عيون: powder

More subtle than our Shimmer Brick but with the same overall brightening effect of our finishing powder, this formula creates a lit-from-within glow plus a hint of pretty pink. Use it just on the cheeks for a soft blush or all over the face for veil-like luminosity. The best part: this pink pairs perfectly with the season's nude and navy shades.

Brightening brick in Pink was limited edition and part of the Navy and Nude collection. It is on the same page as legendary BB shimmer brick but was supposed to be more subtle. I noticed it while walking by the Bobbi Brown counter and I had to turn around go back and swatch it. It was so beautiful under the store lights. Shimmer shimmer bling bling! This is a glitter bomb. I have no problem with glitter and shimmer- the more the better but in this case I have to disagree with description that this is more subtle than popular Shimmer brick. Shimmer brick does have more shimmer and is more opaque in color, while Brightening brick is more sheer , more like a setting powder but it has large glitter particles. It does brighten nicely and you can dust off the glitter if it bothers you. This is more your "night out" product. Can't really say it's office friendly.

It comes in a standard black plastic square packaging. Honestly I do not like BB packaging it's bulky and plastic feels cheap. It also includes decent size mirror.

Size comparison - left brightening brick right shimmer brick

In a daylight, without a flash or direct sunlight it actually doesn't look that shimmery/glittery. Whenever I use it I mix all the 4 shades together. I am to lazy to try to use certain squares more than the other ones. If there is too much glitter on the skin I tried to dust it off with a fan brush.

Heavy swatches of the each separate color

Lightly dusted with MAC 188 brush. Taken indoors with a flash

Same thing but taken in natural daylight

Overall it's nice product for shimmer lovers. I am not too crazy about it and most of the time I will reach for some other highlighter. I loved the idea of brightening and this does that especially over pink blushes it gives nice look, but I think I would be better of I picked some other brightening brick from their line . I think they had a Nude one that would work better for me.

Formulated to provide a smooth, virtually invisible, fresh-looking finish, this soft, cream-like powder is carefully blended to provide the skin with extra care, nourishment and comfort.

I have to admit I never paid much attention to Careblend pressed powder. When it was released I heard one bad review that it enhances skin dryness and after that I did not consider it for myself at all. Recently I heard from a lady that I trust very very much when it comes to makeup - she knows MAC inside and out plus she has same skin tone as mine, that Careblend has exactly the same texture as Prolongwear bronzers - which I absolutely loved so I had to try it!

At first couple of uses I wasn't really impressed. I actually was thinking of returning it. My plan of using it was only as a setting powder. I have to admit that I did not try to use it on it's own. It would give very light coverage, something like Mineralized Skinfinish natural , maybe slightly more and matte finish. I love the color - I bough it online and without ever trying it in store and it's a perfect match. I got Light plus.

First time I used it was over Mineralize moisture foundation. It was just ok. Adds coverage, evens out nicely. But as I used it more often and over Studio fix fluid I actually grew to like it a lot! Just needed to find perfect combination for it. It works magic together with Studio fix fluid. Full coverage, matte finish (but not that ugly "dead skin" matte, it's more of a satin/matte), evens out, hides pores wonderfully and holds throughout the day. It doesn't have any scent . It did not accentuate dry spots on my face nor it made my skin tight, eachy or dry powder looking at any point. It comes with a tiny sponge that I did not like much, it's almost useless (maybe for a touch up when you are on the go). I apply it always with a large powder brush (MAC 150 or 134).

Texture is very lightweight, feels comfortable on the skin, almost creamy like. I know it's weird to say for a powder that feels creamy but it's the perfect way to describe it. It has ingredients like Shea butter and olive oil that help keep skin not feeling dry and make this powder comfortable to wear. I think that new generation powders are getting further and further from that dry caky powder look and feel on skin. It is supposed to look like your second skin, just flawless. It gives more coverage than Mineralized skinfinish natural and Blot for sure.

Careblend powder has 10gr which is decent for a setting powder and price is not that bad at all - 25$.
Probably is the best setting powder with some coverage and skincare properties in this price range.