Bobbi Brown Thread

[meganlisa]

The Bobbi Brown thread.  Bobbi Brown was the first brand that got me excited about makeup.  So I'll always have a soft spot for BB.  And now Sephora has the amazing 25 year year palette.

Note, the holiday lip shade is sold out on Nordstrom.  I'm going to be watching for it on Sephora's site.

[naturalooks15]

@TraceyEB  In what way do you think the brand has improved after Bobbi left? I have no opinion one way or the other as I didn’t follow the turn of events much. I am just curious.
 Bobbi Brown is the first brand that introduced me to makeup, I had never done makeup till then except for what a makeup artist did on me on wedding day. Yup... makeup was bad in my family, it ruined your skin and only women who were shallow and not intelligent used the makeup 😳. Don’t ask 😄!!!

back on topic..... I saw her book somewhere in the library and read it, liked the philosophy (minimal makeup enhancing person’s natural beauty) and then their long wear compact foundation was my holy grail until they changed the formula (also probably I got older so foundations in general don’t work for me I.e. make me look older, create lines when I don’t have much, highlight texture and pores in bad way) so just curious. 

” I think the brand has improved since she left while staying true to its identity”

[TraceyEB]

@naturalooks15, I felt there were a number of years when the brand had increasingly inconsistent quality, especially in its seasonal collections, and there was a view that the brand repetitive and bland. In addition, eyeshadow palettes were problematic - poor pigmentation, certain formulas fast to hardpan, an overuse of neutral shades, and repetition. As regular BB customer, I stopped buying them eyeshadow palettes altogether and was quite selective in what I purchased. I started exploring other brands. In the last couple of years, I started using words like innovative, creative, pigmented to describe BB releases. There seems to be a reinvestment, expansion, and renewal of the brand noticeable to me in more recent years: multiple new lines of Luxe lipsticks, new Crushed lipsticks and gloss, new Luxe eyeshadow line, new sparkle cream eyeshadow sticks, varieties of Nude on Nude eyeshadow palettes and a new foundation and concealer formula. It may be with any long-tenured brand that there are periods of creative highs and lows. I find that the brand that seemed stuck, now seems renewed, creative and current.        

[naturalooks15]

Thanks @TraceyEB  you are right, that happens with major changes in big corp and could be positive or negative. Good that it is positive for this brand. 

Let me know if you know or like any of their foundations that  are good for mature skin (some texture, big pores, pigmentation, some fine lines here & there). 

[TraceyEB]

@naturalooks15, I have used a good many of BB's foundations. I have a CCO nearby, so once I'm matched to a shade, I can replenish from the CCO when my shades are in stock or try a different formula due to the CCO's steep discount. I have mature, combination skin, some texture, pores, periodic redness and fine lines and a few deep ones. I've used the Skin Foundation SPF 15 foundation and find it suits many complexions, giving some glow and light yet buildable coverage. I really like the Intensive Skin Serum Foundation, especially in the winter months when the skin can be drier. I find it gives a healthy glow to the skin, has a silky texture, and provides medium+ coverage. If I have some redness, I can supplement it with the Skin Foundation stick to those areas where I need more coverage. On days when my redness flares, I reach for the Skin Long-wear Weightless Foundation, a matte foundation that provides full coverage. I first purchased it to combat high humidity in the summer, and now use it all year long. It's best to use on well hydrated skin, where dryness isn't an issue and the one foundation where you will want to ensure it doesn't feel or look drying on your skin. I use the Foundation Stick in a flexible way - for touchups, to add additional coverage, to use after the gym, on an overnight trips, and on those days when I need quick application. The formula is emollient and coverage is what you build it to be; it's worry-free to through in a bag and go. BB foundations have a yellow undertone to them though it hasn't been an issue for me. I like that I am the same shade across BB's foundation formulas. As with any foundation, I recommend getting samples to try at home and see how it looks and wears. BB's website has a foundation guide that gives helpful information about the various formulas. Look for the Foundation Guide when you click to select any foundation. Let me know if you find a formula that works for you!

[naturalooks15]

Thank you for detailed response @TraceyEB  I will keep these tips in my mind when I try next BB foundation.

[TraceyEB]

Spotted NEW Spring 2020 release - Bobbi Brown Crushed Oil-Infused Lip Gloss available now at Sephora online and for pre-sale at Bobbi direct. Description of product below; they're supposed to be sheer. The gloss shades that begin with Yara are limited edition with LE packaging below.

[Sunnysmom]

Nice freebie today with $100 order plus 30% off for BB club members. 

[makeitup305]

Did anybody try the new luxe eyeshadows? I haven’t seen anyone talk about them and they look beautiful!

[TraceyEB]

@makeitup305, I have not. I'd like to see the two vibrant shades in person. Opal Moonstone looks lovely.

[makeitup305]

@TraceyEB I know, those look gorgeous! I don’t think they sell those in any department stores, though. 

[TraceyEB]

@makeitup305, I don't have a Bobbi counter locally, but I would expect them to be at the counter with the rest of the holiday collection. If not, they'll come to the CCO. 🙂 I noticed the holiday collection was discounted on Bobbi's site with the exception of the palette of Luxe shadows. @Sunnysmom, have you seen the 3 Luxe eyeshadows in the holiday collection at a Bobbi counter in your area by chance?

[Sunnysmom]

The singles @TraceyEB ? Yes I have. Very pretty. Do you want me to swatch for you? Happy to. 

[TraceyEB]

@Sunnysmom, you're so kind. If you happen by a BB counter, would you mind swatching the 3 holiday singles Citrine, Opal Moonstone, and Royal Sapphire? Please don't go out of your way, though.

[Sunnysmom]

Happy to @TraceyEB ! Should be able to today or tomorrow latest. 😘😘

[TraceyEB]

@Sunnysmom, you're the best!! 🙂

[Sunnysmom]

@TraceyEB the store I was in today didn’t have them! Lol. 😫 Will def check other one tomorrow though! 😘😘

[TraceyEB]

@Sunnysmom, thanks so much for checking!! 🙂

[Sunnysmom]

@makeitup305 I have several of them and they are very nice. Soft and good pigment also! Give em a try! 🥰

[TraceyEB]

Bobbi Brown's Black Friday 25% off sale has begun.

[TraceyEB]

Ends 11/11.

[Ispend2much6]

Couture Drama palette.  The ivory base shade, Atelier, has a very hard consistency.  I don't like that in a shadow I use to apply color, but it works well because it actually helps to disguise lines! The other large shade, Hidden Pearl, has a pretty duochrome.  It's hard to see in the photos, but it's pretty.   @meganlisa @Sunnysmom 

Some of the shades, specifically the mattes, are pale and hard to see. 

Atelier, Hidden Pearl, Sequin, Midnight Walk, Silk Sash, Front Rose

Twist of Fate, Tuxedo Black, Golden Gala, Cocktail Ring