Bobbi Brown released three limited-edition Cheek Palette Trios each containing two blushes and one highlighter color. The Cheek Palettes are all color-coordinated which include Calypso, Pink and Berry ($45 each, blushes are .12 oz / 3.4 g each and the highlighter is .16 oz / 4.55 g). It was hard to narrow down one pick as all three are extremely pretty. I purchased Calypso which has a peachy theme. The three colors inside include:
Pretty Coral Blush is a soft coral peach with a hint of pink
Calypso Sparkle Powder is a pale peachy gold highlighter
Coral Sugar Blush is a lighter peachy color
Although the theme is peach and coral, I found all three colors pulled a bit more on the pink side on my olive skin. It’s been a while since I’ve worn or purchased a Bobbi Brown blush. Her blushes used to be among my favorites but I found them better suited for my skin when I was darker and more tan (around Chanel B40 and a MAC NC40). Many of her colors tended to darken and oxidize on my skin once I got lighter so I stopped wearing them (although I still adore and am obsessed with all of her shimmer bricks).
Calypso has a light to medium undertone with medium but buildable pigment. I’m in love with the middle highlight because it has a really soft shimmer to it and even though it has gold shimmer, it’s not too warm for the skin making it very wearable. The texture of the colors is soft and melds into the skin nicely. A few swipes of color is all you need and they are easy to blend. I like layering them together for depth. It’s really an all-in-one cheek palette for blush, highlight and a slightly darker shade to add a bit of color on the apples.
Close ups and swatches:
A few comparison swatches:
I really like this one. I’ve been playing with it for a few weeks now and give it a thumbs up. I do think if you have a lot of peachy coral blushes the effect on the skin will be similar to other brands, but I like the convenience of having multiple colors in one small compact. It makes it easy for travel or to carry around with you for touch ups. Lasting power is quite good, these will warm up on the skin after a little bit but they won’t darken or oxidize. I found they stayed put on my cheeks from morning until late afternoon without fading.
On the nails, Essie Topless and Barefoot
Bottom line: it’s a good reliable everyday staple. I’m seriously considering the pink one, although it seemed like it might be too pale for me after swatching it in store. If you bought it, I’d love to hear what you thought. Or if you tested any of the three palettes, what did you think?
All three Cheek Palette Trios are limited-edition. Available at Neiman Marcus, Macy’s, Bloomingdale’s, Barneys New York and Bobbi Brown Cosmetics.
Great colors! Really love them! Xo
That looks like a really pretty trio!
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Caked To The Nines
This is my favorite pick from the collection as well, I love the summery colors
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I bought the pink one and I wear Lingerie de Peau #2 or Nar's new luminous foundation in Deauville for my skin tone. I really like it and it's visible on my skin, buildable. The one pink is on the cooler side the other is a warmer pink, definitely the highlighter is pretty without screaming I'm wearing highlighter. 🙂 I'm glad I bought it and I like the fact that it's an easy travel set too. Sometimes I'm hesitant about Bobbi Brown's blushes but I was pleasantly surprised with the quality of this set. I just passed on the peach because it's not my favorite color. 🙂
These remind me a lot of the Sleek blush palette trios. Similar colours, for a fraction of the price!
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Ohh the shades are very pretty! I was looking in to this collection but didn't know what shade to pick cause I haven't seen a lot of reviews about it. After seeing your swatches I might add this to my Sephora sale list 🙂
I have fallen in love with this palette after seeing your swatches, the highlight shade is gorgeous! I think I may have to buy this soon!
Gemma Louise | Just Little Things
Really pretty coral and nice size pans for a brush! I've COMPLETELY lost my mind and ordered the most expensive blush ever after seeing swatches on Brianna/PremierLook/Youtube. La Prairie. Looks like heaven!!♥♥♥ Any experience?
Bobbi Brown blushes don't oxidize on me. I love Nude Pink and the now sadly discontinued Desert Rose. I have been eyeing this palette and now I wish I got it during her friends and family sale recently.
This sounds and looks great! I love a good coral blush!
Pretty colors! ♥