Burberry Ruby (18) Lipstick Review, Photos, Swatches
Tuesday, August 24th, 2010
Burberry Ruby Lipstick
Are You Red-dy for This? (Ha, ha.)
Burberry Ruby (18) Lipstick ($30.00 for 0.13 oz.) is a gorgeous shade of bright, lush red with a faint blue-base but not at all too cool for warmer skin tones to wear. A few weeks ago, when I reviewed Burberry’s Russet Blush, I had so many of you ask me about the lip color–in case you missed it, Ruby was it!
It’s a nearly opaque shade that packs lots of color without feeling heavy or slick on lips. It’s lightweight in its feel, satiny in its texture. The application is even and smooth and doesn’t require a lot of layering (just one or two passes). There’s a soft sheen but not really a shimmer to it. It does have a floral scent, which is noticeable in the tube but not when I wore it.
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- Product: 29/30
- Value: 8/10
- Ease of Use: 4/5
- Packaging: 4/5
RECOMMENDATION: For a beautiful, slightly blue-based red, Ruby would be a good pick.
AVAILABILITY: Nordstrom
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Burberry Ruby Lipstick
Burberry Ruby Lipstick
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Great color! :)
Is this similar in color to russian red or heartless from the vv collection?
Neither - darker, not as bright!
Darker, pinker than both.
That is one hot hot colour nd you look fantastic in it :D
Thanks, Bernice!
ew just another red.
Gorgeous!!
Oh my, luscious.
Wow! hat is GORGEOUS. It's so moist looking and vibrant. I want it times a million.
That ruby is really gorgeous :D
Sexay! But $30? Ouch.
Amaaaaaaaazing Lipstick!!!!! Super HOT! ;)
Is there any dupe for this? I love how this shade makes your teeth look whiter, you look fabulous. Even your face looks brighter. I am a bit scared of coral and red lipsticks, sometimes they make my teeth look yellower. :/ Why is that? Could you make a post about what sort of shades to choose to avoid this problem? I have no clue until I saw my pictures, and I am horrified. Sticking to nudes and pinks until I can figure out what is wrong.
Orange-based lipsticks might make your teeth pull yellow, where as blue-based lipsticks can make them appear whiter :)
Hot, hot, HOT! Ruby is a stunner.
It's so pretty! I'm so tempted. :)
Love it:)
This is AMAZING on you and makes your teeth look super white!
Thanks, Alex!
HOT!!!!
That is one gorgeous shade. You look stunning, Christine!
Aw, thank you Sharon!
You can pull anything off.....aaarrggghhh - I just look like a prostitute wearing red lipstick *LOL*
Thank you, Victoria!
Stunning on you Christine!
Thanks, Andrea!
DAMN, this is hot! I need this one. Plus it looks gorgeous on you.
Thanks, Evanna!
your teeth look whiter than white here!
This Red is gorgeous ! It looks amazing on you !
Thank you, Hend!
Hi Christine! I have just recently started to read this blog and LOVE it! I was just wondering, is there a high quality sheer everyday lipgloss you would recommend? Thanks!
Chanel Glossimers are great!
I love it, but just on you! You rock these reds TOTALLY! I would not dare to got out with red lips.
Thanks a lot, Andreea!
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