If you're a fan of Bobbi Brown's Shimmer Bricks, you're in luck! Her new Platinum Collection contains a new edition of her highly coveted Shimmer Brick - Platinum Pink. Contained in this lovely silver compact are stripes of soft pink, platinum, bright pink, golden coral, and rose. When swirled all together, it leaves behind a frosty pink sheen. If you use only the bottom three colors together, it offers a bit of a warmer pink flush, while still giving the shimmery effect. Of course, each shade can be used individually as an eyeshadow, though I'm not a huge advocate of pink shades on the eyes, as it tends to make your eyes look tired. However, the platinum strip looks wonderful on the eyes and the very lightest pink (the top strip) works well as a highlighter under the brows and on the tear duct. At $40, Bobbi Brown Shimmer Bricks are hardly a steal, however, they're totally worth it if you're a fan of shimmery shades. I have owned almost every shade and continued to have and use Apricot, and Poppy quite often and I think this one will be added to the mix, as well.
Less pleasing is the Long Wear Cream Shadow. I have had two shades of this and liked them, but the one I have from this collection, Steel, is not a fave at all. I don't know what it is with this one, but it just doesn't apply smoothly and I don't really like the look of it, either. It just kind of looks muddy to me. Still, it didn't budge after a full day's worth of wear, even with no primer underneath, so if you like the shades offered, it's worth picking up. And I think Steel would be good as a base for a smoky eye look.
I also tried the Shimmer Lip Gloss in Confetti and I love it! It's a beautiful baby pink with just a touch of shimmer. It makes my lips look full and lush. I still hate the brush and the tiny little tube, but it's a good gloss. Not sure it's worth the $20 price tag, though.
The Bobbi Brown Platinum Collection is on counters now!
