Bobbi Brown Eye Shadow Charcoal 12 Review

Bobbi Brown Eye Shadow Charcoal 12 Review

Hi Ladies,
Hope you all are planning a fantabulous weekend. This review is on Bobbi Brown Eye shadow Charcoal 12. A few weeks ago I spotted a smoky eye that I was desperate to copy. The black eye shadows that I had just did not cut it for me. I was a dog with a bone, hunting, googling, searching and swatching any blacks I could possibly find. I was searching for something that I could layer and make intense and gradually lighten out into a soft smooth smoky eye corner [ since that’s what I figured was happening in the look I wanted to copy].

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Although I was tempted by M.A.C.s ‘Carbon’ , I did not find it intense enough. When I came across Bobbi Browns ‘CHARCOAL 12’ [as recommended by a professional makeup artist] , I was in heaven.

Details:
RETAILING FOR AED: 120
AVAILABLE AT ALL BOBBI BROWN STORES and BOOTHS IN DUBAI
POIDS NET WT 0.08 OZ/ 2.05g
Although described as ‘a dark grey’ I still found it quite closer to black.

The description on their website is as follows;
Available in a range of shades for lids, lining eyes, and defining brows. This silky, matte formula glides on smoothly and blends easily. Comes in a sleek, flip-top compact that can be used individually or assembled into our Customisable Palettes (sold separately).

Application tip: To create a modern eye, choose three Eye Shadow shades: light, medium, and dark. Apply LIGHT shade (like White or Ivory) all over lid using the Eye Shader Brush. Dust MEDIUM shade (like Wheat or Taupe) on lower lid, up to crease with the Eye Shadow Brush. Line eyes using a DARK shade (like Mahogany) with the Eyeliner Brush

Bobbi Tip: Define Brows by lightly applying shadow with the Eye Brow Brush

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Pros of Bobbi Brown Eye shadow Charcoal 12:

True to their word Bobbi browns Charcoal is quite pigmented and buildable to whatever intensity you may desire. The shadow is smooth and I found it easy to work with. I use this color wet and dry both. It is quite intense and can also be used as an eye liner. Just dip your brush into a little water, work it into your shadow a little and apply as you would any gel eye liner. Though I did not try it to define my brows [would make them look too black, methinks ;) but a dark brown would definitely do the job. Although, I would put in a word of caution with any dark shadows. Try them on at home and play with them to make yourself comfortable and see how they suit you to avoid any last minute catastrophes, especially with such a dark color.

Cons of Bobbi Brown Eye shadow Charcoal 12:

None , except the price. I found it steep compared to other eyeshadows. On Bobbi Browns website the priceis listed as U$ 21 Approximately AED 80. Yet, their own stores are retailing it at quite a higher price. Such stark differences in prices are always a sore spot with me.

Final Verdict:
I was quite happy with this product because it delivered what I was looking for. You can play with the intensity of this color. Graduate it from dark to light, especially when doing the corner triangle of your smoky eye. Would be repurchasing this product [ once I manage to finish it all off! ] or till I find something better quality and price wise.

Have you tried this product? If so, tell me what you think of this product?

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