How does your favorite Bobbi Brown foundation hold up against this list? Here’s a list of the Top 5 Bobbi Brown Foundations, taking into account the customer reviews on TotalBeauty.com and Makeupalley.com:
1 = BOBBI BROWN SKIN FOUNDATION SPF 15 ($45)
Average TotalBeauty.com Rating: 9.6/10; Average Makeupalley.com Rating: 4/5
Product Description from bobbibrown.com: “A truly modern foundation that offers invisible, weightless coverage that looks like skin, not makeup. This long-wearing formula evens tone, minimizes the appearance of pores, conceals imperfections, and offers broad spectrum UV protection. Its hydrating technology leaves skin feeling cushioned, comfortable, and clean. Ideal for all skin types.”
*Those Makeupalley.com reviewers who posted positive comments often cited how much they love the range of shades available and how it makes your skin look “dewy” and “natural”. Those who posted negative reviews often stated that they felt the coverage was too sheer and didn’t provide enough coverage.
2= BOBBI BROWN SPF 15 TINTED MOISTURIZER ($40)
Average TotalBeauty.com Rating: 9/10; Average Makeupalley.com Rating: 4.1/5
Product Description from bobbibrown.com: “SPF 15 Tinted Moisturizer is the perfect alternative to foundation for a more casual look. Perfect for Normal to Dry skin types. This tint of natural-looking color combined with sun protection blends smoothly over skin, and moisturizes while providing lightweight, comfortable, sheer coverage.”
*Again, Makeupalley.com reviewers often commented positively about the range of shades offered. Many reviewers also noted that they liked that this tinted moisturizer wasn’t “as thick” as others on the market. Those who posted negative reviews often cited the price and the tendency of their face to look “shiny” after a few hours as the main deterrents for not repurchasing.
3= BOBBI BROWN EXTRA SPF 25 MOISTURIZING BALM ($50)
Average TotalBeauty.com Rating: 9.2/10; Average Makeupalley.com Rating: 3.8/5
Product Description from bobbibrown.com: “A lightweight foundation alternative for dry, dehydrated skin, this formula is ultra-rich, and blends easily, giving skin a dewy look with light coverage. SPF 25 helps protect skin against damaging UVA/B rays. Dermatologist tested.”
*The consensus appears to be that this is a very sheer, very moisturizing product that results in a “healthy glow”. Lots of reviewers commented that they like to use this all over the face and then spot conceal with Bobbi Brown’s Stick Concealer. Needless to say, since this is a moisturizing balm, it is not intended for those with oily skin types.
4= BOBBI BROWN SMOOTH SKIN FOUNDATION ($40)
Average TotalBeauty.com Rating: 9.4/10; Average Makeupalley.com Rating: 3.4/5
Product Description from bobbibrown.com: “This formula adjusts to skin’s needs by minimizing oil and shine in oilier areas like the T-zone, while hydrating dry areas as needed. Smooth Skin Foundation provides medium to full coverage. Oil-free formula is designed for normal to combination skin.”
*Makeupalley.com reviewers seem to be divided between those who love the amount of coverage this provides and the fact that doesn’t “disappear” into their pores and those who feel that this foundation is too thick and sets too fast for it to be properly blended.
5= BOBBI BROWN MOISTURE RICH FOUNDATION SPF 15 ($42)
Average TotalBeauty.com Rating: 8.6/10; Average Makeupalley.com Rating: 3.8/5
Product Description from bobbibrown.com: “Bobbi’s popular moisturizing formula provides SPF 15 sun protection while it hydrates skin and delivers a soft, beautiful finish. The formula is buildable, allowing medium to full coverage as desired. For Normal to Dry skin types.”
*As is the case with most of Bobbi Brown’s foundations, Makeupalley.com reviewers love the range of shades. Most of those reviewers with drier skin types liked the amount of coverage it provided and its staying power; however, some didn’t find it moisturizing enough. Those with oily skin types seemed to find that it felt like it was “melting” as the day went on.
