Aug 26, 2009 -
How many foundations do you try before you hit the right one? Is it two, five, or even 10? Bobbi Brown Cosmetics recently commissioned a study of 1,000 makeup-wearing residents of the UK to find out.
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Jun 09, 2009 -
If you're in the market for new makeup, but hold out in hopes of a sale, your time has come. For three days only, Bobbi Brown Cosmetics will offer 25 percent off an online purchase at Bobbi Brown.com. Maybe something from the new nautical collection or a top-rated shadow?
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May 27, 2009 -
Summer is a great time for a little shadow play. It's a great time of the year to do some experimenting with bolder color choices and shimmery finishes. I've got you covered on a simple tip for applying shadow, and I've provided the basics of choosing the right shades.
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Apr 22, 2009 -
Makeup artist Bobbi Brown was inspired by a bike trip in Brittany and Normandy (jealous) when she created her Nautical Collection. "There were all of these locals that were walking around with their blue-and-white striped shirts, and they just had the most incredible skin tones — almost like stained cheeks and stained lips, that they had been out in the sun," she said in this video.
The great thing about sheer tones is they're easy to apply and blend.
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Apr 10, 2009 -
Calling all sun goddesses. You know that I'll never advocate baking yourself in the sun, and that's why I'm such a proponent of SPF. 'Tis the season to get your glow on, so let's practice some safe sunning by means of bronzers.
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Feb 27, 2009 -
Did you know that makeup guru Bobbi Brown got her start in the industry as a graduate of a theatrical makeup program? How cool is that? Her fans know her makeup style is anything but over-the-top, as Brown has built her career off of a more natural-looking approach.
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Jan 22, 2009 -
Having a stay-put eyeliner is a priority for most. I don't know many ladies that enjoy the looks-like-you-slept-in-it kind of appearance — that is, unless you're going for a super-smudgy look. I'm happy to report that reader Kellyamber has found her perfect long-lasting product in Bobbi Brown Long-Wear Gel Eyeliner ($21), even calling it the best eyeliner:
This is by far the best eyeliner out of the dozens I've tried in my lifetime.
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Dec 10, 2008 -
As a long-time admirer of Bobbi Brown's no-nonsense approach to makeup, I knew I was in for some serious beauty education when I opened the bright fuchsia-colored cover of her fifth book, the Bobbi Brown Makeup Manual.
Chock full of tips, the book proves that Brown knows her stuff. You'll have to pick up a copy to truly get a sense of her style and approach to beauty, but in the meantime, I've put together a list of my top eight favorites below:
ACE it — Don't forget your antioxidant vitamins: A for aging, C for clarity, and E for environmental protection.
Go lighter — When it comes to under-eye concealers, go one to two shades lighter than your foundation.
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Dec 05, 2008 -
From her makeovers on The Today Show to her columns in Prevention, I've found makeup guru Bobbi Brown's tips to be straight to the point with a little bit of unexpectedness. So, it's no surprise her new book, Bobbi Brown Makeup Manual: For Everyone From Beginner to Pro ($21.12), has tips on everything from leading a healthy lifestyle to applying dramatic makeup like a geisha.
This book, Brown's fifth, was written "as a complete reference guide for everyone who wants to know about beauty and makeup."
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