Pricey compact, nice looking finish (Bobbi Brown Oil-Free Even Finish Foundation Compact)

Member Name: zwl20

Product:	Bobbi Brown Oil-Free Even Finish Foundation Compact
Date:	18/02/09 (43 review reads)
Rating:

Advantages: Good lasting power and coverage

Disadvantages: Prepare to wash everything a lot more often

Bobbi Brown Oil free Even finish foundation

Advantages:
Bobbi Brown is a legendary name in 'natural' looking makeup, and has a range of products that tend to produce a very good, toned-down effect. (opposite of urban decay).
This foundation is a creme-to-powder type which comes in a round compact with sponge applicator (although I find fingers give just a good finish as the sponge). It gives excellent coverage of redness, pigmentation and blemishes, and does a reasonable job of oil control (better than my mineral foundation after a few hours). The look is fairly natural, although I tend to prefer foundations that settle into a dewy, rather than matte look. Lasting power is excellent.
No spots so far from using this foundation.

Disadvantages:
Deceptively large compact for such a small amount of foundation (9g). More than 2/3 of the box is taken up by the sponge compartment. I find using the sponge applicator wastes a lot of foundation (it seems to soak it up like nothing else) and that a brush or fingers is much easier.
My biggest complaint is this foundation rubs off on EVERYTHING. If you take a tissue to sneeze or wipe your mouth after dinner it will come off. If you have a turtleneck top it will rub off. If you give anyone a hug it will rub off.
Very pricey, but it is BB.

Summary: Good effect, but there are better options out there for the money