Bobbi Brown Cosmetics :: Pretty Powerful

Jo Ann Howe - Retired College Administrator

I am confident

Because Bobbi's make-up helps me look more beautiful, or, at least better than without it.

My Story

Look into my eyes and you’ll see a life well lived. I may be 74 yrs old, but I’m 100% young at heart. For most of my career, I spent the majority of my time at a desk, but I tend to flourish outside, in a garden, soaking up the sun’s rays (while wearing ample amounts of sunscreen of course), without a care in the world. That’s not to say I don’t truly take advantage of living in New York City and all that it offers. Now that I’m retired (and having the best time of my life), I look back on everything I’ve seen and done… raising happy kids, being married for over 50 years, my many travels overseas… and feel completely fulfilled.

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 Sand 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 apply Light Tint Extra SPF 25 Tinted Moisturizing Balm all over the face.

For additional coverage on uneven areas of skin or where there is redness (usually around the nose and mouth), try Face Touch Up Stick in the shade that matches your natural skin tone.

Step 4: Powder

Ensure the staying power of your concealer and tinted moisturizer with a light dusting of Pale Yellow Sheer Finish Pressed Powder.

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

Step 5: Bronzer & Blush

To keep Jo-Anne’s makeup light and fresh, Bobbi went with Pale Pink Blush on her cheeks using a Blush Brush.

Step 6: Lipstick & Liner

Jo-Anne had a natural rosy tone to her lips that Mod Pink Rich Lip Color SPF 12 beautifully enhanced.

Bobbi Tip: “Try brighter lip shades to instantly liven up your face.”

Step 7: Brows

Bobbi wanted to frame Jo-Anne’s face with a stronger brow statement, so she followed their natural shape using Slate Eye Shadow and an Eye Definer Brush.

Step 8: Eye Shadow

To showcase Jo-Anne’s pretty pale blue eye color, Bobbi chose Ivory Eye Shadow as a base color, sweeping it all over the lid from lashes to the brow bone with an Eye Shader Brush; next, she smudged Grey Eye Shadow with an Eye Shadow Brush on the lower lid for added depth.

Step 9: Eye Liner

Instead of using a traditional pencil liner, Bobbi opted for Navy Eye Shadow applied with an Eye Liner Brush, starting at the outside corner of the eye and working in as she went.

Step 10: Mascara

To create added intensity, try Black Perfectly Defined Mascara to make the most of your lashes.