Bobbi Brown Rich Caviar and Black Pearl Holiday Palettes
Monday, January 7, 2013 at 7:44AM I am so late but The Beatles have taken over my life. I wake up to a Beatles song in my head, clean the house with a Beatles song blaring in the background, and at odd moments during the day a Beatles song pops up in my head and I play it there in full as if I were listening to it from another source. I can't explain why this is happening, and why now. But there it is. It's like a massive album-long LSS! 1 to be specific, a collection of their top hits.
Well, I hope this fades away soon. I'm one of those people who can only think when it's relatively silent.
Anyway - a good Monday morning to you! Today I'll be talking about the Bobbi Brown Rich Caviar and Black Pearl Holiday Palettes (P3,200), which were released as part of the brand's holiday collection. I apologize that I'm writing about this only now, when it's sold out almost everywhere except in Mall of Asia! I just wanted a comprehensive post on it so it took me a while to photograph the looks to go with this post.
The 6-color palettes feature gorgeous shades that you will enjoy using until they run out. There's a blending, brow bone, lid, smoky, gradient and glittery color in each palette, colors which you can use in different permutations - sky's the limit! There's also a dual-ended brush that works pretty well considering how tiny it is, but I would still prefer a full brush.
Budding makeup enthusiasts will love the Rich Caviar palette in particular as it has the basic shades and textures you need as a jump-off point for other, more complex looks. You can check my Makeup for girls with glasses tutorial to see this baby in action.
Top: Bone, Candlelight, Wheat / Bottom: Olive Sparkle, Black Topaz, Rich Caviar
Rich Caviar has Wheat (matte light tan) and Candlelight (golden champagne) which for me are two must-have eyeshadows. Olive Sparkle (glittery olive green) that's nice for adding more dimension and glamour to the eyes. Black Topaz (blackened forest green) and Rich Caviar (chocolate charcoal) are great for lining the eyes or for an intense smoky look.
Light day look wearing Rich Caviar - Candlelight on lid, Wheat on Crease, Rich Caviar on the lash line
Smoky look - Black Topaz as base on lid, topped with Olive Sparkle. Blended on crease using Wheat.
Black Pearl is for the purple and gray lovers out there. I'm wild about the Black Velvet Sparkle eyeshadow! It has this super fine twinkly shimmer that flashes blue, pink, and green when hit by light. I haven't seen anything quite like it - only Bobbi Brown makes shimmer like this, IMHO.
Black Velvet Sparkle
Two new colors are also included in this palette: Oyster Grey (pearlescent silvery gray) and Denim (matte light gray). I'm having a bit of trouble making them show up in my medium Asian skin, so I make sure to use a great eyeshadow base and to layer them properly. I reckon cooler, fairer skin will have no trouble showing these colors.
Top: White, Tin, Black Velvet Sparkle / Bottom: Oyster Grey, Denim, Charcoal
A bit blurry so you can see the sparkle
As with all Bobbi Brown eyeshadows, the quality is amazing. The eyeshadows are pigmented and opaque, soft and hazy when they need to be. The mix of textures ensures that there's something for a simple day look or a dramatic evening affair. Just remember to always use a darker base for the glitter eyeshadows, as Bobbi doesn't make them to be opaque. They're more for adding texture and glimmer to the eyes.
These palettes are expensive but if you love the colors and don't mind the price tag, go for it. :) Like I said earlier these are out of stock in Rustan's, so best check the Bobbi Brown store in Mall of Asia (in front of MAC) to see the limited edition products.
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Reader Comments (23)
I love the looks you did! And I love how the colors just blend and melt into your skin, it gives emoahisis on your eyes and features rather than the makeup itself! Before I was pretty much coninced eyeshadows are overpriced, why spend P1000 on a pelette when I can get a 50 shade palette at Landmark for 1/3 the price? I end up looking like I put on make up using crayons using the cheap palette, its streaky and chalky and horrible! I end up not using it which turns out a waste of money. :c
So many shades of lovely. D:
I saw this at the beauty junkee's blog and hinanap ko talaga siya sa posts mo ate. Haha, better late than never! I love the colors, I love it!!! It looks so classy and wearable everyday! Nga lang expensive talaga at rare(na!) haha. Ate, ganda mo talaga mag take ng pictures ng products. Mas nakaka-entice basahin ng posts kasi nakikita ko rin yung application sa face talaga, hindi lang swatches sa braso. :) Thank you for taking the time to think about your presentation! Happy monday ate! :)
P.S. Strawberry fields is my favorite song sa beatles! Do watch Across the Universe na movie! It's a movie na puro beatles song ang pinapatugtug. Parang glee and presentation, pero beatles era. :)
I love how pigmented the colors are, Ms. Liz! Well, as expected in Bobbi Brown products :) Though I don't have any product from them, you can still know thru blogs and reviews in the internet. Anyways, the looks you created are truly beautiful! You made your looks soft given that the colors are striking and shimmery. I love how clean the gradation is and how you blend those amazing colors. oh baby how I wish I have one of their holiday collection. But being a student prohibits me to. With its expensive price, I never thought it would be sold out for just a couple of weeks or months :) With that kind of color and great pigmentation, Its really worth the price.
helo liz nice review. this seems like a nice beginner palette for me kc colors are neutral yet buildable. off topic- may i ask wen po masesend un gift for decmber? kc po i told my family about it and theyre so excited for me. ive emailed about it too kaya lng you may have been too busy to respond :-)
I'm like you, can't concentrate if it's not quiet because I have a very short attention span. Anyway, the colors are gorge! What lipstick are you using on your Light day Rich Caviar look? Super love!
@Yana Tan I'm not entirely sure but I THINK this is the Revlon Lip Butter in Peach Parfait!
LSS on the Beatles album? at least you have great taste in Music! hehe
anyway, those shades are gorgeous, and it's a staple in eyes shadow color, Candle light and Olive sparkles look very lovely. How I wish I could apply make up just like you, I shall practice practice and practice! hehe
Love the daytime look! Very fresh! Subtle but it makes you look so put-together! I wish I could pull off a look like that for the office. People here tend to stare whenever I wear makeup, even if it's just neutrals. Hay! Nakaka-conscious tuloy! Girls here, I think, are all secretly kikay (I know 'cause I catch them with Project Vanity plastered in their monitors as well, hehe:-) but I've yet to see them come to the office with faces painted. Love love the Rich Caviar palette! Glam but still wearable post the holidays!:-)
Ahhh, if only I have the money to buy these eyeshadows. Bobbi Brown sure knows makeup like no other. :)
they are gorgeous but definitely there's more bang for your buck with the naked palettes.
it's like 2 bobbi brown palettes in 1! and more!
Black Velvet Sparkle FTW. What an amazing shade! <3 I would honestly get that palette just for that color :)
I'm loving the fresh daytime look, Liz! Im usually hit or miss every morning when I apply makeup. You tutorials really help in streamlining my morning routine. Consistency is key for me. The palette looks lovely, though - any affordable alternatives? Not quite ready to shell out that much for a palette! :)
I love the palettes! The shimmery shades are my favorite! HAHA Love the sparkle :)
These palettes are so pretty and pretty tempting! I told myself not to purchase makeup till March of this year since I've been spending a hefty amount on beauty products and I just have to stop. I mean, for a while :) Resolutions, eh? How bout yours, Liz? Just curious :)
I'm so lucky my client gave this to me as a post Christmas gift just last week; my first Bobbi Brown in Rich Caviar makeup product ever! I'm always intimidated with Bobbi Brown's product line except on their books though, I dunno, but i get this strange feeling na sayang lang kapag ito ang product na bibilin ko--boy was i wrong! highly pigmented sya and has a good staying power pa. Anyway, we're exact opposite since I cant function without any music on!
I love the shades and how they were grouped in their respective palettes! At first glance, they look quite ordinary, dupable shades. But in the swatches, you'll really see how unique they are from average neutral or smoky palettes.
I love how they are unique but still wearable and easy to mix and match. If only they came in more affordable prices. But then again, Bobbi Brown promises quality with that big price tag. Would be a must have for someone who puts on makeup everyday (ex. office ladies). These can be the only palettes they'd need (for work or night outs).
I just want to say, Liz, you take great photos of the products you review (then until now). The actual product and swatches are in HD. The shimmer, pigment and shade are clearly seen in these photographs. These pictures help us appreciate the products more and that makes us appreciate your blog more. Thank you.
I love the daytime look, it looks so fresh and natural looking.
Rich Caviar would definitely be my pick! it's perfect for everyday use. there's one problem though, I can't afford Bobbie Brown products...LOL
I think this palette is great for smoky eyes!
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The palettes made me melt. I love how there's a combination of matte and glittery shadows. Oyster gray is simply beautiful. Black Velvet Sparkle is so mad lovely!
That black velvet color is so pretty! The palette looks so luxurious. Even the price is luxurious. But this is great everyday palette. :)
Thanks Ms. Liz! I hope it won't accentuate my chapped lips! I love the color! It's somewhat natural without being nude at all!