Bobbi Brown Pot Rouge -My collection, a review and swatches.

Ive always had a special place for cream products, they're usually my goto in a rush, as a busy busy mum. And as a summer product. One product I've used so much over the years is the Bobbi brown pot rouge which is literally a cult product and a best seller. My usual shade is the Powder pink which is a neutral pink shade which probably works for most skin tones but most complimentary of fairest to medium tan skin tones. Its very easy to use no brushes or sponges necessary, small and compact to carry. And thank goodness they revamped the packaging it now incorporates a small compact with its own mirror which can fit into the smallest of handbags, and clutch purse. The old original packaging gave a lot more product but in a separate lid and tub type of packaging which was less convenient but more economical, at the time of posting I believe these retail at £22.50 and are available from so many sores and online.

The formula is basically that of a creamy but pigmented lipstick that gives an almost glossy but dewy glow. You only need to use the most sparing amount, literally you dab one or two fingers in rub against the two fingers of your other hand dab onto your cheeks and then blend, blend, blend away. 

it doesnt dry to a powder formula so its very ideal for dry or mature skins almost moisturising.

Bobbi Brown talks about her inspiration behind the product being her mum, who like my mum would use her lipstick on her cheeks to add some 'rouge' blush. 

But I really feel it works on any skin type, mainly I've discussed its use as a cream blush so far not to forget that its actually a lip and cheek product. 

Again for the lips I lie to dab this onto my lips with my finger to a give a very done-undone look kind of a just bitten type stain I don't have to worry about getting a perfect application its that easy to use. 

Recently Bobbi brown has launched products for the pretty powerful campaign which is a charity that helps to get women into work, which I think is fabulous, Im all for supporting causes for women, children and animals. I have two pretty powerful pot rouge compact in pretty powerful 1 and pretty powerful 3 I sadly missed out on number 2. 

Powder Pink has been my long time go to product , I'm glad they added new shades my new favourite is the calypso coral which is a pretty peachy coral shade. The pretty powerful shades are both neutral cool pinks that have more of a mauve shade number three is more cool toned and number one is the least pigmented of the lot and I think that calypso Cora is the most pigmented, I also bought the shade raspberry which I gifted to my mum as she loves a more brighter purple toned lipstick but I don't have a swatch of that, there are a few more shades that Id like to try but the size of my makeup collection doesn't. warrant me to buy any more shades. Im currently considering going on a makeup spending ban. This probably means Ill end up buying a new bag :)

so its all win win for me. 

I have swatched the Bobbi brown pot rouge shades for you.

L-R Calypso Coral, Pretty powerful I, Pretty powerful iii, Powder pink.

I would love to know if you're using the Bobbi brown pot rouge and in which shades.

As always, I'm here to answer any of your questions if I have missed anything, or you would like me to review anything for you.

Which is your favourite Blush or cream blush? 

Raspcherry 

XOXO

Kevyn Aucoin foundation balm

Hello my lovelies.

Long time no see. 

It literally has been the longest time ever! 

But let’s not talk about that right now if you want I can dedicate a whole post to that later and answer all of your questions. 

Eid Mubarak to all those who are celebrating or not. 

I’m sure you’re familiar with the brand Kevyn Aucoin they have some iconic products and they have recently had so many new product launches of which the newest is the foundation balm 

I’m really excited to try this product and I’ll be honest it launched a couple of days ago and I’ve only had mines a couple of days. I only found out on a whim that the product had launched and sweeped it up immediately.

At the time of purchase there were no reviews or blog posts available as the product literally launched  that day. So there were no swatches or information available on shades etc. And at the time of publish  this is the first review of the Kevyn auction foundation balm online! and this is what has bought me back to the blogosphere. -hello!

I have a whole bunch of Kevyn Aucoin products, mainly complexion products including the sensual skin enhancers in a whole bunch of shades sx02, sx06, sx07, sx08 - I’ll probably dedicate a post on this another time. 

The sensual skin enhancers are somewhat difficult to work with, when I saw the products listed on www.beautybay.com and www.spacenk.com

I knew I had to have this product because it’s a medium buildable to full coverage foundation, it comes in a range of shades that I was so confused about which to buy online but thank god I chose well. 

The foundation comes in a light weight plastic packaging which is very makeup bag friendly it also comes with its own Kevyn Aucoin makeup brush which makes this product such a steal! I have a similar Chanel foundation that came in a pot that is made of glass which is not purse friendly either to carry or to buy yes I’m talking about the sublimate which costs about £100. 

Back to the Kevyn Aucoin the foundation itself is solid but turns to liquid when you touch it and it does work well with the included brush. The coverage is good, you do have to use quite abit to get a good full coverage which is easy to do and the finish is not completely matte it’s kind of a satin velvet finish which looks really nice. The wear time seems quite reasonable on the test day I wore it out for a few hours ad the foundation held well but I had creasing only where I’d used the sensual skin enhancers as concealers. 

For now I’m really liking this foundation and I’m likely to use it on days where I want more coverage but it’s now in my everyday makeup bag ready to use. 

I purchased it in the shade medium 06 because it was described as neutral undertone which is what my skin shade is and I was scared to go too light or dark but luckily the shade 6 was practically perfect for me as a comparison the sensual skin in sx06 was the closest to my skin and I use it for concealing it is a tad lighter than me if I’m very picky but that’s why it’s the best concealer shade for me. 

I confidently used this balm foundation as my makeup for Eid after swatching it and finding it was a good match for me 

I also used with it  the Kevyn Aucoin creamy contour kit and powder contour palette as well as the foundation powder to set the concealers and foundations. 

I also used the new Charlotte tilbury eyeshadow palette in  walk of shame on my eyes 

I really hope that this post helps you and I really look forward to blogging for you all and answering your questions. 

Raspcherry 

XOXO