Bobbi Brown Cosmetics :: Pretty Powerful

Gro Frivoll - Global Creative Director

I am living in the moment

Because I like experiencing every day as fully as possible.

My Story

Makeup makes me feel pretty. I see my face as a blank canvas, so when I’m getting ready in the morning, every stroke of blush, eye shadow, mascara and lipstick brings it to life. I find the transformation to be a very cathartic experience. Thanks to my Norwegian heritage, I have virtually no eyelashes or eyebrows, so mascara and a brow pencil are a must for me, otherwise, I look like the Mona Lisa. BUT, I’ve also learned that less is more, so I always keep it light and natural looking. I stopped worrying a long time ago – I realized it was a waste of time and energy. Now I try to lead a life with little stress and lots of love.

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 Light Bisque Corrector for a wide-awake look; gently pat it with your fingers to blend it into skin.

Follow with Beige 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 Beige Extra Repair Foundation SPF 25 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 with a light dusting of Pale Yellow Sheer Finish Pressed Powder using an Eye Blender Brush or Mini Powder Puff.

Step 5: Bronzer & Blush

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

Pale Pink Blush is universally flattering on all shades of silver, gray and blonde hair.

Step 6: Lipstick & Liner

Bobbi used Bikini Pink Rich Lip Color SPF 12 to complement Gro’s warm smile and then added a swipe of Popsicle Brightening Lip Gloss to enhance its luminosity.

Step 7: Brows

Gro’s stunning silver hair set the tone for the Slate Eye Shadow Bobbi brushed through her brows using an Eye Definer Brush.

Step 8: Eye Shadow

Ivory Eye Shadow was applied as base followed with Burnt Sugar Metallic Eye Shadow on the lid to give Gro’s eyes a natural-looking lift.

Step 9: Eye Liner

To enhance the gorgeous sea-green color of Gro’s eyes, Black Ink Long-Wear Gel Eyeliner was applied along the upper lashline, and an added layer of Steel Eye Shadow was smudged on top to give it a softer, slightly smoky effect; for the lower lashline, Bobbi used Slate Eye Shadow to further frame Gro’s eyes.

Step 10: Mascara

Several coats of Black Everything Mascara—an all-in-one formula that lengthens, thickens and defines lashes—completed the look.

Bobbi Tip: “To give your lashes extra volume and length, layer different mascara formulas.”