Products: 4 of 5
Packaging: 5 of 5
Quality: 4 of 5
Price: 5 of 5
Overall: 5 of 5
Would I repurchase? I’m in debate on the foundation only because it doesn’t seem to jive well with my combo skin, but with a primer, it’s golden… Yeah, I’d buy them both again.

::: The Products :::
Bobbi Brown Skin Foundation SPF 15 is a water-based, extremely lightweight foundation which is considered ideal for all skin types, and is available in 20 colors.  Skin Foundation, as per the Bobbi Brown website, is “A truly modern foundation that offers invisible, weightless coverage that looks like skin, not makeup.  This long-wearing formula evens tone, minimizes the appearance of pores, conceals imperfections, and offers broad spectrum UV protection.  Its hydrating technology leaves skin feeling cushioned, comfortable, and clean.”  Each bottle holds approximately 1 fluid ounce and retails $45.

According to the Bobbi Brown website, Sheer Finish Pressed Powder is “Bobbi’s long-lasting, super-sheer powder sets and perfects color to create a smooth, flawless finish. This sheer powder is 100% oil-free and oil-absorbing, with Vitamin E for the most comfortable wear.”  The 0.38 ounce powder is available in 7 colors, and each compact comes with a powder puff and retails $32.

::: The Ingredients :::
Skin Foundation SPF 15 – (Active ingredients: Octinoxate 7.50% and Titanium Dioxide 1.00%) Water, Methyl Trimethicone, Neopentyl Glycol Diethylhexanoate, Isononyl Isononanoate, Glycerin, Pentylene Glycol, Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl dimethicone, HDI/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer, Talc, Boron Nitride, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Stearic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Dimethicone, Lecithin, Aluminum Dimyristate, Tocopherol, Myristic Acid, Silica, Magnesim Ascorbyl Phosphate, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Citrate, Sorbic Acid, Chlorphenesin, Phenoxyethanol. May contain: Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499).

Sheer Finish Pressed Powder – Talc, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Silica, Dimethicone, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisosterarate, Cetearyl Octanoate, Zinc Sterarate, Zea Mays (Corn) Starch, Zeolite, Tocopheryl Acetate, PEI-10, Sorbic Acid, Tetrasodium Edta, Methylparaben, BHT, Propylparaben, Butylparaben
(May Contain) Mica, Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499), Red 30 (CI 73360), Yellow 6 Lake (CI 15985), Carmine (CI 75470), Yellow 5 Lake (CI 19140)

::: My Experience :::
I heard of Bobbi Brown LONG ago… She was actually one of the first makeup artists I’ve ever heard of.  However, I just never gave a lot of thought to her products.  I’m not too sure why, but I didn’t.  Over the last few years I’ve begun using her Shimmer Bricks and limited edition palettes.  I knew her foundations were yellow-based, which is good for me since I have yellow undertones.

For some reason I decided I wanted to switch from mineral makeup to liquid foundation.  I can’t be too sure why this is, but something has me thinking my drier winter skin might’ve prompted it (even though summer is around the corner now).  I definitely wanted a natural look, and stopped by the Bobbi Brown counter while on a trip to the mall.  The SA was very nice, and was more than willing to let me walk away without making a single purchase instead of walking away with something I wouldn’t be happy with.  (Although this might have something to do with her not wanting to have a return on her sales, that’s fine by me too!)  The SA was able to show me I didn’t need concealer, and I actually haven’t used it since… And I’ve always sworn I needed it for my severely dark circles!

ANYWHO!  I knew with my combo skin, which leans oily lately, that I didn’t need a tinted moisturizer.  Skin Foundation seems to be a good alternative, and since it’s oil-free, I decided to try it while I waited for the new foundation to be released almost two months later.  I’ve been using Bobbi Brown for almost two full months now, and I like it quite a bit.  I don’t need a lot at all, and it gives me a nice natural finish with barely there coverage.

To complete my look I use the Bobbi Brown Sheer Finish Pressed Powder.  The color doesn’t change my foundation at all, which I should mention doesn’t oxidize and change color either.  I can reapply the powder throughout the day and never look cakey or overly matte either.  I’ve debated on getting the loose powder to use at home and taking the pressed for my purse, but I figure I don’t need two powders for one face, right?  Oh, and I should mention, my color match was dead-on in both products without any worries about lines of demarcation either.  I’m a perfect Warm Natural who hasn’t had a single breakout from either product!  Yay!

::: Overall :::
I would definitely buy these products again… Especially the powder.  I’m a huge fan of Bobbi Brown’s, and I think she knows how to help a woman stay true to her own natural looks.  It seems Bobbi’s philosophy is to be happy and beautiful with what you have… Not mask yourself up and be someone you’re not.  All of her products have been good to me, and I will be a repeat customer.

Disclosure: These products were purchased by me from Bobbi Brown. For more information, please view my Disclosure Policy.

Photos from Bobbi Brown Cosmetics.

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