Bobbi Brown Creamy Concealer Kit and Corrector

Bobbi Brown's new Concealer Kit brings together concealer and yellow tinted powder.  It's a great concealer but it's also cute. Yes, cute in it's  small, pocket sized compact that will fit right in your bag.

The concealer is creamy with full coverage and doesn't look heavy or  overdone.  The powder is sheer  and light.

There is also a Corrector available in it's own small compact. The Corrector is great for dark circles or spots. Meant to be used before concealer , it really gets the job done.

In my image the shade is Warm Ivory. In all there are 14 Concealer shades and 12 Corrector shades.

Bobbi has made this to not only offer ease of use and coverage , but also adding  in good for your skin ingredients.
Here's a partial ingredient list and their benefits according to the brand:

Emollients- help maintain skin’s moisture evels for a smoother, virtually lineless look.

Lecithin -conditions skin.

Vitamins C & E -offer antioxidant benefits.

Silica- creates a soft-focus effect that helps soften the look of fine dry lines.

Kaolin -a natural mineral, helps formula stay in place and prevents it from settling ito lines.

 Bobbi Brown Creamy Concealer Kit $ 32.00
 Bobbi Brown Individual Concealer or Corrector  $ 22.00

Bobbi Brown Heart Truth Creamy Lip Color Set

February is Women's Heart Month, an important topic women need to know about .

Each year during fashion week there is the Heart Truth show and  Bobbi  Brown not only does the makeup backstage( for six seasons now)  but this season has also created an exclusive, limited-edition Creamy Lip Color Trio in support of The Heart Truth’s efforts to raise awareness about women and heart disease.

The set features ( one of my favorites)  Creamy Lip Color in three shades – Nectar, Blue Raspberry and Uber Pink.  Creamy Lip Color ,if you haven't tried it yet, is super moisturizing with a nice shine to it. A cold weather staple.


Only 500 pieces of this limited edition set will be available on www.bobbibrown.com for $59.
 
The Heart Truth show will be at Lincoln Center on February 9th and  Dita Von Teese and  Linda Gray of Dallas fame will be among the walkers .

The Lip Balm Guide to Super Hydration

With temps in the cellar here and in many places across the country , even so called warmer climes, lip balm is a must.  Good lip balm is even more of a must because not all are created equal.  I apply all day and night and begin to have chapped lips the minute it gets below 60 degrees.  After a fellow blogger was looking for product recs for her continuously parched lips, I decided it was time to do my lip hydration  post, one I've had in pipeline for awhile.

Things to know-

1.If it has shea butter, it's got mega moisture, many of those listed below fall into this category.

2. The more thick, and viscous a  balm, the more barrier protection from wind it will give you.  Ones like the Clinique  listed below as well as old standy Aquaphor which now comes in  a handy  lip treatment tube  fit this type.

   That said,  here is my list of personal favorites that  work in  freezing cold.  There are plenty other balms I love and use in milder, say 40-50 degree weather. But for the coldest times, these get highest marks. Links will go to my  original review if there was one.

Philosophy Kiss me Tonight- Also should be called The Lifesaver or maybe LipSaver.  This is meant as an overnight treatment, but can be used daytime as well, it just doesn't lend itself to being used under lipcolor.  It's a thick, jelly balm which  makes a  coating on lips. Its stays there long and is super healing and softening with shea and mango butters One of the few products I keep a backup of.

Shu Uemuea Depsea Hydrability- Almost oily in texture at times this one covers the lips with a heavy gel/balm and keeps out the wind and softens the lips. Ultra hydrating, no tint, no scent. Contains  depsea water as well as hyaluronic acid and macadamia oil.  Available  only online in US  at http://www.http//www.shuuemura-usa.com 

Clarins Colour Quench Balm - The balm you want if you want major moisture , gloss and color in one. These pack  more pigment than most balms and come in a huge color selection from light to bright. They also have shea butter, vitamin E and a nice fruity scent. You'll see my original post dates to 2007, these have been a staple for a longtime.

Bobbi Brown Creamy Lipcolor-  Lipstick with shea butter. When you want lipstick but you need help with chapped lips, look here. These have nice pigment, are a lipstick tube but pack  much more moisture than most lipsticks. I use my nude shade, Bronzed Pink,  all winter every year. It's what I usually reach for when I want lipstick  not balm.

L'Occitane Pure Shea Butter- The small tin of pure shea butter is just what lips need . Apply right on for healing and moisture . The real deal , simple and basic but  nothing works like  pure shea.

Clinique Super Balm Moisturizing Gloss- As the name says it's a glossy balm. It's also thick enough to stand up  to wind and cold. The colors are sheer and the formula has aloe vera and vitamin E.

Bobbi Brown Blotting Papers

Did you know Bobbi Brown has blotting papers? I didn't until I stumbled across them on Saks website while looking for something else. Now  a line having blotting papers isn't all that new or exciting,  but what grabbed my attention was that Bobbi's come in a sleek leather like refillable pouch with a mirror. Who doesn't love good packaging ?

There are 100 sheets in each pouch and it sells for $ 20.00

Bobbi Brown Mini Brights Palette

One of the fun gifts this year was the Bobbi Brown Mini Brights Palette. Loved this when I first saw an image months ago and it was slated only for international. Then it came to US on the offical website only. I wasn't expecting to get my very own and am happy I did.

The palette has the tiny "dots" of color of the original Brights palette but most of these are frost or shimmers which I like even better. It's a smallish  palette ,so this is perfect not only for every day use but for travel or stashing in your bag. Every color you could need is basically here , and  to go from  soft daytime look to smoky evening eye is a cinch.

My favorite shadow might be Midnight Metallic Shadow. Not a shade I normally would think of for me, but it's such a pretty deep blue shimmer. ( It's the next to last dot  in the row above the brush.)

You can see the whole 20 shade list on http://www.bobbibrown.com/

It is still available online at $ 70.00

Size if you are wondering, is approx. 4  1/4 inches  x 2 inches closed.

Bobbi Brown Sparkle Eye Quad

One of the holiday releases from Bobbi Brown is the Sparkle Eye Quad. I was hoping the shadows would be like last year's Chrome ones even though I know the Sparkle is it's own category.  Of course they aren't .

They are however, very sparkly and more sheer than they look. The box states that  it's handmade in Italy, and the pressing of the shadows here is different. They are  raised cubes with the shadows joined and a thin  border made of shadow between shades. It makes for a very pretty presentation and the outside of the case is very glam as well. 

The fallout on these drives me nuts and the shadows are very fragile, they smush and break easily, but it's still very pretty. If you like and buy just remember to handle with care.

Shades are:

•Pink Glitter Sparkle Eye Shadow

•Smoky Sparkle Eye Shadow

•Moonlight Sparkle Eye Shadow

•Sandy Sparkle Eye Shadow

$ 40.00 at all Bobbi Brown outlets.

Bobbi Brown Hydrating Gel Cream

Always on the lookout for something hydrating yet suitable for my  combo-oily skin and new is  Bobbi Brown Hydrating Gel Cream.

It is hydrating just like it says, but the cream sinks in fast, leaves no greasiness behind and  doesn't make me oilier. There's little to no scent as well.  It  feels really good on the skin and provides instant moisture. It is more of a cream then a gel but the formula is light in texture.  Perfect for those with skin that isn't dry yet needs some moisture.

I can see myself using this even in the cooler weather when my skin usually normalizes. It's so just right.

Key ingredients are : Tropical Grass Extract  to hydrate instantly and increase the skin’s natural ability hold on to moisture,and Vitamin E  to provide anti-oxidant protection against environmental damage.

The gel cream is one of several additions to the Hydrating skincare line from Bobbi Brown. There is also a greatHydrating Eye Cream( super moisture /comfort), as well as  Hydrating Face Tonic , Intense Night Cream, and Hydrating Face Cream.

Hydrating Gel Cream  is on site and counters now and is $ 50.00  . ( My sample shown is just that, a sample size and not full size product).

Bobbi Brown Lip Treatment Shine SPF

Want a high pigment lipstick for summer with SPF? Bobbi Brown has one for you. Her new Lip Treatment Shine hits all the buttons.

Very creamy and loaded with moisture from Cocoa and Shea Butters, Jojoba, Apricot Kernel and Avocado oils, it also has peptides and Vitamin C . These have true full lipstick pigment. They have a shine finish but no shimmer . SPF 15 is in there so you can wear these on the sunniest days.

The creaminess does mean they don't last as long as a drier lipstick though. I like using a primer underneath for extra staying power.

There are 12 new shades. Shown in my photo are Desert Rose and Rosy Nude .

On counter and online now at $ 22.00

Bobbi Brown Cabana Corals

Corals are huge for Spring. They are always part of the color play but this season more than ever. It can be a daunting color to wear. You see them looking so good on the models, but they are wearing them om the runway, not out the door. I love coral lipsticks and have many, but truth- I don't wear them a lot. I have to really be feeling it, to bring out the coral. At least the bolder ones.

Bobbi Brown has made them more wearable, as she does with so many colors/trends. I like to think of these new lippies as starter corals.

No shade brings this home more than Coral Reef. It's a metallic and more peach than coral. It's semi sheer and lovely. I paired this with MAC Flip eyeshadow and Smashbox Fusion Lighst bronzer the other day for a perfect summer look in February.

The other shade shown is deeper and a matte. This one is Cabo Coral. A bit much for me but still a very pretty shade. On darker skintones, it will be beautiful. This one is LE.

In the line there are 2 more metallic and 1 more matte as well as 3 new Shimmer glosses. All are a great place to start with your coral exploration.

All are at http://www.bobbibrown.com/ now

*press sample

Bobbi Brown's New Year,New You

Back in November on a trip into NYC, arriving tired and on my way to a beauty meeting, I had a real ouch moment when I looked in the mirror. My eyes looked tired, and drawn. I had never used those eye brighteners before or even much concealer but I realized then , that the time had come when at least once in awhile I would need them. Like I said, Ouch with a capitol O.

Now as part of Bobbi Brown's New Year -New You line we have a new version of her Tinted Eye Brightener. Now in a clickable pen formula for on the go use. Whip it out of your purse, touch under the eyes, blend a tiny bit and voila, you're looking more awake and smooth. I'm finding this very helpful.

These have no shimmer and are very creamy but light. You don't need a lot for them to do their job. No heavy makeup look, just a nicely concealed , even under eye area. Browbones benefit here too.

I have the shade Light Bisque ( shown) which is the lightest. It seems almost perfect for my pale skin. I could go one shade darker as well. I have tried Porcelain Peach too. It is a bit darker and has that peach tint to it . Very warming to the skin tone.

There are 8 shades total , all a shade/tone of bisque or peach.

Also part of the New Year, New You line, Bobbi also gives us new extra creamy Brow Pencils. No dragging, no warming up the tips, these glide across brows . Available in 5 shades.

Everything is designed to give you a few product that enable you to look pulled togther and great while rushing out the door, or even while in transit.

On counter now.

Tinted Eye Brightener $ 38.00
Brow Pencil $ 20.00

Best of Beauty 2009

It was a great year for beauty . It's never easy to pick the best of they year. The list could be big, but there will always be standouts among an already solid lineup.

Here is my tops of 2009 in no certain order and with links to my original post/review if there was one ( please add your favorites in comments, I'd love to know)

Kiehls Imperial Balm - This one is making every best of list. Does an amazing job on your skin and smells so darn good and spicy warm. I bought the Kusmi tea made to go with this, and it's just as good. The warmth sticks with you long after you're done sipping.


Rouge Allure Laque by Chanel - Gets not simply the best lipstick of the year but perhaps best ever, tied in the year end version with Lancome La Laque Fever, next on the list. Everything I ever wanted in a lippie. Creamy, shiny, lasting, smoothing , elegant, luxurious. The feeling I get when I use this can't be discounted. If a lippie makes you feel that good, it's worth the price.

La Laque Fever by Lancome - One of the best easily. Full coverage , long lasting but never uncomfortably dry. Makes your lips look like you lined them and took more time than you did . Every makeup kit needs one.

Lierac Diopti - I have recommended these to many. All have raved . A full eye care line , one for each issue and they can be combined. These work, the most important thing of all.

Guerlain Kiss Kiss Baby - A tinted balm from Guerlain. I swooned at the thought. Color, sparkle, moisture in that silver case. These are loaded with moisturizers and are not just a pretty case.

Heeley Ophelia Perfume- I smell a lot of perfumes. Any regular reader of this blog will know that. So for me to fall immediately for a perfume at first sniff and want to buy it on the spot means a lot. Such was the case with Heeley Ophelia. I didn't buy it ( at $ 175.00 it was simply too much a splurge at holiday time) but I am still smitten with the thought of it. I recall a big but light white floral . Not heavy, not cloying but beautiful. Fellow sniffers at Barneys seemed equally appreciative.

MAC Suntints- MAC Tendertones have made this list since the beginning. They are still one of the tops , but this year gave us Suntints. Tinted lip balm with SPF in a tube. Thank you MAC. Serious moisture with very light tint and a little shine , perfect for almost anytime .

Reviva Vitamin E Stick I blogged about this and then several months later it was in Lucky magazine. I am so way ahead folks ( well sometimes ). This little, $ 3.00 stick is power moisture for the eyes, lips or wherever you need it.


Dior Escale a Pondichery A fragrance for any and all times. I never need to think if I am in the mood to wear this , if it's too heavy or is just not going to sit right that day. It's always just right, and a little uplifting. I do wish it lasted longer but citrus types usually don't. More re-spritzing, that's all.


Bobbi Brown Chrome Eyeshadow- The Pewter shade is my standout . This color is so beautiful . It looks amazing on it's own or paired with any number of other shadows or liners. It flashes silver, grey, taupe , gold and looks like liquid metal. Hard to describe and very unique. One I reach for all the time. ( Gold shown in image)


As for last year's list, just in case you were wondering, I am still very enamored of those as well . Bobbi Brown Glitter Balms , and MAC Tendertones are among others could easily have made this list again.

Full list from 2008:

http://thebeautyalchemist.blogspot.com/2009/01/2008-favorite-things.html

Bobbi Brown Plum Pearl Lipstick

New for the holiday line, Plum Pearl lipstick is a beauty, but a somewhat odd one. I love it but it's not one I can wear all the time. But thats what makes it so nice. It's not like lots of other shades out there.

Called Plum Pearl but very brown based, it's hard even in the photo to show the exact shade. It's a plummy brown , a metallic and goes on medium dark, but not very dark. It's very much a cold winter color. When you wear your browns and greys and grieges , this will work.

Part of the Metallics lipstick line.

$ 22.00

* press sample

Bobbi Brown Extreme Party Mascara

Are your lashes ready to get their party on ? If so then Bobbi Brown has an Extreme Party for them.

I've been hearing bits about this new mascara for months and now it's here . One of the things that makes this mascara different is that a new coat can be re-applied anytime. It's called a "re-activation" formula.

Using 2 coats I got really long, spiky, dark lashes. Some volume too . Basically it does exactly what it says- very dramatic lashes. It lasted well and yes, I was able to apply a new coat 6 hours later without any clump or mess. The lashes stay slightly soft , allowing that extra coat to go on easier.

This is my kind of party.

Extreme Party Mascara is out now and is $22.00

Bobbi Brown Glitter Balm Palette - Holiday

Yes, holiday is rolling into the inbox. An early favorite- the Bobbi Brown Glitter Balm Palette. Last year these were individual balms and I loved them. They were even one of my Best of the Year picks.

They have some pigment, shine, sparkle and moisture. Missing in this palette is my beloved Copper shade, but all are nice. The Crystal Rose is looking really good in this.

One nice thing- it's very lightweight. So you could easily carry this in your bag without weighing it down too much.

All Bobbi Brown holiday is out October and I will have more items featured soon.

Glitter Balm Palette Colors:
Crystal Rose
Crystal Diamond

Pink Crystal
Crystal Gold

$ 40.00

Bobbi Brown Feed 10 Pouch

Bobbi Brown has partnered with Lauren Bush and FEED to bring out a cute bag and great lipglosses for a good cause.

When you buy the FEED10 pouch, you provide ten disadvantaged women andtheir families with food and job training through the United Nations World FoodProgam. In partnership with FEED, Bobbi Brown Cosmetics has filled this canvasbag, crafted out of sustainable materials using fair trade labor, with three of herfavorite Lip Gloss shades: Petal, Rose Sugar and Aubergine.

“The basics that you and I may take for granted are luxuries for so many women who just want to be able to work and stand on their own two feet.” -Bobbi Brown

On counter in October at $ 50.00

Available at: Bloomingdale’s in North America, Harrods in the United Kingdom,
Lane Crawford in Hong Kong, and The Bobbi Brown Aoyama Studio in Japan.

For more information on FEED please visit: http://www.feedprojects.org/

Bobbi Brown's New Face Touch Up Sticks

Genius. Bobbi Brown's new Face Touch Up Sticks, make you say " Why didn't anyone think of this sooner"?

Tiny, portable and good, these sticks are mini foundations. The size of a lipgloss ( or a MAC Slimshine for best reference) they have a smooth , easy to blend foundation in them. Perfect for touch ups after a long day, rainstorm, whatever. Unlike a large foundation stick these way almost nothing. I plan on taking mine just about everywhere.

The sticks come in 17 shades and are part of the new Skin Foundation line . Retail is $ 22.00

2008 Favorite Things

Thanks to great blogger Grayburn( over in the Netherlands) for putting together the Favorites posts this year. A number of bloggers have joined together and will all be posting today. A full list will be at the end of this post.

Some of these will be ones I have reviewed before , a few are new. I will try to include links back to the original review in case you are interested( Right now they aren't working. Will try to fix that) Also, let me say, it's hard to pick the favorites as I really liked much of what I tried/used. So these are the very tops.

Please add in the comments what some of your favorites were. I love lists like that and there are so many choices and opinions out there.

-Favorites 2008-

-MAC Tendertones- makes the list again this year. New shades, same great balm. Color, tons of moisture, a little gloss. If only they came in a tube, could it be better.

-Bobbi Brown Glitter Lip Balms- I didn't think anything could sway me from my Tendertone love, but these are up there with them. My eyes lit up when I found out there would be a bronzy lip balm. You hardly ever see that. Copper Bronze is so beautiful, it's perfect. A warm , not too dark, but definitely there, golden brown with plenty of shimmer. Not only that but it moisturizes in a big way, and the color and moisture last really long. It's unusual to get long color out of a balm. It will wear down some but still be there for hours. I use this instead of lipstick a lot. Again, if only it was in a stick, but I'll take what I can get. The Pink and Clear versions are nice too.Review Here

- Biotherm Multi Recharge Energizing Eye Care serum- something that didn't make it to a regular review, but I wanted to. A great light serum. Sinks in fast and is so refreshing and slightly cooling. It only gives a little moisture but does firm and just feels so good after a long day or first thing in morning. Peps up and soothes the eye area and has mother of pearl for brightening.

- Chanel Beige perfume- Chanel managed to give us one of the best this year, or any. Beige went straight to the top of my favorite perfumes ever list and if you saw my collection, you'd know that was major. I always have a hard time describing it, but lets say it's a bit floral, a hint of honey and barely there warm woods . It's just beautiful, thats all. This is my favorite of the year in beauty period. Review Here

- By Kilian Prelude To Love - Another gorgeous scent. This one is all citrus and a little floral. Zesty and wonderful. My new favorite By Kilian. Review Here

- The Body Shop Cranberry Body Butter- ok this isn't new, but it sort of is. No more parabens . I had stopped using the butters for awhile as I wished they were paraben free. Now they are and I am back in love with my most favorite Cranberry butter. The smell is a bit different from when I last used it and it's pink now instead of of white, but it still is awesome smelling and moisturizing. Glad to be back together with it.

- Sebastian Liquid Steel Styling Gel- another product thats been on the "to post" list. My all time favorite hair gel ever was Sebastian Control Top. This is their newer gel and it's pretty darn good too. Serious hold and styling ability. No grease, wax or shine. The name says it all.

-L'Oreal Beauty Tubes mascara- mascara that never ever runs, or smudges, stays put all day & night. Lengthens in a big way , even adds some volume. Honorable mention to Estee Lauder TurboLash- truly fabulous, super long lashes and long wearing.

Clinique Turnaround Concentrate- this is a release from last year but it made tops this year as I used it all summer and fall. A fab product for people like me who have super oily skin especially in hot,humid summers. About the only thing I can put on my face in summer. Makes skin glowy and smooth and because it's a gel serum, it feels cool going on. I tend to love this whole line so wondering if the new body version will make next years tops? About to test it shortly.

-Eve Lom Cuticle Cream- Best stuff I have used. My nails look so shiny . They are also stronger and the cuticle and area around the nails is staying more moisturized. A tiny bit does several nails . It just works. Review Here

- MAC Pearlglide eyeliners- Oh the colors. Bankroll and Rave, swoon. Wolf is great too. I can't use these enough but don't want to wear them down either . You want fast color with no effort , grab one . They go on smooth, creamy, and shimmery. I want them all and in backups. Too bad they were LE, but some counters have a few left. I only bought Wolf a few weeks ago.

-Lady Caron Parfum- A longtime fan of Lady Caron in EDP( thanks to Blogdorf Goodman contributor Cavewoman), I tried the pure parfum recently. It was mind altering. There is nothing like pure parfum in general, and this was just glorious white florals. Not loud, but stunning.

-Biotherm Eau Pure Body Spray/Fragrance- the second Biotherm on the list. I don't think many summer days went by when I didn't spray this on. Refreshing citrus , immediately uplifting on a hot day.Review Here

- Nixie Large Fan Brush- Do I use this brush a lot? No. Do I love it? Yes. It's just the coolest and it is wonderful for bronzers and Mineralize Skinfinishs from MAC. Great quality and fun.

Full List of Bloggers doing the Favorites:

Beautiful Makeup Search

Beauty 411

Beauty Talk

Beauty Tyrant

Binary Star

'*:.blu3.:*'

For The Love of Beauty

Grayburn

Life Of A Ladybug

lily loves mac

Make Do Style

Miss Whoever You Are

Perfume Shrine

Platinum Blonde Life

Searching the Inner Me

Slap Of The Day

The Beauty Alchemist

The non-blonde

Urbane Girl