Once upon a time, there was a range of lipsticks I loved. I loved them for many years, building my collection from the bottom up, loving the balmy texture, the moisturising feel and the wearable colours available. Then one day, they were reformulated and I lost my one true love.
So I sat, and whined and pined for a lost love.
But as lost loves go, I’ve found another, and my heart gave a little leap of joy. I can now start a brand new collection!
For anyone bemoaning how the new Dior Addict lipstick (2015 version) falls short of its predecessors, you might be pleased to know I’ve found us a replacement! 😀
Ladies, look to the new Bobbi Brown Nourishing Lip Color, a brand new range of lipsticks from Bobbi Brown that are infused with avocado, babassu and jojoba oils to hydrate, smooth and comfort lips, while imparting beautiful wearable colours. The minute these touched my lips, I knew the hole in my lipstick collection left by the departure of Dior Addict, was now happily filled! 😀
It sure took Bobbi Brown a while to get onto the balmy lipstick trend (a few years late in fact), but boy did they come up with a stunner of a product!
Like most balmy textured lipsticks, the texture of the lipstick in the bullet is a little soft, and I find that it melts a little on contact with skin. So, while it looks pristine fresh from the store, the minute you apply the first swipe, you will find the sharp edges breaking up and becoming blunt. It does not hold the shape as well as a more matte textured lipstick will. I’m used to this so I’m not fussed, but if you are particular then you might be.
Swatched on my arm, you may notice also the slight transparency of the lip colour. This is quite typical of lipsticks in this category. The more moisturising a lipstick is, the higher the chance of it being a little more sheer and vice versa.
That said, when applied on lips, I don’t find the colour to be sheer at all. The pigment isn’t strong, as in say, a matte lipstick, but it is strong enough to impart the colour that you see in the tube. They come in a range of wearable colours from light to deep shades, and even some pop colours, which are so hard to come by in a balm-lipstick texture! I love how they managed to make those! 😀
I find it quite easy to apply it with just 1 swipe on the lips, straight from the bullet. As I’ve mentioned, it seems to melt a little on contact with skin, so it glides over your lips very smoothly without tugging, and leaves a glossy colour behind.
The two shades I have are Poppy (a cool red) and Rosebud (a wearable rose). While I love the punchy colour of Poppy that brightens up the complexion very prettily, it is Rosebud that I’ve been turning to on an almost daily basis, simply because it is such a wearable colour that goes with every look, without intimidating anyone. This is the shade I wear most often in any lipstick, but I usually have a back up of a red lipstick, to refresh my look LOL 😀
For an idea of how it looks in a full face, here’s Poppy and Rosebud. Just 1 swipe of lipstick straight from the bullet.
The Bobbi Brown Nourishing Lip Color feels very lightweight on lips, and is, as the name implies, lovely and moisturising. I find the colours pigmented enough, yet offering that transparency that I love in lipsticks of this texture. It makes it a very easy lip colour to wear, and it makes your lips feel so good even after you remove it! Even when my lips feel a little dry, popping on these lip colours make them feel better after that.
While most moisturising or balmy lipsticks tend to fade quickly, I have no problems with these. They seem to stay put (although they will mark cups and kiss off – so no kissing!) well enough, even after meals, if you’re careful. It’s quick and easy to touch up, and shiny lips always impart a youthful vibe.
I love the texture, the gloss, the shine, how it feels when I wear it, and even the colours. These are everything I love in a lipstick, and at this moment, I’d even say they’re pretty affordable, compared to similar brands out there. I can’t find any fault with these, so 5 stars, Bobbi Brown! With first the Luxe Lip Colors and now these Nourishing Lip Colors, you’ve most certainly stepped up your game! Well done 😀
IN A NUTSHELL
The new Bobbi Brown Nourishing Lip Color is a range of oil infused lipsticks that have a balmy and moisturising feel with nice pigment. They slick on smoothly without tugging and when removed, leave lips feeling soft, moisturised and well, nourished! If the discontinued Dior Addict or Addict Extreme formula was one you loved, rejoice for this is an excellent replacement that delivers on all counts, and is, in the big scheme of things, affordable. I’ve nothing bad to say about these. Go get at least one. I’m quite sure you’ll fall in love with them the way I have! 😀
PROS: Lovely transparent pigment, Elegant glossy shine on lips, Smooth texture that does not tug on lips, Leaves lips feeling soft, smooth and nourished after use, Wearable and flattering colours
CONS: None unless you find the price prohibitive
WHO WILL LIKE THIS: Anyone who likes balmy textured lipsticks, Anyone who likes moisturising lipsticks that leave a glossy shine on lips, Anyone who was a fan of the now discontinued pre-2015 Dior Addict and Addict Extreme formula
PRICE: RM95 | US$28 | £21
AVAILABILITY: Bobbi Brown stores and counters, BB Online, Nordstrom, Selfridges
Have you tried these new Bobbi Brown Nourishing Lip Color lipsticks? Which other colour do I absolutely need?
I fear a new lipstick obsession rearing its ugly head LOL! I do tend to go overboard when I find a formula I absolutely love. You will find yourself running through these more quickly than a lipstick of a firmer texture so I guess that kinda justifies me getting more, right? erm… RIGHT?! LOL! 😀
Paris B
Ooh, I’ll have to check out these while I have my mom try out the Luxe ones! They both look lovely but Rosebud definitely seems easier to wear.
Rosebud is most certainly the everyday shade, and yes, do check these out. I’m champing at the bit to get another even though I know I shouldn’t! 😛
Hi how do you compare this to bobbi brown’s creamy lip color? I find it difficult to get a lipstick that does not make my lips dry but creamy lip color is quite ok (certain colors)… So is this new nourishing lip color better than the creamy lip color? Tq
To be honest Hanna, I don’t quite like BB’s Creamy Lip Colour which I find drying on my lips. I do like the Luxe Lip Color which is intense and creamy and not drying for me. This one is infinitely more comfortable in terms of moisture, as it leaves lips feeling soft and moisturised. Based on my experience, I’d say this is far superior to Creamy Lip Colour – but you will have to realise also that the texture will be more slippery and may be a little sheerer in colour.
I bought Rosebud several months ago and it is the only lipstick I’ve been wearing everyday.
Good choice, Evie! Rosebud is the perfect everyday shade! I’ve been wearing mine regularly too!
I have Blush and I thought it was really sheer! Then I realized it’s because it just blends into my natural lip colour. HAHAHAHA! I have Poppy too, but yet to wear it. I’ll try it because it looks fantastic on you 🙂
Ooh wear Poppy – it’s gorgeous! Blush sounds like a pretty colour – perfect for that my lips but better look I bet!
Dear, must be your blog, rosebud lipstick out of stock ?
Out of stock
Goodness, I’m shocked! LOL But I honestly doubt it’s me – maybe it’s a coincidence? 😀 I hope you get it soon though. It’s a lovely colour in a gorgeous formula!
Heheee i got it finally, is very beautiful colour, thanks for recommending ???
That’s awesome to know! I love Rosebud too – still using it almost daily!
Woman, you look too good in red! My skintone is more Southeast Asian tan, so I don’t look as good in reds – yay to you!
Aww thank you so much Z! 😀 With your colouring, I’d do brick or browned reds, which I personally can’t carry off, but which I know works beautifully on deeper skin tones. Try it! 😉
I will be at Bobbi Brown counter tomorrow! =D I am already a fan of the standard Bobbi Brown lipsticks so I am more than happy to buy into another line from them.
Can anyone speak as to the wear time of these particular lipsticks? I love the texture of the Luxe LSs, but they have NO staying power on me. On several blogs I read that people were getting 4-6, depending on the shades. It starts to fade as soon as I get it on & it’s not a pretty, even stain leftover. It’s quite a disappointment because I bought a bunch during the holidays last year. I absolutely love the Luxe colors, texture, etc. but those were expensive lippies & I’m not paying that much money based on my experiences.
I’ve tried wearing light, medium & dark variations, with & without lipliners, powdering after application & reapplying but nothing makes them stay on my lips.
Therefore. I was hoping I could get some insight into anyone & Paris’ experience with the longevity of these lipstcks.
Thank you in advance.
Take care.
Hi, if you found the Luxe range to not be longlasting then you will find these to be even less so. On me, both Luxe and this Nourishing Lip Color lasts. Luxe lasts longer, with Nourishing going for at least 5 hours with no problems. In your case, you might want to try something else, unless you don’t mind a lovely lipstick with short lasting power 🙂
Thanks for the response Paris. I’m really upset that the Luxe formula doesn’t work for me, because the colors are really fabulous.
Take care.