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Alternative to Bobbi Brown Shimmer Brick?

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WinterPearl · 26/07/2025 19:54

I have been using this for years and have only just discovered it has been discontinued 😕 I love the golden glow it gives me. Can anyone suggest any alternatives? I’ve tried cheaper products in the past but they don’t have the same lasting power as the Shimmer Brick.

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peanutbutterandbananas · 26/07/2025 20:46

A bit pricey but the Hourglass palette - I got mine from John Lewis - is amazing

WinterPearl · 26/07/2025 21:07

I haven’t heard of this one, i’ll check it out- thanks!

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treetop122 · 26/07/2025 21:19

Oh no!!
I used to love the shimmer brick!.. sad times!

WinterPearl · 26/07/2025 22:48

treetop122 · 26/07/2025 21:19

Oh no!!
I used to love the shimmer brick!.. sad times!

I know! I’m really surprised, I thought it was one of their most iconic products.

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WinterPearl · 26/07/2025 22:50

Thanks for the suggestion, this might work- especially if I go for a darker shade. And it’s a lot cheaper!

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Ihatemondays1962 · 26/07/2025 22:52

That's annoying as I love my shimmer brick. It is the rose colour I use so I'd be interested in any alternatives too.

hayal · 27/07/2025 12:58

WinterPearl · 26/07/2025 22:50

Thanks for the suggestion, this might work- especially if I go for a darker shade. And it’s a lot cheaper!

There's also this, I haven't bought one yet so can't comment on the similarity to the shimmer brick. It doesn't appesr to have much shimmer but the mixed colours might be nice.
These are the only options I found when looking, and I've hunted for a while!

Alternative to Bobbi Brown Shimmer Brick?
lindyloo57 · 27/07/2025 13:54

@peanutbutterandbananas can I ask which hourglass palette you recommend, there are 3 on the john lewis site

Ineedareplacement · 25/08/2025 19:08

Did you find a decent replacement? I’ve only just discovered that it is discontinued also :(

Alternative to Bobbi Brown Shimmer Brick?
WinterPearl · 25/08/2025 22:17

@Ineedareplacement I ended up buying Guerlain Terracotta Light but I’m not convinced 🙁 (I do think that’s because I have bought too dark a shade though). I think I might have to invest in @peanutbutterandbananas’ suggestion of the Hourglass palette- expensive mistake if it’s not right though 😬 Sigh. Why did they get rid of the shimmer brick?!!

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WinterPearl · 25/08/2025 22:20

Actually, the Estée Lauder bronzer that @BoysBagsShoes suggested also looks promising.

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Ihatemondays1962 · 25/08/2025 22:25

I tried the estee lauder bronzer. Its more of a gel than a powder so was difficult to apply with a brush. I used the Rose shimmer brick so the colour of the estee lauder wasn't quite right for me.

Ineedareplacement · 05/09/2025 19:11

I’m thinking of trying Benefit tickle, it looks like it might give a similar highlight with a pink glow , we shall see!

WinterPearl · 05/09/2025 22:28

I bought this the other day, and it’s actually better than the much more expensive Guerlain alternative that I wasted money on: https://www.rimmellondon.com/en-gb/face/bronzers/radiance-brick

Not a patch on Bobbi Brown, but a good cheap replacement for now.

Radiance Brick | Shimmer Bronzer | Rimmel London UK | Rimmel London

Just got back from vacay? Achieve a sun-kissed effect on your skin with Rimmel London Radiance Brick, a glowing shimmer bronzer that glides over face and body.

https://www.rimmellondon.com/en-gb/face/bronzers/radiance-brick

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GameOfJones · 06/09/2025 07:39

Oh no! I'm gutted, I love my rose shimmer brick and use it every day! I was actually thinking I'd need to buy a new one soon as it does seem to last forever. I'd be interested to hear about alternatives as a blush rather than a bronzer.

Squiggymoms · 21/09/2025 08:35

Me too. Been using the rose shimmer brick for years. Gutted. Will keep searching

Ineedareplacement · 22/09/2025 17:15

I’ve tried the Benefit tickle and it seems an ok replacement for the rose palette, slightly more gold in it than I would want but I think I’m getting used to it! I don’t like it as much as my shimmer brick though!

Fallon28 · 04/10/2025 17:40

Gutted the shimmer brick has been discontinued, I have just bought the Haus labs Bio-Radiant™ Gel-PowderHighlighter in rose quartz. Not an exact dupe of BB shimmer brick in rose. This one seems slightly pinker but very similar in texture and sheen. www.hauslabs.com/products/bio-radiant-gel-powder-highlighter?variant=39921119821912

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