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.

[Ispend2much6]

@curlychiquita  Thank you!  Those are good reasons for keeping it. 🙂

[Ispend2much6]

My Luxe Matte lipstick from Neiman Marcus arrived already!  I bought a few, but the one that arrived is Boss Pink.  It's definitely a warm shade, hardly pink at all (I would say more of a russet color.  It looks almost exactly the way it appears in the tube.  It drags a little bit while applying, but that may be because it was slightly smooshy from being delivered in the heat.  It feels very comfortable on, just ever so slightly tacky.  It doesn't emphasize lip lines, nor does it conceal them.  It feels slightly moisturizing, but I haven't worn it long enough to tell. 🙂

@Sunnysmom

[TraceyEB]

@Ispend2much6The more I look at your Boss Pink swatch and see the Boss Pink swatches by others, I wonder if this lipstick shade is mislabeled. The swatches I've seen of Boss Pink are a pink-rose and the lipstick itself is pink rose (and BB's description is Dusty Rose).

BB Luxe Matte in Boss Pink

[Ispend2much6]

@TraceyEB  I know it's so confusing!   When it mixes with a person's lip coloring, it must bring out the hidden brown tones or something.  This lipstick definitely was warm.

People also use filters, on their Instagram images, etc.  I've been on sites that somehow "paint" the actual color of a lipstick, the shade that it presents in the tube, and plaster it on their lips without actually trying it on to show how it can change.  That's rather deceptive in my opinion.  

[TraceyEB]

@Ispend2much6I agree, completely deceptive! I didn't know that was done.

[TraceyEB]

@Ispend2much6Thank you so much for posting! It looks grande though not at all a "dusty rose" per the description at BB.The shade looks more like Amy Conway's swatches below. The texture is very encouraging! 

[Ispend2much6]

You're welcome @TraceyEB!  I hope you find one you like.  It is a very comfortable formula.

[Sunnysmom]

@Ispend2much6 Thanks! It’s very pretty considering the off descriptions and pictures adding to the trickiness! 😖So you like the color too besides the way it feels etc? I’m  excited to get mine. Keep you posted! 

[Ispend2much6]

@Sunnysmom  I asked my son for his opinion, and he said he couldn't make up his mind if it was a good shade or not (I don't have any girls, so it's his job, poor guy.)  It looks more pink in the sun, more russet indoors.  I don't think it's for me.

However, check this out:  it's almost a dead ringer for Pat McGrath's Beautiful Stranger.  

PM's Beautiful Stranger on top; BB's Boss Pink on the bottom:

[Sunnysmom]

@Ispend2much6 Oh I think I like it but I get it.  

That color can be so tricky I think! I always wanna wear it but I look dead bec my lips are so pale. Ugg. That’s so sweet that your son helps you! Love it. I told my friend that a hundred years ago a Barneys SA told me that our best color is a bit darker than the inside of our bottom lip and is usually a pinky brownish reddish. Lol. It was an amazing shade by Shu Uemura now long gone but I also love Urban Decay Manic for this kind of shade. The new Pat M Executive Realness is very pretty I think as a good pinky neutral. Happy to swatch if u want. I’m a red girl so am always always trying to find a good neutral pink without looking too drab!! 💋

[Ispend2much6]

@Sunnysmom  I know!  Pinks are so hard.  I would love to see a swatch of Realness- thanks!

I have to go near to a lilac shade for them to really show up as pink on me.  Actually, the Sephora Melting Lip Click looks kind of pink on me. 

The two brands that seem to have the most choice of pink shades are MAC and Burberry.  

[Sunnysmom]

@Ispend2much6 Yes so true!  I’ll swatch that in a bit. I agree on MAC. I’ll check em out. Forgot about Burberry thank you! Love to know your pink recommendations too. Lucky you to wear lilac tones. I would look dead. lol. I’ll also check out the sephora clicks! 

[Ispend2much6]

@Sunnysmom  I'm going to bug you like a dripping faucet with pink suggestions. 😉  As I go through my stash this weekend, I'll try some on and make suggestions.  It's confusing; shades like Charlotte Tilbury's Pillow Talk, that everyone can wear, turns gray on me. lol

[cajitasazules]

I’m not the only one who has this problem! Pillow talk never looked pink on me as a liner. 

These swatches are awesome. Thank you for sharing. 

[Ispend2much6]

@cajitasazules  You're very welcome!  I've had people tell me that happens because my lips are very pigmented and I'm very cool-toned.  I have no idea. 

[Sunnysmom]

@Ispend2much6 Haha go for it sure! I don’t usually wear them unless have some red to them or cool toned more vivid pinks but I’d love to see some ideas. My lips are quite pale plus I think it’s quite hard to go from reds once you wear em so I’m always challenged to find any. Look forward to your ideas! 

[TraceyEB]

The official kickoff of the Luxe Matte campaign. Available for pre-order at Bobbi Brown direct (with limited time free shipping and returns) OR available NOW at Neiman Marcus online.

[TraceyEB]

New LUXE MATTE lipsticks available now for PRE-SALE on Bobbi direct under 'New' and 'Shop All New'. For a limited time, comes with FREE SHIPPING. I couldn't get firm release date though the artist I spoke to on chat didn't discount Sept. (I bet it's sooner.)

[Sunnysmom]

@TraceyEB Are you ordering some?! I have my eye on a few! 

[TraceyEB]

Definitely Cheeky Peach. BB online suggested Tawny Pink and Razzberry, which I might try with their free returns promo. What interests you, @Sunnysmom?

[Sunnysmom]

@TraceyEB Red carpet, Burnt Cherry and Crown Jewel. Have to decide asap.  I agree with the generous return policy it makes it easy to try a few!  I’m curious if they are similar to Pat McGrath in terms of texture? I did order a few of her new mattes and I don’t know if I just had forgotten or if they were a bit sandy or gritty almost. I got the bold trio and Deep Violet is not my favorite I hate to say. ( I hate to even mention as I’m sure I’m WAY in the minority on that one! Love the other colors but the texture not so much. Prefer her creamier ones. Sorry for the digression! )