Bobbi Brown Long-Wear Even Finish Foundation

If there is one woman who seems to outdo herself every time she releases a new product, then it is that of Bobbi Brown.

 

Bobbi Brown has proven that she is the queen of foundation with her highly anticipated, newly released Long-Wear Even Finish Foundation with SPF15.

 

 

Never someone who likes to use my foundation right up until the end before repurchasing, I decided to move away from the comfort blanket (my current Max Factor foundation) and decided to try another product from the Bobbi Brown range, as they usually never fail to disappoint. This product had only been released the day before I took a visit to the Bobbi Brown counter, so I was very excited to try such a new product!

 

Although I may not be sophisticated or elegant I always see myself reaching for products with that type of packaging. I think its wishful thinking that I will one day ooze elegance - I can dream on. The frosted bottle did it for. Not only is it simple yet chic looking, it is also very sturdy. As someone who likes to put all my products through a challenge, the  glass bottle does withstand being chucked onto the floor without breaking. If you do a fair bit of travelling then you may want to decant some of the product into a smaller container as obviously this glass bottle is fairly heavy.

 

 

Never one to compromise of practicality, Bobbi Brown has ensured that the product is not wasted by using a pump dispenser on the bottle. This makes it hygienic as well. If you fancy reusing the cute bottle then you can as the pump dispenser is not attached.

 

 

My shade is Porcelain (0), the lightest shade available in this foundation. This is a very pale foundation, so suits my ghostly skins tone perfectly. It's worth noting that foundations which include SPF, like this one, do tend to be a lighter than those that do not. With this foundation you do not need to compromise by having the SPF15, you leave your skin protected without having a white cast on the face, even when being photographed. Although there is a yellow tone to this product you needn't be scared, the yellow neutralises any redness in the skin and illuminates without leaving you looking like to appear in The Simpsons. This disappears onto my skin flawlessly and naturally, I look like I am not wearing any foundation!

 

 

 

The foundation is gel based, which is perfect for us oily skinned consumers. It has a whipped consistency that helps the product to glide on leaving a smooth appearance on the skin. The creamy texture means that little blending it required of the foundation, it leaves the skin even in an instance.

The coverage is impressive of a liquid foundation, as it yields a full coverage, something that is hard to find in liquid foundations. This foundation covered blemishes, scars and dark circles without the help of a concealer. Although it has a full coverage it doesn't leave you looking made-up, it's very natural. It leaves a semi-matte appearance on the skin, perfect for those who have oily skin but still want to look dewy without being oily.

 

The Bobbi Brown Long-Wear Even Finish Foundation is described as "a natural looking and long-wearing foundation. Ultra comfortable and hydrating, this medium to full coverage formula leaves skin looking poreless, perfected, and fresh up to 12 hours even in the most humid conditions. Includes broad spectrum UVA/UVB SPF15 for daily protection against future damage". And, it pretty much lives up to its claims. Unfortunately it did not last twelve hours on my skin but rather six, nevertheless this is very good for a foundation on my oily skin.

 

While the full coverage aspect sounds scary to many people, especially those with oily skin, I did not suffer with breakouts or blocked pores. Even when I had worn this for hours and touched up, the product still felt fresh and not like it had been pasted on.

 

If there is one thing that I am going to criticise about this product then it is the scent. Lavender is not one of my favourite scents and usually leaves my eyes watering, however, this doesn't. Initially you can smell it, but once I had applied it to my skin I did not smell it again.

 

Bobbi Brown just seems to better and better herself every time she releases a new product. And, topping my chart of best foundations is this one, despite the £30 price tag!

 

Anyone found a long-lasting foundation?

 

xox

Bobbi Brown BB Cream SPF35

Once a unique product, the BB Cream has since become a phenomenon, a vast amount of brands have jumped onto the very crowded bandwagon eager to release their version of the BB Cream.

Out of the six BB Creams I have tried and tested in the last few months, all have failed to reach my expectations. Admittedly I do have very high standards.

Bobbi Brown, not one to be left behind decided to create a BB Cream, albeit one with a difference as she describes it as the 'reinvented BB Cream'.

This BB Cream is 'inspired by a skincare/makeup hybrid that's a cult favourite in Asia'. It's claimed that this BB Cream works as a moisturiser, treatment and a broad spectrum sunscreen.

There are four aspects to making this BB Cream the ultimate one. Firstly, it balances the skin by attracting moisture to the skin. It brightens your skin as it contains light reflective pigments as well as Scutellaria Extract, Caffeine and Sucrose which help to create a clearer, more even skin tone. The skin is renewed as the wrinkle-fighting Argireline Peptide helps to boost your skin's natural collagen production. The presence of SPF35 provides a broad spectrum UVA/UVB protection while Vitamin E protects the skin from free radical damage.

I purchased the Extra Light shade; I would say this is suitable for those between the Alabaster and Porcelain shades in the Bobbi Brown foundation range. I have yet to find a BB Cream that is as light as this one, so if you've struggled to find one light enough then I would definitely give this one a go. The other four shades in the BB Cream range are Light, Fair, Medium and Medium to Dark.

(Out the tube)

(Blended - Sorry if my veins made you feel a bit queasy, I didn't realise at the time)

The coverage is very impressive for a BB Cream; it offers a medium coverage which leaves a very natural look on the skin. It provides more coverage than a tinted moisturiser but not as much as some foundations. However, the lightweight and buildable formula does mean the coverage can be built up for a fuller coverage. I have used this without concealer; it covered my dark circles and the majority of blemishes on my chin.

I was drawn to this product because it contains natural minerals to help absorb and control excess surface oil on the skin, as most of you are aware my oily skin drives me crazy. The finish of this product is not dewy but not quite matte; I would say it leaves you with more of a glow. This look lasted for around five hours on my skin before I started developing shine, this is about average for my skin. To remove the skin I blotted my skin and applied some more of the BB Cream and it looked just as good as when I applied it in the morning.

If you have a foundation which you love but isn't giving you enough coverage then I would recommend trying this as a base to diminish the appearance of those flaws. I did this and didn't need to apply as much foundation as before.

For those lazy days where you just want to apply something quickly and have a fresh look then this is perfect, if you prefer to always wear a fuller coverage on the skin then you are perhaps better suited to a foundation as £28.00 is a lot of money to justify especially if you're just using it as a base.

The added bonus is that of the ingredients which provide protection from sun damage. They are chemicals so if you have extremely sensitive skin then this may not be the best product for you. I have sensitive skin and have had no reaction to this product as of yet and I have been using this product for three weeks.

Quick note on the packaging, it is simple and sophisticated. But, the nozzle does mean you need to be careful when dispensing the product as you only need a small amount. I've just got the knack of dispensing the right amount, as a little really does go a long way.

Are there any other BB Creams you recommend?

xox

Bobbi Brown Oil Free Even Finish Compact

Bobbi Brown is renowned for her extensive range of foundations, which cover a vast amount of skin tones. Therefore, I thought it was only right that on my quest to finding the perfect foundation I should try the award winning Bobbi Brown range.

Having wasted hundreds of pounds on money purchasing foundations which have not suited my oily skin, I checked out the website to find a foundation guide. The foundation guide showed a range of foundations and which skin type they were best suited for, this reassured me that I wasn't wasting my money!

It is claimed that this foundation is a "Portable oil-free compact foundation is great for normal to oily and oily skin types on the go. Easily blendable for long lasting true colour with full coverage. Comes with a compact sponge for easy application".

This seemed like my ideal foundation and to a certain extent it is, however there are some drawbacks to the product.

An attraction to the entire Bobbi Brown range is the many shades available, ranging from incredibly pale (Alabaster, which is me) to the darkest dark. This means there should be a foundation shade to suit your skin tone. The range is primarily for women with yellow skin tones; however, I found that even with the red tone present in my skin it still looked very natural.

Alabaster, the shade which I am was unavailable so I decided to go up a shade to Porcelain which makes my skin look warmer. Although this is not my natural shade, it still looked natural on my skin and did not leave me looking orange.

Designed with ease this compact is perfect for putting in your handbag and taking with you wherever you go. However, some of you may dislike how large the compact is, it wasn't a problem for me as it signified the large amount of product I was getting. The clever design means you have the foundation and applicator all in one place, as well as the handy large mirror. The sponge applicator is hidden underneath the foundation pallet; you just lift the pallet up to access the sponge.

This foundation has a very unique texture to it, but one which I prefer over any foundation that I have tried before. It's creamy, highly pigmented and leaves a matte flawless finish. This covered my dark circles, red cheeks, spots and blemished skin with ease. No trace of any imperfections at all!

Although the sponge is provided, I prefer to put this product on with a foundation brush as it creates a more flawless look. Plus, you can create your desired coverage by simply applying thin layers on to the skin.

I've yet to experience a foundation that is as long lasting as this one. I wore this for 14 hours the other day, usually my skin would have turned into an oily mess, but there was only a small amount of shine which looked more dewy than oily. Plus, I've not had any breakouts whilst using this foundation, which is brilliant seeing as I wear full coverage. The only problem I have with this foundation is that I need to wear a good primer otherwise the foundation sits in my open pores.

Admittedly, this isn't cheap as it retails at £31.00, but you do get a lot of product for your money as it goes such a long way and you need very little to get a full coverage.

I've now converted to the Bobbi Brown range and will definitely be trying some more products out.

What's the best foundation you've ever tried?

xox