Burberry Beauty

[Winthrop44]

Very pretty! Glad you love them both. Can't wait till the lipsticks get here so I can try one too. Enjoy your goodies!

 

[peanut]

The foundation samples Nordies sent in screw-top jars got all over my pretty boxes! Thankfully only 2 boxes at the time but still, blotched with beige...

For those who may be wondering about the new Fresh Glow Foundation, I've been trying out Beige. I was also sent Porcelain based on my previous purchase of Trench 5 but I find it too pale and a bit pinkish for me. For reference, I lean towards NC25 in the winter, and a tad darker than NC30 in the summer (not enough for NC35).

I've been applying with my MAC 187 for something quick and light. My expectations and standards are different now that I'm a stay-at-home parent: I don't need great longevity, wonderful coverage, or keeping things super-matte, just enough to make my skin look a bit more polished, even out my redness, and hopefully give a bit of a glow. Leaning more towards no-makeup makeup, as is Burberry's aesthetic. The new foundation definitely fits that bill. I've been having breakouts along my jawline from snuggling the kiddos and I usually don't need to use concealer unless the breakouts are really angry, like on the the couple days. My T-zone gets a bit of a glow but doesn't look greasy (at least, not to me!). I don't usually use powder to set. It seems to have more slip than the original foundation when applying, but that could be because my foundations are older (i.e. not as fresh) and are against a cold wall.

Overall I think Fresh Glow Sheer is a great foundation but if I want a workhorse foundation, I'd be using Hourglass Immaculate. I haven't directly compared it to the original Sheer foundation yet, which I'll try to use all of next week. It's not enough to make me want to ditch and replace my current foundations, altho part of it is my wallet needing to stay happy!

Thanks for posting! I'm so interested in this foundation. Did you find the shade Beige to be neutral or more yellow-based?

 

[peanut]

Some nice swatches of the new eyeshadows:

http://naturalnchicmakeup.com/2015/03/burberry-wet-dry-glow-eyeshadow-swatches-and-review.html
http://naturalnchicmakeup.com/2015/03/burberry-wet-dry-silk-eyeshadow-swatches-and-review.html

I don't see Nickel though. Hope it's not LE.

Also, I noticed that Saks has the spring blush available for pre-order. And is that the new lipstick formula on the site?

 

[Icecaramellatte]

I love Burberry's original formulas. Except for the mascara, everything else I tried exceeded expectations (eyeshadows, lip glosses, lipsticks, sheer foundation, blushes, compact highlighter). I'm annoyed that I have to test everything again, even though it looks like they are doing great job with these new formulas. I wish they would introduce more shades and finishes in their powder blush range, but the quality of the powder as far as I'm concerned is amazing. I think their colours, formulas and finishes are never over the top, they aim at natural, healthy looking makeup which is why I love the brand.

Anyway, my new lippy and eyeshadow are here. Dusky Mauve is gorgeous! I agree, it looks more brown when swatched but it is such a complex shade - there's grey and purple in it and it looks very flattering on my brown, slightly hazel, eyes. The formula is softer than the old one, which I'm not sure I like as I find that kind of formula usually over-blends. I haven't tried it with the primer or wet yet, will report on that next week

The lipstick I love as well. I'm pale and without much pigment in my lips so I can definitely build it up to the desired intensity. I'm not sure it this would be the case on darker lips though with this particular shade. The formula is soooo creamy, feels so nice on the lips. And it has enough pigment for colour to stay visible once the creamy layer disappears. One layer would be more pigmented than Chanel's Rouge Coco Shine for example, it's heavier formula and stays on for longer.

The shade of Rose Blush is a combination of red and mauve pink, with a bit of blue in it which gives it a 'bruse' like tint. This is more obvious indoors, outside in a sunlight it's more red. Again, beautiful, complex shade. Hand swatch doesn't do it justice.

Oh I didn't know a new lipstick formula was out. Does that mean the old formulas are gone or are they adding to the line? I love Burberry lipsticks. Ooh these colors are right up my alley especially the lipstick shade.

 

[starletta8]

I guess my opinion is the one in the minority, so that's ok.

Keep in mind I own almost the entire original collection, so Burberry has already gotten my money. It just makes me sad/mad to have to walk away.

 

[Bronwyn]

Has anyone checked out the singles from the birds and bees collection? The green and blue shades both look pretty but kind of sheer. Some people seem to like the glow shades more than the silk shades.

 

[starletta8]

Has anyone checked out the singles from the birds and bees collection? The green and blue shades both look pretty but kind of sheer. Some people seem to like the glow shades more than the silk shades.

I posted swatches to this thread almost 2 months ago- page 38. I didn't swatch them wet.

I hate the new formula. But then again, I'm the only one that feels that way.

 

[awickedshape]

I posted swatches to this thread almost 2 months ago- page 38. I didn't swatch them wet. I hate the new formula. But then again, I'm the only one that feels that way. 

I can't compare them. What don't you like?

 

[starletta8]

I can't compare them. What don't you like?

They took one of the best, buttery shadows that blended as good as the best and threw it out. Their previous singles were on-par with the best from Tom Ford in terms of quality. That's all gone now. Now you have to use them wet to get anything that looks like the pan.

I'm so over these "must use wet to get payoff" shadows. It shortens the lifespan of the shadow and every single brand feels that they have to jump on the bandwagon. Not all of us like putting wet mush on our eyes and have the time to let it dry every morning. Burberry was perfect for women like me before. I knew I could get good pigmentation and always look classic- regardless of the shade- without any BS or special techniques. When your alarm goes off at 0400 every morning, you don't want wet eyeshadow. Period.

These new wet eyeshadows don't blend wet. I give up, Burberry's the latest company to decide that my money's not worth having.

 

[awickedshape]

They took one of the best, buttery shadows that blended as good as the best and threw it out. Their previous singles were on-par with the best from Tom Ford in terms of quality. That's all gone now. Now you have to use them wet to get anything that looks like the pan. I'm so over these "must use wet to get payoff" shadows. It shortens the lifespan of the shadow and every single brand feels that they have to jump on the bandwagon. Not all of us like putting wet mush on our eyes and have the time to let it dry every morning. Burberry was perfect for women like me before. I knew I could get good pigmentation and always look classic- regardless of the shade- without any BS or special techniques. When your alarm goes off at 0400 every morning, you don't want wet eyeshadow. Period. These new wet eyeshadows don't blend wet. I give up, Burberry's the latest company to decide that my money's not worth having.

Oh no :/ I did not really like the swatches of their quads and the two lipsticks that I've tried are not favourites so when I saw how amazing the Gold no. 25 palette was and that they were changing up the lipsticks I thought it was for the better. I don't have any experience with the eyeshadow singles. Sorry to hear that you're disappointed. I myself am not into using eyeshadow wet. I don't like the feel of liquid liner either, tbh. Buying an Armani eye tint was a huge deal for me.

 

[starletta8]

I myself am not into using eyeshadow wet. I don't like the feel of liquid liner either, tbh. Buying an Armani eye tint was a huge deal for me.

The Gold palette had the quality of their singles. Now you can understand why I'm heartbroken.

I bought a couple of the new shades and even old favorites like Pale Barley have been changed. Ugh. I really wish this wet eyeshadow trend would go away.

Burberry is the only brand that went all-in. I think it's a grave error.

 

[awickedshape]

The Gold palette had the quality of their singles.  Now you can understand why I'm heartbroken. I bought a couple of the new shades and even old favorites like Pale Barley have been changed. Ugh. I really wish this wet eyeshadow trend would go away. Burberry is the only brand that went all-in. I think it's a grave error.

I guess time will tell what the overall feedback will be. Companies can really alienate their customers sometimes.

 

[Bronwyn]

It's disappointing to me that they made all of the new shades wet and dry.

 

[Winthrop44]

I guess my opinion is the one in the minority, so that's ok.

Keep in mind I own almost the entire original collection, so Burberry has already gotten my money. It just makes me sad/mad to have to walk away.

FWIW, I agree with you. I didn't have that many of the old shades but I like them better. The new shades I've tried are too shimmery for me.

 

[Medgal07]

If anyone has the Chanel Holiday palette from 2013 called Charming, the darkest shade in there is really very similar to Dusky Mauve, at least on my skin (and lids). The Chanel is just an itty bitty touch darker and greyer than Dusky Mauve.

I have that palette---wearing it today. It can lean grey or dusky purple depending on what you're wearing w/it.

 

[Medgal07]

I love Burberry's original formulas. Except for the mascara, everything else I tried exceeded expectations (eyeshadows, lip glosses, lipsticks, sheer foundation, blushes, compact highlighter). I'm annoyed that I have to test everything again, even though it looks like they are doing great job with these new formulas. I wish they would introduce more shades and finishes in their powder blush range, but the quality of the powder as far as I'm concerned is amazing. I think their colours, formulas and finishes are never over the top, they aim at natural, healthy looking makeup which is why I love the brand.

Anyway, my new lippy and eyeshadow are here. Dusky Mauve is gorgeous! I agree, it looks more brown when swatched but it is such a complex shade - there's grey and purple in it and it looks very flattering on my brown, slightly hazel, eyes. The formula is softer than the old one, which I'm not sure I like as I find that kind of formula usually over-blends. I haven't tried it with the primer or wet yet, will report on that next week

The lipstick I love as well. I'm pale and without much pigment in my lips so I can definitely build it up to the desired intensity. I'm not sure it this would be the case on darker lips though with this particular shade. The formula is soooo creamy, feels so nice on the lips. And it has enough pigment for colour to stay visible once the creamy layer disappears. One layer would be more pigmented than Chanel's Rouge Coco Shine for example, it's heavier formula and stays on for longer.

The shade of Rose Blush is a combination of red and mauve pink, with a bit of blue in it which gives it a 'bruse' like tint. This is more obvious indoors, outside in a sunlight it's more red. Again, beautiful, complex shade. Hand swatch doesn't do it justice.

Beautiful!!!!!!

Glad you're loving them!!!

 

[Medgal07]

They took one of the best, buttery shadows that blended as good as the best and threw it out. Their previous singles were on-par with the best from Tom Ford in terms of quality. That's all gone now. Now you have to use them wet to get anything that looks like the pan.

I'm so over these "must use wet to get payoff" shadows. It shortens the lifespan of the shadow and every single brand feels that they have to jump on the bandwagon. Not all of us like putting wet mush on our eyes and have the time to let it dry every morning. Burberry was perfect for women like me before. I knew I could get good pigmentation and always look classic- regardless of the shade- without any BS or special techniques. When your alarm goes off at 0400 every morning, you don't want wet eyeshadow. Period.

These new wet eyeshadows don't blend wet. I give up, Burberry's the latest company to decide that my money's not worth having.

That's really too bad. I was just starting to wade in the Burberry pool. I have Pale Barley, the Gold 25 holiday e/s quad, the holiday highlighter and a few lip products.
I'm not a fan of the 'must use wet' for best payoff products either. I don't want to work for the product, I want the product to work for me. I totally get what you're saying.

 

[Medgal07]

FWIW, I agree with you. I didn't have that many of the old shades but I like them better. The new shades I've tried are too shimmery for me.

So sorry to hear this.

 

[dstroyedangel]

Wanted to chime in here as I went to Nordstrom's the other day to play around with the new eyeshadows. I have maybe half of the older formulation e/s and really enjoyed using them. The new formulation is not bad, but its different- Im disappointed that many of the shades are very different or discontinued all together.
I spoke to a Burberry rep and she mentioned that since Shiseido now owns them so several other products will be discontinued and reformulated. She specifically mentioned the lipsticks and eyeliners, and a new foundation will be added to the line shortly.

 

[Medgal07]

Wanted to chime in here as I went to Nordstrom's the other day to play around with the new eyeshadows. I have maybe half of the older formulation e/s and really enjoyed using them. The new formulation is not bad, but its different- Im disappointed that many of the shades are very different or discontinued all together.
I spoke to a Burberry rep and she mentioned that since Shiseido now owns them so several other products will be discontinued and reformulated. She specifically mentioned the lipsticks and eyeliners, and a new foundation will be added to the line shortly.

Sounds like goodbye to burberry as I was starting to know it. They're totally revamping the brand. Wow.