Tonyette's question

Whenever you try a new line or brand, what product do you try first? Or is there no particular rhyme and/or reason...you just try whatever you hear about? For example, I want to try Bobbi Brown products...in order to get a feel for her products, should I try lip gloss first, or foundation, etc?

Good question, Tonyette!  Honestly, my introduction to a brand happens in a few different ways.  As you probably already know, whenever I'm out and about, my eyes are scanning for new products and new lines that I've never heard of or tried.  Usually, I will find at least one thing that looks interesting and pick it up to test out.  If I like it, it makes me want to delve into the rest of the line.  I have subscriptions to quite a few beauty/fashion magazines and when I read about interesting products on the pages, I go after those.  I listen to the suggestions of ladies whose taste I trust, like my fellow beauty bloggers or my friends.  And, of course, sometimes product lines will approach me and ask me to test their products and that's how I find out about them.

Usually, if I'm picking a product to try, I start with lipgloss.  That's only because I am a lipgloss fanatic - I own more glosses than any other beauty product.  I think changing your gloss changes your whole look.  But, if I am suggesting where a person should start when trying a new line, I would say, start with whatever catches your eye - there's usually something about that product that is of interest to you.  Or, if you're at the brand's counter, talk to the person there.  Let her guide in what products to choose, provided that you don't feel that she's cramming the products down your throat - never buy anything you don't want to!

In the case of Bobbi Brown, I say, start with the blush.  For me, the blushes are the essence of Bobbi Brown.  I say this because her blushes are such wonderfully natural shades.  They come in a range of colors, but each shade has been developed to look beautifully natural on the wearer - you won't look as if you've been slapped in the face or broken out in a rash.  In your case, I would suggest you pick a darker shade, like Currant.  Or try a Pot Rouge that works for cheeks and lips - I'd suggest Chocolate Cherry for you.  If you find that you like it, then go back and try other stuff.

Let me know if you ever try Bobbi Brown!  Or if you want to have a friend go along, I'd love to go to the counter with you.

Thanks, Tonyette!

Keep the questions coming, folks!

Comments

[Tonyette]

THANKS, Toya!! I definitely wanna try Bobbi Brown and it was confirmed by a friend of mine who just said that Bobbi Brown has some great products! I LOVE lip gloss so that's very cool that you said that!! But I definitely wanna start wearing blush--and not look like the older women who have the redness of cheeks that should be reserved for clowns! I'm excited...and I WILL be calling you! To the counter we shall go!

[Henna]

BB also has excellent foundations. If you normally have a hard time finding your colour, I would suggest going there. They look more natural than most and the sales people are usually very well trained.