Bobbi Brown Hibiscus & Russian Doll Luxe Lip Colors

Bobbi Brown Hibiscus Luxe Lip Color

Bobbi Brown Hibiscus Luxe Lip Color ($35.00 for 013 oz.) is described as a “plum wine.” It’s a muted, medium-dark warm plum with hints of rose and a satiny sheen. It had good pigmentation, and you can just barely see my lip freckle peeking through. The texture is light-medium in weight–not heavy but it is heavier than Russian Doll. The color went on evenly and smoothly, and it lasted for five hours on me with a lightly hydrating formula. NARS Vera (P, $32.00) is darker, brighter, cooler (90% similar). Estee Lauder Unattainable (P, $30.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar). Tarte Sangria (LE, $16.00) is lighter, less pigmented (85% similar). Givenchy Rose Precieux (311) (LE, $36.00) is warmer, less glossy (85% similar). Bite Beauty Brandy (P, $24.00) is brighter, warmer (85% similar). Too Faced Pink Chocolate (P, $22.00) is lighter, warmer, glossier (80% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Bobbi Brown Russian Doll Luxe Lip Color ($35.00 for 013 oz.) is described as a “rosy red.” It’s a bold, slightly brightened, medium-dark red with cool, blue undertones and a natural sheen. It has nearly opaque pigmentation with a lightweight, creamy texture that glides on easily and goes on smoothly. This shade lasted for almost five hours and was hydrating. Edward Bess Eternal Passion (P, $32.00) is brighter (95% similar). Estee Lauder Vengeful Red (P, $30.00) is brighter (95% similar). Chanel Lover (P, $36.00) is lighter, less glossy (95% similar). MAC Evening Posh (LE, $17.00) is lighter (95% similar). Buxom Scoundrel (P, $21.00) is cooler (95% similar). MAC Dangerously Chic (P, $23.00) is darker (95% similar). Guerlain Greta (P, $55.00) is brighter (95% similar). MAC Maria Moretti (LE, $17.00) is lighter (90% similar). Marc Jacobs Beauty Neo-Noir (126) (P, $30.00) is lighter, brighter (90% similar). Maybelline On Fire Red (P, $7.49) is brighter (90% similar). Urban Decay 69 (P, $22.00) is lighter, brighter (90% similar). Bite Beauty Pomegranate (P, $24.00) is brighter, warmer (90% 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.