Burberry Bright Crimson & Military Red Liquid Lip Velvets Reviews, Photos, Swatches
Bright Crimson
Burberry Bright Crimson Liquid Lip Velvet ($34.00 for 0.20 fl. oz.) is a bright, medium pink-coral with warm undertones and a satin finish. It had rich, opaque pigmentation with a smooth, cream-mousse hybrid consistency that was easy to spread across the lips. Initially, it seemed more white-based and almost chalky, but after a few minutes, it seemed to transform and looked smooth, even, and lush on the lips. The color wore well for six and a half hours, left a stain behind, and was neither drying nor hydrating.
The Liquid Lip Velvet formula is described as having “rich pigment, smooth application” and a “velvet finish that lasts up to eight hours” that is “non-drying.” Overall, the formula is fantastic for those who want the fluidity of a liquid product without the drying aspect of more traditional liquid lipsticks while not sacrificing wear time. The formula does not dry down completely, so there will be transfer, but the product is so pigmented that the color lasts awhile. I’ve found the colors to wear between six and eight hours and easily survive a solid meal. The liquid lipstick has a smooth, velvety consistency that is almost weightless (I forget I’m wearing it) that was never drying and always comfortable to wear. A pleasant surprise was that the formula was unscented (with no discernible taste either), which is not the norm with Burberry’s products.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- NYX Street Cred (P, $6.00) is lighter (95% similar).
- Bobbi Brown Pink Guava (P, $40.00) is more muted, warmer (95% similar).
- Bite Beauty Pickled Ginger (DC, $26.00) is warmer, less glossy (95% similar).
- Tarte So Fetch (P, $20.00) is lighter (95% similar).
- MAC Impassioned (P, $19.00) is darker, more muted (95% similar).
- NYX Angel (P, $6.00) is more muted, cooler (90% similar).
- MAC Flocking Fabulous (LE, $19.00) is warmer (95% similar).
- Tarte Bikini (P, $22.00) is cooler (95% similar).
- Lisa Eldridge Rainbow Spill (LE, $36.00) is darker, less glossy (90% similar).
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Formula Overview
$34.00/0.2 oz. - $170.00 Per Ounce
The Liquid Lip Velvet formula is described as having “rich pigment, smooth application” and a “velvet finish that lasts up to eight hours” that is “non-drying.” Overall, the formula is fantastic for those who want the fluidity of a liquid product without the drying aspect of more traditional liquid lipsticks while not sacrificing wear time. The formula does not dry down completely, so there will be transfer, but the product is so pigmented that the color lasts awhile.
I’ve found the colors to wear between six and eight hours and easily survive a solid meal. The liquid lipstick has a smooth, velvety consistency that is almost weightless (I forget I’m wearing it) that was never drying and always comfortable to wear. A pleasant surprise was that the formula was unscented (with no discernible taste either), which is not the norm with Burberry’s products.
Browse all of our Burberry Liquid Lip Velvet swatches.
Ingredients
Dimethicone, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Diisostearyl Malate, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Phenyl Trimethicone, Kaolin, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Mica, Polyethylene, Nylon-12, Gossypium Herbaceum (Cotton) Seed Oil, Isohexadecane, Silica, Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer, Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Xanthan Gum, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Tripeptide-1, Lecithin, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Tocopherol, Citric Acid, [+/- (May Contain): Ci 77891 (Titanium Dioxide), Ci 15850 (Red 6, Red 7 Lake), Ci 45410 (Red 28 Lake), Ci 45380 (Red 22 Lake), Ci 42090 (Blue 1 Lake), Ci 77491, Ci 77492 (Iron Oxides), Ci 19140 (Yellow 5 Lake)].
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.
Bright Crimson
PPermanent. $34.00.
Military Red
Burberry Military Red Liquid Lip Velvet ($34.00 for 0.20 fl. oz.) is a vibrant, medium red with neutral undertones and a cream finish. It had nearly opaque color payoff with a smooth, even coverage. The consistency was velvety, mousse-like but still a little more emollient than other shades in the range (it even appeared glossier after applied). There was a bit of color that pulled into my lip lines, but it was bright enough that it was hard to notice from a normal viewing distance. This shade wore well for seven and a half hours and left a stain behind. It was neither drying nor hydrating.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Hourglass I Crave (P, $34.00) is lighter (95% similar).
- Hourglass Secretly (P, $34.00) is more muted, cooler (95% similar).
- Urban Decay F-Bomb (DC, $18.00) is darker (95% similar).
- Guerlain Flaming Red (823) (DC, $58.00) is more shimmery, glossier (95% similar).
- Cle de Peau Red Lantern (P, $65.00) is darker, glossier (95% similar).
- MAC Red Racer (LE, $19.00) is darker, more muted (95% similar).
- MAC Eden Rouge (LE, $19.00) is darker (95% similar).
- Maybelline Dynamite Red (DC, $7.49) is less glossy (95% similar).
- MAC Leading Lady Red (LE, $18.00) is less glossy (95% similar).
- MAC Starlett Scarlet (LE, $18.00) is less glossy (95% similar).
Formula Overview
$34.00/0.2 oz. - $170.00 Per Ounce
The Liquid Lip Velvet formula is described as having “rich pigment, smooth application” and a “velvet finish that lasts up to eight hours” that is “non-drying.” Overall, the formula is fantastic for those who want the fluidity of a liquid product without the drying aspect of more traditional liquid lipsticks while not sacrificing wear time. The formula does not dry down completely, so there will be transfer, but the product is so pigmented that the color lasts awhile.
I’ve found the colors to wear between six and eight hours and easily survive a solid meal. The liquid lipstick has a smooth, velvety consistency that is almost weightless (I forget I’m wearing it) that was never drying and always comfortable to wear. A pleasant surprise was that the formula was unscented (with no discernible taste either), which is not the norm with Burberry’s products.
Browse all of our Burberry Liquid Lip Velvet swatches.
Ingredients
Dimethicone, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Diisostearyl Malate, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Phenyl Trimethicone, Kaolin, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Mica, Polyethylene, Nylon-12, Gossypium Herbaceum (Cotton) Seed Oil, Isohexadecane, Silica, Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer, Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Xanthan Gum, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Tripeptide-1, Lecithin, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Tocopherol, Citric Acid, [+/- (May Contain): Ci 77891 (Titanium Dioxide), Ci 15850 (Red 6, Red 7 Lake), Ci 45410 (Red 28 Lake), Ci 45380 (Red 22 Lake), Ci 42090 (Blue 1 Lake), Ci 77491, Ci 77492 (Iron Oxides), Ci 19140 (Yellow 5 Lake)].
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.
Loooooove Bright Crimson! <3
It’s a fun shade!
In love with the military red! I’ve been looking for a matte red ❤️
It’s a gorgeous red!
Bright Crimson just made me audibly SQUEEE!!! My poor neighbor….NOT! He deserves it with all his power drilling and hammering after midnight or early in the morning.?
Well, I probably just woke him up!!! ?
Military Red is also gorg, but I’ve got a ton of reds to use up as is.
Hahaha! 😉
I feel like my neighborhood is in constant construction so I am ALMOST used to hammers, saws, and drills!
Just ordered The Brilliant Violet and Oxblood! Unfortunately, both are backordered at Nordstrom until next month! I can wait, tho!
Fingers crossed they come early!
They look nice, I need to swatch at some point.
I hope you can, Erin!
I’m really trying to not cave but it’s seriously getting harder and harder! Aside from the vanity worthy packaging, I’m in love with the formula and the colour selection available so far!
Hope you can check ’em out in store sometime!
Both of these look fabulous on you, and the entire look is fantastic.
Thank you, Betty!
So excited that these are good and scent free. I picked up a le marc yesterday and I love it. So soft, so adult lol if that makes sense. I feel like these are the same so I’ll def be picking up a color
Let me know if you like these as well, Mo! I was pleasantly surprised these were unscented as Burberry usually has fragrance in their lip products!
Bright Crimson is in my Sephora basket right now!
bright crimson is lovely – reminds me of a Givency lipstick, Rose Dressing. Alas I’ve never met a liquid lipstick I like; i feel like they just suck the moisture out of my lips. but i think i’ll try this one.
Bright Crimson such a happy shade!!