Bobbi Brown Long-Wear Waterproof Liner

Hello lovelies,

looking for a good eyeliner, especially on the waterline is like a quest made for adventurer. Sometime you have to face many difficulties and impossible quests. Some products works, oh wait, most product fails while only a few does. So it's like playing Takeshi Castle going through doors.

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For me, price should always be equal to quality, Bobbi Brown is one brand that I look up to for their modesty and most of their product does works wonder. Especially their skincare, hydrating primer, foundation and it's all behind the owner's concept of everyone is beautiful. The key is to find the right product to accentuate what you have.

I always fall for that, that's why I bought their Long-Wear Waterproof Liner in black... or may I say Blackout.

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An opaque, densely-pigmented liner with all-day wear that's gentle enough for tight-lining but strong enough to withstand a tough workout or hot, humid weather. For best results, twist product up just enough to apply—the tube will support liner for the smoothest application.

This transfer-proof liner instantly forms a waterproof film that stands up to sweat, humidity, tears and more. For minimal smudging and intense definition, it's formulated with the lowest possible level of oils and waxes—the result is pure, crisp color payoff that doesn't fade or fall out. The pigment-rich formula glides on lids evenly for smooth, uniform application and the precise, swivel-up pencil lets you create a range of liner looks. Can be used for tightlining along the waterline.

Apply as close to the lash line as possible and line the entire length of the lid using short, even strokes.


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(after application)

The product is proven to be smooth, a real treat to the sensitive eyes area, made every line stable and true with the opaque and consistency. Easily operated with the automatic maneuver, perfect to grasp creating lines wherever, however I want it to be.

I happily use it on the inner side as it doesn't have any sharp edges, the surface of the eyeliner is always soft, like the wax and oils made them so delicate, I have a good time in terms of application.

The intensity of the solid black also a pleaser, it's pitch black inky, something that I always prefer...for some reasons as it add strength to my overall look.

When I bought it in Singapore, the staff assured me it is something I look for, long wear, waterproof, sweat proof, everything as mentioned in the details from their official website, so I should not be worry with the price of around $35.

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(after application)

What can I say when I see that they failed miserably around 2 hours after application. The said to be long wear waterproof liner melts like the image below, and it getting worst and worst by the hours. I do sweat and actively move like any city gal, but it's not something extraordinary like going to the gym or taking a hike, it's just a normal activity during a day. And it came to nothing. 2 hours is definitely not a long wear and I should've just buy a $5 or $10 drug store brand, they'll last longer.

Yes, they might not be as smooth and soft as this one, but they'll last better. The smudges are ugly, I remember I went to a drug store later that day and add a concealer to help removing the smear out of my lower lids, it's embarrassing, like people though I was crying or something to cause that eyeliner to break down.

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(2 hours after application)

So there you go, my review on Bobbi Brown Long-Wear Waterproof Liner who happen to work way below expectation and I would never recommend this product to anyone, try Heroine Make perhaps, that's should be better, I'm reviewing that one soon.

Bobbi Brown Art Stick Liquid Lip

Hello lovelies,

today I want to share about my recent splurge on a lippies from Bobbi Brown, which I actually bought a few months ago when they are still a new arrival in Singapore. The product went for sale like cupcakes, several 'famous' shades are running out of stock, luckily, I got mine, the boldest of them all, Boysenberry.

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http://www.bobbibrowncosmetics.com

Bobbi Brown's super-pigmented, squeezable liquid lipstick. Delivers semi-matte, full-coverage color that’s creamy, moisturizing and lightweight. Plus, the long-wearing formula stays color true for gorgeous all day wear. Available in 16 nude, bright and bold shades.

Unlike traditional liquid lipsticks that can feel uncomfortable, Art Stick Liquid Lip glides on easily, feels lightweight and keeps lips comfortably moisturized.

 Squeeze as you apply, starting on bottom lip. Blot lips together, then apply on top lip. Layer to fill in any gaps.

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The product comes in a tube crayon-like shape that easy to squeeze and this slightly thick creamy liquid will come out. It may appear so full of color but it was not all at once, I find the product buildable, so by applying layer by layer I can achieve that same intensity of boldness on my lips.

The formula is definitely not drying but far from oily too, so it is amazing in terms of texture and consistency. With the demi matte finish, it have a very good staying power that stays true for hours and hours. Not completely transfer proof nor waterproof, but it is long lasting and stays there until I use my makeup remover. It's wonderful and I can eat or drink as much as I want it too, I thought when I have some french fries the lippies would be completely disappear, but most of them stay. Unlike most liquid lipstick that cracked or create this patchy leftovers when eating, this one just become fainter. So it doesn't have that coat kinda product that sticks and 'harden' when dried on the lips, it's like a very thin film.

And since they stick thinly on the lips, like I'm using none, I even forget that I'm using lippies whenever I'm using Art Stick Liquid Lip. 

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I can clearly understand the rave, so the product  is not like regular lipstick that we can feel the wax, it's creamy liquid but the creamy feeling vanished when distributed, it's light and fine, enveloping the lips with pure color and seems like nothing else. No grease, oil, sticky residue, tightness, taut, nor dry and just about anything that can be categorized as felt. Still of course, when I'm applying it really thick to get that exact color like shown on the packaging, I have to reapply several times and when I did that, there are some creamy (still comfortable) sensation on the lips.

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Overall,

a great lipstick for those who put comfort, safety, quality first and then color. It may not be as satisfying (in terms of pigment) on the first layer compared to other liquid lipstick with powerful oomph color. But in a way, at least for me, it's beautiful and I can use it all day long without worries of it will smear off (much) or looking completely lip-less. No breaks nor icky residue, just the lips, being happy.

Bobbi Brown Vitamin Enriched Face Base

Oh la la! This one item is a must have in every gal's dressing table. First, let's check the details from bobbibrowncosmetics.com:

Top-Rated

Vitamin Enriched Face Base

A Bobbi Brown Best-Seller. Bobbi recommends this as the first step to prepare skin for the smoothest makeup application. Rich in feel, but never greasy, this advanced oil-free, face formula, with Shea Butter, instantly hydrates, softens, and cushions skin. Carrot Extract and Vitamin A Complex help minimize the look of fine lines and wrinkles. Vitamins C and E help protect against environmental damage. Grapefruit and Geranium fragrances leave a light, uplifting scent on skin. With daily use, skin looks and feels its best. Dermatologist-tested.

I can be more ecstatic about the scent, it was refreshingly juicy and delightful. It's a mix between something citrus and remarkably addictive. The light yellow slightly milky creamy form of gooey jelly base is also another winning strike. I use it on a cleaned moisturized skin and it just glide on the skin guilt-free. Somehow the skin looks more alive and healthier, like literally just take a dose of vitamins and prep the way for makeup.

Say good bye to a dull looking skin and hello radiance. Use it alone when you just want to enjoy a good natural looking skin or top it off with a light foundation or maybe bb cream with SPF. Add some loose powder, and good to go! No need adding piles of heavy makeup since it will block the gorgeous looking skin within.

Bobbi Brown Creamy Lip Color Soft Blush 42

Hi gurls,

I'm back with Bobbi Brown, now with their creamy creamy lipstick.

Please read the details from bobbibrowncosmetics.com:

Creamy Lip Color

Creamy Lip Color combines rich color with comfortable, long-lasting wear and a soft, creamy shine. With emollient shea butter and plant-derived skin conditioners, this amazing formula glides on smooth, wears all day, and leaves lips soft and moisturized.

Thanks to Ms. Myrna, mine is Soft Blush 42.

The color is somewhat like my natural lip's color. Hmm, better try it out.

A bit swatches here, so delicate and a lot of moisture in it.

Here it is, the before and after look. The color is almost like my natural's indeed. The creamy sensation is just lovely, not overly done, still feels light to the lips yet moisturizing just perfect. Suitable for daily use and applying it brings me a lot of comfort, no more chapped lips and it stays on almost the whole day. It does depends on your 'naughtiness' in licking your lips, eating, drinking, etc, for me? It stays on for hours un-touched (maximum 4 hours), but need to re-apply after being touched.

No complain at all against this product ^__^

Beauty Rules by Bobbi Brown

See anyone in common? Yes, Bobbi Brown in every frame with many different celebrities. Another book of Bobbi Brown:

Beauty Rules, Fabulous Looks, Beauty Essentials, and Life Lessons For Loving Your Teens and Twenties.

Basically it's a book for a girl growing up and many more.

As always, Bobbi emphasize on differences. She acknowledges, cherries and liberated the word 'Beauty'. It's never a form, instead beauty comes in many forms.

She have a lot of tricks on her sleeve ^__^ but one thing thou' I really can't not washing my hair every day, I'll go bananas for sure. It's too hot and humid here in our southeast Asia climate.

Nevertheless, who am I to confront an international renowned makeup artist -__-'

More about hair is deliberated in this book, ehm, there's also some reasons I let the picture dark and a bit blurry, I don't thing is appropriate to show all, it's the copywrite thingy okay. I just want you to have a glimpse on inside the book without crossing any lines :)

But this one is like on the back of the cover, so I think I can be quite straightforward. As you can read above is all you will get in this book.





I have many favorite parts in it, but one that caught me is always those in different shapes and sizes wink wink. Bobbi's Basic Life Rules. It's beyond beauty itself, it's more like how you can make the best out of your life and surprisingly a lot of it is not about how you pampered yourself in front of a mirror, but what you presented yourself in front of others in terms of attitude and behavior.

Words of encouragements and building self esteem is easily found here. It seems like she gets that! She know how when girls gone through puberty and every psychologically changes that she have to go through, which actually not just about her biological changes, but her mind and her perspective.

We are bombarded with commercials and the idea of beautiful in the society, this book actually helps young girls to understand and see themselves in a more realistic and forgiving ways, but in the same time teaches them to: Yup! Dream BIG.

On another page I find this entertaining too, her bag! I know many beauty bloggers would love to see it \^0^/ She is a true professional make up artist! Wowza!

Back to kinda serious stuff, she discuss about hair removal, hair coloring and braces too. Best parts: Why Delay.

And about buying your beauty stuff, funny thing thou' she bought some in an art supply store. I guess Monalisa is made by the same brush haha!

And yes, Beauty From The Inside Out. This is one classic section that you usually read in human development books, you know the one that says no matter what is your outside look like. But Bobbi speaks above that, yes be grateful from what you have and still you can work something up to enhance your natural beauty.

Like shaping your eyebrow when clearly the brow have 'ruin' (take note on the ' ' okay) the entire look by being too messy. A simple tweezers can help out. It's not changing your face, it's just 'tidying' up ^__^ I hope you get it.

Like this super gorgeous lips, imagine it dry, chapped, and a bit bleeding due to being too dry, would it look this good? It's the same lips but which do you prefer. It's like that.

Her beauty is in her smile and her soft eyes, Bobbi's added by tidying her brows, evened the skin tone, lip balm, a bit of reds on the cheeks and lips, some mascara and pencil action and there she is. It's still her, only more polished.

 And step by step guide for teens too. Always op for natural look. Never go over the top.

 Last but not least, here's my most favorite part, HAVE FUN with it. Have fun growing up and all the changes and experimenting.

A must have book for any mom whose daughter is just about to bloom. Legacy.

Bobbi Brown Makeup Manual

I'm a big fan of Bobbi's art work, her signature 'look' is a natural enhance beauty. Soft healthy glow on a luminous skin. Lightly trimmed brow and perky cheeks. Lips with pink or red which show happiness and represent her view on how every woman is beautiful.

Here's a glimpse of what inside the book.

Bobbi's classic natural look with a whole lots of healthy glowing skin. Pretty! Bobbi believes in being comfortable in our own skin, no matter what color and shape we're in.

She teaches how to shape brow without the need of over plucking. Please do click on any image for better view.

The instruction is detailed and that's also the reason I found this book perfect for beginner. But don't get me wrong this book also suitable for any level you're in.

Her materials are based on decades of her experience being a makeup artist

Wow! Four bestselling books on beauty, I only found 2, hmm, better keep on searching, her books are collectibles item and I can pass on to my girlfriends and daughters.

It's like her book is crucial for anyone who want to do anything related to beauty.





Best of all, I love how she see the importance of acknowledging one's skin. How to take care your skin properly and in a correct manner.





So when you do the basic it wont be just slathering plenty of concealer and foundation to cover everything up. When you got a healthy glowing skin, you won't need all those heavy piles. 

Then after the reader understood all the basic we can now play with color.

See the words in bold? Practice is the key, if an expert says so, it most probably right ^___^

Stuffs you might see, know, and learn to master

Organized!

And all those brushes, yes, she deliberate those woody things that you normally seen carried or used by a pro makeup artist, now you can learn and be one.

One more thing that I found very interesting and not many mua (makeup artist) or beauty books ever discuss and make it seem unrelated, Bobbi Brown took care of it and say it here. Makeup during pregnancy!

Bobbi Brown in action, love her already, I hope someday I can meet her in person.

Gals, anywhere and everywhere in this world, this is one of the beauty book that I highly recommend. Go and get one yourself ^__^