Bobbi Brown Miami Shimmer Cheek Glow Swatch & Review

Bobbi Brown Shimmer Cheek Glow in 2 Miami is a pale, warm, pink with silvery shimmer and lilac sparkles. It's part of the Miami Collection and is a gel-powder hybrid, although I find this much wetter to the touch than say the Estee Lauder Powder Gelee or Mac Extra Dimension versions. It is also not hugely pigmented so you really have to build to get some color or shine- you definitely get nothing like what the pan suggests. The major problem I have with this one is that it does have glitter particles - which are by no means huge but you can see them on the skin so this isn't a classic illuminator.

I think wear time will vary quite a lot with this one depending on your skin type- I got about 7 hours before it faded at the edges. I just applied on the very top of the cheek bones to avoid drawing attention to any blemishes or enlarged pores which is a possibility with this one. I think this can be a fun or novelty product, say for a party or so on, but if you're after a natural highlighter this might not be for you.

I've tried this with both finger application or with brushes, personally I prefer a synthetic brush as it is more hygienic and also the product clings to the fingers so to get it to transfer onto the face is a bit of a pain. Packaging is in a (slightly slimmer) Shimmer Brick style black plastic compact with a mirror under the lid.

Swatches...

Bobbi Brown Miami Heavily Swatched (daylight)

Bobbi Brown Miami Heavily Swatched (flash)

Bobbi Brown Nectar Shimmerbrick Swatch & Review

 Bobbi Brown Shimmerbrick in Nectar is a mix of pink, beige and lots of pinky corals. Overall it's a pretty peach tone depending how heavy you are with the brush at the top or bottom. This is probably my favourite out of all the Shimmerbricks and gives a pretty glow to all skintones. You have to be aware that these are some of the frostiest highlighters out there so it's essential you apply with a light hand to avoid really artificial looking glimmer. I think these work best at the top of the cheekbones (before you put on any blusher/bronzer) but not on any large pores or marks as it can emphasize imperfections.

The packaging is standard Bobbi, it comes in a largish square black plastic box with a mirror under the lid, nice but functional.

Swatches...

Bobbi Brown Nectar (daylight)

Bobbi Brown Nectar (flash)

Bobbi Brown Bright Pink 20 Lipgloss Swatches and Review

This bright pink lipgloss is part of Bobbi Brown's permanent collection. Aptly named 'Bright Pink', it's a nice, glossy medium salmon pink tone. This is a lovely everyday gloss and can be played up or down as it's bright but not bordering neon or in-your-face territory. I would call this semi opaque in coverage.

Formula wise, I get about 2-3 hours of wear out of this, it's not hugely sticky but if you're prone to getting hair-stuck-in-lipgloss situations you might have difficulty with this one. It comes in a standard BB gloss casing with a sponge ended wand which is quite nice as it doesn't dispense too much at any one time.

Swatches...

Bobbi Brown Bright Pink Lipgloss (daylight)

Bobbi Brown Bright Pink Lipgloss (flash)

I bought mine at johnlewis.com

Bobbi Brown Neon Pink Lipstick Review, swatch and Dupe

Bobbi Brown Neon Pink Lipstick

Along with the Atomic Orange Lipstick, Bobbi Brown launched this Neon Pink lipstick in her Neons and Nudes collection. It's a vibrant but wearable pink with a pretty sheen. I can't detect any fragrance although it does smell a touch waxy. For me such a bright lipstick really feels a huge step from Bobbi, however she's made it so it's elegant, not garish and still very wearable. I hope we see more shades like this from her in the future!

I found a few similar colours in my kit, the best match comes from Yves Saint Laurent with it's Rouge Voulpte Lipstick in 10 Provocative Pink. It's almost identical, maybe slightly creamier and hence has a bit more slip so won't last quite as long as Neon Pink. Mac's Quick Sizzle is a touch more blue based and a matte finish.

From Left: YSL Rouge Volupte 10 Provocative Pink, Bobbi Brown Neon Pink, Mac Quick Sizzle

I purchased mine at bobbibrown.co.uk

Bobbi Brown Atomic Orange Review, Swatches and Dupes

I was lucky enough to buy this Bobbi Brown lipstick before it started to hit high prices on ebay. It's a super pigmented shade of bold neon orange. It's absolutely gorgeous and can also be worn smudged in with your finger for a less extreme look. I think this came out with the Neons and Nudes collection and has been a total sell out!

Swatches!

Comparisons...

From left: Yves Saint Laurent Rouge Volupte 15 Extreme Coral, Bobbi Brown Atomic Orange, Barry M Sunset