I have been a fan of this company ever since I started as a makeup artist and although they haven't been as adventurous in their colours as say MAC, there are some products I really love to work with. So, today I have been down to Bobbi Brown to look at some of their new products and of course, checking out if they have added any new colours to the current range and I must say I have come away very happy!
The first time I went to a Bobbi Brown counter and saw their lip glosses I thought they were testers so I didn't think the size was value for money and I absolutely hated the brushes inside, so I avoided that product at all costs, no matter how intriguing the colours were. Well listen up!!! Ive been told by their PR department that those fiddly glosses will go to that great discontinued department store in the sky, And as of August this year, not only will they have the bell tip applicators but the glosses will be a little bit longer too....Horay!!!!
Now to the rest. First off, we have Luminous Moisturizing Foundation (RRP £29.00). This is an oldie but a goodie, it is heavy coverage so only a small amount of product is needed, but its great for older skins as it hides all those thread vains and fine lines perfectly. I usually apply using a Fibre Optic brush so it goes very lightly on the skin and because of the luminosity (and built in collagen) it works really well with my more mature clients.
New out is SPF15 Tinted Moisturizer Oil Free (RRP £27.00) For a tinted moisturizer this product initially felt quite thick but it spreads quite easily, so only a small amount was needed. Its quite sheer so for those with oily skin but fairly good complexion, this product should be ideal. It comes in colours from Alabaster to dark and should be great to use to balance out skin tone, leaves skin quite matt.
When doing dark skin, I like to achieve a subtle but contoured look to the skin and Bobbi Brown has brought out a range of Matt Bronzing Powders (RRP £24.00) in rich dark colours such as Dark Copper and Deep Golden Brown which is ideal for black skins.
Their face highlighters (RRP £25.00) are nothing new as highlighters have been around for sometime. Putting it in pen form is interesting but not sure if its practical (the brush tip is far bigger than an under eye concealer brush but a lot smaller than a blusher brush, so to get control of the amount of product you use, you would still have to wipe it onto the back of your hands and dab on cheeks or brow bone, using your fingers as usual, but that said, I love the colours, especially the rose pink which had tiny bits of shimmer dust as well . Unfortunately, I couldn't get anything out of one of the pens, so after pumping it for a few minutes I gave up (typically it was the rose pink!) but you shouldn't have a problem returning it to Bobbi Brown, should you have the same problem. Hopefully this is not down to congealed glitter. Will keep you informed.
I actually like the consistency of Bobbi Browns cream concealers, so am glad to see that they have put their Tinted Eye Brighteners (RRP £22.50) in pen form and so can dab directly under eyes. Comes in colours from Light Bisque to Dark Peach and covered up my trunk sized bags a treat, will be interesting to see how it holds up under TV and editorial situations.
For lips, they have brought out Treatment Lip Shine SPF15 (RRP 17.50) For moisturizing your lips whilst adding some sheer colour. Its small and sexier looking than the Clinique Chubby Stick version and there's more colours to choose from, but other than that, it works just as well.
Also for lips is their Rich Lip Colour SPF12 (RRP £16.00) they have brought out colours like Sweet Nectar, Guava and Soft Coral, which is quite bright orange for Bobbi Brown, but ideal for this seasons block colour trend..
Now we have all seen those mascara ads with the lash inserts and the photoshop, so finding a mascara that does what it says on the tin is really tricky. Lash Glamour Extreme Lengthening Mascara (RRP £18.00) makes bold promises and comes with the brush, which is the type I would usually go with to build up lashes, (its similar to L'Oreals Lash Architect RRP £9.00) only with a thicker tip . Will have to review this one at a later date as I am presently conducting my own consumer data on mascara's ...watch this space!!!
The first time I went to a Bobbi Brown counter and saw their lip glosses I thought they were testers so I didn't think the size was value for money and I absolutely hated the brushes inside, so I avoided that product at all costs, no matter how intriguing the colours were. Well listen up!!! Ive been told by their PR department that those fiddly glosses will go to that great discontinued department store in the sky, And as of August this year, not only will they have the bell tip applicators but the glosses will be a little bit longer too....Horay!!!!
Now to the rest. First off, we have Luminous Moisturizing Foundation (RRP £29.00). This is an oldie but a goodie, it is heavy coverage so only a small amount of product is needed, but its great for older skins as it hides all those thread vains and fine lines perfectly. I usually apply using a Fibre Optic brush so it goes very lightly on the skin and because of the luminosity (and built in collagen) it works really well with my more mature clients.
New out is SPF15 Tinted Moisturizer Oil Free (RRP £27.00) For a tinted moisturizer this product initially felt quite thick but it spreads quite easily, so only a small amount was needed. Its quite sheer so for those with oily skin but fairly good complexion, this product should be ideal. It comes in colours from Alabaster to dark and should be great to use to balance out skin tone, leaves skin quite matt.
When doing dark skin, I like to achieve a subtle but contoured look to the skin and Bobbi Brown has brought out a range of Matt Bronzing Powders (RRP £24.00) in rich dark colours such as Dark Copper and Deep Golden Brown which is ideal for black skins.
Their face highlighters (RRP £25.00) are nothing new as highlighters have been around for sometime. Putting it in pen form is interesting but not sure if its practical (the brush tip is far bigger than an under eye concealer brush but a lot smaller than a blusher brush, so to get control of the amount of product you use, you would still have to wipe it onto the back of your hands and dab on cheeks or brow bone, using your fingers as usual, but that said, I love the colours, especially the rose pink which had tiny bits of shimmer dust as well . Unfortunately, I couldn't get anything out of one of the pens, so after pumping it for a few minutes I gave up (typically it was the rose pink!) but you shouldn't have a problem returning it to Bobbi Brown, should you have the same problem. Hopefully this is not down to congealed glitter. Will keep you informed.
I actually like the consistency of Bobbi Browns cream concealers, so am glad to see that they have put their Tinted Eye Brighteners (RRP £22.50) in pen form and so can dab directly under eyes. Comes in colours from Light Bisque to Dark Peach and covered up my trunk sized bags a treat, will be interesting to see how it holds up under TV and editorial situations.
For lips, they have brought out Treatment Lip Shine SPF15 (RRP 17.50) For moisturizing your lips whilst adding some sheer colour. Its small and sexier looking than the Clinique Chubby Stick version and there's more colours to choose from, but other than that, it works just as well.
Also for lips is their Rich Lip Colour SPF12 (RRP £16.00) they have brought out colours like Sweet Nectar, Guava and Soft Coral, which is quite bright orange for Bobbi Brown, but ideal for this seasons block colour trend..
Now we have all seen those mascara ads with the lash inserts and the photoshop, so finding a mascara that does what it says on the tin is really tricky. Lash Glamour Extreme Lengthening Mascara (RRP £18.00) makes bold promises and comes with the brush, which is the type I would usually go with to build up lashes, (its similar to L'Oreals Lash Architect RRP £9.00) only with a thicker tip . Will have to review this one at a later date as I am presently conducting my own consumer data on mascara's ...watch this space!!!
Love your blog! Could you do a research about foundations??? Just an idea...well I am basically want to get a "proper" foundation. Have the usual MAC face and body in my kit but want to get a more expansive and better one but still good value for money. Any tips?
ReplyDeleteI find Face+Body far too oily for me and you are forever powdering. But if u want sheen to the skin without that oily look go for Makeupforever HD Foundation (available at Guru)or Face Atelier Ultra Pro (from LoveMakeup.com) You only need 2 use a little, it gives good coverage, no need to powder or use concealer usually, so saving on product from that alone. Price is similar to MAC but if you have a pro card you can get discount on both. Works great for TV as well as Editoria1.
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