Bobbi Brown Discussion & Must-haves

[MaitaiFluff]

Any review or opinion about Bobbi Brown skincare ? Thanks !

For awhile I used the night cream and eye cream. I liked them both, but nothing over the top amazing.

 

[katred]

Has anyone tried the new sheer lipstick line? I understand that they're actually quite pigmented for a semi-sheer formula.

Also curious to hear reviews of the Lilac Rose collection. Is the palette worth picking up? I have been so eager to find a mauve-toned neutral palette, but the reviews have been mixed as far as I've seen.

 

[fleur de lis]

Has anyone tried the new sheer lipstick line? I understand that they're actually quite pigmented for a semi-sheer formula.

Also curious to hear reviews of the Lilac Rose collection. Is the palette worth picking up? I have been so eager to find a mauve-toned neutral palette, but the reviews have been mixed as far as I've seen.

I haven't tried them on my lips, but I swatched them on my hand and I would agree that they are pretty pigmented. In comparison to the Chanel RCS and YSL Rouge Volupte Shines, they were less 'slick' and felt more like a lipstick than a balm (whereas I'd say the RCS and Volupte shines err more towards the balmy side of things in feel. The colours were nice, but seemed more muted than the promo shot. Typical Bobbi Brown style though - very wearable colours. I liked passion fruit in particular, might go back for that actually!

 

[calicandee]

My Bobbi Brown Must Haves

Bronzer Brush
Full Coverage Face Brush
Ultra Fine Eyeliner Brush

Blush:
Nectar and Pale Pink

Lipsticks:
Cream Matte Lip Color True Pink
Rich Lip Color Bikini Pink

Lipgloss:
Bellini

Eyeshadow:
Taupe (crease color, or brows)
Champagne Quartz
Heather
Bone

And of course her gel eyeliner! I love the Chocolate Shimmer Ink and the Black one too!

The shimmer bricks are great! I have nectar. Planning on trying the Bronzer, Bronze Shimmer Brick, and Blush Brush next : )

 

[calicandee]

The Extra Repair Eye Cream is my holy grail eye cream

 

[Miss QQ]

I recently purchased the conditioning brush cleanser and brush cleaning spray and am very impressed by both.

 

[MmeSpark]

Are BB eye pencils any good? I want it in Black plum, but I don't know how long they last on the lids...

 

[Denae78]

Just wondering if anyone has tried the illuminating bronzing powder? Im thinking of buying the le antigua compact but not finding much info online. Does it emphasize pores?

 

[kerry-jane88]

Just wondering if anyone has tried the illuminating bronzing powder? Im thinking of buying the le antigua compact but not finding much info online. Does it emphasize pores?

i have santa barbara, and although i do like it, i know there's probably loads more similar products out there that would be better.

 

[Denae78]

i have santa barbara, and although i do like it, i know there's probably loads more similar products out there that would be better.

Thank you!

 

[Audrey C]

i have santa barbara, and although i do like it, i know there's probably loads more similar products out there that would be better.

I have my eye on Antigua as well (in the LE Be Pretty design); I'm going to try it out today. I think Maui is too glittery but this one was much more subtle. I have mature skin and enlarged pores so I want to see it on my skin in natural light before deciding whether or not to pull the trigger.

I have a few Bobbi Brown products; the BB cream (love it), two Pot Rouge (like them both a lot) and the corrector/concealer. I think the corrector they gave me is too dark so I'm going to bring that back and swap it. I called BB and they said it's 2-3 shades too dark given the foundation colour I wear with them (2.5 Warm Sand).

 

[afulton]

I love their illuminating bronzing powders. I have the bronze one that was recently released and Santa Barbara.

 

[Denae78]

I have my eye on Antigua as well (in the LE Be Pretty design); I'm going to try it out today. I think Maui is too glittery but this one was much more subtle. I have mature skin and enlarged pores so I want to see it on my skin in natural light before deciding whether or not to pull the trigger.  I have a few Bobbi Brown products; the BB cream (love it), two Pot Rouge (like them both a lot) and the corrector/concealer. I think the corrector they gave me is too dark so I'm going to bring that back and swap it. I called BB and they said it's 2-3 shades too dark given the foundation colour I wear with them (2.5 Warm Sand). 

If you have a chance, please let me know what you think. I dont have anywhere here to try Bobbi Brown but love the look of this. Karen on Makeup and Beauty Blog had a little review of it. It looks so beautiful but im worried about the whole pore issue.

 

[afulton]

I just picked up their NEW CC Creme and find it amazing!~!

 

[Audrey C]

If you have a chance, please let me know what you think. I dont have anywhere here to try Bobbi Brown but love the look of this. Karen on Makeup and Beauty Blog had a little review of it. It looks so beautiful but im worried about the whole pore issue.

I want to try it again, but I didn't find that it emphasized pores and that's a real issue for me. I don't wear most glowy blushes and MSF for exactly that reason. This definitely is glowy, but in a far more flattering way. I could never wear Orgasm because of the strong gold sheen; I thought it looked unnatural and it definitely magnified my pores.

As I recall, this has a finish more like the Hourglass powders than a MAC MSF/glowy MB. Assuming I buy it, I'll take some pics in the pan for you. The base colour almost looked like a cross between MAC At Dusk and Bareness, but with a different finish. There's a hint of gold, but nothing like Orgasm. I can see why she refers to this as a bronzer; it's obviously more pinky-coral but the sheen is very summer post day in the sun like.

The more I try of Bobbi, the more I like her line. Very forty-something friendly, although I wouldn't be interested in shimmer bricks or anything with glitter.

 

[Denae78]

I want to try it again, but I didn't find that it emphasized pores and that's a real issue for me. I don't wear most glowy blushes and MSF for exactly that reason. This definitely is glowy, but in a far more flattering way. I could never wear Orgasm because of the strong gold sheen; I thought it looked unnatural and it definitely magnified my pores. As I recall, this has a finish more like the Hourglass powders than a MAC MSF/glowy MB. Assuming I buy it, I'll take some pics in the pan for you. The base colour almost looked like a cross between MAC At Dusk and Bareness, but with a different finish. There's a hint of gold, but nothing like Orgasm. I can see why she refers to this as a bronzer; it's obviously more pinky-coral but the sheen is very summer post day in the sun like. The more I try of Bobbi, the more I like her line. Very forty-something friendly, although I wouldn't be interested in shimmer bricks or anything with glitter.

Thank you so much, I really appreciate your input! I love bareness and at dusk this sounds so beautiful.

 

[Audrey C]

Thank you so much, I really appreciate your input! I love bareness and at dusk this sounds so beautiful.

No problem. I really like both of those blush too; I prefer a subtle, healthy look on my cheeks. Just to be clear, when I mentioned that the finish of this is more like the Hourglass powders I mean the glowy ones (like Luminous) not the matte ones (like Diffused). I certainly wouldn't add a highlighter with this.

 

[tfisher07]

Are there any sites that offer discounted BB blushes?

 

[kerry-jane88]

Are there any sites that offer discounted BB blushes?

Personally I'd be wary, I only buy Bobbi brown from department stores and their websites so I know it's legit, as a lot of Bobbi brown, especially blushes, are incredibly easy to fake.

 

[afulton]

Are there any sites that offer discounted BB blushes?

Not a website, but you can buy BB products from a CCO.