Showing posts with label Bobbi Brown. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Bobbi Brown. Show all posts

Friday, December 4, 2015

Nordstrom is Hosting Bobbi Brown Party Perfect Holiday Events

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This weekend – December 3rd – 5th – Select Nordstrom locations are hosting Bobbi Brown Party Perfect Holiday Events! Here, you can work one-on-one with the Bobbi Brown team as they take you through a Bobbi Brown Makeup Lesson of your choice, suggesting products to create a beautiful, yet effortless holiday look! See below more details:

About Beauty Trend Event Week:
Join Nordstrom Beauty for one-on-one time with savvy beauty experts. They will share the latest fall beauty tips and tricks while you're pampered with a free makeup or skincare consultation. Afterwards, get access to FREE deluxe samples and exclusive gifts with purchase (while supply lasts). Admission is free — so don’t miss it! *This season enjoy the perk of scheduling appointments throughout the entire week!
To RSVP or for special accommodations, simply call or stop by your favorite cosmetics counter, located within Nordstrom.

Join The Fun This Weekend At:
Nordstrom Oakbrook Center 
10 Oakbrook Center, Oak Brook, IL
630.571.2121

Nordstrom Old Orchard Center
4937 Old Orchard Center, Stokie, IL

Nordstrom Del Amo Fashion Center
21500 Hawthorne Boulevard, Torrance, CA
310.542.9440
  
Nordstrom Short Pump Town Center
11812 West Broad Street, Richmond, VA
804.364.6900

Nordstrom Waterside 
5489 Tamiami Trail North, Naples, FL
239.325.6100

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Thursday, December 18, 2014

Last Minute Holiday Beauty Tips From Bobbi Brown PRO Artist Tanya Cropsey | Featuring Bobbi Brown, Origins and Ojon

Press Release Provided by Bobbi Brown (Affiliate Links)

With the holiday season in full swing, it’s important to look your best and stay fresh-faced throughout the party season. I wanted to share with you the hottest skincare, makeup and hair tips and tricks, including looks that are office appropriate, can be taken from day to night and added to for New Year’s Eve.  Here is the perfect Holiday 2014 Look from Bobbi Brown Pro Artist Tanya Cropsey.
From skincare prep with Origins to makeup sets and products from Bobbi Brown and her team and quick hair touchups from Ojon, you’ll look perfect in all your pictures, no matter what the occasion. I have BB PRO Artist Tanya Cropsey based in LA who has created a face chart to show your readers how to re-create each look as well. 
MAKEUP: Expert advice from Tanya Cropsey, Bobbi Brown PRO Artist @tanyacropsey
In Los Angeles, makeup needs to be fresh and wearable. With subtle pops of color, glowing skin and neatly smudged eyes, Tanya’s holiday beauty look is perfect for LA’s carefree, effortless lifestyle.
·         Skin is prepped using Bobbi Brown Hydrating Gel & Eye Cream. This will hydrate and plump the skin, making it ready for makeup.
·         Cover dark under eye circles using a pink or peach toned Corrector, followed by a skin tone correct Concealer. This will lighten and brighten under eye discoloration.
·         Next, even out skin tone using Long-Wear Even Finish Foundation SPF 15, as it will give even, natural looking coverage for 12 hours while protecting skin from sun’s harmful rays.
·         Lightly dust Bronzing Powder across areas the sun hits naturally – forehead, nose, cheeks, and decollate, followed by a sweep of Nude Pink Blush on apples of the cheeks & Nectar Shimmer Brick to finish for a lit-from-within glow.  
·         Lips are a subtly stained a light pink while brows are neatly groomed and defined to frame the face.
·         A smokey nude eye makes the look pop and complements any eye color and skintone. Layered shades of Long-Wear Cream Shadow in BarkSand Dune & Golden Pink, finished with a light wash of Cement Sparkle ShadowPitch Black Perfectly Defined Gel Eyeliner and Smokey Eye Mascara.
SKINCARE: Origins skincare prep
These products are fool proof solutions to creating the perfect canvas for makeup:
·         Face Wash: Checks and Balances™ Frothy Face Wash, Origins cult favorite, is the perfect solution for all skin types, balancing skin with a gentle foaming sud. Skin feels comfortable & refreshed afterwards.
·         Exfoliate: Buffing away dead skin cells will reveal radiant, younger-looking skin and keeps pores clear. Modern Friction™ Instant Brightening Pads, with just one swipe, will give you the benefits of a 30% glycolic peel in under a minute.
·         Moisturizer: Dr. Andrew Weil for Origins™ Mega-Mushroom Skin Relief Soothing Face Cream is remarkably hydrating. It’s a great first step to apply to clean skin because it visibly reduces redness and sensitivity from colder weather and hydrates dry skin.
·         Eye Cream: GinZing™ Refreshing Eye is clinically proven to reduce puffiness and unsightly bags and caffeine from coffee beans wakes up tired eyes, restoring radiance and brightness with natural optics.
·         BONUS: Origins offers free 25 minute mini facials at all store locations. It’s a great way for you to fully experience and learn about Origins high performance natural skincare products free of charge and learn the best combination of products tailored to your needs.
HAIRCARE: Ojon hair tips
·         Blowdryers and styling tools can be damaging to hair, so protect before you dry with Ojon Rare Blend™ Protecting Spray. Featuring a restorative blend of 7 rare oils including Ojon™ Oil, this spray helps to hydrate, condition and detangle hair. The result? Silky strands sure to shine in all of your holiday photos.
·         Smooth stubborn frizz and flyaways with the Ojon Rare Blend™ Tamer. The perfect touch up tool features as easy-to-use wand to apply a clear fomula that won’t leave strands sticky or stiff, just smooth and fits perfectly in your clutch for on-the-go use.
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Saturday, October 25, 2014

Pink Ribbon Beauty Finds for BCA | Drugstore to Luxury

Essie 2014 Breast Cancer Awareness Mini Cube 
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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and many companies are currently selling products from which a portion, and in some cases all, of the proceeds are being donated to a variety of Breast Cancer organizations. If you are pondering pretty pink purchases for a worthy cause, here are a few lovelies to consider. Whether you are strolling the aisles of your local drugstore to replenish your deodorant or lip balm, or planning a luxury purchase for yourself-- there are a plethora of choices that proudly display the Pink Ribbon, and are worthy of your consideration.
Here are but a few:

Essie 2014 Breast Cancer Awareness Mini Cube 
A quartet of mini long-lasting nail polishes

Essie 2014 Breast Cancer Awareness Mini Cube features 3 limited-edition shades of nail polish to benefit breast cancer awareness and create a perfect at-home manicure. These feminine lacquers feature a safe recipe without the use of toluene, formaldehyde or DHP to protect nails with a chip-resistant finish. Mix and match for a personalized appearance or toss in your purse for touch-ups. 

Essie 2014 Breast Cancer Awareness Mini Cube includes:
  • Pink Happy - bright pink (0.16 fl. oz)
  • Pinking About You - baby pink sequin (0.16 fl. oz.)
  • I Pink I Can - pastel pink (0.16 fl. oz.)
  • Grow Stronger Base Coat (0.16 fl. oz.)
$17.00 from Dermstore and Nordstrom.
EOS Limited Edition Pink Smooth Sphere and Smooth Stick Lip Balm and Hand Lotion Set  

Includes Pomegranate Raspberry Smooth Sphere Lip Balm, Limited Edition strawberry Sorbet Smooth Stick Lip Balm, and Berry Blossom Hand Lotion.

Lip Balm Flavors: Pomegranate Raspberry Smooth Sphere, Strawberry Sorbet Smooth Stick
USDA-Certified organic formula; 100% natural.

Enriched with nourishing shea butter and soothing jojoba oil
Provide long lasting moisture for sensationally soft and smooth lips.

Soft-touch, ergonomic, recyclable packaging on Smooth Sphere lip balm is easy to find in even the largest of bags.

Superior Hand Lotion is 96% natural providing 24 hour miniaturization. Fast-absorbing and non-greasy, so hands are super soft and silky smooth.

$7.99 Available from Drugstore.com and Ulta.
Sonia Kashuk Proudly Pink 
professional quality makeup brushes

Beautiful eyes are works of art, and here's how you create them. This set of Sonia Kashuk Proudly Pink professional quality makeup brushes come with clean white handles, chic silver accents and pink plush bristles. And it's all wrapped in a silver carrying case with pink lining. Set includes powder/blusher brush, concealer brush, eye shadow brush, crease brush and bent eye liner brush.

Target is donating 15% of the purchase price (excluding sales tax) from the purchases of this item at Target and Target.com to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF).  For more information about BCRF, visit www.bcrfcure.org

$15.99 Available from Target.
Soft & Dri Aluminum Free Deodorant Solid, Powder Fresh 

For generations, Soft & Dri® has been dedicated to helping women let their confidence and beauty shine through by keeping them fresh and dry, while being gentle on their skin all day, every day – no matter what life throws their way.

As part of this commitment, Soft & Dri® has once again partnered with Play for P.I.N.K, a non-profit organization that uses lifestyle and sporting events to raise funds for breast cancer research, in hopes of creating a world where women can feel confident knowing they can live their lives without the specter of a disease that has impacted the lives of far too many.

From May 1, 2014 – December 31, 2014 sales of specially marked Soft & Dri products sold in North America will support Soft & Dri’s $10,000 donation to Play for P.I.N.K.

Soft & Dri® Aluminum Free deodorant provides highly-effective all-day protection from odor only, with a gentle fragrance that gives you that confident feeling of clean.

Ingredients: Propylene Glycol, Dipropylene Glycol, Water, Sodium Stearate, PEG-6, Methyl Ether, Triclocarban, Red 33, Fragrance. Made in Canada.

$2.29 from Drugstore.com.
Jane Iredale Smell the Roses Hydrating Spray

All profits from the sales of Smell the Roses Hydration Spray are donated to Living Beyond Breast Cancer.

Smell the Roses Hydration Spray by jane iredale gives you a quick pick-me-up whenever you need it. The facial spritz contains rose flower oil and extracts to calm and support your skin’s function while its rosy fragrance refreshes and lifts your mood. Organic rose damascena flower water is an excellent skin tonic, cleansing the skin without disturbing its natural protective shield, while rose damascena flower oil and extracts penetrate deep into the layers of your skin, nourishing, tightening, cleansing, detoxifying and increasing blood circulation all while calming and supporting the skin’s functions.
How to use: Lightly mist onto your face from about an arm’s length away whenever your skin feels dry or when exposed to a drying atmosphere. It can also be used to set minerals and help conceal pores and fine lines, to moisturize oily skin, to use on makeup brushes to intensify eyeshadows or as static control for your hair.

$29.00 Available from Nordstrom, Pharmaca and SkinStore.
Arcona Magic Pink Ice

ARCONA will donate $2 for every Magic Pink Ice sold in the month of October to Cancer and Careers.

Daily hydrating gel moisturizes deep within the dermis without clogging pores, to protect against environmental damage and leave skin fresh and dewy.  Moisturize skin with white cranberry complex, hyaluronic acid and mucopolysaccharides.  Neutralize free radicals with a proprietary mineral complex of beta-carotene, vitamins B-5, C and E.  Clarify skin with anti-microbial totara extract.

Like all products in ARCONA's skin therapy regimen,  Magic Pink Ice  is cosmeceutically formulated with pure, natural ingredients, cold-pressed in small batches to keep them fresh, active and super-effective.  For optimal results, we recommend using this product within six months of opening.  change may be immediately noticeable;  however, full benefits are derived as skin is brought into balance by regular use. All Skin Types. Made in the USA.

$40.00 Available from Arcona, SkinStore and Beauty.com.
Bobbi Brown Pretty Pink Ribbon Lip Gloss Collection (Limited Edition)

Gloss for a cause — four ultra-pretty pinks that will make lips shimmer: Pretty Pink Sheer Lip Gloss, Pink Tulle High Shimmer Lip Gloss; Bright Lilac Lip Gloss and Soiree Pink Shimmer Lip Gloss.

When you purchase this gorgeous limited edition set, Bobbi Brown will donate $12 of every sale to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.

Bobbi’s award-winning Lip Gloss gives lips beautiful, brilliant dimension and stays color true without that sticky feel. Enriched with emollients and Vitamins C and E, High Shimmer Lip Gloss will condition, protect and moisturize lips.

Wear it alone or on top of your favorite Lip Color — either way our new tapered applicator lets you apply like a pro.

Clarisonic Mia 1

InStyle Editor's Pick - Best Beauty Buy (Best Face Tool)

It’s time to think beyond the washcloth and elevate cleansing to a sonic level. Traditional methods of cleansing don’t get your skin as clean as you’d think. Fortunately, the lead inventor of Sonicare discovered a breakthrough in how we cleanse. Clarisonic’s patented sonic technology works with skin’s natural elasticity to gently remove the impurities traditional methods leave behind—cleansing 6X better than your hands alone. In just 60 seconds, the sonic action removes impurities from pores so creams, serums and moisturizers absorb better. And with regular daily use you’ll notice a reduction in dry patches, oily areas and blemishes. Cleaner skin is healthier skin and healthier skin is more radiant and more beautiful.

The perfect compact cleansing system for use at home or on the go. Mia 1 is the, go-anywhere Sonic Skin Cleansing System in a great compact size. The one-button, one-speed Mia 1 fits your active lifestyle for beautiful, glowing skin wherever life's adventures take you.

$99.00 Available from SkinStore
NuFace Trinity Value Set - Petal Pink 
A portion of the proceeds from every NuFace Trinity Petal Pink will be donated to the Look Good...Feel Better campaign. This organization is dedicated to improving the self–esteem and quality of life for people undergoing treatment for cancer.

Known as the 5 minute face lift, the NuFace Trinity delivers beautiful, unparalleled professional results in an easy to use at-home system. Built on the same soft wave microcurrent technology that made the NuFace Classic the best-selling handheld device to lift and tone your face, the NuFace Trinity will gently stimulate the facial muscles to improve your skin's appearance. The NuFace Trinity is beautifully engineered with an improved ergonomic design to deliver an amazing user experience.

With the addition of the Wrinkle Reducer and ELE attachments for added functionality, the NuFace Trinity will make it even easier to achieve beautiful results in as little as 5 minutes a day. Trinity's included Microcurrent Facial Trainer attachment easily removes and is interchangeable with the Trinity Wrinkle Reducer or ELE attachments. The Wrinkle Reducer and ELE attachments are sold separately.

In a Recent Clinical Study:

85% of clinical study users experienced significant improvements in facial contour.
80% of clinical study users said their face felt more toned.
73% of clinical study users experienced significant improvements in skin tone.

$325.00 Available from SkinStore.
100% of net proceeds through October benefit the Noreen Fraser Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to raising funds for women's cancer research and creating awareness of the importance of early detection.
Stella & Dot Benefits Breast Cancer Research STRENGTH BRACELET

Strength is beautiful. Inspired by the power and loyalty of the elephant. Shiny gold plating on a malleable brass bar with cutout elephant detail sits atop a hot pink leather band. Easily adjusts to fit SM-LG wrists with buckle closure.Adjusts to SM-LG with buckle closure.

$39.00 from Stella & Dot.
Stella & Dot Benefits Breast Cancer Research INSPIRE BRACELET

Delicate can be so powerful. Inspired by the strength and design of a braided rope. Shiny rose gold plating on a malleable brass bar with cutout rope detail sits atop a neutral metallic leather band. Easily adjusts to fit SM-LG wrists with buckle closure. Adjusts to SM-LG with buckle closure.

$39.00 from Stella & Dot.

Have you made any Pink Ribbon purchases in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month? If so, what wonderful products did you find?


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Thursday, November 14, 2013

Bobbi Brown Long-Wear Gel Eyeliner: Review & Swatches

Purchased by me (Affiliate links)

I have used Bobbi Brown Long-Wear Gel Eyeliners as long as I can remember, and love their gel texture, their consistent high quality, and the color range available. They are perfect for a swipe and go cat eye, or a more complex looks. I have even used them as a base, or as an eyeshadow. They have been a no-fail and easy to use part of my eye makeup routine for so long that I tend to take them for granted, and it was for that very reason that I thought that I should feature them. If you love the versatility and ease of use associated with gel eyeliners-- then these are definitely worth your consideration. One important tip is to screw the lid on tightly between uses so as not to dry them out. I also store them upside down because this also seems to encourage longevity and retain their creamy texture.

This award-winning liner gives you the look of liquid liner with the ease and feel of a gel formula. Long-wearing, water-resistant color glides on and lets you get it just right before it dries, then stays without a smear or crease until you take it off.

To apply: "Dip tip of Ultra Fine Eyeliner Brush into gel formula (coat both sides of brush head). Wipe off excess on tissue before applying to eye. Work quickly as product becomes transfer-resistant once dry."

Awarded 'Best of Beauty' by 'Allure' Magazine (2012).
Winner of '50 Best Beauty Products 2013' by 'Siempre Mujer Magazine'
Selected as a "Best Beauty Buy" by InStyle Magazine (May 2013)
Left to Right: Black Ink 1, granite Ink 6, Chocolate Shimmer Ink 13, Forest Shimmer Ink 26, and Twilight Night Shimmer Ink 30 (Limited Edition- no longer available).
Overall assessment: A well-loved basic.

$23.00 for 0.1 oz. Purchased from Nordstrom (Affiliate link)
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Wednesday, September 4, 2013

Barneys New York Exclusive Bobbi Brown Gift with Purchase September 3-17, 2013

Receive a complimentary Intensifying Long Wear Mini Mascara with any $50 Bobbi Brown purchase. *While supplies last, one per customer. Valid on U.S. orders only.
A few beauties to contemplate:
More subtle than our Shimmer Brick but with the same overall brightening effect of our finishing powder, this formula creates a lit-from-within glow plus a hint of pretty pink. Use it just on the cheeks for a soft blush or all over the face for veil-like luminosity. The best part: this pink pairs perfectly with the season’s nude and navy shades. 
Bobbi's new lip gloss combines gorgeous, light-catching shimmer with lasting, non-sticky shine. Made with fine pearls and clear pigments, High Shimmer Lip Gloss stays color-true and gives lips beautiful, brilliant dimension. Plus it's enriched with emollients and Vitamins C and E to moisturize, condition and protect lips, so they feel as good as they look. Whether you wear it on its own or on top of your favorite Lip Color, the new tapered applicator lets you apply it like a pro.
Rich Chocolate Eye Palette ($52.00 Pre-order)
Better than a box of truffles—our latest palette for eyes features a rich array of chocolate-inspired shades for a seasonal take on Bobbi’s classic neutrals. Includes a mix of textures including shimmery and sparkly hues, plus Bobbi’s pick-of-the-palette—Rich Chocolate Eye Shadow—a deliciously dark color that doubles as an eyeliner too. 

Click here to see their entire stock of fabulous Bobbi Brown products!

Affiliate links. All information and images provided by Barneys New York.
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Wednesday, February 27, 2013

By Request: How I Currently Store My Eyeshadows

After having received requests to post pictures of my lip products & storage, and then my blushes & storage- I suspected that it was just a matter of time before someone asked to see how I store my stash of eyeshadows. Well, that day came sooner than I suspected- so here you are! As was the case for both my lip product and cheek product stashes- this does not reflect the entirety of my collection. I have a bin and two drawers filled with products that need to be photographed, swatched, and reviewed- therefore those eyeshadows have yet to land in this drawer.

The top picture differs from the bottom in that I left the three palettes stacked where I normally store them (a MAC Pro Palette, a Trish McEvoy Palette [contains Chantecaille, MUFE, RBR & Trish Mc Evoy eyeshadows], and an Anastasia Beverly Hills Palette).
The back right compartment contains MAKE UP FOR EVER Aqua Creams. Next to it you will find a few MAC Quads and a Maybelline Color Tattoo. The far right compartment is solely MAC Paint Pots, and beneath that are Bobbi Brown Gel Eyeliners. To the right in the gap between the wooden box and the side of the drawer I have MAC Pigment samples and a Prestige Cosmetics Mineral Eye Shadow Trio.

The bamboo box on the left side contains Burberry Eyeshadow singles, Chanel Quads, NARS duos and singles, a Le Métier de Beauté eyeshadow palette, a Mia BelleZZa duo, and a Giorgio Armani single.

The bamboo box on the right is the special land of Rouge Bunny Rouge and as such it gets a separate zip code altogether!

In the front, where there is a gap between the drawer and the bamboo storage boxes I have a mish-mash   of single eyeshadows from: Bobbi Brown, Kevyn Aucoin, Laura Mercier, Hourglass, Prestige Cosmetics, MAC, La Prairie, and a few other strays. I also keep my eye/lip pencil sharpener there since it is easy to find.

I actually purged a good number of eyeshadows that I simply wasn't using- therefore what you are seeing is actually a more sensible stash compared to what I once had. I also reduced some of the clutter by depotting a lot of singles, and I buy refill pans whenever possible.

Truth be told, I could live without most of what is in this drawer, but the contents of the two bamboo boxes definitely make my heart go pitter-patter!

How do you store your eyeshadows?

Sunday, February 24, 2013

By Request: How I Currently Store My Blushes

When I published my By Request: How I Currently Store My Lip Product Stash, my friend Gummy asked for me to reveal my blush stash- and I cannot deny her- so here it is. This top photo is meant to contextualize my storage system- it is an original 1920s built-in cabinet with drawers in my master bathroom. I had two black wooden boxes with dividers, and they fit in the drawer side by side with a little bit of space to spare, but with plenty of space left in the back of the drawer. There are a few other blushes floating around, and my Le Métier de Beauté Créme Fresh Tints for Lip & Cheek are stored with my lip products.
Left Box Top to Bottom:
Top: Mia BelleZZa & Prestige Blushes
Center: Chanel Joues Contraste Blushes
Bottom: Milani, MAC & Burberry Blushes

Right Box Top to Bottom:
Top: Trish Mc Evoy & Bobbi Brown Mini Palettes
Center: Rouge Bunny Rouge, NARS & Sunday Riley
Bottom: Susan Thompson Liquid Blushes & Youngblood Crushed Mineral Blushes

How do you store your blush collection?

Thursday, February 21, 2013

Empties Post Volume VII: February 2013

This month my Empties post is fairly lacking in full size products since I am still testing out several new products and brands, and as a result I only managed to finish a few full size products. I did however, manage to finish a few samples that had been in a partially used state for quite a while.

Skincare: I was quite sad when I finally finished the My Transformative Night Cream (reviewed here) because it is such a lovely and effective night cream. It leaves the skin looking and feeling fantastic, and is definitely worthy of replacement. Malin+Goetz is often an under-the-radar line, but their products are lovely and effective. They have a simple approach to skincare, and they don't make any wild unattainable claims. Instead their products deliver on their promises, and they are always a true pleasure to use. Their Vitamin E Face Moisturizer feels wonderful on the skin, and delivers the perfect amount of moisture. Remedy Hydrating Cleansing Foam (reviewed here) is a really creamy foaming cleanser, and while it does a fantastic job cleaning you from head to toe- I found that it makes a phenomenal shaving cream. Tatcha Polished Classic Rice Enzyme Powder- ahh where to begin- this product is just pure magic. It leaves your skin indescribably clean and as soft and supple as baby skin.
Hair and Body: The Nature's Gate Pomegranate Sunflower Conditioner is something that I found on sale at the grocery store- so I thought that I would give it a try, and I'm glad that I did! It was very moisturizing and left my curly hair quenched with nice bouncy curls. While the Alaffia Liquid African Black Soap is a bit too stringent for my face- it is exquisite as a body cleanser, and as a big fan of Alaffia's African Black Soap range of products- you can be sure that I will be repurchasing it (reviewed here). I found a few more sample packets of Ouidad Climate Hair & Humidity Gel in my sample drawer that I wanted to use up before opening my new bottle- I love how well this tames frizz and defines my curls. I had a pile of assorted samples of haircare and body care products from Sephora, Nordstrom, and Barneys that I wanted to use up, but truthfully I no longer remember what was in each of those little jars!
Makeup and Fragrance: The Houglass Mineral Veil Primer sample was perfect for traveling, and lasted a good long time. It is definitely one of my very favorite primers, and is well worth purchasing. Somehow I managed to lose the Kai Perfume Oil vial (reviewed here) right before I shot the picture, but as you know I hopelessly love this scent, and will continually replace my full size bottle. It took me quite a while to get through this Chap Stick Lip Moisturizer because I have so many lip balms currently in rotation, but I really liked this one. I also really liked the Burberry Sheer Foundation, and I imagine that I will eventually purchase a full size bottle once I have used up some of my stash.
Dispatched to the recycle bin: All of these lip products were so old that they were no longer worth keeping- let alone using.  I cleaned out what was left, and bid them farewell.

What did you use, toss, give away, or return this month? Do tell!

Friday, December 21, 2012

Bobbi Brown Limited Edition Lip Gloss Trio Set- Review & Swatches

Bobbi Brown's Limited Edition Lip Gloss Trio is a gorgeous set of squeeze tube lip glosses that evoke memories of MAC Lip Gelees in packaging, and quite frankly in feel as well. These glosses are quite sheer and non-sticky, and positively gorgeous.
According to Bobbi Brown, "Everything's better in threes. Destined to make the lip gloss lovers on your list swoon, a trio of easy-to-use tubes features a shade from each of Bobbi's lip gloss formulas: Glitter Lip Gloss in Grape, Shimmer Lip Gloss in Pink Mist and Pink Violet Lip Gloss for just a hint of pretty color." The colors really are quite sheer- so don't let the opacity of Grape in the tube scare you off. That said, if you aren't a fan of sheer glosses, and categorically prefer opaque medium to full coverage lip glosses-- then this set will fall short of your expectations. However, if you love a more sheer gloss with a hint of color, and that looks great alone or over lipstick- then you will be very happy with this set.
Left to Right: Grape, Pink Mist, and Pink Violet.
Grape and Pink Mist contain shimmer, whereas Pink Violet does not appear to.
Click to enlarge ingredients

Overall assessment: I love this set! I was a huge fan of MAC Gelees- so seeing Bobbi Brown do her version makes me even happier. I wish that these were part of the permanent range of products. I'm so glad that I bought this set. This is also a good value since you are receiving 3 full size products.

3 tubes (0.5 oz. each) for $38.00. I picked mine up at Nordstrom.
Stock photo from Nordstrom.
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