Bobbi Brown Flame, Imperial Red, Bobbi Luxe Lip Colors Reviews, Photos, Swatches
Bobbi Brown Luxe Lip Color
Bobbi Brown Flame Luxe Lip Color ($35.00 for 0.12 oz.) was a bright, medium-dark orange-red with strong, red undertones and a satiny sheen. This shade wasn’t as glossy as others in the range, but it was still a more luminous finish overall. The texture was smooth, lightly creamy, and glided on easily. It had mostly opaque pigmentation that covered my lips evenly. I was able to wear this for six hours, and it felt moisturizing during that time. Pat McGrath Obsessed (LE, $38.00) is lighter (90% similar). NYX Pure Red (P, $6.00) is lighter (95% similar). Bite Beauty Cayenne (P, $26.00) is lighter, brighter (95% similar). Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics Psycho (DC, $18.00) is less glossy (95% similar). Bite Beauty Aries (LE, $26.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). Urban Decay Bang (P, $18.00) is lighter, brighter (95% similar). NARS Marlene (P, $34.00) is lighter, brighter (95% similar). MAC Habanero (P, $21.00) is darker, cooler (95% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Wild Ginger (P, $54.00) is lighter (95% similar). Buxom Rogue (DC, $21.00) is brighter (90% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Connor (P, $36.00) is lighter (90% similar). Guerlain #214 (P, $33.00) is darker, cooler, glossier (90% similar). Dior Ultra Spice (641) (P, $37.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar). Maybelline Orange Danger (DC, $7.49) is darker, cooler (90% similar). Guerlain #28 (P, $33.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar). Estee Lauder Uninhibited (P, $32.00) is lighter, brighter (90% similar). MAC Sail La Vie (LE, $18.50) is warmer (90% similar). YSL Le Orange (13) (PiP, $36.00) is lighter, brighter (90% similar). Bite Beauty Flambé (P, $24.00) is cooler (90% similar). Guerlain #42 (P, $33.00) is cooler (90% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
Bobbi Brown Imperial Red Luxe Lip Color ($35.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a deep red with subtle, cooler, pink undertones and a glossy finish. It had semi-opaque pigmentation, which did apply evenly and smoothly, so it looked like stain glass on the lips as there was still very rich, pronounced color on the lips. The texture was moderately emollient, so it didn’t tug while I applied, but it had more slip. I did not personally experience feathering or bleeding around the edges of my lips, but the consistency makes me think it might on others more prone to those things. This shade wore well for five and a half hours and left behind a strong stain. Chanel Memoire (224) (P, $37.00) is more shimmery (95% similar). MAC Carmine Rouge (LE, $18.50) is lighter, less glossy (95% similar). Shiseido Ruby Copper (RD501) (DC, $28.00) is less glossy (95% similar). Tarte Miami Vice (P, $21.00) is warmer (95% similar). Hourglass Icon (P, $32.00) is lighter (95% similar). Urban Decay Spiderweb (P, $18.00) is warmer (95% similar). Stellar Beauty Super Sonic 04 (P, $22.00) is lighter (95% similar). MAC MAC Red (P, $18.50) is less glossy (95% similar). Makeup Geek Elegant (P, $15.00) is cooler (95% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Tony (P, $36.00) is less glossy (95% similar). Kat Von D Hexagram (P, $19.00) is darker (95% similar). Tarte Sandals (LE, $21.00) is darker (95% similar). Make Up For Ever Raspberry Red (401) (P, $24.00) is warmer (95% similar). Burberry Ruby (434) (P, $35.00) is less glossy (95% similar). Make Up For Ever C405 (P, $22.00) is lighter (95% similar). Estee Lauder Boldface (P, $32.00) is lighter (95% similar). Bite Beauty Tannin (DC, $24.00) is less glossy (95% similar). MAC Just a Bite (LE, $18.50) is less glossy (95% similar). Cle de Peau Pillow Book (P, $65.00) is darker (95% similar). Pat McGrath Major Red (P, $38.00) is lighter, brighter, warmer (90% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
Bobbi Brown Bobbi Luxe Lip Color ($35.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a muted, medium pinky-brown with subtle, warm undertones and a creamy finish. The texture was lightweight, smooth, and creamy, so it was easy to apply and comfortable to wear. It had nearly opaque pigmentation, which applied evenly, and lasted a solid four and a half hours on my lips. I felt the formula was lightly hydrating over time. Bobbi Brown Bahama Brown (P, $37.00) is darker, brighter, warmer (90% similar). Bite Beauty Cashew (P, $24.00) is lighter, warmer, less glossy (85% similar). Tarte Honey (LE, $20.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar). MAC Double Shot (P, $18.50) is darker, warmer (80% similar). MAC Spice (LE, $18.50) is warmer (85% similar). Chanel Stunt (LE, $32.00) is cooler, glossier (90% similar). MAC Half 'n' Half (P, $18.50) is lighter, warmer (85% similar). MAC Spirit (P, $18.50) is warmer (90% similar). Smashbox On Set (P, $21.00) is lighter, cooler (80% similar). Bite Beauty Pepper (P, $26.00) is cooler (80% similar). Make Up For Ever C107 (P, $22.00) is darker, warmer (80% similar). Urban Decay Liar (P, $18.00) is lighter, warmer (80% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
Formula Overview
Bobbi Brown Luxe Lip Color ($35.00 for 0.12 oz.) is supposed to have one-stroke color coverage with a hydrating, smoothing formula, and “nourishing shine.” I was impressed with the formula as a whole, as the majority of the shades were very pigmented in one pass with a creamy consistency that glided on easily. There’s a richness to the texture that does feel more “luxe” in a way. The natural-to-luminous shine level gives lips a smoother, plumper look, while the formula itself is hydrating and many shades are longer wearing. I noticed that the lighter shades tended to perform more poorly relative to more light-medium to medium-dark-hued shades. There was a faint floral scent (that was a surprise, I wish they had gone the unscented!), but I didn’t have issues with taste and found it very subtle on (it’s no Dior/Chanel-level scent!). In general, I like Bobbi Brown’s lipstick formulas, and this one feels creamier and more hydrating than others, but for pigmentation, you can’t go wrong with this or the Rich Lip Color formula.
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Bobbi Brown Flame Luxe Lip Color
Bobbi Brown Flame Luxe Lip Color
Bobbi Brown Flame Luxe Lip Color
Bobbi Brown Flame Luxe Lip Color
Bobbi Brown Flame Luxe Lip Color
Bobbi Brown Flame Luxe Lip Color
Bobbi Brown Imperial Red Luxe Lip Color
Bobbi Brown Imperial Red Luxe Lip Color
Bobbi Brown Imperial Red Luxe Lip Color
Bobbi Brown Imperial Red Luxe Lip Color
Bobbi Brown Imperial Red Luxe Lip Color
Bobbi Brown Imperial Red Luxe Lip Color
Bobbi Brown Bobbi Luxe Lip Color
Bobbi Brown Bobbi Luxe Lip Color
Bobbi Brown Bobbi Luxe Lip Color
Bobbi Brown Bobbi Luxe Lip Color
Bobbi Brown Bobbi Luxe Lip Color
Bobbi Brown Bobbi Luxe Lip Color
Imperial Red is stunning! I feel like Bite Pomegranate might be pretty similar, I’ll have to compare. Bobby is a great nude shade.
It’s very rich!
Absolutely Aahhmazinggggg …..
one of the few things I would pick as I havent tried any …
It’s a nice formula if you like creamy!
I have Bobbi and so I was waiting to see your review on it 🙂 So happy you like it as well!
So glad you have it!
The reds always look wonderful on you, but in this photo group, I’m liking how the Bobbi shade is pulling out the hazel in your eyes. It looks so much like Bahama Brown though, but like that it it pulls not quite as warm.
I feel like it might pull even cooler on someone with cooler skin tones, too, making it a bit more different from Bahama Brown as well!
Bobbi is so Bobbi!
Haha!
Love the Flame, also the Bahama Brown you reviewed recently!
Bahama Brown is so nice! Very wearable for me 🙂 Flame I admire more from afar than choose it as a color to wear on me, lol!
I was hoping Bobbi was a tad cooler, but ah well. It is very beautiful on you, Christine. 🙂
Thank you, Veronica!
Three great shades for your autumn. They are stunning – I love Imperial Red the best.
So true! 🙂
Gorgeous!
Agreed! Which is your fave?
Beautiful shades, all of them! Probably my favorite would have to be Bobbi, of which, guess what? Dupes. Spirit and Liar. It’s getting to be that every time I see a shade I really love; Dupes. LoL
Haha! The good news — money saved. Even better news — plenty of opportunity to try new formulas when you run out!
I love Bobby as a nude shade.
It is nice!