Bobbi Brown Cabana Corals Collection Spring 2010

Bobbi Brown's second spring release this year focuses on a coral theme featuring universal modern corals. I was able to check it out in person yesterday and I came home with Shimmer Lipglosses in Sunset Beach, Golden Nectar, Coral Sand, Pot Rouge in Cabo Coral, and Nectar Shimmer Brick.


The counter didn't have the older Calypso Coral in their tester unit so I decided to get the new one anyways. I compared the new Cabo Coral to the old Calypso Coral and Becca Tuberose. They are pretty similar, the older Calypso Coral has more pink where the new Cabo Coral is more of a straight coral. Becca Tuberose clearly has some pink similar to the Calypso Coral.


Those who are scared of bright blush - don't be afraid to try Bobbi Brown's Pot Rouges. They are very blendable and are great for both lips and cheeks. I prefer to use them on cheeks though. If you're still scared or find these are still too bright, look into Trish McEvoy's Liquid Face Color for a softer peach with a bit of shimmer.


I already had the Nectar Shimmer Brick from Neiman's Exclusive Release which cost $45 each in a smaller heavy metal magnetized compact. I only found out about the release of the Nectar Shimmer Brick in the regular size after my purchase. I kinda felt like kicking myself for caving into such a splurge but the compact is cute and pretty. I purchased the regular sized Nectar from the new collection as a gift for my sister. It is identical in color to the Neiman's release.

Apricot Shimmer Brick compared to Nectar Shimmer Brick:

Here are my comparisons to other coral-peachy blushes including Chanel In Love, Bobbi Brown Coral Shimmer Blush, Nars Deep Throat and Nars Torrid.

Here are my swatches of the cheek items:

I also compared the new lipglosses to my other peachy-coral lipglosses. Left to right:

1. Chanel Coral Reef
2. Chanel Candy Glow
3. Bobbi Brown Sandy Beige
4. Coral Sand
5. Golden Nectar
6. Sunset Beach
7. Brightening Peach
8. Nectarine
9. Peach Blossom
10. Sandwash Apricot
11. Love Nectar

Swatched below, please note below is a different order:

My thoughts:

• The standouts are the Nectar Shimmer Brick and Lipglosses. I love corals but can't really pull of stronger corals and oranges (except for cheeks). If you're a corals fan you will like this collection.
  
• *UPDATE* I also saw the Coral Eye and Lip Palette at Neimans and passed - the only color I was interested in was Burnt Sugar which I already have. The palette itself is gorgeous, I just knew it would be too warm for me.
  
• I passed on all the lipsticks because they looked too orangey for my taste. The Metallic Lip Colors were gorgeous, but I've had bad experiences with breakage - they are so soft that about 1/4 of mine have already broken at the base. All the testers were already broken as well.
  
• I'm not quite sure that I think this collection is really "universal". I do think most women can find at least 1 item they will like. But they aren't the most unique colors.
• I find the corals a bit too monochromatic - I really liked her lipglosses but the lipsticks were all too peachy and orangey. On my face, it would end up looking clown-like.
  
• Although I'm happy she has released the Pink Quartz Shimmerbrick again, it doesn't quite seem to fit with the theme.
• I wish there were eyeshadows featured with the collection or at least recommendations of what to use with the lips and cheeks.
  
• Her website introduces the Cabana Corals collection as "Bobbi's fresh take on an old-school favorite." My question is what is the old-school favorite? Is it the Pink Quartz Shimmer Brick or is it the Cabo Coral Pot Rouge as a revamped version of Calypso Coral? While this isn't a huge deal - I find the message a bit confusing.

Overall - it's definitely worth checking out especially for that Nectar Shimmerbrick. If you missed out on Pink Quartz the first round, then I highly recommend you get it now. It's lovely!

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