When I first heard that Brit brand, Burberry were launching a make-up range I didn’t really know what to think. The brand has a somewhat mixed reputation – part the ultimate sophisticated Brit brand, part chav.
In fact, when I was excitedly opening and playing with the bits from Burberry my boyfriend looked over and commented – ‘Isn’t that for chavs?’ I did quickly set him straight – this make-up range is pure luxury.
The packaging alone had me ooh-ing and ah-ing before I even had a play with the textures and colours. The pewter coloured metal is sturdy, and includes magnets to secure. The lipstick lid feels the most luxurious – gently popping shut and swivelling the lid into perfect place. The packaging is subtly embossed with the traditional Burberry print check design and the eyeshadow even comes with a soft protective outer case.
Before I move on to talking about the colours and textures I should mention the prices – obviously this sort of luxury doesn’t come cheap. Both the sheer eyeshadow and lipstick are priced at £22.
So, onto the colours – the lipstick (shade Hibiscus No.20) is a true statement berry-red. The embossing continues on the outer layer of the lipstick – adding to the luxury feel. The texture and pigmentation really impressed me – the lipstick glides on and delivers strong colour. Although I have to say, this isn’t a colour I would consider wearing day to day I was surprisingly happy with how it looked on my skin tone. Because the texture was so soft and moisturising it didn’t feel uncomfortable to wear.
Onto the eyeshadow – Pearl Blue No.16 – an icy pale blue. Not normally a colour I would feel comfortable wearing either because of the 80’s connotations of blue eyeshadow… but since I picked up the Soften the Mood Mineralise Trio from the MAC In The Groove collection I have renewed my like of pale blue as a highlight. The Burberry blue is very smooth but sheer – so not highly pigmented. The colour comes out as a very pale blue that is shot through with some small glittery bits for added sheen. To be honest – I was a little surprised to find glitter in an otherwise extremely high-end product.
Having had a chance to sample a couple of the products from the range I can summarise my first impressions of Burberry Make Up as being very sophisticated luxury make-up. Something I would see as a real treat rather than an every day make-up purchase. The sort of thing I may have to drop a few hints to the boyfriend about (if I start now, he might have gotten the hint by Christmas).
I am very keen to check out the blushers from the range as I have seen these on other blogs and they look lovely.
So what do you think of the Burberry range? Must have, wish list or can live without?
Hmmmm? It looks beautiful and super-luxe …. and relieved it’s slate grey hues rather than the (forgive me Burberry) chav-associated classic beige. For the hibiscus hue alone I think I’d consider a little pay-day treat…
Thanks for the post! The hibiscus looks beautiful on you. your bf’s comment about chavs is funny. I think Burberry is alot less chavy after having emma watson modeling for them anyway.
Thank you! I do love Hibiscus, I need to get a bit more brave and wear it out side of the living room!
Penelope – I totally agree that the Emma Watson thing has made the brand less chav-tastic. I actually really like Burberry in general – it’s all about how it’s work (ie. Not a check print base ball cap…)
Sami – I can see what you mean about the dull thing. I think the range is very much targetted at the neutral lovers!
i’m most excited to try the lip and cheek products from burberry.
hibiscus looks gorgeous on you!
Hmmmm? It looks beautiful and super-luxe …. and relieved it’s slate grey hues rather than the (forgive me Burberry) chav-associated classic beige. For the hibiscus hue alone I think I’d consider a little pay-day treat…
I love the lipstick detailing but personally I find the whole range to be a bit dull!
Thanks for the post! The hibiscus looks beautiful on you. your bf’s comment about chavs is funny. I think Burberry is alot less chavy after having emma watson modeling for them anyway.
Thank you! I do love Hibiscus, I need to get a bit more brave and wear it out side of the living room!
Penelope – I totally agree that the Emma Watson thing has made the brand less chav-tastic. I actually really like Burberry in general – it’s all about how it’s work (ie. Not a check print base ball cap…)
Sami – I can see what you mean about the dull thing. I think the range is very much targetted at the neutral lovers!
The lipstick looks beautiful on your lips. I really love their eyeshadows as well.