I mentioned this in the Bobbi Brown thread, but perhaps it is more applicable here. Bobbi's new collection Almost Bare, has two new, limited edition bronzers (her original matte formula) that are made specifically for women of color. I screamed when I saw these online last night, because as you all know, I love the Bobbi bronzers. The two shades, Rich Cocoa and Deep Chocolate (don't you love these names?) are both darker than the two darkest shades currently in the line, which are Deep and Dark. Here is an except from the Live Chat that I had with a Bobbi artist on the website today:
Jessica : I currently have both Dark and Deep bronzers and love them both and I was wondering if you could describe how Deep Chocolate and Rich Cocoa compare to them
Lisa: The new shades are designed perfectly for your skin tone. [I am Warm Walnut (7.5) in the new foundation formulas] Would you say that your skin is more golden or cinnamon in color?
Jessica : A little of both
Lisa: The Deep Chocolate will be similar to the Deep shade, but a bit darker, while the Rich Choclate will be similar to the Dark shade, just a little richer.
Jessica : So both of these bronzers are darker than Deep and Dark?
Lisa: That is correct. The bronzers are available at counters and online. I got both today.
As stated, both are darker than Deep and Dark, but also more brown (as anyone who has seen or owns Dark knows, it is very red, which I actually like as it is useful in the summertime especially for compensating for the redness my skin takes on and undercutting the yellow that is then more prevalent in my foundation). Rich Cocoa is the lighter of the two (although definitely not light) and reminds me of the now discontinued MUFE Mat Bronzer, which I swatched a few times but never purchased. And Deep Chocolate is like the richer, darker sister of Deep. Gorgeous. I would back it up if I thought I would ever run out - And who knows, if I love it on my face as much as I do in the pan, then perhaps I will.
I also wanted to mention that Becca makes some beautiful bronzers as well. The Pressed Bronzing Powder in Calypso (described as Dark Bronze, Calypso is nearly matte) is lovely, and dark enough to use all over the face. The website currently says that shade is unavailable. I don't know if that means it is temporary sold out/backordered or if it is discontinued. The Mineral Bronzing Powder, which only comes is one shade, Duende, is slightly lighter than Calypso, and gives the face light. It wouldn't call it shimmery, but it does have the slightest hint of shimmer that is very subtle, for a glow from within look.
