Bobbi Brown says "Beauty starts with smooth,glowing skin" and she is absoloutley correct! I find when I pamper my skin and look after it with the right products,my make up looks better and lasts 10 times longer. I was recently out shopping for new skincare products and decided to try the Bobbi Brown range as I had heard good things. I settled on the Vitamin Enriched Face Base,Cleansing Oil (for daily cleansing),EXTRA Balm Rinse (for deep cleansing 2-3 times a week) & Buffing Grains.I think it's safe to say,the condition of my skin has dramatically improved since using some of these products.
The Cleansing Oil,
Vitamin Enriched Face Base,
I must begin by saying, this smells amazing! It's has a really fresh sweet citrus scent and is a great "wake me up" when you apply first thing in the morning. It has to be one of the most unique moisturizer in terms of texture that I have ever tried,,it's very buttery and creamy yet lightweight and is completely oil free. My skin pretty much drinks it up and it always leaves it looking and feeling soft and smooth,however I feel that this is due to one of the main ingredients whiich is Cyclopentasiloxane (silicon!) which gives the illusion that your skin is soft,perfect and smooth but doesn't actually improve the overall condition of your skin,therefore I would not recommend this for acne/blemish prone skin types as it will very easily clog pores. I find this works best on normal skintypes and provides a flawless base for foundation application. Unfortunately,I do have a blemish prone skin and am reluctant to use frequently for fear of breaking out. I have since given this to my mother how has a normal/dry skin type and she LOVES it. I must also stress that this is not afoundation primer,it is a MOISTURIZER with priming ingredients one of those being the Cyclopentasiloxane (as mentioned above). I would recommend for some,not all!
Extra Balm Rinse,
This is one of my favourite cleansers ever,it is too rich to use everyday (on combination skin) but when I want an ultra deep cleanse (2-3 times per week) I grab this. It has a very strong citrus scent which I found bearable however some friends who tried it,hated the smell and were sneezing a lot!
In terms of appearance and texture this looks like yellow vaseline and feels like it! Very thick and gloopy,it comes in a huge jar and a little goes a long wear,so it will last you forever. My favourite thing about this cleanser is that it is amazing when mixed with the Bobbi Buffing Grains (which I will review below) these two mixed together are seriously a match made in heaven! A really deep gritty cleanser that improves my skin tone and texture noticeably. I would recommend everyone to have a jar of this!
Buffing Grains,
"A true skincare innovation. These luxurious grains can be mixed with any Bobbi Brown Cleanser or water to create a fully customised, gentle exfoliator for the face. Comes in a glass bottle with pour top for easy use. Formulated with Japanese Adzuki Bean Powder to help remove dry surface patches and encourage skin cell turnover,Leaves face soft, smooth and glowing.Can be mixed in with your favourite cleanser for a customised 2-in-1 face wash" bobbibrown.com
That pretty much sums up the Buffing Grains,they are sensational! I love that I control,how little or much I use,should I wish to do a light exfoiliation,I mix a tiny amount,if I want a gritty,deep cleanse exfoliation I use a lot! The packaging is very sleek and elegant,however I would recommend being extra careful when dispensing the grains as they will just go everywhere. I have made photo demo below of how I mix the Extra Balm Rinse & the Buffing Grains together,I hope that it is useful!
The Cleansing Oil,
"A 2-in-1 formula that gently removes all traces of makeup & cleanses skin while maintaining natural moisture levels. Olive and Jojoba Oils condition skin and leave it feeling soft and supple while Ginger Root Extract soothes and calms the skin" bobbibrown.comI use this daily,once in the morning to cleanse the skin and then in the evening when I talk my make up off. It is ultra gentle and doesn't irritate my skin at all,I have combination skin type, however I am a firm believer that using a Cleansing Oil really does help to balance out the skin and I do find that I have less excess oil when using the Cleansing Oil. I love the fact that this can be used in different ways,you can apply with a cotton wool bud or you can apply with your hands and rinse it off with water and it turns into a really milky cleanser (exciting!). After 4 weeks of using the Cleansing Oil daily,my skin felt softer,more calm and very fresh! I would recommend this for all skin types.
Vitamin Enriched Face Base,
"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" bobbibrown.com
I must begin by saying, this smells amazing! It's has a really fresh sweet citrus scent and is a great "wake me up" when you apply first thing in the morning. It has to be one of the most unique moisturizer in terms of texture that I have ever tried,,it's very buttery and creamy yet lightweight and is completely oil free. My skin pretty much drinks it up and it always leaves it looking and feeling soft and smooth,however I feel that this is due to one of the main ingredients whiich is Cyclopentasiloxane (silicon!) which gives the illusion that your skin is soft,perfect and smooth but doesn't actually improve the overall condition of your skin,therefore I would not recommend this for acne/blemish prone skin types as it will very easily clog pores. I find this works best on normal skintypes and provides a flawless base for foundation application. Unfortunately,I do have a blemish prone skin and am reluctant to use frequently for fear of breaking out. I have since given this to my mother how has a normal/dry skin type and she LOVES it. I must also stress that this is not afoundation primer,it is a MOISTURIZER with priming ingredients one of those being the Cyclopentasiloxane (as mentioned above). I would recommend for some,not all!
Extra Balm Rinse,
"This conditioning cleanser removes all traces of makeup and impurities quickly and completely. Leaves skin with a smooth, cushiony finish, and feeling instantly refreshed. Use daily for dry skin, or as a nighttime treatment when skin needs more hydration" bobbibrown.com
This is one of my favourite cleansers ever,it is too rich to use everyday (on combination skin) but when I want an ultra deep cleanse (2-3 times per week) I grab this. It has a very strong citrus scent which I found bearable however some friends who tried it,hated the smell and were sneezing a lot!
In terms of appearance and texture this looks like yellow vaseline and feels like it! Very thick and gloopy,it comes in a huge jar and a little goes a long wear,so it will last you forever. My favourite thing about this cleanser is that it is amazing when mixed with the Bobbi Buffing Grains (which I will review below) these two mixed together are seriously a match made in heaven! A really deep gritty cleanser that improves my skin tone and texture noticeably. I would recommend everyone to have a jar of this!
Ingredients:Glycerin, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Limonene, Polyglyceryl-10 Behenate/Eicosadioate, Glyceryl Behenate/Eicosadioate, Polyglyceryl-3 Beeswax, Peg-10 Sunflower Glycerides, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Oil, Polydecene, Beta Carotene, Potassium Stearate, Benzyl Alcohol, Linalool, Anise Alcohol, Citronellol, Aminomethyl Propanediol
Buffing Grains,
"A true skincare innovation. These luxurious grains can be mixed with any Bobbi Brown Cleanser or water to create a fully customised, gentle exfoliator for the face. Comes in a glass bottle with pour top for easy use. Formulated with Japanese Adzuki Bean Powder to help remove dry surface patches and encourage skin cell turnover,Leaves face soft, smooth and glowing.Can be mixed in with your favourite cleanser for a customised 2-in-1 face wash" bobbibrown.com
That pretty much sums up the Buffing Grains,they are sensational! I love that I control,how little or much I use,should I wish to do a light exfoiliation,I mix a tiny amount,if I want a gritty,deep cleanse exfoliation I use a lot! The packaging is very sleek and elegant,however I would recommend being extra careful when dispensing the grains as they will just go everywhere. I have made photo demo below of how I mix the Extra Balm Rinse & the Buffing Grains together,I hope that it is useful!
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| Extra Balm Rinse,Extra Balm Rinse & Buffing Grains,Extra Balm Rinse & Buffing Grains mixed. Ingredients: Polyethylene, Phaseolus Angularis Seed Powder, Hydrogenated Jojoba Oil, Sodium Lauryl Sulfoacetate, Hydrogenated Soybean Oil, Potassium Sorbate, Chlorphenesin, Polyethylene |
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