November 01, 2010

The Smoky, Sultry and Smoldering Eye Palettes from Bobbi Brown.

November 01, 2010/

You can never have enough eye palettes, can you?

Well, I know many of you agree with me, but many of you also probably want to keep it much simpler and have just what you need right at your fingertips. Well, no matter how you feel, these new eye palettes from Bobbi Brown's new Smoky, Sultry and Smoldering Collection are must haves. Being that I cannot have enough, I want all three of them. While those of you that want just what you need, can choose your glam, and still have your eye look done just right.

Each palette features a base, an eye liner color plus a bold metallic and a dramatic shade of Bobbi's new Long-Wear Eye Paint. It doesn't get easier than that.

The three palettes are titled after the collection. There is smoky, sultry and smoldering.

Smoky

White Eye Shadow (Pure White)
Tin Metallic Eye Shadow (Steal Icy Blue)
Storm Eye Shadow (Dark Grey)
Onyx Long-Wear Eye Paint (Rich Black)

Sultry

Bone Eye Shadow (Off White)
Antique Gold Metallic Eye Shadow (Deep Gold Sparkle)
Caviar Eye Shadow (Black Brown)
Brandy Long-Wear Eye Paint (Rich Golden Bronze)

Smoldering

Ivory Eye Shadow (Creamy White)
Heather Lilac Metallic Eye Shadow (Pink Heather)
Charcoal Eye Shadow (Dark Grey)
Port Long-Wear Eye Paint (Deep Plum)

Each Eye Palette retails for $45, and is available right now at Bobbi Brown counters, and on her website BobbiBrown.com.

October 22, 2010

Bobbi Brown Introduces Illuminating Finish Powder Compact Foundation.

October 22, 2010/

Color me excited to learn about this latest foundation launch from Bobbi Brown. It is a powder foundation called Illuminating Finish Powder Foundation. Now, if anyone can get a powder foundation down pat, it has got to be Bobbi, right?

Look what she has to say about this foundation:

“It’s taken me more than five years to create this foundation. I tested it at shoots, on models, friends and my team until I got it just right. Applied wet or dry, it evens out your skin and gives it a brightness that lasts all day—in any kind of lighting. And because it’s so finely milled, it looks incredibly natural.”

I used to wear powder foundations all the time - until I started to age too quickly that is. I would notice that after a few hours of wearing, most powders would start to hide in the crevices of my face, accentuating my lines. The fact that as I am getting drier skin as I get older didn't help things either. It was getting very difficult to find a powder that did not dry me out even more, or look cakey or ruddy on my dry skin. This foundation sounds like it will not settle into lines, nor make me look dry or cakey.

I have not tried this yet, but I am told that Illuminating Finish Powder Foundation has a creamy feel to it, that will do away with shine, and give a radiant glow to the skin, while looking natural at the same time. It is supposed to be build able, as most powder foundations are, and the powder contains reflective pigments that soften and diffuse imperfections while giving a soft radiant glowy look to the skin. I cannot wait to try it!

Here is the official word on how this foundation was made and how it works.

The Feel - A unique combination of emollient coconut glyceride and spherical powders give the formula its soft, weightless and cushiony feel and help it glide on easily and blend seamlessly.

The Finish - Coated pigments provide a matte, velvety texture while reflective pigments deliver a fresh, healthy glow. Spherical powders bend the light for a soft-focus effect.

The Benefits - Two kinds of algae and Virgin Seed Oil—rich in Omega 3 and Omega 6 fatty acids—and Lotus Flower Extract strengthen the skin’s natural moisture barrier for a soft, supple and radiant complexion.

As I mentioned powder foundations are build able, it is just a matter of how you apply it. For high coverage, smooth it on with a damp sponge. For medium coverage, apply it with a puff or dry sponge.
For sheer coverage, dust it on with a powder brush.

Illuminating Finish Powder Compact Foundation is available right now, in 20 skin-tone correct shades. Look for it at Bobbi Brown counters or online at bobbibrown.com right now.

October 13, 2010

Bobbi Brown Mini Bobbi Brights Palette.

October 13, 2010/

I have the original Bobbi Brown Brights Palette, and I need to add this one to my collection as well. I appreciate how Bobbi Brown mixed this one up a bit more by including a few Metallic Eye Shadows and a few Shimmer Washes too.

The Mini Brights Palette includes 20 bold shades that can be used as shadows or liner. If you are one that likes to change up your look a lot, then this palette is definitely for you. Just look at them!