My quest for the perfect metallic eye shadow ended when Bourjois Paris’ Little Round Pot Eyeshadow in Brun Irréel landed on my desk. I used the conveniently stowed sponge-tip applicator to test out the new find. And it was love at first stroke of the brush.

The baked formula, in a shade that likens the visual indulgence of a chocolate mousse cupcake, went on smooth and blended beautifully into a soft iridescent wash of colour, making me feel like a lab full of geniuses spent years perfecting a product that I only dreamed of until that day!

And I’m happy to say that this little love story did not end in sorrow. My morning application of the shadow clung lovingly to my lids all day, and washed away with a gentle splash of soap and water at night. Available in a range of fairytale colours, the Little Round Pot Eyeshadow can be yours for only $17.

Bourjois Paris…je t’aime!