Bobbi Brown Discussion & Must-haves

[ARmakeupjunkie]

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Originally Posted by Twinkle_Twinkle What's your skin tone? I'm NW45 and I am afraid to try it honestly. Why don't you do a Live Chat on the website?

I'm a NW45 as well. I have not seen the Nude Shimmer Brick in person, only on the website. Live Chat says it's too light but, I wanted to check with a WOC that may have actually seen and tested it. Thanks.

 

[ARmakeupjunkie]

Re: Ladies What Bobbi Brown Foundation shade do you use?

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Originally Posted by MAHALO I haven't seen the Golden Orange Loose Powder how does it modify your foundation color? I use a very light dusting of BB BASIC BROWN sheer powder over my BB GOLDEN liquid foundation to slightly tone down the yellow in the Summer when my skin tone is richer. I'm curious about GOLDEN ORANGE. I'm MAC NC45- NW43.

I use just a little bit of the Golden Orange. I tried the Basic Brown but, it always just looked like it was sitting on my skin. The Golden Orange blends really well with my foundation color as it warms up to my skintone and it just really looks good. When the MA first put it on me, I was not sure but after a few minutes, I could really see how it worked better for me than the Basic Brown. I also found with the foundation stick, I don't need as much powder. When I used her liquid foundations I felt like I needed more powder.

 

[alka1]

anyone know why Sephora doesn't carry Bobbi Brown products? It seems like Sephora carries almost every single beauty brand out there.. except for Bobbi Brown. what gives?

 

[Twinkle_Twinkle]

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Originally Posted by alka1 anyone know why Sephora doesn't carry Bobbi Brown products? It seems like Sephora carries almost every single beauty brand out there.. except for Bobbi Brown. what gives?

ETA: I don't know why BB isn't carried in Sephora considering that Clinique is. Honestly though, BB is fairly readily available, I'd rather that Sephora continue to introduce new lines and/or expand the product range of some of the lines already there (like NARS) than take up space with BB.

 

[alka1]

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Originally Posted by Twinkle_Twinkle ETA: I don't know why BB isn't carried in Sephora considering that Clinique is. Honestly though, BB is fairly readily available, I'd rather that Sephora continue to introduce new lines and/or expand the product range of some of the lines already there (like NARS) than take up space with BB.

yeah, you have a point about introducing new lines.. but I just figured it was weird since Sephora carries almost all the big makeup brands save for BB.

 

[alka1]

So I finally got to try the new illuminating bronzers.. I was originally going to buy the colour craft MSFs, but after reviewing the swatches I decided that nothing really stood out. The only thing I bought was Sunny By Nature.

Instead I decided to spend my money at the BB counter.. I bought the Antigua and Bali Brown bronzer. I had heard huge raves about these on several websites so I was definitely excited to try them. Was going to get Maui but they were all sold out.

The formula actually reminds me of MAC's beauty powders.. perhaps with even better texture/shimmer. Antigua is a light corally-pink. I have NC35 skin right now and this one applies like a light pink highlighter -- it really brightens the skin with a soft pink glow. The shimmer is so micronized and tiny.. it applies with an almost pearlescent texture.

Bali Brown is a true-brown with hints of gold. This one has a bit more sparkle in it but it's unlike any other sparkle I have tried (very different from MSFs). It gives a pretty glistening effect.

I spoke with a BB rep and she confirmed that these are indeed part of the permanent collection

and she also told me they worked for 2 years to develop this specific formula.

They are quite expensive at $33 each but you do get a nice amount of product.. a tiny bit smaller than MSFs. I'm hoping to go back to a different Nordstrom to purchase Maui and Bahamas. Overall I have to say i'm beyond impressed. These are beautiful and they are so pretty in the compact.. I could stare at it all day. I'm glad I chose these instead of the MSFs, which I found to be rather chunky/glittery this time around.

 

[MAHALO]

Re: Ladies What Bobbi Brown Foundation shade do you use?

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Originally Posted by ARmakeupjunkie I use just a little bit of the Golden Orange. I tried the Basic Brown but, it always just looked like it was sitting on my skin. The Golden Orange blends really well with my foundation color as it warms up to my skintone and it just really looks good. When the MA first put it on me, I was not sure but after a few minutes, I could really see how it worked better for me than the Basic Brown. I also found with the foundation stick, I don't need as much powder. When I used her liquid foundations I felt like I needed more powder.

I purchased the BB Golden Orange sheer powder. I like it. When I first looked at it I wasn't sure if it would work. But like you, it blended so nicely. I use just a touch. Thank you Again.

 

[Twinkle_Twinkle]

Re: Ladies What Bobbi Brown Foundation shade do you use?

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Originally Posted by ARmakeupjunkie I am Warm Walnut in the Foundation Stick and I use just a touch of the Golden Orange powder! Love it! I'm a MAC NW45.

See that's odd because when I went to the BB counter and asked if I could use the Golden Orange powder they said no and I am NW45 as well. Hmm....

 

[sabrilina]

Re: Bobbi Brown Forest Shimmer Ink Gel Liner & Honeysuckle Lip Crayon

1. Bobbi Brown Long-wear Gel Eyeliner Ivy Shimmer Ink
2. Bobbi Brown Long-wear Gel Eyeliner Forest Shimmer Ink
3. Clinique Brush-On Cream Liner Egyptian (now only available in the pencil cream shaper form)
4. MAC Kohl Power Black Karat
5. Nars Eyeliner Kyoto
6. Laura Mercier Kohl Eye Pencil Black Jade
7. Bobbi Brown Lip Crayon Honeysuckle
8. Nars Velvet Matte Lip Pencil Belle du Jour
9. Nars Velvet Matte Lip Pencil Café Con Leche
10. MAC Cremestick Liner Honey B. (this was recently put on the MAC Goodbyes List, still might be available at local MAC stores and Nordstrom counters - happens to be my HG ylbb nude)
11. MAC Cremestick Liner Summerfruit
12. Bobbi Brown Lip Liner Beige

 

[kyoto]

Bobbi Brown and Mac are both owned by Estee Lauder, so I'm sure that this has something to do with the reason that Sephora doesn't carry it.

 

[Twinkle_Twinkle]

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Originally Posted by kyoto Bobbi Brown and Mac are both owned by Estee Lauder, so I'm sure that this has something to do with the reason that Sephora doesn't carry it.

Clinique is also owned by Estee Lauder and Sephora carries that brand and MAC is carried at some Sephora's in Paris, so I don't think that's the answer. Who knows really.

 

[kyoto]

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Originally Posted by Twinkle_Twinkle Clinique is also owned by Estee Lauder and Sephora carries that brand and MAC is carried at some Sephora's in Paris, so I don't think that's the answer. Who knows really.

That's true too. Who knows, maybe one of these days I'll call Estee Lauder just to see what they say.

 

[crystrill]

Re: Ladies What Bobbi Brown Foundation shade do you use?

What about her correctors? I'm thinking about ordering online and getting Dark Peach since that seems like the most "orange" one. I can't find a swatch of it anywhere!

I wear Almond (7) in her Smooth Skin, or whatever it's called, foundation.

 

[makeuplover7239]

Re: Ladies What Bobbi Brown Foundation shade do you use?

Has anyone had any reactions (aka Breakouts or anything else) from Bobbi brown 's foundation. I dont know if its a breakout or milia . Sigh. The only thing that is different in my routine is the foundation. I hope it isnt!

 

[MAHALO]

Re: Ladies What Bobbi Brown Foundation shade do you use?

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Originally Posted by makeuplover7239 Has anyone had any reactions (aka Breakouts or anything else) from Bobbi brown 's foundation. I dont know if its a breakout or milia . Sigh. The only thing that is different in my routine is the foundation. I hope it isnt!

I'm not having any problems with breakouts using BB oil free foundation. My skin is normal and not prone to breakouts.

 

[elektra513]

Sephora used to carry bobbi brown a looooong time ago (back when Iman had the I-iman collection--which was also there) but then they phased it (well both lines) out. My guess is that maybe bobbi wanted to re-establish her brand...who knows.

 

[elektra513]

Re: Ladies What Bobbi Brown Foundation shade do you use?

I use the stick foundation in 6.5 (warm almond). Just got a sample of the skin foundation in the same color, but haven't tried it yet.

 

[makeuplover7239]

Re: Ladies What Bobbi Brown Foundation shade do you use?

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Originally Posted by MAHALO I'm not having any problems with breakouts using BB oil free foundation. My skin is normal and not prone to breakouts.

My skin is normal too with maybe a pimple here or there.( Sigh, what age does to your skin) So I am suprised. Dont know if its the foundation or something else that's causing my skin to have several bumps on my skin.
Its frustrating coz my skin is pretty much smooth otherwise.

 

[MAHALO]

During the past year or so, I've tried dozens of liquid foundations. My search for "the one" has ended. I love Bobbi Brown Oil Free liquid foundation (GOLDEN and WARM ALMOND). Also, a tip on Spectra led me to the sheer powder in GOLDEN ORANGE. I would have never tried it because it looks too light. But applied very lightly to set my foundation, it's perfect. The powder looks translucent on my brown skin. I also have BB Sheer powder in BASIC BROWN. I rarely use it since discovering GOLDEN ORANGE.

 

[elektra513]

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Originally Posted by MAHALO During the past year or so, I've tried dozens of liquid foundations. My search for "the one" has ended. I love Bobbi Brown Oil Free liquid foundation (GOLDEN and WARM ALMOND). Also, a tip on Spectra led me to the sheer powder in GOLDEN ORANGE. I would have never tried it because it looks too light. But applied very lightly to set my foundation, it's perfect. The powder looks translucent on my brown skin. I also have BB Sheer powder in BASIC BROWN. I rarely use it since discovering GOLDEN ORANGE.

Will you be using the creamy concealer with your new foundation? If so, what shades do you think are good? I am matched to the warm almond foundation stick. I want to try golden in the winter time, but I'm a little unsure (SAs are always trying to match me to 7 or 7.5) so I haven't tried it yet.