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October 13, 2005 6:45 AM
Bobbi Brown Lip Liner and Lip Color
About the lip color: "Give lips creamy, semi-matte color with rich, full coverage in a variety of shade options. Wear alone or pair with Lip Liner and Lip Gloss - depending on your desired effect. Cassis featured in Bobbi's NEW Winter White look is also available in the limited-edition Sexy Glamour Palette. Slopes, Brown, Rum Raisin, and Sandwash Pink shades featured in Bobbi's Picks-Lip Color palette."
About the liner: "This creamy formula goes on smoothly and evenly to give lips subtle definition. Available in a wide shade range to complement a favorite lipstick or gloss."
Jen's Experience: After seeing the richly-colored lips of the Bobbi Brown fall face, I bought their Plum liner and Tulle lipstick. The colors were exactly the types of shades that I would normally choose for myself, so I had a feeling I might like them!
My Bobbi Brown artist applied the lipstick first and then used the lipliner to seal in the color around the edges. That makes sense, but I think I prefer my normal approach to lip color. I apply the lip liner first over my entire lip and then apply the lipstick over it. I do think it is good practice to use a lip brush to apply the lip stick. You get a much finer layer of lipstick that really makes it last longer. After the lipstick, the artist applied their Hot Pink Gloss. Since I already own a zillion glosses, I didn't buy the Bobbi Brown gloss, but instead use LipFusion or even my Malin + Goetz Lip Moisturizer to give my lips some shine and to give my lipstick some staying power.
I think the lip liner may have been one of my best purchases from the makeover. The color is fantastic and it really has tremendous staying power. It stays true until well after lunchtime and is great for a night on the town -- your lips are never naked. The liner is non-drying and goes on very smoothly. I very often wear the lip liner alone with clear gloss on top for a more natural look.
I also like the color they picked out for my lipstick. I don't find the lipstick to be extraordinary in any way. It's not particularly long-lasting, but it is nice and creamy. I think you can probably find a similar color and texture in a drugstore brand like Revlon, though.
I think this lip palette is a great look for fall, and is a great alternative to the smoky eyes and pale lips look. That't not something you can wear to work, but some color on your lips will brighten any fall day.
Retail Price: $20/Liner, $20/Lip Color (Bobbi Brown)
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