Bobbi Brown Big Apple & Cherry Crush Crushed Liquid Lipsticks Reviews & Swatches
Big Apple
Bobbi Brown Big Apple Crushed Liquid Lipstick ($27.00 for 0.2 oz.) is a bright, medium red with neutral-to-warm undertones and a glossy, cream finish. It had nearly opaque color coverage in a single layer, which applied evenly and smoothly across my lips. The texture was lightweight, spreadable, and felt like a gel-cream hybrid–substantial but not heavy or too slippery. It smoothed out some of my lip lines, too. It lasted nicely for six hours and was hydrating over time.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Clinique Red Hot (P, $19.50) is darker (95% similar).
- MAC Potent Petal (LE, $23.00) is less glossy (95% similar).
- YSL Light Me Red (119) (LE, $38.00) is more shimmery, more muted, warmer (90% similar).
- Giorgio Armani Fighter (403) (P, $38.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Shiseido Poppy (RD312) (DC, $28.00) is more shimmery, less glossy (90% similar).
- Milani Seduce (P, $8.99) is cooler, glossier (90% similar).
- Bobbi Brown Cherry Crush (P, $27.00) is lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- Revlon Fire & Ice (P, $8.49) is lighter, less glossy (90% similar).
- Sephora High Heels (41) (P, $13.00) is darker, more muted (90% similar).
- ColourPop My Ways (LE, $10.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
Formula Overview
$27.00/0.2 oz. - $135.00 Per Ounce
The formula is supposed to offer "bold, glossy color with [a] balm feel." The majority of the shades have semi-opaque to opaque coverage with a glossy, more jelly-like finish--plusher, shinier than a cream one--and live up to most of the formula's claims. It has the look of a liquid lipstick-meets-lipgloss with the coverage and finish. They're very comfortable to wear as they feel like a plusher gel, which gives them great spreadability but prevents them from getting into lip lines or emphasizing lip texture. They also have longer-wear--often pushing well over six hours--and feel nourishing over time.
Browse all of our Bobbi Brown Crushed Liquid Lip Color swatches.
Ingredients
Polybutene, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Isodecyl Isononanoate, Dextrin Palmitate, Glyceryl Hydrogenated Rosinate, Oxycoccus Palustris (Cranberry) Seed Oil, Rubus Idaeus (Raspberry) Seed Oil, Vaccinium Myrtillus Seed Oil, Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Lecithin, Caprylyl Glycol, Simethicone, Fragrance, Benzyl Benzoate, Limonene, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate. May Contain (+/-): Mica, Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891), Yellow 5 Lake (Ci 19140), Red 7 Lake (Ci 15850), Iron Oxides (Ci 77491), Iron Oxides (Ci 77492), Iron Oxides (Ci 77499), Blue 1 Lake (Ci 42090), Linalool, Red 22 Lake (Ci 45380), Red 7 (Ci 15850), Red 27 (Ci 45410), Red 6 (Ci 15850), Carmine (Ci 75470), Manganese Violet (Ci 77742), Yellow 6 Lake (Ci 15985), Red 28 Lake (Ci 45410), Orange 5 (Ci 45370), Red 21 (Ci 45380), Bismuth Oxychloride (Ci 77163).
Disclaimer: Ingredient lists are as available by the brand (or retailer) at the time of publishing. Please always check product packaging, if it exists, for the ingredient list applicable to the product you're purchasing, or the brand or retailer's website for the most up-to-date ingredient list.
Big Apple
PPermanent. $27.00.
Cherry Crush
Bobbi Brown Cherry Crush Crushed Liquid Lipstick ($27.00 for 0.2 oz.) is a medium-dark red with subtle, cool undertones and a glossy, cream finish. The texture was flattering–it smoothed out a lot of my lip lines and made my lips look plumper from the shine–and comfortable to apply and spread out for an even result. It had semi-opaque color payoff in one layer, which could be built up to full coverage with a second layer but was most comfortable and foolproof to apply with just a single layer. This shade stayed on well for six hours and felt moisturizing while worn.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Chanel Destiny (136) (P, $45.00) is more shimmery, warmer (95% similar).
- Sephora Excessively Good (11) (P, $15.00) is lighter (95% similar).
- Clinique Roses are Red (P, $19.50) is darker (95% similar).
- Make Up For Ever Cherry Muse (406) (P, $23.00) is cooler, less glossy (95% similar).
- Fenty Beauty Hot Blooded (LE, $20.00) is darker, less glossy (95% similar).
- ColourPop My Ways (LE, $10.00) is lighter (95% similar).
- Tom Ford Beauty Dressed to Kill (P, $57.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Sephora Survivor (10) (P, $13.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- YSL NYC Jungle (148) (P, $38.00) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Tom Ford Beauty Sonja (LE, $36.00) is darker, cooler, less glossy (90% similar).
Formula Overview
$27.00/0.2 oz. - $135.00 Per Ounce
The formula is supposed to offer "bold, glossy color with [a] balm feel." The majority of the shades have semi-opaque to opaque coverage with a glossy, more jelly-like finish--plusher, shinier than a cream one--and live up to most of the formula's claims. It has the look of a liquid lipstick-meets-lipgloss with the coverage and finish. They're very comfortable to wear as they feel like a plusher gel, which gives them great spreadability but prevents them from getting into lip lines or emphasizing lip texture. They also have longer-wear--often pushing well over six hours--and feel nourishing over time.
Browse all of our Bobbi Brown Crushed Liquid Lip Color swatches.
Ingredients
Polybutene, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Isodecyl Isononanoate, Dextrin Palmitate, Glyceryl Hydrogenated Rosinate, Oxycoccus Palustris (Cranberry) Seed Oil, Rubus Idaeus (Raspberry) Seed Oil, Vaccinium Myrtillus Seed Oil, Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Lecithin, Caprylyl Glycol, Simethicone, Fragrance, Benzyl Benzoate, Limonene, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate. May Contain (+/-): Mica, Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891), Yellow 5 Lake (Ci 19140), Red 7 Lake (Ci 15850), Iron Oxides (Ci 77491), Iron Oxides (Ci 77492), Iron Oxides (Ci 77499), Blue 1 Lake (Ci 42090), Linalool, Red 22 Lake (Ci 45380), Red 7 (Ci 15850), Red 27 (Ci 45410), Red 6 (Ci 15850), Carmine (Ci 75470), Manganese Violet (Ci 77742), Yellow 6 Lake (Ci 15985), Red 28 Lake (Ci 45410), Orange 5 (Ci 45370), Red 21 (Ci 45380), Bismuth Oxychloride (Ci 77163).
Disclaimer: Ingredient lists are as available by the brand (or retailer) at the time of publishing. Please always check product packaging, if it exists, for the ingredient list applicable to the product you're purchasing, or the brand or retailer's website for the most up-to-date ingredient list.
Cherry Crush is splendid and so rich looking! Not that I need even one more red lipstick, though….but boy if I did, this would be it! ?
This looks like a very nice formula. I like that it’s smoothing, glossy, comfortable AND it’s relatively long lasting, something not usually found in this type of finish.
On me it slipped and slided everywhere :/ It got on my teeth while most glosses don t do that either 🙁