If you’re on the distribution list for the Bergdorf Goodman Catalog then you’ve probably already seen the lovely preview of the new lipsticks and glosses from Edward Bess. Also, Amy from Café Makeup provided us a swatch sneak peek along with the color names here. The new items have finally arrived in-store at BG in two special sets. Trios which are each $75. One has the 3 lipsticks, the other has the 3 glosses. I found these to be a good deal since each lipstick and gloss is $30+.
New Lipsticks L to R: Blush Allure, Demi Buff, Rose Demure
New Glosses L to R: French Lace, First Kiss, Amor
New Glosses L to R: French Lace, First Kiss, Amor
The lipsticks are all natural and neutral. Even though the packaging is different, the scent, textures and formulas all seem to be the same quality. All (as usual with Edward Bess lip products) are a cream finish-formula without any shimmer. At first glance, the lipsticks all look similar, but you’ll see the differences when swatched below. Here are my descriptions:
- Blush Allure is a pastel neutral nude-pink, it seems to be a pink version of Pure Impulse
- Demi Buff is a neutral pink-brown
- Rose Demure is a neutral-cool mauve pink
- French Lace is a light grey-beige-pinkish nude
- First Kiss is a vibrant healthy pink glow (love this one)
- Amor is a deep raspberry almost fuschia reddish color
The lipsticks are full coverage and lipglosses semi-sheer with a high gloss finish. You can read my previous reviews of Edward Bess to get a more detailed idea of his lip products, but overall are high-quality, fig-scented, naturally flattering and beautiful. In this next photo you can see the subtle underlying differences in tone for the lipsticks. Blush Allure is more nudish, Demi Buff is the most brown, Rose Demure is more mauvey.
Now onto the packaging. I have a love/hate relationship with packaging changes. I tend to like it when packaging changes are minimal because I like consistency for storage sake. For Edward Bess, the lipstick packaging is now square and made of a plastic casing. The new case is very sturdy and the benefit is that now there will be less rolling off the table casualties. However, I really loved the sleek metal round tube he used to have. Weight/product wise, the older lipstick tubes were .14 oz/4 g while the new ones are now .13 oz/3.8 g. Not a huge difference so it’s not something I think anyone will make a fuss about.
The lipgloss packaging seems to be virtually the same to me. The old and new are very similar and the differences are slight, but I feel the newer tubes are less angular and have a slightly softer look. The old packaging glosses were .19 oz/5.8 ml if made in Italy or .16 oz/4.4 g if made in the USA. The new packaging glosses are .20 oz/5.9 ml.
Packaging L to R: New, Old, Old, New
Swatches:
Overall I find them very different from the existing EB lipsticks and glosses. This is the first time he has released lighter neutral pinkish colors. The closest ones Tender Love, Pure Impulse and Natural Attraction are all significantly darker/deeper.
Those not familiar with Edward Bess’s line, check out the tag/label below for past reviews and info on where to buy etc. I’ll feel like a broken record if I repeat where the items are found or can be purchased again since I’ve done so numerous times already. Also you can reference the tear-out from the catalog up above 🙂
I haven’t had time to try these on the lips yet so I can’t say for sure how these look on the lips. They literally arrived a couple days ago from Bergdorf Goodman and I haven’t had time to test them fully. Lip swatches to come soon.
I love all of the shades!! Rose Allure is my fav!
Oops! I meant blush allure. 🙂 ty for the post!
Very pretty, I like the simple packaging
I love the look of all these items! Beautiful and great swatches, as usual. Thank you.
Yay, finally some cool-toned items from EB! Thanks for this wonderful post and swatches, Sabrina!!
I absolutely love the lipstick colors- very me! I still have not tried this brand, but you tempt me every time 🙂 I also prefer the look of the old packaging- much more sleek.
Great review. I ordered the lipstick trio and am waiting to receive them.
Ammie
Lovely pictures! I haven't picked up my order yet, can't wait to get to BG!!! Enjoy your goodies!:)
When I first saw the sneak peak of this collection, I promptly ordered Blush Imperiale in Dessert Blossom and the gloss in French Lace. A bit later I decided I really did need 😉 some new lipstick, so I added Blush Allure and Rose Demure to my order. As with all of Edward's products, the quality is superb and his eye for color, unerring.
This is such a soft, delicate collection of pink tinged beauties. It puts me in mind of dawn's early light, lazy mornings, and casual weekends. Even though Edward's palette is much lighter and more delicate this time around, it still has that same universal quality and simple refinement that has become his hallmark. Those of you who shy away from deeper colors will find much to love in this collection.
Estelle, you'll love this collection. Those of you who read BTiB know that Charlestongirl has a very fair, cool toned complexion. I'm also quite fair (I wear EB Light), but I have peach undertones to my complexion. Both of us can wear this collection successfully. I don't know how Edward does it, but his eye for color is phenomenal.
gorgeous colors! where can i buy this brand? i´m from germany
Oooh, I love the look of Blush Allure and Rose Demure–can't wait to see them on your lips. I love the creamy soft texture of Edward Bess lipsticks.
The shades look similiar to a few of Chamel Rouge Allures maybe??
I'm glad he has brought out slightly cooler colours. I'm not overly keen on the new packaging, looks more bulky not as sleek but I am still planning to get all three of the lipsticks. Thanks for the great post.
I really liked the old EB packaging it looked simple yet sleek. I think the new packaging doesn't look bad just probably something to get use to. THe new colors look so pretty, can't wait to see your review on Demi Buff, it looks like a color I would totally love.
I love EB's products and ordered the lipstick trio during the BG event. Unfortunately, none of the colors work for me (or maybe I'm just not comfortable wearing such pinks) and I'm not too fond of the new packaging. While they look quite nice, i find them a little awkward to hold and handle. I may have to stock up on pure impulse if I can still find them in the round tube! =D
Hope these shades work for you!
Hi Sabrina! So good to see another Edward Bess post. It's definitely time for another order. Thanks for the info.
I can't wait to see the lipstick and glosses on you, Sabrina. I purchased both new trios, and Demi Buff and French Lace are my favorites. Though I adore all of the colors in the tube, I am not used to wearing such a nude-pink look, and despite being quite fair and cool toned, Blush Allure and Rose Demure are not great looks on me. I look best with at least some contrast, which is why I still prefer the lipstick trio from Fall 09 (Tender Love, Forever Yours and Night Romance).
Also, after more than a week of daily use, I intensely dislike the new lipstick packaging. It is bulky, awkward, and it does not close as well, so the lipsticks will likely dry out if I don't use them often. I hope he does not phase out the metal tubes, and I am thinking of calling Susan/Jennifer to find out. -Zuzu