Makeup Artist: Bobbi Brown

Bobbi Brown

 

Bobbi Brown is a makeup artist and founder of the makeup brand Bobbi Brown Cosmetics. In 1991, Bobbi Brown introduced her first natural lipstick line in Bergdorf Goodman in New York. The lipsticks sold out within a day and led to Estee Lauder buying her company in 1995. Now, her products are sold in over 460 stores in 50 countries worldwide. She has written eight books about makeup and beauty including 'Bobbi Brown Makeup Manual' which I own. Her work has featured in

magazine such as Vogue, Elle and Self and she has created makeup for both London and New York fashion weeks. Her philosophy is based on a healthy lifestyle and making women look their most beautiful with the aid of makeup.

 

Bobbi Brown
Image courtesy of Bobbi Brown Makeup Manual

 

 

Image courtesy of Bobbi Brown Makeup Manual 

 

The above image shows beautiful makeup created by Bobbi Brown. What I love about this look is that the colours used really accentuate the models beauty. I really love the natural lip colour and blusher which compliments the models skin tone. The pure feel to this makeup is reflected in the eyebrows as they show a natural, flattering shape that matches the models hair colour and frame the face beautifully. The shimmering eye makeup is contrasting yet highlights the natural shape of the eyes and a minimal amount of mascara is used subtly to emphasis the eyelashes. I think that eyeliner is used in the waterline to make the eyes pop but no eyeliner is used on the upper lid in keeping with the natural look Bobbi Brown wants to portray. I really love this stunning makeup and I think it is typical of Bobbi Browns style.

 

 

Personal Image: Bobbi Brown Makeup Manual

Personal Image: Inside the Bobbi Brown Makeup Manual

 

Although I was aware of the Bobbi Brown Cosmetics line, I was not introduced to the makeup artist Bobbi Brown until I brought this book. I had just got into makeup and was looking for something to teach me the basics. Up until this point I had found no other book like this one. The book talks through basic skincare, eyes, eye shapes, foundation etc and just basically explains everything you need to know to get started as well as advice on getting into the industry. I really love this book and consider it my bible when it comes to makeup basics.

 

Bobbi Brown is one of my favourite makeup artists. What makes her unique to the industry is that she recognised what was missing in the market and developed her own products to enhance female beauty. At the time of her breakthrough, lipstick colours were artificial looking and greasy and Bobbi Brown acted to change that which in my opinion, makes her a pioneer. It is clear that her intent is to help others and with eight books out that teach the art of makeup application, she certainly inspires others of all ages. Although I find the creative makeups most exciting, I do believe that enhancing the face and getting beauty makeup correct is a hard process but is something that Bobbi does incredibly well. She knows what looks good on women and her invaluable knowledge on skin care and beauty is something that we can all learn from.

 

 

 

 

 

References

Brown, B., Bergsma Otte, D., Wadyka, S. and Leutwyler, H. (2008). Bobbi Brown makeup manual. London: Headline Springboard.

 

Brown, B. (n.d.). Bobbi Brown - Our History. [online] Bobbibrown.jobs. Available at: http://www.bobbibrown.jobs/bobbibrown/our-history.html [Accessed 1 Dec. 2014].

 

Brown, B. (n.d.). Bobbi's Story — Bobbi Brown Official Site. [online] Bobbibrowncosmetics.com. Available at: http://www.bobbibrowncosmetics.com/cms/bobbi_buzz/bobbi_story_index.tmpl#/i.pbrb9upxmdifyr [Accessed 1 Dec. 2014].

 

Veselinovic, M. (2014). Bobbi Brown's billion-dollar idea: 'Lipstick like lips'. [online] CNN. Available at: http://edition.cnn.com/2014/07/15/business/bobbi-browns-billion-dollar-idea/ [Accessed 1 Dec. 2014].