Bobbi Brown’s Top 10: “Twenty-five years ago, I started my brand with a simple idea: I wanted women to be who they are. Beauty in the ‘80s wasn’t about authenticity – it was more like putting on a mask. Overpowering colours, heavy makeup looks and cookie-cutter models were the norm. I wanted to give women other options,” says New York Makeup Artist Bobbi Brown. She’s reminiscing on the silver anniversary of her eponymous beauty brand, one that is beloved around the world for flattering neutrals and multi-tasking complexion products.
“The brand started with an edited collection of ten lipsticks. From Salmon to Beige to Brown, the flattering shades stood out from the bright, garish lipsticks that were the trend. We sold out our first day, and the brown-based shades continue to be bestsellers,” she says. “This season, in addition to the ten that put us on the map, we’re featuring 10 luxe lip colours that are fresh takes on the originals.
“When picking a lipstick, I find the most flattering shade for every woman is to go one or two shades darker than your natural lip shade. This gives just enough definition but isn’t too bold. It always works.”
The 10 original Bobbi Brown lipstick shades are: salmon, beige, raisin, brown, rose, pink, orange, blackberry, burnt red and red. These are on Bobbi Brown counters this month.
Bobbi Brown’s original 10 lipstick shades
And the new twists on the classic shades are: bellini, urber beige, bond, Bahama brown, uber rose, Tahiti pink, flame, Imperial red and plum brandy.
Bobbi Brown’s 25th anniversary Luxe Lip Colour Collection
Bobbi will be celebrating her anniversary all fall season with limited edition products and colours. “My vision has been the same from the start: BE WHO YOU ARE. At Bobbi Brown, we give women the tools to learn how to apply makeup. We give them the colours and techniques so they can look exactly how they want to. That might mean looking like a more polished version of yourself with the perfect retouching products or that might be looking fierce with a chrome-lined eye. It’s sexy, smart and empowering to be who you are.”
Bobbi Brown Beauty is available in Canada at select Hudson’s Bay stores and thebay.com
34 Comments
natalia ferro
August 10, 2016 at 4:51 pmAmanzing shades lipsticks
Alicia marchildon
August 1, 2016 at 7:38 amHer infamous shades of the lucky 10 lipsticks 🙂
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OLGA RISTANI
July 31, 2016 at 7:23 amwow!amazing shades!
Parisa
July 31, 2016 at 1:40 amLove Bobby
Roberta Platten
July 30, 2016 at 3:31 pmBobbie Brown great product for people who have allergies!@plattenroberta
Chantal Seguin
July 30, 2016 at 12:05 pmBobbi-Brown is my favourite brand!! Not only because her products are phenomenal, but because she is such a kind person, and her visions for what she wanted to create for women are so inspiring and truly touch the heart. Thanks for posting this, Dave! Always such fun to read your articles.
Bonnie Humphrey
July 29, 2016 at 6:50 pmBobbi Brown…what a great selection….love them all
gina itskoy
July 28, 2016 at 7:43 amBobbi Brown beautelipstick.its wow!
Suzette Smith
July 28, 2016 at 2:28 amThis is so gorgeous. Such a lovely range available, and the tones are great. They should suit most skin types.