Burberry Beauty

[Twinkle_Twinkle]

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Originally Posted by elegant-one Funny, I thought I really love your lips...read...its chanel But you do look lovely in the colors & I like the blush on you a lot!

I thought the same thing! I thought "Well that lip combo is really pretty" and I scrolled up and it was Chanel + MAC

 

[Camnagem]

Thanks for the reviews so far ladies. I agree with everyone else, Cheryl you look so pretty (love the lips)!

The eyeshadow and blush lemming has faded away for now, but I'm still super interested in the lip stuff. I'll have to wait until next month to try one out though...this month's already been a bad splurgey one, oops.

 

[Winthrop44]

Couple more reviews. The e/s really don't interest me for some reason even though I like natural looks:

The Beauty Look Book: Burberry Beauty Sheer Eyeshadows (But Not Really All That Sheer)

Will Burberry Beauty Makeup Have Ladies Lining Up?: Makeup and Beauty Blog: Makeup Reviews, Beauty Tips and Drugstore Beauty Finds

Edit: Well my lipstick came and I'm returning it unused (the only way Burberry will accept returns) because it is SO heavily scented. I got a little apprehensive when I read a MUA review this morning complaining about the scent and was hoping I'd feel differently but nope.

The MUAer said the glosses are the same so I guess that's about it for me with this brand.

 

[Ingenue]

I'm wondering about the foundations. The colors on the Nordies site look way too light... but I think that's the site's fault.
I'm NC42-45. I'm not sure that any of the foundations would work on me. I'll have to check them out in person.

 

[Shypo]

I returned all of my Burberry items to Nordies today - good riddance!! As Her Greyness said - it's remarkable that a 'new' brand comes in at such a high price point. I remember when Calvin Klein launched his makeup line several years ago - it didn't stick around long, and then he re-launched it - I don't know if THAT one is even still kicking.

Burberry is totally trading on their brand - I suspect the line won't be around for the long haul. If people are going to spend big bucks, they're going to go to Chanel, Chantecaille, Dior, etc. Lots of luxury brands to choose from that actually have products that back up the price.

I also found out that Shu Uemura is leaving the US, and consequently Nordies - if anyone on this thread likes Shu, now is the time to get it. Apparently it is still going to be available online though, but who knows for how long.

 

[TheTeenageMuse]

Shypo Why didn't you keep the blush? I thought the quality was good/it looked fab on you!

 

[Winthrop44]

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Originally Posted by Shypo Burberry is totally trading on their brand - I suspect the line won't be around for the long haul. If people are going to spend big bucks, they're going to go to Chanel, Chantecaille, Dior, etc. Lots of luxury brands to choose from that actually have products that back up the price.

I was doing some reading on MUA and several people are really liking what they've tried and don't find the scent as bad as I (and the other MUAer) did. It'll be interesting to see how the line does. I also read that in the UK Burberry gets a pretty bad rap these days:

http://www.makeupalley.com/m_112715744

 

[Camnagem]

I've actually read quite a few positive reviews on different products from the line from sources I usually agree with. I think I'll have to check things out myself and see how I feel.

The strongly scented lip stuff really turns me off, but I suppose I can air them out if I'm totally crazy about the formula. From swatches I've seen, some of the shades are very "me" and calling my name. Will they be worth the price compared to my Chanel favorites? No idea, but I have to try them out and see!

 

[Shypo]

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Originally Posted by TheTeenageMuse Shypo Why didn't you keep the blush? I thought the quality was good/it looked fab on you!

Thank you - I decided to return it because it really just wasn't 'unique' enough to keep, at that price. I liked the way it looked too, but I would rather have a Chanel blush for the same price........

I guess it's about what you're comfortable with - I've gotten used to pigmented shadows from MAC, MUFE, Chanel....they've spoiled me. These were very soft, as I said before, but I got a ton of fallout from them, and I just couldn't justify the cost based on the end result: something I can get from other brands.

I have been tempted to try a couple of the lipsticks because I think the colors are 'me' too (

Meg) but I'm not too keen on strong smell. I think I will have to see them in person to decide.

 

[User38]

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Originally Posted by Shypo I returned all of my Burberry items to Nordies today - good riddance!! As Her Greyness said - it's remarkable that a 'new' brand comes in at such a high price point. I remember when Calvin Klein launched his makeup line several years ago - it didn't stick around long, and then he re-launched it - I don't know if THAT one is even still kicking. Burberry is totally trading on their brand - I suspect the line won't be around for the long haul. If people are going to spend big bucks, they're going to go to Chanel, Chantecaille, Dior, etc. Lots of luxury brands to choose from that actually have products that back up the price. I also found out that Shu Uemura is leaving the US, and consequently Nordies - if anyone on this thread likes Shu, now is the time to get it. Apparently it is still going to be available online though, but who knows for how long.

Cheryl - is there any makeup that does not look gorgeous on you? you look beautiful

I was asked if I was interested in trying the Burberry line long ago and I declined -- I have enough work with some great European companies.. but, my main reason was that the price points on this product was way too high -- higher than Chanel in some cases. A cosmetic line cannot make it on the designer's name alone -- it needs great products at good prices and this one was just not there for me. I did swatch some ES on Friday, and found them to be chalky and the colors very very blah.

As for Shu -- yes, they will only be selling online in the US (their service is absolutely a nightmare!) and in their far east stores. The color selection online is growing increasingly limited -- I wear the Face Architect foundation, and my color has been "out of stock" for the last two months... so, I am going to rely more on my Cle de Peau Satine (I was too cheap to wear this one on a daily basis but with life beating me up recently, I might as well have great glowing skin). As for CK -- it is gone too...

 

[User38]

and yes, I found the perfume in the lipsticks to be overpowering.. for my nostrils anyway

I give this line about 18 months survival time -- the economic climate is getting more difficult with joblessness, and more credit tightening.. and, like everything else, the "Lipstick Indicator" might be broken or in need of fixing. i.e. read there may be a double dip recession

 

[Shypo]

You are too kind HerGreyness

. Some days are better than others when it comes to makeup for me, and I've been lucky the last few looks I've created.

I agree with your comments about the colors being blah. I know that's supposed to be 'the point' - the creater wanted classic colors, which they are, but nothing stands out: color selection, texture, price, etc. Dollar for dollar, my money's on Chanel as my high-end splurge (and as I said before, sometimes Dior if there's a quint that catches my eye).

And I have to say, for a 'higher-end' brand (though not at the price point of Chanel or Dior), Shiseido makes some wonderfully-textured shadows. A couple of the new trios have caught my eye, but we'll see. Rock & Republic (at 50% off) has been my latest (and last for a good while) splurge. I'm on a no-buy until MAC FF and VV.

Maybe I should sell some of my backups.....

 

[TheTeenageMuse]

I wonder if that means Canada will loose Shu too

In terms of smell I don't find it too bad. I actually compared it to some of my others. What I decided was: if you can stand Chanel Rouge Allure Laque then you should be able to stand the Burberry. I have a love hate relationship with the scent of both of them.

 

[laylalovesmac]

I just saw Union Red on temptalia. That color is

Has anyone else tried these and liked them? Not liked them? I need something before I shell out $30 for a lipstick....

 

[Camnagem]

I'm still thinking about this line!

I've heard great things about the Sheer Luminous Fluid Foundation, has anyone tried or sampled it yet?

I feel like I'm always looking for a new foundation for some reason...I guess I just haven't found "the one" yet. Hmmph.

As much as I like some of the lipstick colors, I hate not being able to see these in person. I love my Chanel lippies, so I think I'll just move along and forget about these...for now.

 

[sexysellerie]

Acutally I'm pretty attached to the whole look & feel of this cosmetic brand, but honestly: It's so expensive that I expect something overwhelming for such a price!
I'm happy that I'm going to London next week so I can see it in person. Then I will decide whether it's worth the money or not, but neutrals in general are not that rare that you have to spend so much money on it

 

[purrtykitty]

Argh, hubby has a business trip to Kansas next week (I'm going with), and he said we could go through Kansas City if I wanted. I called Burberry to see if the boutique carried the line, and they said, "No". I was looking forward to checking it out in person. Oh well, I guess I'll have to hold out a little while longer.

 

[sexysellerie]

Well, I saw the collection in person and to be honest: Yes, the shades are nice (in case you're a "neutral-addict"), the lippies are nice, too. But...you can get these colours a lot cheaper if you want to. There are no miracle-products which were worth the money

 

[TheTeenageMuse]

Oh I just bought the purple shadow the other day. I'd say the quality was the same as MAC's. I liked it much better than Chanel's though. It had a very build-able, buttery texture. And the colour was rich but managed to go with many different colours.

 

[Camnagem]

Review and swatches of Burberry Sheer Luminous Fluid Foundation:

Burberry Cosmetics: Sheer Luminous Fluid Foundation Swatches and Review

Sounds pretty good. Hopefully I'll be able to get my hands on a few samples to try out soon.