BB Couture Rhythm & Blues Collection Swatches & Review – Part I
Look what just landed on my desk! The new BB Couture Rhythm & Blues collection! This is a typical two-parter for BB Couture featuring the “regular” side (Rhythm) and the “For Men” side (Blues).
The Rhythm side features six new shades all in various finishes. Unlike the Blues side, which are all blue, we have more colors here and some unusual ones to boot! That’s what I love about BB Couture. They are not afraid of weird or what some people call ugly shades. The ugly ones usually turn out to be my favorites.
The formula was not totally consistent with these, some were two coats some three. A couple were a little streaky.
Dance, Beat, BPM
Pattern, Tempo, Frequency
Dance
Dance is a bright sky blue with subtle light blue shimmer. Gorgeous vivid blue and really nice creamy consistent formula. It was thick but not sticky, and covered in two coats.
Beat
Beat is a light green with silver shimmer. This is a really hard green to describe. It’s not mint, not grass, not celadon. It’s a mellow kind of quiet green but the shimmer makes it more interesting, though it’s subtle. Good formula, good coverage, this was two coats.
BPM
BPM is a medium pink with a heavy silver shimmer finish. It’s almost frosty. The pink is kind of a mauve or greyed out subtle toned pink. Really nice formula though, and it was just a wee bit streaky. This was two coats.
Pattern
Pattern is a pastel cantaloupe creme. I do really like this color but the formula was the most difficult to work with. It was very uneven and a bit thick. Even after three coats it doesn’t completely cover evenly.
Tempo
Tempo is a pale avocado yellow/green creme. I am completely in love with this one. It’s a very unique shade of yellow/green. I don’t think I have anything like it. There were some issues with it being a little uneven, but after three thin coats it’s fairly even. Love it.
Frequency
Frequency is a yellow/orange/camel/green with pink shimmer. Doesn’t that sound hideous? But it’s COOL! The base color is a really muted and strange shade of baby poo. But in a good way! And then there is this amazing pink shimmer that you don’t see at first. I love the combo, it’s definitely unique. The formula was a little patchy and sheer, so go slow when applying and wait in-between coats. This was three coats.
Overall: Good collection! I think the stand-out and most unique shades are Beat, Tempo and Frequency, but I also really liked Dance. Pattern is a nice shade, just wish the formula had worked for me a little better.
Availability: BB Couture and Overall Beauty.
Pricing: $10.95 (yes it seems prices have gone up!) for 0.5 oz.
Ok now that you have seen them, what do you think? Are there any here you need?
Stay tuned for the Blues part soon!
-Kelly
Note: BB Couture is cruelty free.
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Dance is absolutely gorgeous! I just wish there was somewhere local to pick these up, I like to have a look with the bottle in hand.
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Yeah sadly they’re online only. But awesome!
Frequency is really cool, but other than that I’m not too interested in the rest, they are pretty though. Can’t wait to see the blues!
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Maybe the blues will be more your style! They are great.
Hmm, pretty colors but none are screaming my name. I’m interested to see the blues side but I’m already disappointed by it for two reasons. One, I always look forward to the male counterparts as they tend to be more my speed and some of these look like they could have been quite interesting. Two, why would they put a blue in this half when the other half is completely blues? It’s a pretty shade but seems a bit redundant. Oh well, I’ll still be keeping my eye out for the rest of your review!
I REALLY like Frequency! I tend to like the “ugly” colors too!
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I agree with Meeka, pretty, but no have-to-haves. Glad to see a BB review, though…I discovered them through you and me likey!
I like these! I cantwait for the blues cause Im a blueaholic!!
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These don’t really wow me
Dance and Beat are pretty, but not very special. The only one I really like is Frequency, but the bad formula isn’t exactly endearing 
I hope the Men’s collection is more up to the usual BB standard!
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Haha, the color of baby poo, but good baby poo! The shimmer totally saves it for me. I love unique colors!
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YES!!! Finally a bb collection I love! the last ones have been a little mweh to me, but this is really my cup of tea. Looooove tempo, pattern, bpm and beat. Guess I will have to start saving up for these
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Frequency is my favorite from this group, but I think the formula issue is a deal breaker for me.
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I love Beat. I see many nice summer pedicures with this one.
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I love that they do original and “ugly” colors. I’ve never heard of this brand before, and I always find out about new nail polish brands from you, Kelly. Thanks!
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I absolutely love these colors! Your swatches are perfect and make me want to go out and buy this polish right away!! “Dance” is by far my favorite. I just started a blog yesterday, and your blog is such an inspiration! Thank you for the blogging tips post as well- it is getting a lot of use by me
I’m not a fan of shimmery polishes but I really like the shimmers in this collection. Especially the blue. And I love the Frequency colour.
I’m gaga over Frequency!!! And Beat is goin’ to be mine!!! Beat makes me think of either lettuce or a new grass green. All of these are way cool for this summer.
I’m so looking forward to seeing what’s up with the men’s collection.
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Tempo is incredible! I love it- this is what I wanted MAC In The Buff to be. Gorgeous. Frequency is so strange, but I do rather like it. So unique! I LOVE that this brand has unique shades.
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oOOOH Frequency is definitely my kind of ugly, haha! I’ll have to add this shade to my list of wants. ^_^
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I love the peachy one
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