Smashbox Crimson Chrome, Brains 'n' Bronze, Mauve Squad, Foiled Brat Be Legendary Liquid Lip Reviews, Photos, Swatches
Crimson Chrome
Smashbox Crimson Chrome Be Legendary Liquid Lip ($24.00 for 0.27 fl. oz.) is a bright, medium ruby red with fine, red pearl. The pearl was similar in tone compared to the base color, which gave it a stronger metallic sheen–it looked more foil-like than other shades. The consistency was smooth, not too thick or heavy but more substantial on the lips than your average gloss, with some tackiness. It was intensely pigmented with a bit of color that sat in my lip lines, though I did not notice that at a normal viewing distance. The color stayed on well for over six hours and was slightly hydrating.
The formula is supposed to have “the full coverage a lipstick” with “the high shine of a gloss” in “a single coat” and is available in two finishes (metallic and vinyl). To me, it felt more like a gloss than a lipstick overall, as it had the plushness and glossiness I’d associate with a gloss. The coverage was typically mostly opaque to fully opaque across the range, and they went on fairly evenly and smoothly. I noticed that a lot of shades emphasized the lines on my lips up-close, but I couldn’t tell just looking in a regular mirror, as there was such a strong shine. The wear ranged from five to seven hours, which I suspect is partially due to the slightly thicker, moderately tacky texture.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Chanel Flaming Lips (812) (LE, $30.00) is more shimmery (95% similar).
- Pat McGrath Celestial Ruby (P, ) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- Urban Decay Gash (DC, $26.00) is less shimmery (90% similar).
- Estee Lauder Killer Kiss (DC, $32.00) is less glossy (95% similar).
- Estee Lauder Intense Emotion (P, $32.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- Urban Decay Gash (DC, $22.00) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
- Chanel Dragon (DC, $32.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- Lancome Rouge Magma (05) (P, $22.00) is darker (85% similar).
- Wet 'n' Wild Cherry Frost (P, $0.99) is less shimmery, cooler (85% similar).
- Too Faced Ruby Ripe (P, $20.00) is cooler (85% similar).
Formula Overview
$24.00/0.27 oz. - $88.89 Per Ounce
The formula is supposed to have “the full coverage a lipstick” with “the high shine of a gloss” in “a single coat” and is available in two finishes (metallic and vinyl). To me, it felt more like a gloss than a lipstick overall, as it had the plushness and glossiness I’d associate with a gloss. The coverage was typically mostly opaque to fully opaque across the range, and they went on fairly evenly and smoothly. I noticed that a lot of shades emphasized the lines on my lips up-close, but I couldn’t tell just looking in a regular mirror, as there was such a strong shine. The wear ranged from five to seven hours, which I suspect is partially due to the slightly thicker, moderately tacky texture.
Browse all of our Smashbox Be Legendary Liquid Lip swatches.
Ingredients
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Trimethylolpropane Triisostearate, Hydrogenated Styrene/Methyl Styrene/Indene Copolymer, Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-1, Ethylene/Propylene/ Styrene Copolymer, Dextrin Palmitate, Stearalkonium Hectorite, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Sterols, Dicalcium Phosphate, Ethylhexyl Hydroxystearate, Alumina, Silica, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Tin Oxide, Propylene Carbonate, Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer, Flavor (Aroma), Benzyl Alcohol, Linalool, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate. May Contain: Mica, Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Iron Oxides (CI 77491), Iron Oxides (CI 77492), Iron Oxides (CI 77499), Bismuth Oxychloride (CI 77163), Blue 1 Lake (CI 42090), Carmine (CI 75470), Manganese Violet (CI 77742), Red 6 (CI 15850), Red 7 (CI 15850), Red 7 Lake (CI 15850), Red 22 Lake (CI 45380), Red 28 Lake (CI 45410), Yellow 5 Lake (CI 19140), Yellow 6 Lake (CI 15985).
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.
Crimson Chrome
PPermanent. $24.00.
Brains 'n' Bronze
Smashbox Brains ‘n’ Bronze Be Legendary Liquid Lip ($24.00 for 0.27 fl. oz.) is a rich, reddish brown with warm undertones and copper and gold pearl that give it a more metallic finish. It had nearly opaque pigmentation in one layer with a smooth, light-medium weight texture. There was moderate tackiness that developed further tackiness over the five and a half hours it lasted. The formula of this shade had more slip than others, so it appeared both wet and glossy applied and had more color that settled in my lip lines. It was lightly hydrating.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Makeup Geek Headliner (P, $15.00) is less shimmery, less glossy (90% similar).
- Tom Ford Beauty Travis (P, $36.00) is less shimmery, darker, less glossy (90% similar).
- Anastasia Maple (P, $16.00) is lighter (90% similar).
- Urban Decay Conspiracy (DC, $18.00) is less shimmery, lighter, less glossy (90% similar).
- Too Faced Yummy Rummy (P, $20.00) is lighter (85% similar).
- Lancome Cuivre Casting (08) (P, $22.00) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- Milani Matterialistic (02) (LE, $8.99) is less shimmery, more muted, cooler (85% similar).
- ColourPop Polished (LE, $10.00) is lighter (85% similar).
- Bite Beauty Bronze Pearl (DC, $22.00) is warmer (85% similar).
- Urban Decay Roach (DC, $18.00) is lighter, warmer (80% similar).
Formula Overview
$24.00/0.27 oz. - $88.89 Per Ounce
The formula is supposed to have “the full coverage a lipstick” with “the high shine of a gloss” in “a single coat” and is available in two finishes (metallic and vinyl). To me, it felt more like a gloss than a lipstick overall, as it had the plushness and glossiness I’d associate with a gloss. The coverage was typically mostly opaque to fully opaque across the range, and they went on fairly evenly and smoothly. I noticed that a lot of shades emphasized the lines on my lips up-close, but I couldn’t tell just looking in a regular mirror, as there was such a strong shine. The wear ranged from five to seven hours, which I suspect is partially due to the slightly thicker, moderately tacky texture.
Browse all of our Smashbox Be Legendary Liquid Lip swatches.
Ingredients
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Trimethylolpropane Triisostearate, Hydrogenated Styrene/Methyl Styrene/Indene Copolymer, Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-1, Ethylene/Propylene/ Styrene Copolymer, Dextrin Palmitate, Stearalkonium Hectorite, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Sterols, Dicalcium Phosphate, Ethylhexyl Hydroxystearate, Alumina, Silica, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Tin Oxide, Propylene Carbonate, Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer, Flavor (Aroma), Benzyl Alcohol, Linalool, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate. May Contain: Mica, Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Iron Oxides (CI 77491), Iron Oxides (CI 77492), Iron Oxides (CI 77499), Bismuth Oxychloride (CI 77163), Blue 1 Lake (CI 42090), Carmine (CI 75470), Manganese Violet (CI 77742), Red 6 (CI 15850), Red 7 (CI 15850), Red 7 Lake (CI 15850), Red 22 Lake (CI 45380), Red 28 Lake (CI 45410), Yellow 5 Lake (CI 19140), Yellow 6 Lake (CI 15985).
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.
Brains 'n' Bronze
PPermanent. $24.00.
Mauve Squad
Smashbox Mauve Squad Be Legendary Liquid Lip ($24.00 for 0.27 fl. oz.) is a muted, medium-dark rose gold with warm, brown undertones and fine, pink and gold pearl. It had medium coverage in one layer, which was somewhat buildable, but the formula has a thicker feel on the lips that applying much more did seem like overdoing it and made it more prone to sliding around/feeling heavy. The color applied evenly, though there was a bit of color that sat in my lip lines (which, again, wasn’t quite as noticeable at a normal viewing distance as the finish was so shiny). This was one of the shorter wearing shades at four and a half hours.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- MAC Sequin (DC, $19.00) is less shimmery, warmer (95% similar).
- Milk Makeup Buffy (P, $24.00) is darker, less glossy (90% similar).
- Tom Ford Beauty Daniel (DC, $36.00) is warmer, less glossy (90% similar).
- MAC High Strung (P, $19.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Urban Decay Amulet (P, $18.00) is darker, less glossy (85% similar).
- MAC Viva Glam V (P, $19.00) is less shimmery, cooler (85% similar).
- Fenty Beauty Astro Naughty (LE, $19.00) is darker, glossier (85% similar).
- Jouer Beach Daze (LE, $17.00) is less shimmery, less pigmented, warmer (85% similar).
- MAC Viva Glam VI (P, $19.00) is less shimmery, darker, less glossy (85% similar).
- Tom Ford Beauty Pink Sabre (P, $54.00) is darker, cooler (85% similar).
Formula Overview
$24.00/0.27 oz. - $88.89 Per Ounce
The formula is supposed to have “the full coverage a lipstick” with “the high shine of a gloss” in “a single coat” and is available in two finishes (metallic and vinyl). To me, it felt more like a gloss than a lipstick overall, as it had the plushness and glossiness I’d associate with a gloss. The coverage was typically mostly opaque to fully opaque across the range, and they went on fairly evenly and smoothly. I noticed that a lot of shades emphasized the lines on my lips up-close, but I couldn’t tell just looking in a regular mirror, as there was such a strong shine. The wear ranged from five to seven hours, which I suspect is partially due to the slightly thicker, moderately tacky texture.
Browse all of our Smashbox Be Legendary Liquid Lip swatches.
Ingredients
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Trimethylolpropane Triisostearate, Hydrogenated Styrene/Methyl Styrene/Indene Copolymer, Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-1, Ethylene/Propylene/ Styrene Copolymer, Dextrin Palmitate, Stearalkonium Hectorite, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Sterols, Dicalcium Phosphate, Ethylhexyl Hydroxystearate, Alumina, Silica, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Tin Oxide, Propylene Carbonate, Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer, Flavor (Aroma), Benzyl Alcohol, Linalool, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate. May Contain: Mica, Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Iron Oxides (CI 77491), Iron Oxides (CI 77492), Iron Oxides (CI 77499), Bismuth Oxychloride (CI 77163), Blue 1 Lake (CI 42090), Carmine (CI 75470), Manganese Violet (CI 77742), Red 6 (CI 15850), Red 7 (CI 15850), Red 7 Lake (CI 15850), Red 22 Lake (CI 45380), Red 28 Lake (CI 45410), Yellow 5 Lake (CI 19140), Yellow 6 Lake (CI 15985).
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.
Mauve Squad
PPermanent. $24.00.
Foiled Brat
Smashbox Foiled Brat Be Legendary Liquid Lip ($24.00 for 0.27 fl. oz.) is a muted, medium-dark berry with subtle, cool undertones and plum, violet, and red pearl. It had almost opaque coverage in a single layer with even application. The texture was smooth with moderate tackiness, and there was some color that welled in my lip lines from the start, though it did not worsen and wasn’t apparent at a normal viewing distance with the high-shine finish. It lasted for six hours on me and was lightly hydrating.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Milani Automattic Touch (07) (LE, $8.99) is cooler, less glossy (90% similar).
- NARS Abruzzo (LE, $26.00) is lighter (85% similar).
- MAC Death by Chocolate (LE, $17.50) is darker, more muted (90% similar).
- Estee Lauder Lure Me On (P, $32.00) is less shimmery, less glossy (90% similar).
- Makeup Geek Drumroll (P, $15.00) is cooler (90% similar).
- Too Faced Plum Crazy (P, $20.00) is cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Furry (LE, $10.00) is darker, warmer (85% similar).
- Pat McGrath Venomistress (P, $30.00) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Urban Decay Backstab (LE, $18.00) is warmer (90% similar).
- MAC Quelle Surprise (LE, $19.00) is less shimmery, lighter (85% similar).
Formula Overview
$24.00/0.27 oz. - $88.89 Per Ounce
The formula is supposed to have “the full coverage a lipstick” with “the high shine of a gloss” in “a single coat” and is available in two finishes (metallic and vinyl). To me, it felt more like a gloss than a lipstick overall, as it had the plushness and glossiness I’d associate with a gloss. The coverage was typically mostly opaque to fully opaque across the range, and they went on fairly evenly and smoothly. I noticed that a lot of shades emphasized the lines on my lips up-close, but I couldn’t tell just looking in a regular mirror, as there was such a strong shine. The wear ranged from five to seven hours, which I suspect is partially due to the slightly thicker, moderately tacky texture.
Browse all of our Smashbox Be Legendary Liquid Lip swatches.
Ingredients
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Trimethylolpropane Triisostearate, Hydrogenated Styrene/Methyl Styrene/Indene Copolymer, Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-1, Ethylene/Propylene/ Styrene Copolymer, Dextrin Palmitate, Stearalkonium Hectorite, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Sterols, Dicalcium Phosphate, Ethylhexyl Hydroxystearate, Alumina, Silica, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Tin Oxide, Propylene Carbonate, Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer, Flavor (Aroma), Benzyl Alcohol, Linalool, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate. May Contain: Mica, Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Iron Oxides (CI 77491), Iron Oxides (CI 77492), Iron Oxides (CI 77499), Bismuth Oxychloride (CI 77163), Blue 1 Lake (CI 42090), Carmine (CI 75470), Manganese Violet (CI 77742), Red 6 (CI 15850), Red 7 (CI 15850), Red 7 Lake (CI 15850), Red 22 Lake (CI 45380), Red 28 Lake (CI 45410), Yellow 5 Lake (CI 19140), Yellow 6 Lake (CI 15985).
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 so pretty. I’m very glad they got good grades.
Me too 😀
I’m glad these don’t suck! I’m liking them!
Woohoo!
Oh great, looks like 3 more that I need to resist, the brown, mauve, and berry, aaaaah!!!
Uh oh!!
Wow I love these!
Yay! 🙂
Really, really love all of these.
Happy to hear it, Susan!
These look awesome!! I need more things like these in my stash.
I hope you can try one, Allison!
Foiled brat is STUNNING, same with Mauve Squad!!
I’ll have to swatch these and see how tacky they are to me!! With my hip length curly hair, I have to be careful with tacky gloss 😛
They are fun! I can see the feel/tackiness of these being the least liked aspect!
I’m not the biggest fan of glossy finishes, but I have to admit that these glosses (or lipsticks?) are gorgeous! I certainly wouldn’t turn down Crimson Chrome and Foiled Brat.
They’re supposed to be a hybrid between lipstick and gloss, but they’re more like a gloss to me!
Beautiful!!!! I especially love Foiled Brat and Crimson Chrome, they are super shiny and richly pigmented. Mauve Squad is gorgeous, but I think I’ve got too many dupes for it!
The finish on these is so fab!
These look beautiful on you Christine!I saw a Utube video on these and Tati lip swatched the whole collection and they are so pretty.I can’t wait to try them.Vlada MUA collaborated with Smashbox to create these!
Crimson Chrome and Foiled Brat are on my wishlist. the first one is a must have, so bright and shiny.