Bobbi Brown Pink Cloud, Brocade, Plum Brandy Luxe Lip Colors

Bobbi Brown Pink Cloud Luxe Lip Color

Bobbi Brown Pink Cloud Luxe Lip Color ($35.00 for 0.12 oz.) is described as a “pale pink.” It’s a light-medium pink with subtle, neutral-to-warm undertones and a light shine. It had mostly opaque color coverage with a moderately slippery texture–it does move around more than other shades, even if it is very comfortable on. I found this shade to be more high maintenance as a result, though, as you could easily see “lines” if you pressed your lips together and some color pulled into lip lines over the four hour wear time. Estee Lauder Impulsive (P, $30.00) is lighter (90% similar). Estee Lauder Mischievous Rose (P, $30.00) is lighter (90% similar). MAC Naked Dream (LE, $17.00) is lighter, less glossy (90% similar). NARS Vanessa (P, $32.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Addison (LE, $32.00) is lighter, less glossy (90% similar). MAC Pretty Natural (LE, $17.00) is warmer, less glossy (85% similar). Colour Pop Fame (LE, $5.00) is lighter (90% similar). MAC Boca (LE, $17.00) is less glossy (85% similar). MAC Dream Daze (LE, $22.00) is lighter, warmer (85% similar). Guerlain Rosy Boop (369) (P, $37.00) is darker, warmer (85% similar). NARS Last Tango (LE, $26.00) is darker (85% similar). Givenchy Nude Guipure (106) (P, $36.00) is warmer (85% similar). Bobbi Brown Pink Kiss (P, $26.00) is lighter, brighter, cooler (80% similar). Colour Pop Ace (LE, $5.00) is lighter (80% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Bobbi Brown Brocade Luxe Lip Color ($35.00 for 0.12 oz.) is described as a “bright purple plum.” It’s a medium-dark, cool-toned berry with red undertones and a soft shine. It had semi-opaque color payoff that went on very evenly and smoothly, which is always nice to see in a berry-hued shade (many miss in this department!). The color wore well for almost six hours and was hydrating over time. NARS No Shame (LE, $29.00) is warmer (90% similar). Urban Decay Venom (P, $22.00) is more shimmery (90% similar). YSL Forbidden Burgundy (12) (P, $34.00) is lighter, brighter (90% similar). Marc Jacobs Beauty Cabaret (146) (LE, $30.00) is lighter, more muted (90% similar). Bite Beauty Aubergine (P, $24.00) is lighter, brighter (90% similar). MAC Rebel (P, $17.00) is lighter, less glossy (90% similar). Inglot #293 Lipstick Cream (P, $12.00) is darker (90% similar). Gucci Beauty Bitter Grape (P, $39.00) is more shimmery (90% similar). Marc Jacobs Beauty Seduce Me (128) (P, $30.00) is lighter, brighter (85% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Bobbi Brown Plum Brandy Luxe Lip Color ($35.00 for 0.12 oz.) is described as a “deep purple plum.” It’s a slightly muted, dark plummy burgundy with subtly cool undertones and a moderate sheen. It had good color coverage, though not fully opaque, that went on evenly and looked smooth on the lips. The color wore well for five hours with a little color gathering in the lip lines after three and a half hours of wear. Bobbi Brown Your Majesty (P, $35.00) is warmer (90% similar). Bite Beauty Bordeaux (P, $28.00) is brighter, cooler (90% similar). NARS Liv (P, $32.00) is darker (90% similar). MAC Labradorable (LE, $22.00) is lighter (90% similar). MAC Dramatic Encounter (LE, $17.00) is darker (90% similar). Estee Lauder Brazen (P, $30.00) is darker (90% similar). Bite Beauty Plum (LE, $24.00) is lighter, less glossy (90% similar). Marc Jacobs Beauty Blow (210) (P, $30.00) is warmer, lower quality (85% similar). NARS Ingrid (P, $32.00) is darker, warmer (85% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

FORMULA SUMMARY | Bobbi Brown Luxe Lip Color ($35.00 for 0.12 oz.) is supposed to have one-stroke color coverage with a hydrating, smoothing formula, and “nourishing shine.” I was impressed with the formula as a whole, as the majority of the shades were very pigmented in one pass with a creamy consistency that glided on easily. There’s a richness to the texture that does feel more “luxe” in a way. The natural-to-luminous shine level gives lips a smoother, plumper look, while the formula itself is hydrating and many shades are longer-wearing. I noticed that the lighter shades tended to perform more poorly relative to more light-medium to medium-dark-hued shades. There was a faint floral scent (that was a surprise, I wish they had gone the unscented!), but I didn’t have issues with taste and found it very subtle on (it’s no Dior/Chanel-level scent!). In general, I like Bobbi Brown’s lipstick formulas, and this one feels creamier and more hydrating than others, but for pigmentation, you can’t go wrong with this or the Rich Lip Color formula.