One of these days, some intrepid explorer is going to emerge from a remote rainforest somewhere with 1) directions to the Fountain of Youth (“It’s before the pyramid but past the big banyan tree…”) and 2) an as-yet undiscovered flower, that when eaten, really does give you that lit-from-within glow.
Until then, we’ll have to make due with makeup like the Bobbi Brown Brightening Nudes collection.
Available now at Bobbi Brown counters and also online, this limited edition nine-piece release for eyes, lips and cheeks is designed to bestow a lit-from-within glow to cheeks, while making eyes sparkle and lips look luscious.
Here’s a quick look at the collection along with swatches. Reviews coming soon! 🙂
From the left: Brightening Lip Gloss in Pink Lilac, Pink Opal and Lilac Pearl ($23 each)
Brightening Finishing Powder ($50)
From the left: Sparkle Eye Shadows in Silver moon, Ballet, Mica and Sunlight ($28 each)
Crystal Glitter Lip Gloss ($18)
Swatches from the left: Brightening Finishing Powder, and Sparkle Eye Shadows in Silver moon, Ballet, Mica and Sunlight
Brightening Lip Gloss in Pink Lilac, Pink Opal and Lilac Pearl; Crystal Glitter Lip Gloss
Based on what I’m seeing here, these emphasize shimmer over pigment. I can’t wait to see how that translates into looks. 🙂
I hope the colors come across well on my tan skin…
What do you think from these swatches? Are you blinded by the shine?
Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,
Karen
Jennifer says
February 25th, 2012 at 5:19 pmThe crystal glitter lipgloss looks spectacular! I wonder how it wears on the lips…
Karen says
February 26th, 2012 at 9:02 amI plan to take it on a spin soon. I wore the eyeshadow, one of the glosses and the face powder yesterday and just felt so… glittery!
Melody says
February 25th, 2012 at 7:09 pmhMMM. I’m not digging the shadows. They look rather similar when swatched. I like the glosses though. I guess this time of year makes me want to wear sheer sparkly colors 🙂
Karen says
February 26th, 2012 at 9:03 amThe shadows are more glitter than pigment. They’re fun if you want some shimmer!
How’s your weekend going?
Melody says
February 28th, 2012 at 2:13 pmOh no, I love glitter! All the spring collections are killing me.
Adrienne says
February 25th, 2012 at 7:58 pmIs anyone else sick of hearing the words “nude” and “naked” in practically every cosmetics release lately??
The shadows looks pretty, though not exactly unique, at least they live up to their title of being brightening nudes! The finishing powder looks… Purple-ey?
Karen says
February 26th, 2012 at 9:03 amLOL, yeah… I think a lot of it has to do with the success of UD’s Naked palette.
Jessica says
February 25th, 2012 at 8:36 pmI drool at any cosmetic product with “Bobbi Brown” in the name, but honestly those three lip glosses look pretty much identical when switched (and i’m sure the same story on the lips). Pretty, but thank goodness I won’t need more than one! 🙂
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Stacie says
February 25th, 2012 at 9:08 pmVery shimmery…would like to see how it is on the eyes!
Avonshopindia says
February 26th, 2012 at 12:04 amThe crystal glitter lipgloss looks good. hope it would actually look glittery on lips.
Anitacska says
February 26th, 2012 at 5:34 amHmm, that powder seems awfully small. It says 6.6g, which makes it almost half of shimmer bricks which are 10.3g. Not sure I want to spend £40 on it, having just dropped £48 on the Chanel Lucky Stars powder, but at least that’s 15g.
I like the look of Lilac Pearl, but probably don’t need it. 🙂
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e73 bioarcapolas. says
February 26th, 2012 at 6:46 amI really like the colors.
Sunny @ Mostly Sunny says
February 26th, 2012 at 7:10 amHmm these are a bit too sheer and frosty for me… Probably a pass!
Sabah says
February 26th, 2012 at 8:36 amI’ve my eyes on that crystal glitter lipgloss. Looks amazing! 🙂
Chris25 says
February 26th, 2012 at 8:44 amI would love to see how these fare in your FOTDs. 🙂
Amy D. says
February 26th, 2012 at 9:23 amI love all of this! I’d love to see these on you. I’m curious about the brightening finishing powder. The reviews I’ve read have been good- but is it worth $50? What do you think?
Nina says
February 26th, 2012 at 10:07 amso luminous its almost ethereal!
gabi says
February 26th, 2012 at 10:11 amVery angelic. This collection is right up my alley. Loving Crystal Glitter gloss.
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Rae // theNotice says
February 26th, 2012 at 5:07 pmOoh, I love the look of the Crystal Glitter gloss, Karen! Hope to see it layered in a lip look sometime 😉
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