Bobbi Brown Cosmetics :: Pretty Powerful

Danielle Diamond - Yoga Instructor/Writer

I am content

Because I choose to be.

My Story

I left my dream job in corporate America to pursue something more soulful. When I discovered yoga, I knew I had found my calling. I realized a long time ago that the only person’s happiness you can ensure is your own, but I do my best to keep my husband and kids safe, healthy and secure. And if I’ve made someone smile that day, I’ll sleep even better that night. Through my devotion to yoga, I lead a healthy lifestyle both mentally and physically. I’ve come a long way since my tough childhood, baby! Now, it’s the little things… yoga retreats, being told I look beautiful by my husband (even on those ‘no makeup’ days), ice cream and mastering a perfect handstand that makes life worth living.

Step 1: Moisturizer

Begin with Hydrating Eye Cream and Hydrating Face Cream to infuse skin with an immediate burst of freshness while also ensuring your concealer and foundation apply smoothly.

Step 2: Corrector & Concealer

Using a Concealer Brush, brighten under eye darkness and neutralize any discoloration with Bisque Corrector for a wide-awake look; gently pat it with your fingers to blend it into skin.

Follow with Natural Creamy Concealer; apply it as close to the lashline as possible, focusing on the innermost corner of the eye; blend again with fingertips.

Step 3: Foundation

Use your fingers or a makeup sponge to spot-apply Warm Natural Finish Long Lasting Foundation SPF 15 on uneven areas of skin or where there is redness (usually around the nose and mouth).

For full, yet natural-looking coverage, use a Foundation Brush to apply and blend foundation.

Step 4: Powder

Ensure the staying power of your concealer and foundation with a light dusting of Sheer Finish Pressed Powder.

Use an Eye Blender Brush or Mini Powder Puff to apply Pale Yellow to the under eye area, and a Powder Brush to apply Soft Sand to the rest of the face.

Step 5: Bronzer & Blush

Add a warm, healthy tint to your cheeks, forehead, nose, chin and neck with Golden Light Bronzing Powder using the Bronzer Brush.

Pale Pink Pot Rouge offers a creamy finish that’s sheer enough for a believable “no makeup” look.

Step 6: Lipstick & Liner

For a super rich pout like Danielle's fill in lips with Sandwash Tulle Lip Color and then trace the natural lip line with Sandwash Tulle Lip Liner; for added brilliance, swipe on Crystal Lip Gloss.

Bobbi Tip: “Apply lip liner after lipstick to keep color from feathering.”

Step 7: Brows

Mahogany Eye Shadow was used with an Eye Brow Brush to define Danielle’s natural shape.

Step 8: Eye Shadow

Danielle’s bright blue eyes are naturally captivating, so Bobbi based her entire look around them starting with Bone Eye Shadow—a universally flattering base color; she followed with a dusting of Heather Eye Shadow across Danielle’s entire lid with an Eye Shadow Brush and continued to smudge Slate Eye Shadow along Danielle’s upper lashline.

Step 9: Eye Liner

Try a dramatic layer of Caviar Ink Long-Wear Gel Eyeliner for added dimension.

Step 10: Mascara

Multiple coats of Black Lash Glamour Extreme Lengthening Mascara created gorgeous, perfectly separated lashes.