Bobbi Brown Foundation Stick
- Easy to blend
- Travels well
- Good coverage
- Easy to use
- Expensive
- Not recommended for acne-prone skin
Reviewers say they love the convenience of Bobbi Brown Foundation Stick because it easily slips into their purse for on-the-go-touchups. It can also double as a concealer. It has a creamy texture that provides medium to full coverage. Users say that the 20 available shades look natural and match skin perfectly. Paula Begoun warns, however, that those with acne should steer clear of the stick foundation because it can clog pores. She says this formula is best for normal to dry skin. If you prefer a liquid formula, L'Oreal Paris True Match Super Blendable Makeup SPF 17 (*Est. $9) is an affordable option.
Beauty expert Paula Begoun provides the most thorough review of Bobbi Brown Foundation Stick at her website, Beautypedia.com. Here she rates hundreds of beauty products based on the safety and efficacy of their ingredients. The foundation is also recommended by About.com and Glamour magazine, but it isn't clear if either source did any testing. User reviews at MakeupAlley.com offer an evaluation of overall wearability and ease of application.
Our Sources
1. Beautypedia.com
Paula Begoun gives Bobbi Brown Foundation Stick a good rating, saying that it has a creamy texture that is easy to blend. She says the medium-coverage formula is best for normal to dry skin.
Review: Foundation Stick by Bobbi Brown, Paula Begoun, May 9, 2011
2. About.com
Julyne Derrick, beauty guide for About.com, says that Bobbi Brown Foundation Stick is ideal for quick fixups when you're "on the run." It's also great for covering blotchy skin, she says. (Note: ConsumerSearch is owned by About.com, but the two don't share an editorial affiliation.)
Review: Best Foundation, Julyne Derrick
3. MakeupAlley.com
Reviewers at MakeupAlley.com say that Bobbi Brown Foundation Stick is convenient because it can double as a concealer. They like the range of shades available, which they say match skin well and look natural. A few say the creamy texture isn't ideal for acne-prone skin, however.
Review: Bobbi Brown Foundation Stick, Contributors to MakeupAlley.com
4. Glamour magazine
Glamour magazine says that foundations sticks, like Bobbi Brown Foundation Stick, are great when precise application is needed. They're also easy to use.
Review: Perfect Makeup: 8 Super-Easy Steps for Looking Flawless -- Fast, Amber Kallor, May 2011
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