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

My Travel Brush Collection Set

These are mini deluxe bobbi brown brushes
there are 6 brushes in this collection
from L to R
Blender brush
Large eyeshadow brush
Eyeliner brush
Eyeshadow brush
Lip brush

I think I bought this for £70 but I could be wrong
the brush set is limited edition from the Bobbi Brown ltd ed Platinum Collection

I like that the brush holder case is very flexible in that it does not have individual brush divides
each side of the brush holder has one large area each to fit in as many brushes as can fit in
so I have been able to add in all of my other little bobbi brown brushes from various other limited edition collections

I will post up some more actual pictures of my travel brush set very soon

XOXO

Bobbi brown Pretty Powerful palettes

This is an actual photo of the recent Bobbi Brown pretty powerful palettes which was part of the Bobbi brown pretty powerful campaign

you may still be able to buy these palettes in some stores

but be quick if you want them as they are limited edition

I skipped on these palettes since they are about £40 each and I dont really need one

but I might pick up the pretty palette if I find it at a cosmetics company outlet store where it might be £10 cheaper :)

May MakeUp Favourites

May has always been a month that I have looked forward to and counted down the days through because its the month that my birthday falls into however this is no longer the case I now dread the month of may as its a very sad time for me now because I lost somebody very important in this month.

And as such Its not that I dont care about how I look in may I just dont care about trying out new looks and being creative I just stick to the basics because Im just so used to wearing makeup now on a daily basis. 

This is  my tried and tested face using some of my fail-proof tried and tested cosmetics that are very 'no brainers'

PRODUCTS USED 

(as pictured above)

Philosophy super natural poreless flawless face primer

Laura mercier tinted moisturiser in nude (original formula)

Laura mercier secret Camouflage palette in no2 

Benefit big beautiful eyes palette

Benefit boing concealer in medium 02 (in bbep -above)

Bobbi brown gel liner in black ink

Mac zoom lash mascara in black

Bare escentuals mineral foundation in medium beige

Nars Laguna bronzer and Nars orgasm blush duo palette

Mac myth lipstick (not pictured)  

Loreal glam shine lipgloss in nude moon 

Its a really quick look and great for me to do everyday, for the school run and as Im abit of  soccer mum at the moment since Im doing extra sunday school run, and after school karate classes, after school cricket club, football club and scout cubs etc and thats just for my boy!

I love love benefit big beautiful eyes, I end up repurchasing this every year since its been launched! 

let me know if you would like a review on this, I also used this palette everyday at work whilst working in technological consultancy as management on 14 hour shifts!

you can wear this palette very simply or as above with abit more work.

But dont worry Im ok and I now share my husbands birthday with him in July as we have a combined his n hers birthday celebration <3

bobbi brown pretty powerful collection launch

1 collection 2 palettes 

1 called pretty 1 called powerful 

pretty palette is all about the girl who prefers a subtle look 

powerful palette is all about the girl who likes a more dramatic look

both palettes are still wearable day or night 

I like the outer casing of pink and black

the pretty palette is black writing on pink

and the powerful palette is pink writing on black 

-very feminine, chic and smart!

They say :-

 Pretty Face Palette

Healthy, natural makeup doesn't mean nude or washed out. Case in point: the Pretty Palette. Filled with four beautifully wearable soft pinks and browns for eyes, this versatile palette lets you go anywhere from almost bare to glam and smoky-always with a romantic edge. Pretty Pink blush and a shot of bright pink for lips complete the look with a pretty pop of colour. Ideal for fair to medium complexions.

Shades featured:

Ivory Eye Shadow, Pink Chiffon Shimmer Wash Eye Shadow, Pink Flannel Eye Shadow & Chocolate Caviar Eye Shadow

Pretty Pink Blush

Soiree Pink Glitter Lip Gloss, Bubble Bath Lip Gloss & Sandwash Pink Lip Color

They say :-

Powerful Face Palette

Healthy, natural makeup doesn't mean nude or washed out. Case in point: the Powerful Palette. Filled with four beautifully wearable soft pinks and browns for eyes, this versatile palette lets you go anywhere from almost bare to glam and smoky-always with a romantic edge.  Plum blush and a shot of bright pink for lips complete the look with a pretty pop of colour. Ideal for medium and deep complexions.

Shades featured:

Navajo Eye Shadow, Burnished Rose Eye Shadow, Rose Gold Shimmer Eye Shadow & Chocolate Caviar Eye Shadow

Plum Blush

Pink Pudding Lip Gloss, Pink Bouquet Glitter Lip Gloss & Powerful Pink Lip Color

Pictures and descriptions from bobbi brown

Bobbi brown Illuminating Finish Powder Compact Foundation SPF 12

NEW Launch Bobbi brown compact powder foundation

THEY SAY

Introducing Bobbi's most natural-looking foundation yet. Creamy and soft to the touch yet light and airy, this buildable powder formula can be applied wet or dry. Reflective pigments optically diffuse skin imperfections, minimising the appearance of pores, fine lines and wrinkles for a flawless, even glow.

For following desired results apply as following -

For high coverage smooth it on with a damp sponge.

For medium coverage apply it with a puff or dry sponge.

For sheer coverage dust it on with a powder brush.

I will do a follow up of this soon, as the stupid system is stuck on underlining and its not allowing me to cancel it !!

Bobbi browns latest colection

Bobbi Brown Beach 2010

I have already tried these products and I have swatches I just have a huge backlog of posts to do in front of this.

These are all super shimmery cream eyeshadows but its actually glitter

The color is sheer

only 1 is a full bodied colour and is matte

Swatches and full review coming soon . . . .

Birthday Haul (pic heavy)

MY HUGE COLLECTIVE BIRTHDAY HAUL

for your eyes only

Bobbo brown Gel liners

Benefit Brows a gogo and confessions of a concealeaholic

Clinique ltd ed summer 2010 palette

Nars ltd ed lipgloss set

Ltd ed gift from Lancome bag designed exclusively for Lancome

Frederick Fekkai ltd ed hair kit for Coloured hair also good for dry/damaged hair

Ltd ed Soleil tan de Chanel Bronzer base and liquid illuminator

Spring summer 2010 ltd ed lipgloss by YSL

Summer 2010 ltd ed bikini peach lipgloss by chanel

My regular purchase Chanel lipgloss aqualumiere

Dior Nude compact,

Dior Beige lipstick (regular purchase)

Diors new lace beige lipgloss just launched

Bobbi brown concealer kit in warm beige (regular purchase)

Bobbi brown stick foundation warm beige for palette

Bobbi brown gel liner black and brown (regular purchase)

Bobbi brown gel liners -blue, purple, green

Bobbi brown creamy lip colour -newest fave and repurchase in baby

Mac Brush mini set

Mac trip dazzleglass set

Mac eye set

all ltd ed from CCO

YSL ltd ed collectors kit in YSL case

Faux cils mascara

Touche eclat -regular purchase

and lisse expert -purchased seperately -regular purchase

Lancome ltd ed Genefique beauty set in case

(individual products are regular purchases)

Lancome ltd ed Hypnose drama set

Lancome cleansing oil

HUGE Lancome haul

Serum, moisturiser, foundation, concealer, eyebase,

Eyeshadow, Blush, Eye palette,

Lipstick, lipgloss, juicy shimmer lipbalm

Nail lacquer

(the infamous £300 lancome haul I tweeted about lolz)

Well this was my birthday collective haul may/june 2010

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Minty and peachy summer look

Minty summer look featuring MAC hello kitty ltd ed Too dolly palette

I wanted a fun look for my day out in southall which was a lovely day

I did some clothes and jewellery shopping and ate out at one of my favourite restaurants -Gifto Lahoree

the food there is super yummy, I had Gol Guppas, Kheema samosas, Kheema stuffed naan breads with Raita dip, topped off by yummy Falooda in a high glass with pistachio kulfi -yummy

Products Used

Face and lips

Chanel UV Essential

Smashbox foundation primer with demaxyl

Chanel Pro Lumiere foundation in 20 clair

Chanel bronze base and liquid highlighter to contour

YSL touche eclat under eye high lighter no1

Amazing cosmetics concealer

Dior nude powder in rose sable as highlight and contour

Smashbox face and body highlighter in Allure as blush

Chanel mat lumiere sable

YSL rouge volupte in 26 (lipstick)

Chanel levres scintillantes 257 Bikini peach (lipgloss)

Eyes (all MAC unless stated)

prep and prime followed by paintpot in Soft Ochre as base

Free to be shadow inner half of lid

Hey shadow on centre of eyelid

Too dolly shadow outer half of lid

Bamboo in crease to blend

Mylar on browbone

Gesso as highlight and inner corner

Brun in brows

Bobbi brown gel liner in black

Estee Lauder lash primer

Zoom lash mascara

Urban decay 24/7 eye pencil in Electric on lower lashline

Lancome le crayon khol in noir on lower inner rim

All using Sigma professional brush kit

except brow and liner brush both by smashbox

Contour brush by prescriptives

Kabuki by bourjois

Minty Chanel nails (not pictured)

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bobbi brown pot rouge

I love Bobbi browns pot rouge because they are a quick easy to use multi-functional product.

it has a good pigment, yet is not sticky or greasy.

I find that fingertip application is best

just one dab on the apples of each cheek and then blend in

and similar fingertip application on the lips a dab on each lip and spread

This is definitely my fave colour in the whole of the bobbi brown pot rouge collection

Bobbi brown pot rouge in powder pink 6, its a pretty neutral pink.

Can you see the tiny little hands that are trying to steal my pot rouge?