Bobbi Brown Love Letter, New Romantic, Spring Bliss Crushed Oil-Infused Glosses Reviews & Swatches
Love Letter
Bobbi Brown Love Letter Crushed Oil-Infused Gloss ($27.00 for 0.2 oz.) is a medium pink with moderate, warm undertones and a high-shine, glossy finish. It had a jelly-cream look and feel to me, as the texture was plush and more gel-like without tackiness. The gloss spread evenly over my lips and delivered a semi-sheer tint, which was as expected. It didn’t smooth out my lip lines, but it didn’t seem like much product was in them either (I couldn’t tell in person). The color stayed on well for four hours and was hydrating over time.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- L'Oreal Be Captivating (P, $11.99) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Chanel Sibylla (786) (LE, $30.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Hourglass Adorn (P, $49.00) is cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Boo (LE, $10.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Crushin' (LE, $10.00) is darker, more pigmented, warmer (90% similar).
- NARS Pulsion (P, $26.00) is darker, more pigmented, warmer (90% similar).
- Bobbi Brown Spring Bliss (LE, $27.00) is cooler (90% similar).
- Jouer Rodeo (P, $17.00) is darker (85% similar).
- Lisa Eldridge Petal (P, $25.00) is darker, cooler (85% similar).
- MAC Nutty & Naughty (LE, $20.00) is more shimmery, darker, more pigmented (85% similar).
Formula Overview
$27.00/0.2 oz. - $135.00 Per Ounce
The formula is supposed to be "ultra-shiny" (it is) with a "cushiony, comfy feel" (nailed it) that has a "burst of color" (sheer to medium coverage) that is "ultra-hydrating." It has more of a smooth, gel-like texture, which is where it gets that "cushiony, comfy feel," and it spread easily over my lips and felt comfortable to wear.
There was a strong shine that lingered for two to three hours during wear with shades lasting, generally, between three and five hours overall (with reduced shine toward the end). Some shades had slight to light product that sank into my lip lines, but the higher-shine finish made that less noticeable in person. The formula felt hydrating over time, and they had a herbal, lemony scent but no discernible taste.
Browse all of our Bobbi Brown Crushed Oil-Infused Gloss swatches.
Ingredients
-Botanical Oils: Moisturize and soften lips. -Hyaluronic Acid and Vitamins C and E: Create a uniquely hydrating, yet weightless texture on lips. Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Polybutene, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Kernel Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Aleurites Moluccana (Kukui) Seed Oil, Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Coffea Arabica (Coffee) Seed Oil, Salicornia Herbacea Extract, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, Lecithin, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer, Fragrance (Parfum), Bht, Linalool, Benzyl Benzoate, Limonene, Phenoxyethanol, [+/- Mica, Red 7 Lake (Ci 15850), Yellow 6 Lake (Ci 15985), Iron Oxides (Ci 77499), Copper Powder (Ci 77400), Iron Oxides (Ci 77491), Iron Oxides (Ci 77492), Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891), Manganese Violet (Ci 77742), Yellow 5 Lake (Ci 19140), Red 22 Lake (Ci 45380), Red 30 Lake (Ci 73360), Bismuth Oxychloride (Ci 77163), Red 33 Lake (Ci 17200), Orange 5 (Ci 45370), Red 28 Lake (Ci 45410), Bronze Powder (Ci 77400), Blue 1 Lake (Ci 42090), Red 6 (Ci 15850)].
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.
Love Letter
PPermanent. $27.00.
New Romantic
Bobbi Brown New Romantic Crushed Oil-Infused Gloss ($27.00 for 0.2 oz.) is a light-medium pink with muted, moderate warm undertones and a high-shine, glossy finish. It had sheer to semi-sheer color payoff in a single layer, which was in line with the way it was marketed. The texture was lightweight, spreadable, and comfortable to wear as it felt plush and more like a cream-gel hybrid.
There was a touch of product that sank into my lip lines, though, and the lighter, milkier quality of the color emphasized the unevenness of my natural lip color (any visible unevenness is primarily my fault due to the way my actual lips look under a sheerer color like this). It wore nicely for four hours and was moisturizing while worn.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Laura Mercier Sophia (LE, $25.00) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (95% similar).
- Hourglass Canvas (P, $30.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Figgy Wit It (P, $8.00) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- MAC Told You So (LE, $21.00) is lighter, brighter, more pigmented (90% similar).
- NARS Pulsion (P, $26.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- MAC Candy Box (P, $21.00) is lighter, brighter (90% similar).
- Pat McGrath Aphrodisiac (P, $30.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Fenty Beauty Pinch Me (P, $18.00) is less pigmented, warmer (90% similar).
- MAC Nutty & Naughty (LE, $20.00) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Marc Jacobs Beauty Pink Flamingo (326) (P, $29.00) is lighter (85% similar).
Formula Overview
$27.00/0.2 oz. - $135.00 Per Ounce
The formula is supposed to be "ultra-shiny" (it is) with a "cushiony, comfy feel" (nailed it) that has a "burst of color" (sheer to medium coverage) that is "ultra-hydrating." It has more of a smooth, gel-like texture, which is where it gets that "cushiony, comfy feel," and it spread easily over my lips and felt comfortable to wear.
There was a strong shine that lingered for two to three hours during wear with shades lasting, generally, between three and five hours overall (with reduced shine toward the end). Some shades had slight to light product that sank into my lip lines, but the higher-shine finish made that less noticeable in person. The formula felt hydrating over time, and they had a herbal, lemony scent but no discernible taste.
Browse all of our Bobbi Brown Crushed Oil-Infused Gloss swatches.
Ingredients
-Botanical Oils: Moisturize and soften lips. -Hyaluronic Acid and Vitamins C and E: Create a uniquely hydrating, yet weightless texture on lips. Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Polybutene, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Kernel Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Aleurites Moluccana (Kukui) Seed Oil, Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Coffea Arabica (Coffee) Seed Oil, Salicornia Herbacea Extract, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, Lecithin, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer, Fragrance (Parfum), Bht, Linalool, Benzyl Benzoate, Limonene, Phenoxyethanol, [+/- Mica, Red 7 Lake (Ci 15850), Yellow 6 Lake (Ci 15985), Iron Oxides (Ci 77499), Copper Powder (Ci 77400), Iron Oxides (Ci 77491), Iron Oxides (Ci 77492), Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891), Manganese Violet (Ci 77742), Yellow 5 Lake (Ci 19140), Red 22 Lake (Ci 45380), Red 30 Lake (Ci 73360), Bismuth Oxychloride (Ci 77163), Red 33 Lake (Ci 17200), Orange 5 (Ci 45370), Red 28 Lake (Ci 45410), Bronze Powder (Ci 77400), Blue 1 Lake (Ci 42090), Red 6 (Ci 15850)].
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.
New Romantic
PPermanent. $27.00.
Spring Bliss
Bobbi Brown Spring Bliss Crushed Oil-Infused Gloss ($27.00 for 0.2 oz.) is a medium-dark pink with subtle, warm undertones and a high-shine, glossy finish. It had sheer coverage that applied evenly and smoothly across my lips. The texture was plush, lightweight, and like a cream-gel hybrid, so it spread well and felt non-sticky. This particular shade was more forgiving of my lip lines and seemed to smooth some of them out. It lasted well for four hours and felt hydrating while worn.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- NARS Mythic Red (P, $26.00) is more pigmented, warmer (90% similar).
- Rare Beauty Nearly Rose (P, $18.00) is lighter (90% similar).
- Tower 28 XOXO (P, $14.00) is cooler (90% similar).
- Chanel Sibylla (786) (LE, $30.00) is warmer (90% similar).
- Bobbi Brown Love Letter (P, $27.00) is warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Boo (LE, $10.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Pat McGrath Belladonna (P, $30.00) is more shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
- Fenty Beauty Pinch Me (P, $18.00) is lighter, less pigmented (90% similar).
- Pat McGrath Prima Donna (P, $30.00) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Hourglass Adorn (P, $49.00) is darker (90% similar).
Formula Overview
$27.00/0.2 oz. - $135.00 Per Ounce
The formula is supposed to be "ultra-shiny" (it is) with a "cushiony, comfy feel" (nailed it) that has a "burst of color" (sheer to medium coverage) that is "ultra-hydrating." It has more of a smooth, gel-like texture, which is where it gets that "cushiony, comfy feel," and it spread easily over my lips and felt comfortable to wear.
There was a strong shine that lingered for two to three hours during wear with shades lasting, generally, between three and five hours overall (with reduced shine toward the end). Some shades had slight to light product that sank into my lip lines, but the higher-shine finish made that less noticeable in person. The formula felt hydrating over time, and they had a herbal, lemony scent but no discernible taste.
Browse all of our Bobbi Brown Crushed Oil-Infused Gloss swatches.
Ingredients
-Botanical Oils: Moisturize and soften lips. -Hyaluronic Acid and Vitamins C and E: Create a uniquely hydrating, yet weightless texture on lips. Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Polybutene, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Kernel Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Aleurites Moluccana (Kukui) Seed Oil, Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Coffea Arabica (Coffee) Seed Oil, Salicornia Herbacea Extract, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, Lecithin, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer, Fragrance (Parfum), Bht, Linalool, Benzyl Benzoate, Limonene, Phenoxyethanol, [+/- Mica, Red 7 Lake (Ci 15850), Yellow 6 Lake (Ci 15985), Iron Oxides (Ci 77499), Copper Powder (Ci 77400), Iron Oxides (Ci 77491), Iron Oxides (Ci 77492), Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891), Manganese Violet (Ci 77742), Yellow 5 Lake (Ci 19140), Red 22 Lake (Ci 45380), Red 30 Lake (Ci 73360), Bismuth Oxychloride (Ci 77163), Red 33 Lake (Ci 17200), Orange 5 (Ci 45370), Red 28 Lake (Ci 45410), Bronze Powder (Ci 77400), Blue 1 Lake (Ci 42090), Red 6 (Ci 15850)].
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.
Wow, Spring Bliss and Love Letter are super close dupes of one another! Of the pair, I love the tone of Love Letter, but the smoothness of Spring Bliss. Hard call.
Feeling sad over New Romantic because if it highlights your uneven lip color, no doubt it will have the exact same effect on mine. I use your lips as a barometer when determining whether my own uneven lip color will be smoothed out or vice versa. It seriously helps!
Very pretty spring shades, lovely colours and good ratings. It’s nice to see BB doing something well.
How exactly does one crush oil?
Their major lip product line is called Crushed ______.