Bobbi Brown Shimmer Bricks Review

Hey lovelies! Bobbi Brown Shimmer Brick is one of those coveted makeup items that is high on many makeup lovers desired list. It has been on mine for ages. I remember the moment I first saw the picture of it high up in the sky. Hehe I mean in one of those shopping magazines in the air plane. That was 4-5 years ago and after that I saw it during my every travel :D.  It looked so pretty.

Bobbi Brown Shimmer Brick Plalette

I believe it was newly launched that time. I was in doubt about how to use this product but I always desired it. At that time I thought maybe I may not use it so what is the point in buying an expensive shimmering powder which may look too much on my oily skin, you know like a disco ball. But the Bobbi Brown Shimmer Brick always remained in my mind.

During the last holiday season Bobbi Brown released this limited edition palette with three shades and finally I bit the bullet and got it. The pans in this palette are smaller hence I got it at a reasonable price besides I got three shades (trying to justify my purchase ;-). I am now a proud owner of one of the Bobbi Brown’s cult products and my first Bobbi Brown purchase ever.

Bobbi Brown Shimmer Brick

Product Description on Sephora – An iconic highlighter that instantly delivers soft-focus highlight with a flattering combination of pale, golden and rosy pinks.

Achieve a glowing hint of shimmer with Bobbi Brown’s Shimmer Brick Highlighter. This highlighting compact features five shades infused with superfine pigments that reflect radiance and light. Just dust all five shades lightly on the top of cheekbones where the light hits your face. 

I believe Bobbi Brown  was the first to start the trend of these highlighting powders.  The shimmer brick format where we get 5 shades in one compact is very popular. However, it also became the most duped product.

As I mentioned there are three shades in this palette – Gold, Bronze and Wild Rose. The Gold and Wild Rose are limited to this palette.  However, the Bronze shade is available in the regular Bobbi Brown Shimmer Bricks line. The Bronze shade is the most versatile and popular.  In this post I will only be talking about the Bronze shade, because the other shades are not available.

The packaging of the Bobbi Brown shimmer bricks palette is a black colored glossy compact with the gold Bobbi Brown insignia on it. Holding it in our hand is a pleasure. The compact looks expensive and luxe. But will also hold the fingerprints. The magnetic closure of the compact makes it classy, chic and fun.

Everyone is absolutely familiar with the layout of the shimmer bricks by now. ( I know it is odd that I am even speaking about it now.) The soft shimmering powder comes in 5 different shades in the compact. These five shades have their own color. However, when all mixed together gives a beautiful warm rosy brown shade in soft metallic sheen. It reminds me of the Becca Prosecco Pop Shimmering Skin Perfector. These have great pigmentation and blend beautifully. Basically this is a highlighter that give a nice glow to the cheeks.  We can get subtle as well as intense glow according to the application. We can also use it as a blush, bronzer or highlight it depends on where you place the brush and pick up the product. It also depends on your complexion.

 Left to Right : First five shades darker shade to the lighter and the last one is all shades mixed.

We can use the Bobbi Brown shimmer brick specifically the shade Bronze as eye-shadow as well. I like to use a single shade to create a natural everyday eye look.  As well as swirl the brush in all the shades to get a beautiful highlight.

This multi-tasking compact is superb. It is also very travel friendly. The other shades available in the Bobbi Brown Shimmer Brick line are – Bronze, Nectar (so tempting), Rose, Pink Quartz and Beige. I believe the Bronze shade is more suitable for the medium to ebony skin complexions. The lighter skin girls can use it as a bronzer and eye-shadow. These are available in full size as well as mini. I suggest to go for mini because even a mini size will last a very long time and will cost less.

Bobbi Brown Shimmer Brick Bronze

These shimmer bricks are very soft and fragile. These last a long time on the skin so you have that “lit from within” glow all day. There is one thing I would like to point out that these shimmer bricks have the tendency to emphasize large pores if you go overboard with it. So you really need to be careful with application especially if you have oily skin. I think Bobbi Brown Shimmer Bricks are worth the hype due to the quality of the product. We do get a good amount of product in the compact that will last a lifetime haha!  I think these are worth a try. If you love a good glow you need this in your life. I purchased mine from Sephora as well as from the Bobbi Brown Website.

Have you tried the shimmer bricks? What are your thoughts? 🙂
Bobbi Brown Shimmer Brick

 

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