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Bobbi Brown Shimmer Brick Compact

Bobbi Brown Shimmer Brick Compact
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Rated a 6.5

Each pretty compact contains five shades to be worn all over, claiming to deliver a "soft glow." Perhaps too soft -- the light shimmer is barely there, and isn't buildable for more luminosity, which would be nice for the price. (Stila Illuminating Finishing Powder delivers more glow.) We saw no difference among the individual colors on skin, and by mid-day, the glow faded. Still, a viable option for those with tricky texture issues such as acne scarring, where high shimmer is a problem.

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  • Member rated it 7.0

    Pink Quartz is lovely!

    by temptalia (10 reviews)
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    Bobbi Brown’s shimmer bricks may one of the most standout products of the line, and I know there is a definite cult following of these compact gems. They’re intended to be used either as a blush as a highlighter on cheeks or even as individual eyeshadows. Who doesn’t love a multitasking compact? Pink Quartz Shimmer... Brick comes as part of the Holiday 2007 collection, and it’s adorable with its pink packaging (on the inside), and the shades are gorgeous. It gives you a precious pink glow, just the faintest hint of color, with lots of shimmer. The colors themselves make for great muted holiday looks that are neutral or pink based. -- Temptalia.com November 12, 2007, 12:23 pm

    5 of 5 people found this review helpful.

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  • Member rated it 8.0

    Large-pored girls: Do not be afraid!

    by FreshFaced44 (21 reviews)
    I love the bronze version of the Bobbi Brown Shimmer Brick - it's the perfect summer accessory. I don't typically like shiny or shimmery facial products because they emphasize my already large and visible pores, however this powder gives just the right amount of sheen. It's also great for taking on vacation because it easil...y works as a highlighter, blusher and eyeshadow - 3 products in 1! June 9, 2008, 6:46 pm

    3 of 3 people found this review helpful.

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  • Member rated it 5.0

    Lovely shimmer, but light on pigment

    by FauxFlush (8 reviews)
    These products give a lovely, glamorous shimmer when used judiciously. Be careful if you use them in the daylight, they can make you look like a disco ball if applied too heavily. I feel that unless you pair this product with a fairly heavy eye look, blush will still be necessary because the actual pigment is very sheer. ... My biggest problem with this product was that the rows of color crumbled and mixed in with each other. It didn't retain it's lovely distinct rainbow look for as long as I would have liked. December 11, 2007, 12:31 pm

    3 of 3 people found this review helpful.

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  • Member rated it 7.0

    Not A Good Choice For Mature Skin

    by girlwomanbeautybrainsblog (233 reviews)
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    I once wouldn't leave home without a swish of Bobbi Brown Shimmer. Now that my skin has matured, the shimmer highlights the "crinkles" instead of contouring my face. Not a good product for mature skin. I passed this on to my 24-year-old daughter and she loves it. Without a wrinkle on your skin, it looks fabulo...us on her. It gives her skin a slight luminosity. April 26, 2008, 7:15 am

    2 of 2 people found this review helpful.

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  • Member rated it 8.0

    Fantastic

    by NoraCharles (88 reviews)
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    I love Sandstone as a highlighter and subtle bronzer. I sweep it over the tops of my cheekbones with a fluffy brush, using a light pink blush on my cheeks. It has the perfect amount of shimmer, and the a compact lasts forever. I also have Brownie, which I don't like, it's a little too "muddy" for my fair complexio...n and I found it too glittery, but it would probably be lovely on someone else. April 7, 2008, 4:45 am

    2 of 2 people found this review helpful.

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  • Member rated it 8.0

    Sophisticated Shimmer

    by FaceCandy (26 reviews)
    There's a definite reason why there's 6 or 7 versions of the Shimmer Brick out- everyone loves them. They can be used separately as eye shadows or together, as a blush or highlighter. I have the Pink one, which is nice as a blush. Rose Quartz is my favorite though, it compliments my olive skin nicely. I sweep a fluffy brush... over all the colors and dust on the high planes of my face. The look is subtly shimmery. February 18, 2008, 12:29 pm

    2 of 2 people found this review helpful.

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  • Member rated it 9.0

    Pink Quartz!

    by MakeupSearcher (112 reviews)
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    Bobbi Brown's Pink Quartz Shimmer Brick compact is so gorgeous on it's own, and what it does to my skin is amazing. One sweep of a powder brush over the compact brighten up my entire face. A few strokes with a blush brush on my cheeks makes them beautifully rosy, and mixing and matching the individual colors with my shad...ow brushes helps to complete my easy - yet beautiful look. January 20, 2008, 6:25 pm

    2 of 2 people found this review helpful.

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  • Member rated it 10.0

    niiiiice

    by ranksubjugation (23 reviews)
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    I love how this stuff looks when you brush it on the old cheekbones. I wear no other powder/makeup on my face itself, just a little bit of this stuff. Really helps to "carve out" some angles in the face and make the bone structure look prettier... I don't really have this naturally, so it is very cool to see. I do...n't notice much shimmer at all, though, so if you want to glitter-up, maybe try something else. December 27, 2007, 12:06 pm

    2 of 2 people found this review helpful.

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  • Member rated it 8.0

    Great Product

    by Scarlett23 (64 reviews)
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    This adds a glow to your everyday look, or can be more dramatic for an evening out. I use it as a blush enhancer and bronzer during the day for a nice glow, and put it all over my neck and shoulders for evening. It lasts all day, and the individual colors can be used as eyeshadows. It also lasts a long time, which makes ...it worth the money. I use the Apricot coloring. Just be careful you don't go overboard, or you can be too shiny!! December 11, 2007, 3:06 pm

    2 of 2 people found this review helpful.

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  • Member rated it 10.0

    Used from the beginning

    by annrussell (13 reviews)
    This product was originally offered as alimited sale for holiday. It was so popular that it was made a permanent product. It was one of the first to offer many colors in one compact in order to get more realistic color. I love it. One word of warning. Don't apply it too liberally to your whole face or you look like a metall...ic mask. Use as a highlight. December 11, 2007, 6:59 am

    2 of 2 people found this review helpful.

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  • Attributes

  • Type: Powder + mineral

  • Manufacturer's Product Description

  • This shimmering, brush-on powder features five different shades of ultra-luxe, pearlized pigments that blend together to give cheeks a glow. Sweep on cheeks, after blush, using the face blender brush (sold separately). Apricot:Creates a soft, peachy glow. Works well with neutral and peach blush shades. Brownie:Creates a medium, sun-kissed glow. Works well layered over neutral and deep blush shades. Rose: Creates a soft, rosy glow. Works well with neutral, pink and rose blush shades. Sandstone: Creates a warm, bronzy glow. Works well over a wide range of blush shades. Ideal for lighter skin tones who want a bronzed look.

  • Brand website

  • http://bobbibrowncosmetics.com

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