Burberry Sweet Pea, Hydrangea, Pomegranate Kisses Sheer Lipsticks Reviews & Swatches
Sweet Pea (245)
Burberry Sweet Pea (245) Kisses Sheer Lipstick ($34.00 for 0.11 oz.) is a medium, rosy pink with soft, warm undertones and a pearly sheen. It had buildable color coverage from medium to mostly opaque (two layers) with a smooth, creamy consistency that felt like a lipstick-balm hybrid with plenty of slip. The color didn’t adhere as smoothly as I expected, as it seemed to sink into my lip lines slightly and clumped around any texture on my lips. It stayed on well for three and a half hours and was hydrating over time.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Estee Lauder Power Mode (410) (P, $32.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Estee Lauder Poesie (215) (LE, $32.00) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
- Guerlain #06 (P, $36.00) is warmer (85% similar).
- Guerlain #77 (P, $36.00) is less shimmery, cooler (85% similar).
- MAC I'm Game (LE, $20.00) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (85% similar).
- Shiseido Burning Up (RD310) (DC, $28.00) is less shimmery, lighter, brighter (85% similar).
- Shiseido Coral Shore (RD309) (DC, $28.00) is less shimmery, lighter, less glossy (85% similar).
- Tom Ford Beauty Possession (Right) (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker, brighter (85% similar).
- Chanel Rose Mystere (88) (LE, $45.00) is more muted, cooler (85% similar).
- Make Up For Ever C306 (DC, $22.00) is less shimmery, brighter, cooler (85% similar).
Formula Overview
$34.00/0.11 oz. - $309.09 Per Ounce
The formula is supposed to have "buildable colour" with a "satin finish" and "continuous hydration." They have medium, buildable coverage with some shades having more semi-opaque, buildable coverage. I found that "a layer" depended on the shade, as some seemed to go on more heavily--and looked more like a cream finish--and others were more emollient, a bit thinner, and translucent and had more of a stained-like finish. The brand recommended "two to three" layers for more "intense depth and vibrancy." For all swatches, I applied two layers, and in each shade's respective review, you'll find the coverage range described. Generally speaking, though, they definitely weren't ultra-sheer in one layer; two layers was only needed for more opaque coverage with most shades.
The consistency was more emollient with noticeable slip, which made it easy to apply across my lips, but they can feel like they're melting as you apply. In my experience, this can lead to over-applying product, so it's just something I'm more aware of while applying this type of formula to ensure that I don't layer on too much product. Most shades applied evenly, but a fair number of them had slight settling--the kind that I can see in the close-up photos but not so much just looking in the mirror--to more noticeable settling in my lip lines due to how much slip the formula had. The slip made them comfortable, like a juicy lip balm, and the hydration was there throughout wear and my lips didn't feel dry or tight for hours after the color had worn off. They lasted between three and five hours on me with some of the richer, deeper hues leaving behind subtle stains.
There wasn't any noticeable scent or taste. Burberry's lipstick cases close magnetically, which I've found keeps the caps on very securely and ensures that it always closes when you put the cap back on!
Browse all of our Burberry Kisses Sheer Lipstick swatches.
Ingredients
Diisostearyl Malate, Octyldodecanol, Polybutene, Triisodecyl Trimellitate, Polyethylene, Cera Microcristallina (Microcrystalline Wax), Dicalcium Phosphate, Mica, Zea Mays (Corn) Oil, Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Lavandula Stoechas Extract, Rosa Canina Fruit Extract, Bht, Tin Oxide, [+/- (May Contain): Ci 77491, Ci 77492, Ci 77499 (Iron Oxides), Ci 15985 (Yellow 6 Lake), Ci 19140 (Yellow 5 Lake), Ci 15850 (Red 6, Red 7 Lake), Ci 42090 (Blue 1 Lake), Ci 45410 (Red 28 Lake), Ci 45380 (Red 22 Lake), Ci 73360 (Red 30 Lake), Ci 77891 (Titanium Dioxide)].
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.
Sweet Pea (245)
PPermanent. $34.00.
Hydrangea (249)
Burberry Hydrangea (249) Kisses Sheer Lipstick ($34.00 for 0.11 oz.) is a medium pin with subtle, warm undertones and a soft, luminous sheen. The lipstick had a creamy, balm-like texture–very emollient but surprisingly not as slippery after a few minutes of wear–that glided easily across my lips. It delivered biddable color payoff that ranged from semi-sheer to mostly opaque (two layers). The formula could have been kinder to my lip lines overall, as there was a bit of product in my lip lines (but not too visible in person). It was comfortable to wear over the three and a half hours it lasted for, as the formula was moisturizing while worn.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- YSL Bois de Rose (66) (P, $38.00) is less shimmery, darker (95% similar).
- Shiseido Streaming Mauve (208) (P, $26.00) is less shimmery, darker, more muted (90% similar).
- Guerlain Eternal Rose (219) (P, $39.00) is less shimmery (90% similar).
- Bobbi Brown Soft Berry (P, $40.00) is less shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
- Revlon Glossed Up Rose (003) (P, $9.99) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- NARS Dolce Vita (P, $26.00) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Chanel Fall for Me (924) (P, $40.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- Cle de Peau China Doll (P, $65.00) is less shimmery, darker, more muted (90% similar).
- Gucci Beauty Love is Better (213) (P, $42.00) is less shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
- Rare Beauty Empathy (P, $16.00) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
Formula Overview
$34.00/0.11 oz. - $309.09 Per Ounce
The formula is supposed to have "buildable colour" with a "satin finish" and "continuous hydration." They have medium, buildable coverage with some shades having more semi-opaque, buildable coverage. I found that "a layer" depended on the shade, as some seemed to go on more heavily--and looked more like a cream finish--and others were more emollient, a bit thinner, and translucent and had more of a stained-like finish. The brand recommended "two to three" layers for more "intense depth and vibrancy." For all swatches, I applied two layers, and in each shade's respective review, you'll find the coverage range described. Generally speaking, though, they definitely weren't ultra-sheer in one layer; two layers was only needed for more opaque coverage with most shades.
The consistency was more emollient with noticeable slip, which made it easy to apply across my lips, but they can feel like they're melting as you apply. In my experience, this can lead to over-applying product, so it's just something I'm more aware of while applying this type of formula to ensure that I don't layer on too much product. Most shades applied evenly, but a fair number of them had slight settling--the kind that I can see in the close-up photos but not so much just looking in the mirror--to more noticeable settling in my lip lines due to how much slip the formula had. The slip made them comfortable, like a juicy lip balm, and the hydration was there throughout wear and my lips didn't feel dry or tight for hours after the color had worn off. They lasted between three and five hours on me with some of the richer, deeper hues leaving behind subtle stains.
There wasn't any noticeable scent or taste. Burberry's lipstick cases close magnetically, which I've found keeps the caps on very securely and ensures that it always closes when you put the cap back on!
Browse all of our Burberry Kisses Sheer Lipstick swatches.
Ingredients
Diisostearyl Malate, Octyldodecanol, Polybutene, Triisodecyl Trimellitate, Polyethylene, Cera Microcristallina (Microcrystalline Wax), Dicalcium Phosphate, Mica, Zea Mays (Corn) Oil, Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Lavandula Stoechas Extract, Rosa Canina Fruit Extract, Bht, Tin Oxide, [+/- (May Contain): Ci 77491, Ci 77492, Ci 77499 (Iron Oxides), Ci 15985 (Yellow 6 Lake), Ci 19140 (Yellow 5 Lake), Ci 15850 (Red 6, Red 7 Lake), Ci 42090 (Blue 1 Lake), Ci 45410 (Red 28 Lake), Ci 45380 (Red 22 Lake), Ci 73360 (Red 30 Lake), Ci 77891 (Titanium Dioxide)].
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.
Hydrangea (249)
PPermanent. $34.00.
Pomegranate (253)
Burberry Pomegranate (253) Kisses Sheer Lipstick ($34.00 for 0.11 oz.) is a medium-dark pink with warm undertones and a soft, luminous sheen. It had buildable pigmentation from semi-sheer to mostly opaque with a smooth, creamy consistency that melted like butter as I applied it directly to my lips. The color went on evenly and only a touch of product sunk into my deeper lip lines, but it wasn’t noticeable from a normal viewing distance. It wore well for four hours and was hydrating while worn.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Bobbi Brown Pink Guava (P, $40.00) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Laura Mercier Joanne (LE, $26.00) is less shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
- Estee Lauder Never Enough (P, $32.00) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- Bobbi Brown Guava (DC, $37.00) is less shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
- YSL Corail Incandescent (12) (P, $38.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- bareMinerals Love (P, $20.00) is less shimmery, more muted (90% similar).
- Estee Lauder Power Mode (410) (P, $32.00) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- ColourPop Still Crazy (P, $10.00) is less shimmery, less glossy (90% similar).
- YSL Rouge Rose (52) (PiP, $38.00) is less shimmery, lighter, brighter (85% similar).
- Guerlain #71 (P, $36.00) is less shimmery, darker (85% similar).
Formula Overview
$34.00/0.11 oz. - $309.09 Per Ounce
The formula is supposed to have "buildable colour" with a "satin finish" and "continuous hydration." They have medium, buildable coverage with some shades having more semi-opaque, buildable coverage. I found that "a layer" depended on the shade, as some seemed to go on more heavily--and looked more like a cream finish--and others were more emollient, a bit thinner, and translucent and had more of a stained-like finish. The brand recommended "two to three" layers for more "intense depth and vibrancy." For all swatches, I applied two layers, and in each shade's respective review, you'll find the coverage range described. Generally speaking, though, they definitely weren't ultra-sheer in one layer; two layers was only needed for more opaque coverage with most shades.
The consistency was more emollient with noticeable slip, which made it easy to apply across my lips, but they can feel like they're melting as you apply. In my experience, this can lead to over-applying product, so it's just something I'm more aware of while applying this type of formula to ensure that I don't layer on too much product. Most shades applied evenly, but a fair number of them had slight settling--the kind that I can see in the close-up photos but not so much just looking in the mirror--to more noticeable settling in my lip lines due to how much slip the formula had. The slip made them comfortable, like a juicy lip balm, and the hydration was there throughout wear and my lips didn't feel dry or tight for hours after the color had worn off. They lasted between three and five hours on me with some of the richer, deeper hues leaving behind subtle stains.
There wasn't any noticeable scent or taste. Burberry's lipstick cases close magnetically, which I've found keeps the caps on very securely and ensures that it always closes when you put the cap back on!
Browse all of our Burberry Kisses Sheer Lipstick swatches.
Ingredients
Diisostearyl Malate, Octyldodecanol, Polybutene, Triisodecyl Trimellitate, Polyethylene, Cera Microcristallina (Microcrystalline Wax), Dicalcium Phosphate, Mica, Zea Mays (Corn) Oil, Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Lavandula Stoechas Extract, Rosa Canina Fruit Extract, Bht, Tin Oxide, [+/- (May Contain): Ci 77491, Ci 77492, Ci 77499 (Iron Oxides), Ci 15985 (Yellow 6 Lake), Ci 19140 (Yellow 5 Lake), Ci 15850 (Red 6, Red 7 Lake), Ci 42090 (Blue 1 Lake), Ci 45410 (Red 28 Lake), Ci 45380 (Red 22 Lake), Ci 73360 (Red 30 Lake), Ci 77891 (Titanium Dioxide)].
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.
These are all really pretty, but I have dupes from all three lists!
Pomegranate has my ??! It just looks like the perfect lipstick for days when I want a little color to brighten up my face, but don’t want to go with one of my many “in your face” bold shades either, y’know? Not nude/neutral, not neon/bold.
All three are utterly beautiful pinks, particularly Pomegranate.
Not that I need them but I love all three.
Lovely shades, light coverage, perfect for spring/summer.