It seems there has been much excitement about the new lip items from Edward Bess even if thoughts about the new packaging have been mixed. My first review was completed about a month ago linked here New Lip Items from Edward Bess. Other reviews, swatches and details of these new colors have been posted by other great bloggers:
Café Makeup – Edward Bess, New Lipsticks & Glosses (Swatches)
Best Things in Beauty – Edward Bess Ultra Slick Lipstick . . .
Blogdorf Goodman – Bess is More
Best Things in Beauty – Edward Bess Ultra Slick Lipstick . . .
Blogdorf Goodman – Bess is More
As far as I know, each of these lipsticks are available individually for $32 each but were also part of a trio with all three for $75 during Bergdorf Goodman’s last gift card event. Here is a closer look at the new lipsticks in Blush Allure, Demi Buff & Rose Demure.
After testing these for a few weeks, the formula and texture seem to be the same even though the packaging is different. I find that the fig scent is more subtle, but everything else seems to be the same great consistency, coverage and finish as the lipsticks in the older packaging. The new ones are embossed with Edward’s initials (as seen below).
Blush Allure is a pale nude pink. I find it similar in lightness to YSL’s Rouge Volupte #1. The difference is slight, but Blush Allure is slightly darker and the YSL is slightly cooler toned. You can see below it has full creamy coverage, but on me it’s too light and mod-like on my lips. This color is lovely once blotted down and topped with gloss. This will be one of my higher-maintenance nudes. If you can pull off light pinks like MAC Angel, MAC Hue, MAC Faux, YSL Rouge Volupte #1 then you will love Edward Bess’s Blush Allure Lipstick.
Demi Buff is a brown-nude-pink. It leans more brownish on me although you can see bits of pink in it. It’s not as dark on my lips as Bobbi Brown’s Brownie Pink Lipstick but it is similar (see all the way down at the bottom). Compared to BB, the EB lipsticks are creamier and smoother. Bobbi Brown’s are full coverage but slightly more matte with a drier texture, still creamy in my opinion, but without the sheen.
Rose Demure is a pretty cool pink with a tinge of mauve. This is an odd-ball shade. When I put this on last week it turned blueish and almost fuschia. I was sad and thought this would be a shade I’d have to gift away. However, I tried it again this week and it went on a beautiful cool mauve-pink but without the fuschia/blueish cast. I am glad I gave this one a second chance, however I have a feeling this will be a color I cannot pull off every day. My lip color changes from day to day – sometimes they are really pink, other days they look really pale.
These new shades are beautiful neutrals that lean more towards the cool side of the color spectrum. There are a number of similar nude pinks out there – those who have explored those lighter neutrals know it can be hard to find the right one for your skintone. Too pale and you look like a corpse. Too brown and it goes on dark. Blush Allure, Demi Buff & Rose Demure Lipsticks are definitely worth checking out if you can get to a counter (Neimans at Beverly Hills and Houston or Bergdorf Goodman in NY). These have a beautiful and unique undertone that works with one’s natural skintone. That being said, my heart still belongs to a few of his other shades like Forbidden Flower, Pure Impulse and Forever Yours (all previously reviewed within the last year).
Here are the new Edward Bess lipsticks compared to a few other shades. Take note of four things:
1) In the tube they look strikingly similar, my camera isn’t always so great at capturing the differences
2) Swatched on the arm you can see the difference better (only slightly)
3) On the lips, each of these will look different based on how nude-like shades will react with the natural pigment in your lips. For example, Bobbi Brown Brownie Pink and Edward Bess Demi Buff look similar in the tube and on the arm, but on the lips, I get a straight brown with a slight hint of pink with the BB, while the EB shows more pink on me.
4) While these photos may appear to present dupes on your computer screen, I do not think any of these are dupes.
1) In the tube they look strikingly similar, my camera isn’t always so great at capturing the differences
2) Swatched on the arm you can see the difference better (only slightly)
3) On the lips, each of these will look different based on how nude-like shades will react with the natural pigment in your lips. For example, Bobbi Brown Brownie Pink and Edward Bess Demi Buff look similar in the tube and on the arm, but on the lips, I get a straight brown with a slight hint of pink with the BB, while the EB shows more pink on me.
4) While these photos may appear to present dupes on your computer screen, I do not think any of these are dupes.
L to R: Bobbi Brown Blush, Bobbi Brown Blondie Pink, Bobbi Brown Brownie Pink, Edward Bess Rose Demure, Edward Bess Demi Buff, Edward Bess Blush Allure, YSL Rouge Volupte 1, YSL Rouge Volupte 23, Tom Ford Pink Dusk (Chanel Ming added in swatches only)
Have any Edward Bess fans tried the new lipsticks? How do you like them?
I have to say I'm really disappointed by the new EB I selected- Rose Demure. I was excited for some cooler-toned, lighter shades, but I find it to be cakey and settle into lip lines. For a higher-end line, I think there is no excuse for this. On another note, I am not a fan of the new packaging- way too bulky.
I am sad to say this will be my last EB lipstick purchase.
allrose colors i love!thank you for review!kissss
Thank you, Sabrina, for mentioning the 4 things to consider when looking at product and swatch pictures. All too often we forget the most crucial element of all: skin tone. Whether it's lips, face, eyes, or nails; skin tone will have a significant role in how a color plays out. The transparency, texture, and finish also have a significant effect on the outcome. Many a time I've seen a woman at the counter comparing a new product to products she has brought with her. I always think, "Smart lady!"
I bought these based on your previous post and am very pleased with them. Like you, I will need to work with them just a teensy bit; Demi-Buff is a hint too dark, so I use a lighter gloss. Rose Demure is a hint too pink, so I add a more nude gloss on top, but Blush Allure is going to be a perfect summer shade for me. That extra bit of color works so much better for me than Rouge Volupte #1 and needs no tweaking. I love the formula on this but I do hate the new packaging, as I really have to rip the cap off with some force. These lippies are opaque on me with 2 swipes and will last for hours, which I really appreciate. I lean more toward peachy nudes and these pinks are a little out of my comfort zone, but since I already have about a million peachy nudes, I'm really glad I bought these. Love your blog and read it every day, Sabrina! You were the one to introduce me to EB and I've never regretted it. Sincerely, "mkdallas"
We don't have Edward Bess in Canada but "Demi Buff" looks like the perfect nude!
I love that Blush Allure color! And MAC Angel is my favorite lipstick, so no wonder! 😛
Thanks for posting!
I don't think these are available in the UK through Zuneta let but I very much look forward to the release. Your comparison of Blush Allure to Hue, Angel etc. was very useful, as I can't wear any of those without a lot of effort. I think that both Demi Buff and Rose Demure would definitely work for me though.
Thanks for all of your efforts in swatching and photographing. It's much appreciated as I know how time consuming it is.
Jane x
Hey Sabrina! I got Demi buff, and love it so far. Although I must say I do see a slight difference in the formula. The other EB lipsticks I have are Forever Yours and Night Orchid, in comparison I feel like the Demi-buff is slightly softer, just a tad powdery-er while applying. I don't know if anybody else understands what I mean or noticed it, but I still love it!
Oh I forgot to tell you, I've been wearing Demi-buff with the Paul and Joe lip lacquer #7, its a perfect match, they are twins!! I must try other glosses to layer over soon, Aragonite might be my first! 🙂
I have a question for you! Demi Buff looks beautiful but a tad on the cool side for me. Do you have a rec for a warmer version? Pink-browns can be so hard to shop for. No matter how pretty they are in the tube, if they're too cool they look just terrible on me!
BTW, I've been following your blog for a while, and love your coverage of lesser-known brands!
These are amazing swatches, Sabrina! Are these still sold in sets at EB counters or was it only during the GC event?
Thank you for these swatches. I was really waiting to see these. I live next to the Houston Neiman Marcus which now sells Edward Bess, but I only saw a few of his products there with no sales assistants.
I am dying to but it looks like they may wash me out. Demi Buff is really pretty.
Brush Allure is definitely right up my alley!
And the texture and finish look amazing too!
Gotta say, I wasn't all that sold on EB makeup so far, but this post makes me re-evaluate my former impressions…!
xx