetti, and viola, a gel is formed.

It contains 3 colour correcting pigments, Apricot, Green and White for anti-fatigue, anti-redness and anti-dark spot results.

Time to sit up as brands are releasing a new wave of CC creams which take things up a notch and might just offer what you’re looking for.

Unlike many CC Creams I’ve tried over the years, this one is the only one where I can comfortably wear it without once complaining about how sheer it is. Here’s the swatch to show you how similar or different the Bourjois 123 Perfect CC Cream is to other Bourjois foundations. It’s definitely a smart thing to avoid with sensitive skin (and fragrance of any type - natural is just as allergic as synthetic, if not worse! Not only does this eye cream brighten up those nasty dark circles but the silicone nib used for application is perfect for your eye area.