oh bobbi, you make the best stuff indeed! i love your colors, your style, your sensibility!
ladies, take note; if you want functional, practical and classic beauty, look no further than your local bobbi brown counter. even those of you less fortunate with no access to a counter can easily shop online and never worry about getting the wrong shade or a product you'll never use. it simply cannot happen!
of my bobbi products i want to talk about today, this item can make or break your entire makeup job . . . i'm talking about blush. i don't understand how women can overlook this one thing that can literally make you look instantly healthier, fresher, prettier and even younger! i'm not suggesting a big 'ole clown spot of "rouge" smeared on the face, or even that dated '80's "streak" of shimmering plum that seems to reach from the nose up towards the heavens.
blush looks best when applied to the apples of the cheeks and gently swept back so that the majority of the color stays at the apples, yet blends outward. not up to the temples, not down towards the neck. i realize bobbi's blushes may look slightly intimidating at first glance, but not to fear – they look amazing on the skin! some of you may be immediately drawn to those "safe" brown tones or paler mauves, but a little swipe of the brightest of the bunch can make you look like you've spent a week relaxing at a spa! bobbi is big on the "pop of color," and in my experience i couldn't agree more. once you see what it can do for your overall look, you'll feel naked without it.
my absolute personal fave is pale pink. i cannot gush any more about this color! it's simply perfect. most very fair to moderate skin-toned women can wear this blush flawlessly. it's completely buildable, so a very fair complexion may like to use a fluffier brush and a lighter hand, while a darker skin tone can achieve that "glow" with a little heavier application. in the same color family, for a darker skin tone, i may suggest soft pink or peony for a brighter pop.
if pink isn't your thing, (but it could be if you just gave it a chance!) a fairer, warmer skin tone does well with nectar. for those with a little deeper, or olive skin tone, i love apricot for that terrific pop. but those with the deepest of skin tones, don't despair! try poppy or even cranberry if you can handle it!
now i didn't forget all those yummy creamy pot rouges! i love them too! my favorite pale pink is featured as a pot rouge as well, and the color translates wonderfully from its powder counterpart. pot rouge is terrific for a drier skin, as powder can sometimes amplify dryness and fine lines. i prefer to apply my pot rouge with my foundation brush, but fingers work fine, too. i do not suggest a sponge – it's just wasteful and the application leaves much to be desired. pot rouge can also serve as a lip color, but in my experience it can leave you feeling a little parched after a while. it works better as a stain with a gloss over the top.
my personal tip on blush: if you're going to wear a bronzer, sweep it on first then finish with a "pop" of a brighter blush on the apples of the cheeks. for pot rouge wearers: mix a gel bronzer in with moisturizer or foundation, then apply pot rouge and finish with a face powder if desired.
ladies, take note; if you want functional, practical and classic beauty, look no further than your local bobbi brown counter. even those of you less fortunate with no access to a counter can easily shop online and never worry about getting the wrong shade or a product you'll never use. it simply cannot happen!
of my bobbi products i want to talk about today, this item can make or break your entire makeup job . . . i'm talking about blush. i don't understand how women can overlook this one thing that can literally make you look instantly healthier, fresher, prettier and even younger! i'm not suggesting a big 'ole clown spot of "rouge" smeared on the face, or even that dated '80's "streak" of shimmering plum that seems to reach from the nose up towards the heavens.
blush looks best when applied to the apples of the cheeks and gently swept back so that the majority of the color stays at the apples, yet blends outward. not up to the temples, not down towards the neck. i realize bobbi's blushes may look slightly intimidating at first glance, but not to fear – they look amazing on the skin! some of you may be immediately drawn to those "safe" brown tones or paler mauves, but a little swipe of the brightest of the bunch can make you look like you've spent a week relaxing at a spa! bobbi is big on the "pop of color," and in my experience i couldn't agree more. once you see what it can do for your overall look, you'll feel naked without it.
my absolute personal fave is pale pink. i cannot gush any more about this color! it's simply perfect. most very fair to moderate skin-toned women can wear this blush flawlessly. it's completely buildable, so a very fair complexion may like to use a fluffier brush and a lighter hand, while a darker skin tone can achieve that "glow" with a little heavier application. in the same color family, for a darker skin tone, i may suggest soft pink or peony for a brighter pop.
if pink isn't your thing, (but it could be if you just gave it a chance!) a fairer, warmer skin tone does well with nectar. for those with a little deeper, or olive skin tone, i love apricot for that terrific pop. but those with the deepest of skin tones, don't despair! try poppy or even cranberry if you can handle it!
now i didn't forget all those yummy creamy pot rouges! i love them too! my favorite pale pink is featured as a pot rouge as well, and the color translates wonderfully from its powder counterpart. pot rouge is terrific for a drier skin, as powder can sometimes amplify dryness and fine lines. i prefer to apply my pot rouge with my foundation brush, but fingers work fine, too. i do not suggest a sponge – it's just wasteful and the application leaves much to be desired. pot rouge can also serve as a lip color, but in my experience it can leave you feeling a little parched after a while. it works better as a stain with a gloss over the top.
my personal tip on blush: if you're going to wear a bronzer, sweep it on first then finish with a "pop" of a brighter blush on the apples of the cheeks. for pot rouge wearers: mix a gel bronzer in with moisturizer or foundation, then apply pot rouge and finish with a face powder if desired.
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