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The Rich Color Eyeshadows in the Bobbi Brown Marrakesh Chic Collection Love Ladies in Their 30s, 40s, 50s and Beyond

September 8th, 2011 by Karen 3 Comments

Not gonna lie, Marrakesh Chic is probably the most excited I’ve been about a Bobbi Brown release in a while. The new Rich Color Eyeshadows, WHEW! Kind of amazing.

But before we dive in, let’s — beep, beep, beep! — back up a second. Bobbi recently launched this new fall collection for eyes, lips and cheeks at Bobbi Brown counters and also online. The Rich Color Eyeshadows ($24 each), a brand spankin’ new line of powder shadows, headline the launch.

For more on the Marrakesh Chic collection, check out Fanciful Fall: Marrakesh By Way of Bohemia with the Bobbi Brown Marrakesh Chic Collection for Fall 2011 .

I swatched the collection a couple weeks ago; right off the bat, I had a feeling that Bobbi’s Rich Color Eyeshadows would rock me down to Electric Avenue. And they did. Now, after having worn two of the eight shades, I’m itching to grab a few more.


Clockwise from the bottom left: Rich Lip Color SPF 12 ($23), Rich Color Eye Shadows in Rich Kashmir and Pink Silk ($24 each)

It’s almost like Bobbi figured out a way to combine Dolce & Gabbana’s eyeshadow textures with Becca’s sheen finish; the powders look and feel feather light on my skin, and I love the subtle hint of shine.

It’s funny… When I was younger, I always wanted to wear makeup that would make me look older, but now that I’m in my mid-30s, I’m trying to work it the other way around.

The Rich Colors help me do just that. The texture and finish don’t spotlight my fine lines, and I feel like the pigment and colors accent my eyes without shouting, “Hey, y’all! Check out my sparkly green bling-bling eyeshadow!” Ultimately, I think these are just very, very forgiving.

After trying a few different eye brushes and also using my fingers, I found that a tip that I received from a Bobbi Brown makeup artist a few weeks back at a counter was dead on. These eyeshadows deposit more pigment when applied with an eyeshadow sponge applicator than they do when applied with a brush. Then, after applying then, I’ll blend out the edges with a fluffy powder brush.

I did that today when applying Rich Kashmir (the shimmery brownish taupe) to my lids and Pink Silk (a light baby pink) into my crease; the look was easy as pie and only took about five minutes.


Bobbi Brown Rich Lip color SPF 12 in Desert Rose on lips; Jouer Blush in Peony on cheeks

Oh, and when they’re used with a good eye primer (I like NARS Pro-Prime), I don’t have to worry about fading or creasing for a solid 15 hours.

All in all, I think these Rich Colors are really fabulous, and Bobbi did a bang-up job. A little pricey for a single pan, sure, but at least they’re fab.

PRICE: $24 each
AVAILABILITY: Available now at Bobbi Brown counters and also online
MAKEUP AND BEAUTY BLOG RATING: A

Bobbi’s new blog, and my hella ugly socks!

If diva cats can do it, B. Brown can, too. Homegirl just started a new blog called Everything Bobbi, “a blog based on truth, beauty and being amazing.”

I checked it out this morning and LOVE the huge pictures. I always like behind-the-scene stuff about the big beauty brands. I hope Bobbi herself uses the blog to dish about her life in the biz.

Bobbi Brown's new blog

Speaking of behind-the-scenes pics…

Haha! I’ve been trying to break in my new Kate Spade heels with ye olde “walking around indoors while wearing a pair of thick socks” trick. It’s not cute, but whatever. It works. 🙂

Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,

Karen

The Rich Color Eyeshadows in the Bobbi Brown Marrakesh Chic Collection Love Ladies in Their 30s, 40s, 50s and Beyond / Originally published September 8th, 2011

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  1. trishaL says

    September 9th, 2011 at 2:16 pm

    Cute heels! LOL why have I never thought of that??! I have a cute new pair that I picked up for an evening wedding a few weeks back, they KILLED my feet… to die for cute but yah didn’t know how I was going to put myself through the torture again 🙂 Definately going to have to try the socks now.

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  2. Nanda devi says

    September 10th, 2011 at 3:24 pm

    It looks very.. special, haha
    Great idea though.

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  3. Blue says

    September 10th, 2011 at 8:49 pm

    I don’t know what it is, but you look very pretty in these photos Karen. Like, more so than usual! I think it’s your hair – it looks a little different, a little darker. All I know, is you look beautiful and sophisticated and I love it!

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