Thursday, April 11, 2013

Bobbi Brown Metallic eyeshadow in Mint review + swatches


          Every summer I purchase a new mint plant for my apartment perch; the leaves are perfect for use in mojitos, desserts, and tea! I've already written about my love for mint fragrances (see here), so I thought it would only be fitting to devote a post to mint (the color) as well. To that end, I have a review of Bobbi Brown Metallic eyeshadow in Mint to share with you today!



          Bobbi Brown eyeshadows are among my favorite eyeshadow formulas, and Bobbi Brown Mint follows in that tradition. The single eyeshadows conveniently pop out and can be used in Bobbi's palettes. The palettes come in multiple sizes --- I have the two, three, and six pan versions. A four pan version is also regularly available as well.


My new mint plant for 2013!
          Bobbi Brown Metallic Eyeshadow in Mint is a shimmery light mint green. It has a slightly grey tone, however in the sunlight (seen below) it exudes the light yellow-green warmth of a mint leaf. In the shade, Mint appears cooler. The color is a bit muted when compared with the greens in the Revlon Luscious Quad, but it's much lighter and greener than Bobbi Brown Metallic eyeshadow in Sage.


           Bobbi Brown Metallic eyeshadow in Mint is a verdant breath of fresh air. Mint is just as refreshing a color as it is a flavor --- and it adds a nice brightness to my eyes when worn. Overall, I'm happy to have Mint, and look forward to incorporating it into my green routine this year! Thanks for reading! Have you tried Bobbi Brown Mint or other Bobbi Brown eyeshadows? What are your favorite mint green eyeshadows?

Love, Dovey.

P.S. Bobbi Brown Mint starred in my recent Inspired By Art post featuring Van Gogh's Roses!

9 comments:

  1. I was swatching this shade last week, it really is a nice mint green, and wearable. I love your pictures! I think I have to do some mint EOTDs, nice inspiration Dovey <3 / Claire xxx

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    1. Thank you so much Claire! What a coincidence :) It is actually quite wearable, as you said!

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  2. I like both Mint and Sage! I think I own something similar in the Guerlain Coup de Foudre quad, though it might be a bit more vibrant :)

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    1. Hi Sunny, Coup de Foudre is also gorgeous :-)

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  3. Wow, this color is STUNNING! I seriously love Bobbi Brown EVERYTHING! xoxo Carla

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    1. Thank you Carla! I'm def. a big Bobbi Brown fan too! :)

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  4. I didn't know Bobbi Brown had this shade. I've often looked at Sage, but you make a compelling case for Mint here. :)

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    1. Hi Liz, Thanks! I really like both Sage and Mint! I was surprised upon swatching to see how different they were:)

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  5. That is a very pretty, fresh shade! I've been lusting after emerald green eye and nail colours lately, but have also come across a few mint shades that have really caught my eye. Will have to swatch this when I next visit a Bobbi Brown counter. Really like the look of sage, too!

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