Bobbi Brown Luxe Lip Color 3.8g in Crimson is a creamy, hydrating bullet lipstick in a slightly warm-toned, medium-dark burgundy with a natural cream sheen. The formula is built around conditioning ingredients to keep lips comfortable and supple while delivering pigmented, smooth, glide-on colour — a true wearable red leaning towards burgundy.
About Bobbi Brown
Founded in New York in 1991 by makeup artist Bobbi Brown, the brand built its name on flattering, skin-true makeup tones and a professional-artist approach to everyday beauty. Now part of The Estée Lauder Companies, Bobbi Brown is widely respected for its lip products — and the Luxe Lip Color line has long sat at the top of the brand's lip range, designed to combine couture finish with skincare-grade comfort.
Key benefits
- Creamy, conditioning finish — glides smoothly over lips with a hydrating, balm-like feel
- Buildable medium coverage — sheer to medium colour pay-off that can be layered for richer intensity
- Leaves a soft stain — colour fades down to a subtle tinted finish rather than disappearing entirely
- Helps soften the look of lip lines — moisture-rich formula keeps lips smooth and supple
- Natural sheen — neither flat-matte nor glossy, giving lips a healthy-looking finish
- Bobbi Brown gold-engraved bullet — a polished, weighty case for handbag-ready touch-ups
Shade
Crimson is a slightly warm-toned, medium-dark burgundy red with a natural cream finish. It reads less true-red and more like a sophisticated wine — flattering across light, medium and deeper skin tones, particularly those with warm undertones.
Who it's for
This lipstick suits anyone who loves the look of a red lip but prefers a creamy, comfortable formula over a drying matte. Crimson works especially well for autumn and winter wardrobes, evening looks and anyone who prefers their reds with a touch of warmth and depth. The conditioning formula makes it a good choice for those with drier lips who find traditional reds tightening.
How to apply
- Exfoliate the lips gently with a damp cloth, then smooth on a lip balm if needed
- For the cleanest line, outline lips with a matching burgundy or neutral lip pencil first
- Apply Luxe Lip Color directly from the bullet, starting at the centre of the lips and working outwards
- Blot once with tissue and reapply for a richer, longer-lasting finish
- Refresh through the day as desired — the formula stays comfortable through reapplication
Specifications
- Size: 3.8g
- Shade: Crimson — warm burgundy-red
- Finish: Creamy, natural sheen
- Coverage: Buildable medium
- Format: Bullet lipstick
- Brand: Bobbi Brown
- Range: Luxe Lip Color



