Bobbi Brown Shimmer Brick Compact by Bobbi Brown, Highlighter Review

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Bobbi Brown Shimmer Brick Compact 8.2 out of 10 based on 8.2 ratings. 8.2 user reviews.

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Spend it elsewhere.
thedragonslady (472 reviews)

Yes these bricks are beautiful to look at but not to wear. TOOOOO much shimmer and aged my face ewww!! I emailed a Bobbi Brown consultant to be told that I was applying it wromg and had to apply it with their special brush only. Needless to say it went back to the store, I was not born yesterday and know that you don't have to have the company's brush to apply a company product. Spen your money else where! — 3 years, 11 months ago

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Bobbi Brown Shimmer Brick Compact
lesa5363 (347 reviews)

I have the beige shimmer brick, and I use it on my eyes as a shadow. It is very subtle and I love the texture. It blends well, it builds well, and it lasts pretty well considering how oily I am. I haven't used it on my face yet, but I may get brave and use it as a shimmer high light for evening wear. I may invest in a few more colors of this, I am really happy with the one I do have, and I find that I really like it. — 3 years, 9 months ago

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Not A Good Choice For Mature Skin
girlwomanbeautybrainsblog (232 reviews)

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 fabulous on her. It gives her skin a slight luminosity. — 4 years, 1 month ago

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Versatile product
SFreeman (15 reviews)

I'm on my third compact of the Bronze color. Not only do I use it as a highlighter for my face, neck, and collarbone, I also use it for eyeshadow on quick makeup days. In my experience, I get the best results when I use it lightly and make sure I blend well with my finishing powder on top so I get the subtle color and highlight without looking like I'm shimmering or overdone. The bronze compact has colors ranging from bronze to pink to purple to white. Makes for very pretty eye shadow. Beautiful results - use a light touch with your brushes and just blend well. — 2 months, 2 weeks ago

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Review subject
phoebe_lai (5 reviews)

I love this product so much on my eyes, and it looks great dusted lightly on my cheeks, but it only works when I don't have any blemishes, which is almost never, so I rarely use it. It's something I lusted after, and had to buy, and I feel like I'd be a sucker and keep buying it again and again until someone shows me a cheaper option. — 7 months, 1 week ago

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A Great Product
ashley_allen (2 reviews)

I was surprised to see so many negative reviews on this product. I'm young (24) so I can't speak much to the fact it supposedly highlights wrinkles as others are claiming. However, the reviews saying it doesn't provide enough color are a bit off in my opinion. I'm black and I bought the shimmer brick in nectar (the pinkish/red) and I see a hint of color on my skin. I think people mistakenly purchase this expecting a shimmery blush, which it isn't. If you want significantly noticeable color, buy blush. If you're looking for a hint of color that also highlights your face, this is a great product. (I didn't like the brush it came with, though...I'd recommend something fuller). — 1 year, 1 month ago

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A little goes a long way
moodymaria (41 reviews)

This shimmer brick may be expensive but it sure does last. Use just a little to brighten up your face. I prefer using this at night, or for evening events. I think it looks a little too fake in the sunlight or wearing it to work. I guess it depends on what type of job you have. If you question how much you should wear, ask a good friend if you have too much on. — 1 year, 3 months ago

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Nice Shimmer
smartshopper2 (20 reviews)

I have this in Nectar, it gives me a soft shimmer, though the color doesn't show up on me as much as I had expected. Works nicely as a highlighter over a similar color blush. I love the look of the compact, nice to carry around. — 1 year, 5 months ago

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10

Love Bobbi Brown Shimmer Brick
ascott87 (5 reviews)

Bobbi Brown Shimmer Brick Pink is one of my absolute favorite beauty products. If you are looking for something to really give your complexion a radiant boost, I would definitely suggest Bobbi Brown Shimmer Bricks. This product comes in a variety of shades making it easy find one that works with your skin tone. Simply dust the powder lightly where light hits naturally on your face. The Shimmer Brick will then reflect light from your face giving you a glow that appears to come from within! What are you waiting for? Get the Brick and get glowing! — 2 years, 5 months ago

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Shimmer brick
Rcomeau (8 reviews)

I got this product for Christmas last year and I love it. I use it as a highlighter on my cheeks and also sometimes as eyeshadow. The color is sheer and lovely. Great product for getting that glow. I haven't tried it on the body yet but I'm sure it would be great for a little shimmer on the chest and shoulders too. I deducted a star because the little lock broke. — 2 years, 6 months ago

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