Bobbi Brown Cosmetics creates makeup and skincare to help people look and feel more like themselves with more confidence! They strive to enable people to enhance their natural beauty with straightforward, easy-to-use cosmetics in timeless hues, all formulated to create a smooth, natural, and healthy appearance.
This week we’ve teamed up with Bobbi Brown to select our top picks and tell you how we got on. From products we might have used for years to brand new bits we’ve been dying to try, find out how we got on with this eclectic mix of skincare and makeup…
This post was made in collaboration with Bobbi Brown and contains gifted product.
Zoe
My 5 chosen products were: Intensive Skin Serum Foundation, Intensive Skin Serum Concealer, Pot Rouge for Lips and Cheeks in shade “Powder Pink”, Dual-Ended Long-Wear Cream Shadow Stick in “Peach Mimosa” and “Taupe” and Smokey Eye Mascara in Black. The skin serum foundation gives such a gorgeous, dewy finish and is perfect for those healthy, glowy skin days. I was having a good skin day when I tried this for the first time so I liked the amount of coverage this gives, however, I think if you prefer something a bit more opaque this might not be for you. I think a product like this as we come into the winter months will be so nice to use as I tend to get drier skin and this gives life back to your complexion. The concealer was also really lovely. Easy to blend and gave a good amount of coverage under my eyes. Paired with the serum foundation, these work really well together and are the perfect combination for no-makeup healthy-looking skin. I think my favourite product out of these and the one I was most impressed by, was the lip and cheek pot rouge. The pigmentation and blend-ability of this cream is off the scale. I used this on both my cheeks and my lips and I love the outcome. You also don’t need much at all! For my eyes I used the cream shadow stick in taupe all over my lid, blended with a fluffy brush and then used the peach mimosa shade in my inner corner and under my brow. I don’t tend to reach for cream shadows much as I love a matte finish on the lids, but as I have gone for a very all-over dewy, fresh look I thought this would go well! The mascara I then used is the smokey eye mascara and this is amazing at grabbing every single lash and fanning them out whilst also adding thickness!
*INTENSIVE SKIN SERUM CONCEALER, £30
*INTENSIVE SKIN SERUM FOUNDATION SPF 40/35, £48
*POT ROUGE FOR LIPS & CHEEKS, £22.50
*LONG-WEAR CREAM SHADOW STICK DUO, £28
Darcey
The products I chose were: The Vitamin Enriched Base, Skin Foundation Stick in Warm Sand, Perfectly Defined Long-Wear Brow Pencil in Rich Brown, No Smudge Mascara, Shimmer Brick Compact and Crushed Lip Colour in Cabana. I started off with the vitamin-enriched base, the texture was lovely and it smoothed my skin instantly. I have rather oily skin so I was unsure if it could keep that at bay but It actually made my skin look way brighter and more plump with less of an oil shine. I then applied the foundation using a large foundation brush and I was obsessed with how nicely it blended. It’s a super buildable foundation too which I always love as it means I can wear it daytime or in the evening for a more full-glam look. My skin looked glowy and healthy after application and it also cancelled out a lot of my skin redness and blemishes which really impressed me. I worked on my eyebrows next and I really enjoyed using this brow pencil, because it’s angled it makes it really easy and smooth to draw on and add extra texture to your brows. The next product I used which was probably one of my favourites was the shimmer brick compact as it was so versatile! I used the darker shades across my eyelids and blended it up using a fluffy brush, I then applied the lightest shade on my brow bone and inner corner of my eyes to make them pop. I then used a blush brush and swiped it across all shades to highlight my nose, upper lip and cheeks. The shimmer was INSANE in the sunlight too, they could probably see me from space. I finished off my eyes using the no-smudge mascara which coated my lashes really easily and I definitely noticed a more defined curl in them too. My lashes are dead straight and I find even when I curl them then apply mascara, they still go back to being straight within 10 minutes. But after curling my lashes then applying this mascara, they maintained a slight curl alllll day which was amazing! Lastly, I used the crushed lip colour in Cabana, the most beautiful shade and glided onto the lips with ease, I now want this lipstick in every colour!
*PERFECTLY DEFINED LONG-WEAR BROW PENCIL, £30.50
Lareese
I’ve been using the Vitamin Enriched Face Base cream for years. It’s an oil-free primer/moisturiser packed with hydrating shea butter and vitamins. It absorbs beautifully, hydrating the skin and creating the perfect seamless base for makeup application. It’s also great on its own for those no-makeup days when you still want a bit of life in your complexion. The brow pencil is another firm fave. The slant tip makes application easy and the wax-based formula means it stays put all day. On my eyes, I’m wearing the Long-Wear Cream Shadow in Peach Mimosa, Taupe. I swiped the lighter shade straight across the lids and then dabbed the taupe onto the back of my hand, tapping it over the top to create some shadow and definition. Together, the two shades create an effortless & wearable eyeshadow that’s ideal for daytime. You can also take the taupe shade onto the lash line for a smokier look to see you through to evening. To finish off the eyes, I added a classic flick. I have pretty small peepers, so I always feel more put together when I have eyeliner on and this one doesn’t flake or smudge – music to my ears ‘cos this girls eyes just love to weep for no apparent reason. Finally, I went in with the highlighting powder down the centre of my nose and the semi-Matte Lip Color in Salmon to bring the peachy daytime look together. I love how the entire Bobbi Brown product offering works to enhance your natural beauty, rather than cover it up or work against it. Since I hit my late 20s, I’m all about barely-there makeup simply because a) it’s like my skin but better and b) it’s quick ‘n’ easy! This little everyday makeup look took about 10 mins from face base to salmon pout and I am HERE for that kinda convenience. Come thru, Bobbster!
*VITAMIN ENRICHED FACE BASE, £44.50
*PERFECTLY DEFINED LONG-WEAR BROW PENCIL, £30.50
Charlotte
I’ve never tried anything from Bobbi Brown before so it felt like such a treat to be able to give these beauties a whirl all in one go and get the full experience! I’m more loyal to my Nars Sheer Glow Foundation than anything else in life (other than H Styles) so it was always going to be hard to convert me, but I genuinely LOVED the finish of the Long-Wear Weightless Foundation (shade Ivory) and the Vitamin Enriched Face Base. My skin felt so soft and silky, and despite being lighter coverage than my normal base, it was super buildable and still offered a really pretty and perfected finish.
I was a little apprehensive when I first swatched the Bronzer (shade Natural) as the pigment was farrrr stronger than my usual pick, but it was easy to avoid any harsh lines by tapping off excess powder and applying with a light hand. It’s definitely not one to put on in a badly lit bathroom or on an early morning as I think it would be easy to go overboard. Regardlessly, the colour gave a gorgeous sun-kissed glow and made me pine after a summer holiday! I also popped a wash of this over my lids which tied everything together and makes it so easy to do a minimal product face.
Mascaras are always a bit trial and error for me but overall I enjoyed using the Eye-Opening Mascara, in particular how jet black the formula is! I did find by the end of the day it had transferred slightly under my eyes, however, I did test it on an unusually warm September day. The bronzer and mascara combined made for a really simple but lovely eye look which can be applied super quickly and effortlessly.
Finally, I chose the High Shimmer Lip Gloss in the shade Bare Sparkle which is a beautiful champagne colour. I’m normally a matte lip kinda gal but again wanted to try something a little different and I’m so glad I did. The colour payoff isn’t mega noticeable but for a gloss that’s to be expected! It lasted really well when eating and drinking and dried down to not be sticky or feel invasive on the lips which was really lovely.
Having tried the products a few more times both individually and with my everyday makeup products I’m sold on the ‘you but a bit sleeker’ finish they give! The primer has become a staple already that I know I’ll be repurchasing as soon as I’ve finished this pot.
*HIGH SHIMMER LIP GLOSS, £22.50
Danielle
Bobbi Brown has always been one of those brands that you can guarantee quality with and I already own a few lip products made by them, I also went to get a makeover there in the article where we tried high street makeovers and loved the products. Vitamin Enriched Face Base – this has been all over my feed the last few months and although it’s not a new product it seems like a lot of people have ‘fallen back in love with it’ and I can see why. It’s a beautiful primer for make up it makes your skin feel really dewy and ready for foundation. I have dry skin and HATE applying foundation to my natural porous face, my makeup always looks terrible within hours. Face Base smells delicious which makes it a pleasure to use, all-around super happy with this pick, highly recommend.
The second thing I wanted to try was Bobbi Brown skincare, I’ve really found a new love and respect for skincare this year, possibly because I’ve worn so little makeup and it kind of falls into more of a ‘self-care’ vibe which, let’s face it, I’m all about during 2020. I’m all set with cleansers and have way too many moisturisers I need to use up but something I usually run low on is serums. I picked up the Extra Repair Serum as it’s main goals firm the look of skin and moisturise. It is for ‘normal to extra dry’ skin types and we all know which end of that scale I’m sat on. The milky texture feels lovely going on and I’ve definitely noticed an improvement in my skin, I don’t think it’ll look vastly different in 6 weeks but that’s ok as I don’t think this product promises that.
The third product I wanted to try was eye shadow. I know lots of people I follow use the Cream Shadow Sticks but these tend to leave my eyes a bit greasy looking so I went with Burnished Bronze Essential Multicolor Eye Shadow Palette. These are just the kind of colours I want to pick up every day and I must say I am SUPER impressed. The formula is so easy to work with and I constantly use every shade. I start with the top left bronze and pop that in my crease, above the crease (for my hooded eyes) outer corner and smoke out under my eye. I then go in with the darker brown to darken up the crease and outer corner. I use a touch of the gold on my inner lid space and then the light pinky colour in my inner corner and as a highlighter just under my brow bone. If you’re looking for an everyday palette with a lovely big mirror this is the product for you, BIG FAN.
The other two products I chose we’re mostly to fill gaps in my own collection. As I’ve mentioned I’m a dry faced gal so I don’t tend to powder too much but needed something simple and light to get those areas that become a bit shinier over time. This one is a lovely powder compact, great big mirror and a gorgeous finish. I picked up the classic creamy, semi-matte lipstick in the shade beige as I’m always after the perfect browny-nude to combat my naturally very pink lips. This is such a gorgeous formula and colour and it’s the only thing I’ve been wearing since I got it!
*VITAMIN ENRICHED FACE BASE, £44.50
*MAKEUP MELTER & CLEANSER, £27
*BURNISHED BRONZE ESSENTIAL MULTICOLOR EYE SHADOW PALETTE + EYE SHADOW BRUSH, £50.50
Maddie
I had a few Bobbi Brown items in my makeup draw (mostly lip products) that I really love but there were a few products that I’ve heard great things about that I was dying to try. The items I chose were the Vitamin Enriched base, Nude Finish tinted moisturiser, Full coverage concealer, Smokey Eye Mascara, Bronzing powder in Natural and the perfectly defined long-wear brow pencil in blonde. I started with the base which is one of Bobbi Browns hero best selling products, and for good reason. It’s such a lovely thick rich consistency and makeup applied really well on top. Then I went in with the tinted moisturiser which is a really lovely lightweight moisturiser which made my skin look really glowy, it didn’t give much in the way of coverage but that is asking a lot from a moisturiser. In areas where I needed a bit more, I used a Bobbi Brown foundation from my kit which is actually now discontinued so I should probably look at upgrading it asap. I found that warming the concealer in my fingers before applying really helped it apply, it’s a very thick full coverage which is great for blemishes but a little goes a long way, especially when applying under the eye area. I was really pleasantly surprised by the bronzer, the pay off is amazing and I achieved a really bronzy look with just a couple of swipes, I also applied it to my eyes as eyeshadow to tie the whole look together. A great little trick when you don’t have any eyeshadow handy! My hero products from the entire look have to be the eye products. The eye pencil has shot straight to the top of my perfect products list, the colour is perfect for me and applies super easily. The mascara is also great, it doesn’t clump, flake or smudge and kept a curl all day. Finally, I used one of my own lip products from BB which is the crushed liquid lip in Peaches and Quiet. This is one of my favourite liquid lip products because unlike others it’s not drying at all and behaves much more like a gloss than a lipstick. Overall I really love the products, BB is definitely a really wearable makeup brand with products designed to still make you look like you and I’m on board with that.
*VITAMIN ENRICHED FACE BASE, £44.50
*INSTANT FULL COVER CONCEALER, £24
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