PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: BOBBI BROWN POT ROUGE IN CALYPSO CORAL

BOBBI BROWN SPRING COLLECTION FOR 2010 CABANA CORALS

POT ROUGE:
CALYPSO CORAL (A bright coral)
CABO CORAL (A pink nectar)

SHIMMER BRICK:
NECTAR
PINK QUARTZ

SHIMMER LIPGLOSS:
CORAL SAND (A golden peach)
SUNSET BEACH (A golden pink coral)
GOLDEN NECTAR (A peach coral shimmer)

METALLIC LIPSTICKS:
CALYPSO GLAZE (A golden pink)
CORAL GLAZE (A nude nectar)
CORAL REEF (A medium pink coral)

LIP COLOR:
GUAVA (A medium tone nectar)

Photos and descriptions are from bobbibrowncosmetics.com

Here's an initial review on BOBBI BROWN POT ROUGE IN CALYPSO CORAL

PRICE: 1450PHP
PLACE BOUGHT: RUSTANS, MAKATI CITY
OTHER LOCATIONS: RUSTANS, SHANGRI- LA MALL, MANDALUYONG CITY

THE VERDICT:

I finally caved in to my lemming. I was actually thinking hard before purchasing this but the image of me after trying the Calypso Coral Pot Rouge haunted me. Pretty sun- kissed cheeks, deeper tan, and a beach goddess glow.

They say if you can't get something out of your head, you should pursue it. Because chances are, getting what you want will literally make you happy.

I'm a sucker for pinks and corals. I'm actually more biased to the former than the latter. But Bobbi Brown really does have a unique eye for colors. Her Cabana Corals collection carry the loveliest coral lippies and blushes I've ever seen!

Cabana Corals is just a simple and sweet collection. But everything is totally beautiful!

Here's what I scored from the collection. I was opting for Cabo Coral but Calypso Coral is truly a unique color.

When I finally decided to get this, the SA told me that the last stock was bought. Just as when I was about to exit Rustans, Makati, the SA shouted my name and when I looked back, she's waving the pot rouge right at me.

Lucky me, I got the last stock. I love you lady luck. :)

Let's now review this baby!

Calypso Coral is described by the official website of Bobbi Brown as "A Bright Coral".

For the 2010 summer season, Coral is the new Pink. Thanks to Bobbi Brown for setting a wonderful standard for corals in her new spring 2010 collection called Cabana Corals.

The Pot rouge is actually big. Two reasons why I was having second thoughts of purchasing this: I thought that the pot is too huge, so it would take me forever to finish it. And cream- based blushes are not recommended for oily skin.

But the Pot Rouges are indeed great! It's not her best product for nothing.

The pigmentation of BB's Pot Rouge is amazing! Two swipes of the product literally gave me a nice summer- y glow. I like layering it so the coral glow literally pops out of my cheek. Calypso Coral gives me a lovely surge of color without looking too made up. I suspect that the coral shade looks more natural as opposed to louder shades like pink and red.

Texture is like a hardened cream. It's easier to apply and blend. It's unlike MAC's blush creme which is too whipped and sticky. This cream blush has a lightweight formula.

And it also gives a lovely effect on my lips. Two swipes on my upper and lower lips completes the whole summer look.

Between Cabo Coral (which is a darker, more neutral coral) and Calypso Coral, Calypso Coral and morena girls is a match made in heaven. I like that it enhances my tan skin more, making it deeper and vibrant. But if you're afraid of bright colors, Cabo Coral can also be your best option. It's for those who would want to sport a more toned down coral at work or school.

And regarding the staying power: Pot Rouges are known for their incredible staying power. This lightweight wonder lasts the whole day. At the end of the day, I can still see a bit of the coral glow on my cheeks. And it also lasted on my lips without drying them out.

Here's moi in artificial florescent lighting. Check the lovely summer look it gave me! It's so natural and pretty!

Of course I would buy this again, but the pot is so huge and a little goes a long way, I'm pretty sure this pot will last me for years! :p


**WILL POST ANOTHER FOTD USING CALYPSO CORAL!