Burberry Cosmetics

[ManuLuize]

More photos, I loved the design.

temptalia.com

 

[The_Ida]

That mascara is BEAUTIFUL

 

[FleurDeLys]

The makeup collection looks so wearable. I wonder how pricey everthing will be? Knowing Burberry, it will be quite a bit...

This is what Christine from temptalia had to say in her review for Burberry's cameo blush:

Though the blush will cost you a pretty penny (but in line with other designer brands like Chanel and Dior), you get much more than the typical high-end brand provides–0.24 oz., which makes it as pricey (by the ounce) as Illamasqua and Smashbox (and significantly less expensive–by the ounce–as Dior and Chanel).

source: temptalia

I'm really excited for the blushes, the texture seems amazing!

The texture is buttery and smooth, and it applies like a dream–like it melts onto the skin. I had no issues with wear–I wore it for eight hours with no noticeable fading.

same source

 

[BibiRose]

The mascara is beautiful indeed. But well, the collection is not available in my country, so I can only look and dream...

 

[Tekka]

puretrend.com

 

[Meg]

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I was just thinking that! The style that Burberry uses for their Prorsum advertising doesn't work to sell makeup in my opinion and I'm not convinced there is room in the market for what Burberry is currently advertising. The colors are very muted and quite beige and old looking to me, which a. isn't flattering on a lot of tones and b. why would I pay Burberry for pale colors when I can go to my drugstore and get them for a lot less? Or just root around in my mum's old makeup?

The designer makeup brands that have been the most successful have done so because of the product they offer - or at least their advertising has conveyed innovation or greatness in product. Of course, Chanel/Dior/Armani advertising has impact because of its name and pretty looking colors but in such a saturated market, I think having a well developed product is equally important. I feel like Burberry, at this point at least, is over relying on brand name and packaging instead of product because there is nothing interesting or compelling that they have put out. At Bailey said, it was about rounding out the brand, not putting something new into the makeup market.

 

[sobriquet87]

I want it all.

I love the mascara, lipsticks, and the blush!!

 

[Luxx]

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I was just thinking that! The style that Burberry uses for their Prorsum advertising doesn't work to sell makeup in my opinion and I'm not convinced there is room in the market for what Burberry is currently advertising. The colors are very muted and quite beige and old looking to me, which a. isn't flattering on a lot of tones and b. why would I pay Burberry for pale colors when I can go to my drugstore and get them for a lot less? Or just root around in my mum's old makeup?

The designer makeup brands that have been the most successful have done so because of the product they offer - or at least their advertising has conveyed innovation or greatness in product. Of course, Chanel/Dior/Armani advertising has impact because of its name and pretty looking colors but in such a saturated market, I think having a well developed product is equally important. I feel like Burberry, at this point at least, is over relying on brand name and packaging instead of product because there is nothing interesting or compelling that they have put out. At Bailey said, it was about rounding out the brand, not putting something new into the makeup market.

I agree, I think the Burberry line looks interesting (great packaging design) but they aren't offering anything substantially new. You can get neutrals from any cosmetics line in existence and if you're going to pay luxury prices for neutrals, you want the reassurance of knowing that there is a certain standard of quality. The recent designer cosmetic launches have either brought something new to the table in terms of image or product, or they have the backing of a major makeup artist. I remember Dolce & Gabbana's product launch totally played up the fact that Pat McGrath developed the line.

Burberry doesn't reall have that, unless the products are completely out of this world and better than all their competitors I'm not sure how long the line can sustain itself. There have been so many failed beauty launches - Prada, Versace, etc.

 

[miu_miu]

Aren't all "designer" makeup lines about rounding out the brand though? Like buying a Chanel lipstick or perfume, you can buy into the brand without massive financial commitment. In many cases, they're a big part of what holds the brand together - where would YSL be without selling a Touche Eclat every second somewhere in the world? (Ok they're owned by L'Oreal now I think, but you get my point hopefully!)

I'm interested in the line because I love neutrals, this is my kind of makeup. It's not unique, I think we can argue that most colours are dupeable in drugstore lines. Formulation is not, so I hope this is where Burberry will earn their money. I've read a lot of reviews where people were at first put off by "sheer" but in fact, the colours are pigmented and buildable just impossible to overdo. I think easy to wear, sophisticated and natural colours will always be appealing to a lot of women.

I think having a "celebrity" makeup artist to launch the line can be a benefit - Peter Philips is very engaging and thoughtful at Chanel, Tom Pecheux is a great example at the moment of how perceptions of Estee Lauder can be changed. As much as I love Pat and her work, I find her associations with lines to be a little laboured. I think that all the girls in the ad are wearing the same products to show it can be worn across the board rolleyes so maybe that's the selling point, easy, sophisticated and always appropriate - no need to be super talented at makeup, these products are foolproof.

 

[indepwe]

I love the colours Burberry has chosen for their cosmetics line and its just the colours I would wear. I love it and cant wait to own some of it. That lipstick in the review is to die for.

 

[FleurDeLys]

I agree, I really love the colours, they are all so beautiful and wearable . This is something I'm definitely checking out.

 

[Erin]

For you Burberry Cosmetics fans, here's a bit on the brand that was in US Vogue August...

And boy, doesn't that Nude Beige shade look marvelous?

(scanned by me)

 

[miu_miu]

I bought the foundation in May so now it's time for a review

I'm shade no.1 which is a perfect match (I also wear Shu Uemura 784 if anyone is familiar with their system, I don't know what I'd be in MAC). It's in a pump bottle and is more of a cream than a liquid in texture, has a floral/sweet scent which fades quickly.

So, I really don't know how to explain how much I love this foundation! I have combo/dehydrated skin, pale with surface redness and that's what I always want my foundation to cover. The first time I tried the foundation, I used a pump which is more than enough for a full face with medium coverage. I've tried it with a damp sponge, fingers and various brushes - each time the result is natural and flawless. It always covers my redness in a way which no other foundation has done before - it's hydrating and dewy without being sticky and I've looked at my skin in harsh sunlight which is normally really harsh and the foundation is undetectable. I've had foundations that I've really loved before but really, none of them compare to this - even wearing it very sheerly with half a pump and damp sponge gives a great finish and coverage.

There are some negatives. Firstly, since it's more of a cream than a liquid, the pump is really not the best packaging - I used it solidly for a month and suddenly nothing came out of the bottle. If you shake it up you can sometimes use the pump, but mostly I have to unscrew the cap and get it out that way because there is still so much left. I don't really like foundations in jars but it would really be easier to use that way.

Also, it's not the most long lasting foundation - but I find it works best on it's own, rather than with a primer, and it does at least fade evenly.

So in short, please try this foundation! I think a lot of people here will love it, especially Belowen if you're reading this, I think it would be perfect for you!

 

[sunn19]

^^^Which foundation are you talking about?

 

[sill]

I'd really like to try the sheer foundation but Burberry cosmetics aren't available here and I have no idea what shade I should get :/ Does anybody know if one could get samples from somewhere just to try out what shade one should get it in?

 

[miu_miu]

sunn19 - the liquid foundation.

sill, Cafe Makeup blog has excellent swatches and I think she got samples from Neiman Marcus San Francisco? You can see here: http://cafemakeup.com/2010/08/05/burberry-beauty-foundation-swatches-of-all-shades/
You could try them for a recommendation at least, if not to buy...I would suggest Harrods but I've never had a good SA there. I wear number 1, the Cafe Makeup pic of the foundation in pots is pretty accurate to me - especially number 2 which is really very pink.

 

[D A N A]

Honestly, their foundation is the best I've tried so far. It leaves an even, dewy and very natural finish! my fav

 

[GoLuxeYourself]

Has anyone tried their shadows? They seem to be getting a lot of attention.

 

[HeatherAnne]

Has anyone tried their shadows? They seem to be getting a lot of attention.

I absolutely love their eyeshadows! They are gorgeous, so natural (very minimal shimmer/no glitter), and flattering. Granted, if you're a Mac makeup sort of girl going for drama, they're probably not going to be your thing.

I have all the earthy colors: porcelain, almond, pale barley, porcelain, midnight brown. I'm quite pale but I have a black friend whose skin is quite dark and she is equally passionate about them. The packaging is great as well, the amount of product is quite generous.

 

[GoLuxeYourself]

I absolutely love their eyeshadows! They are gorgeous, so natural (very minimal shimmer/no glitter), and flattering. Granted, if you're a Mac makeup sort of girl going for drama, they're probably not going to be your thing.

I have all the earthy colors: porcelain, almond, pale barley, porcelain, midnight brown. I'm quite pale but I have a black friend whose skin is quite dark and she is equally passionate about them. The packaging is great as well, the amount of product is quite generous.

I'm thinking of Midnight Brown, Mulberry and waffling between taupe brown and Dark Sable. Thoughts?