Bobbi Brown Major Crush Crushed Liquid Lip Color Set Review & Swatches
Major Crush
Bobbi Brown Major Crush Crushed Liquid Lip Color Set ($45.00 for 0.68 oz.) includes four, full-sized glossy, liquid lipsticks. Two shades–Mango Mood and Smoothie Move–are part of the permanent range, while the other two are new (as far as I’m aware). They retail for $27 each normally, so the set contains $108 worth of product for $45, which is obviously a fantastic value (assuming you’d use at least three shades!).
These performed consistently with other shades in the permanent line-up as well; they were pigmented, creamy and comfortable to wear, and longer-wearing.
Ingredients
Major Crush
LELimited Edition. $45.00.
Ginger Snap
Ginger Snap is a muted, medium-dark peach with subtle, warm undertones and a glossy, cream finish. It had opaque color coverage in a single layer, which distributed fairly evenly across my lips, but there was a bit of visible streaking along the edges. There was also a bit of product that gathered in my deeper lip lines, though it wasn’t enough to be noticeable in person. The texture was like a creamy-gel, plush but substantial enough for higher coverage that spread easily. It stayed on well for four and a half hours and felt hydrating over time.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- LORAC Savoir Faire (LE, ) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Sephora Fearless (25) (P, $13.00) is darker (90% similar).
- Gucci Beauty Hold Your Man (205) (P, $42.00) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Urban Decay Uptight (P, $19.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Overexposed (LE, $7.00) is more shimmery, less pigmented (90% similar).
- Estee Lauder Flash Nude (P, $32.00) is more shimmery, lighter, less glossy (90% similar).
- Urban Decay Fuel (LE, $18.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Charlotte Tilbury Angel Alessandra (P, $37.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Natasha Denona Judith (14NB) (P, $25.00) is darker, warmer, less glossy (90% similar).
- Giorgio Armani Sand (100) (P, $38.00) is lighter, warmer (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 (Parfum),Benzyl Benzoate,Limonene,Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate,[+/- 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),Red 7 (Ci 15850),Red 27 (Ci 45410),Yellow 6 Lake (Ci 15985),Manganese Violet (Ci 77742),Carmine (Ci 75470),Bismuth Oxychloride (Ci 77163),Red 6 (Ci 15850),Red 28 Lake (Ci 45410),Orange 5 (Ci 45370),Red 21 (Ci 45380),Red 22 Lake (Ci 45380)].
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.
Ginger Snap
LELimited Edition. $27.00.
Currant Affair
Currant Affair is a deep red with neutral undertones and a glossy, cream finish. It had nearly opaque pigmentation that applied evenly and fluidly across my lips and smoothed out most of my lip lines. The consistency was lightweight, smooth, and spreadable without being thick or sticky. The color wore well for over six hours and was hydrating over time.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Sephora Empowered (04) (P, $13.00) is darker (95% similar).
- MAC Dubonnet (P, $19.00) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Lancome Rubiez (473) (P, $32.00) is darker (90% similar).
- Sephora After Hours (23) (P, $8.00) is cooler, less glossy (90% similar).
- ColourPop Scrunchie (P, $8.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Burberry Military Red (305) (P, $34.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Liquid Courage (P, $10.00) is warmer, less glossy (90% similar).
- NARS Shirley (P, $34.00) is more shimmery, darker, less glossy (90% similar).
- Sephora Wicked Smart (02) (P, $13.00) is cooler (90% similar).
- MAC Fire Roasted (DC, $21.00) is lighter, warmer (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 (Parfum),Benzyl Benzoate,Limonene,Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate,[+/- 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),Red 7 (Ci 15850),Red 27 (Ci 45410),Yellow 6 Lake (Ci 15985),Manganese Violet (Ci 77742),Carmine (Ci 75470),Bismuth Oxychloride (Ci 77163),Red 6 (Ci 15850),Red 28 Lake (Ci 45410),Orange 5 (Ci 45370),Red 21 (Ci 45380),Red 22 Lake (Ci 45380)].
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.
Currant Affair
LELimited Edition. $27.00.
Mango Mood
Mango Mood is a bright, deeper pink-coral with subtle, warm undertones and a glossy, cream finish. It had good pigmentation in a single layer, though it wasn’t quite opaque. The texture was lightly creamy, smooth, and spreadable, and it seemed to smooth out most of my lip lines. I had issues with the product building up and looking a bit streaking along the edges of my lips, which I was able to solve by applying a bit less product the next time. It lasted well for six hours and was moisturizing while worn.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Bobbi Brown Express Stop (P, $40.00) is lighter (95% similar).
- Sephora Can't Stop (05) (P, $15.00) is lighter (95% similar).
- Pat McGrath Electric Lotus (P, $36.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Bobbi Brown Guava (DC, $37.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- YSL Rocking Coral (5) (LE, $38.00) is more shimmery, less pigmented, cooler (90% similar).
- Bobbi Brown Pink Guava (P, $40.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Estee Lauder Speak Out (P, $32.00) is more shimmery, lighter, brighter (90% similar).
- YSL Corail Incandescent (12) (P, $38.00) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Sephora CEO (13) (P, $13.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Chanel Remanence (69) (P, $45.00) is lighter, 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 (Parfum),Benzyl Benzoate,Limonene,Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate,[+/- 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),Red 7 (Ci 15850),Red 27 (Ci 45410),Yellow 6 Lake (Ci 15985),Manganese Violet (Ci 77742),Carmine (Ci 75470),Bismuth Oxychloride (Ci 77163),Red 6 (Ci 15850),Red 28 Lake (Ci 45410),Orange 5 (Ci 45370),Red 21 (Ci 45380),Red 22 Lake (Ci 45380)].
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.
Mango Mood
PPermanent. $27.00.
Smoothie Move
Smoothie Move is a muted, medium-dark rosy plum with warm undertones and a glossy, cream finish. The color coverage was nearly opaque in one stroke, while the texture was smooth, creamy without being too emollient, and plush, which helped it to smooth out my lip lines and give my lips a plusher, fuller appearance. It stayed on nicely for five and a half hours and was very hydrating while worn.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Tom Ford Beauty Aphrodite (P, $55.00) is less glossy (95% similar).
- Urban Decay DTLA (P, $19.00) is lighter (95% similar).
- Sephora Stronger Than Ever (08) (P, $15.00) is cooler (90% similar).
- NARS G*psy (P, $26.00) is warmer (90% similar).
- YSL Red in the Dark (76) (LE, $38.00) is more shimmery, lighter, less pigmented (90% similar).
- Tom Ford Beauty Blazing Kiss (P, $57.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Tom Ford Beauty Helena (LE, $36.00) is cooler, less glossy (90% similar).
- Tatcha Magnolia Bloom (LE, $55.00) is cooler, less glossy (90% similar).
- Marc Jacobs Beauty Sugar and Spice (P, $30.00) is darker, less glossy (90% similar).
- Sephora Get Ready (37) (P, $13.00) is more shimmery, 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 (Parfum),Benzyl Benzoate,Limonene,Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate,[+/- 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),Red 7 (Ci 15850),Red 27 (Ci 45410),Yellow 6 Lake (Ci 15985),Manganese Violet (Ci 77742),Carmine (Ci 75470),Bismuth Oxychloride (Ci 77163),Red 6 (Ci 15850),Red 28 Lake (Ci 45410),Orange 5 (Ci 45370),Red 21 (Ci 45380),Red 22 Lake (Ci 45380)].
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.
3 out of the 4 are definitely ones I’d use; Current Affair, Ginger Snap and especially Smoothie Move. I’m going to have to wait until December, as I’ve overdone it a bit this month. This really is an excellent deal, though!
I might have to hunt these down in Nordstrom b/c I love this formula. It’s so so good. This set is such a great deal and I need this in my life.
Whilst not a lip gloss or lacquer fan, these shades are perfect for a set. The vivid Currant Affair and Smoothie Move are gorgeous shades.
Be still my heart. Current Affair and Smoothie Move are so pretty and this formula is really nice. I love formula’s that either smooth out my lip lines or at least don’t emphasize them. I have to resist. I really do, at least for a little while. I have an expensive November with having to buy two sets of snow tires, (why when something needs replacing it happens on both cars at the same time?), I have my final payment to Uncle Sam and my other usual expenses. My daughter wants to see Harry Styles next summer and wants to know if I am going along with her and two friends and while I would like to go, releasing at this time with the holidays right around the corner, I just can’t rationalize two lipsticks no matter how much I love them!
I love, love this formula (I was wearing today the shade Give A Fig). In the summer, Main Squeeze was one of my go-to lip products. Unfortunately, from this set, only Mango Mood would work on my skin tone.
These look absolutely gorgeous! Unfortunately I’m on a low buy already. Ugh, heartbreaking.
Thanks for reviewing this set. I bought it last week but haven’t had a chance to use it yet. So glad it received a good rating and all the colors look great on you!
Wonderful value and I am so pleased that these aren’t dry, like so many liquid type lipsticks, but they have very good pigmentation as well. Two of the shades are ones that don’t suit me at all (what else is new?) but it’s nice to see such a flattering and comfortable finish and such good value.
Ohhh, Currant Affair is stunning. I love this formula; this set is really tempting!
Might have to break my no buy for Smoothie Move.
It’s the first thing that tempts me since Armani Lip Maestro in the shade Cedar^