This fall Buxom launched a new lipstick formula called Big & Sexy Bold Gel Lipstick ($22 each for 2.8 g / 0.09 oz, exclusive to Sephora). These are described as vividly bold moisturizing lip colors that come in a unique gel-like formula. The texture is lightweight like a gel, but super creamy and they are so pigmented they cover the entire lip with one swipe. There are 30 shades total and they come in two finishes: satin and matte. I’m excited to share that I’ve teamed up with Buxom to share a couple of looks and swatches of all the colors.
The lipsticks come cased in an ultra modern black magnetic tube with the Buxom name embossed on the side. The Satin Formula comes in a glossy black lacquered tube while the Matte Formula comes in a black brushed matte finish tube. Color below is my favorite out of the entire collection called Coral Confession. The lipstick bullets fill up the tube entirely to the sides, I find the packaging sturdy and they look really sleek. Caps are magnetic.
The color selection is quite impressive. There are a lot of colors to
choose from in both textures ranging from light pinks, neutral roses,
soft beiges, bright reds, deep plums and corals. Both formulas are really good in terms of pigment. The Satin Finish colors have a creamier feel with a slight sheen that gives the lips a glossy lush look. The Matte Finish colors have a lightweight texture that glides on the lips. They are mattes with dimension though and are pretty moisturizing for a matte finish lipstick. The gel lipsticks do have a medium to strong vanilla scent, but it’s not overly sweet. Lasting power of both is quite good. I find the mattes last really long on me, about 4 hours without fading (transfer does happen when I drink coffee or tea). The satins last pretty long as well for a lipstick with a glossy sheen, about 3 hours without fading (more transfer happens to cups or bottles.)
choose from in both textures ranging from light pinks, neutral roses,
soft beiges, bright reds, deep plums and corals. Both formulas are really good in terms of pigment. The Satin Finish colors have a creamier feel with a slight sheen that gives the lips a glossy lush look. The Matte Finish colors have a lightweight texture that glides on the lips. They are mattes with dimension though and are pretty moisturizing for a matte finish lipstick. The gel lipsticks do have a medium to strong vanilla scent, but it’s not overly sweet. Lasting power of both is quite good. I find the mattes last really long on me, about 4 hours without fading (transfer does happen when I drink coffee or tea). The satins last pretty long as well for a lipstick with a glossy sheen, about 3 hours without fading (more transfer happens to cups or bottles.)
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Satin Row 1: Nude Exposure, Rebel Rose, Sultry Mauve, Guilty Angel, Poison Nectar
Satin Row 2: Shameless Magenta, Graphic Grape, Pink Coquette, Coral Confession, Rogue Red
Satin Row 3: Extreme Heat, Fuchsia Fetish, Wicked Pink, Forbidden Berry, Burning Desire
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Matte Row 1: Uncensored Candy, Naturally Daring, Defiant Bloom, Sinful Cinnamon
Matte Row 2: Classified Crimson, Vampy Plum, Voodoo Spice, Pink Decoy, Ultraviolet
Matte Row 3: Evocative Petal, Wildfire, Ruby Temptress, Red Inferno, Toxic Cherry
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Here are two looks with Coral Confession (bright peachy coral satin) and Red Inferno (blue-based matte). I’m wearing the same base of makeup in both photos. I was really impressed with how the look was transformed entirely with just the lip color.
Same colors are featured in both looks above except the lip color, left photo features Coral Confession, right photo features Red Inferno:
- Foundation: Buxom Show Some Skin Weightless Foundation in You’re a Natural
- Concealer: NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer in Ginger
- Powder: Charlotte Tilbury Skin Perfecting Micro-Powder in Shade #2
- Cheeks: Buxom True Hue Blush in Intoxicate + Hot Escapes Bronzer in Tahiti
- Eyes: Buxom Customizable Eyeshadow Bar Palette shown in top photo, left to right has Diamond Darling, Designer or Die, Star Treatment, Bold Bling, Invite Only and Glitz Factor (all colors used and blended for a soft gradient)
- Mascara: Buxom Mascara Bar with the Strong and Long brush
- Lips: Base used is the Buxom True Nude Lip Foundation Crayon in Naked (clear) with the Bold Gel lip color swiped on top
- Top: Joie (similar styles here and here)
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For swatches, to keep things simple, I split all 30 shades by color family. I had several favorites in each formula – there are lots of options to suit everyone’s personal taste. There are 15 matte colors and 15 satin shades. Up first are the pinks:
Wicked Pink (satin) is a cool toned glossy pink
Uncensored Candy (matte) is a baby pink matte
Defiant Bloom (matte) is a blue-based cool tone deep pink
Pink Coquette (satin) is the perfect glossy baby pink
Pink Decoy (matte) is a matte hot warm pink
Fuchsia Fetish (satin) is fuchsia perfection
Forbidden Berry (satin) is a deep berry red
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Next are the bold reds. Many reds turn fuchsia or bright pink on me. The ones from Buxom are true reds that don’t turn color. They are extremely saturated in color and have slightly different undertones. There’s bound to be one that will suit your preferences.
Extreme Heat (satin) is a glossy red
Wildfire (matte) is a deep orange red
Rogue Red (satin) is a glossy bright orange
Toxic Cherry (matte) is a blue-based red
Classified Crimson (matte) is the deepest red option in the lineup
Burning Desire (satin) is a true red
Red Inferno (matte) is a pink-toned red
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My favorite lipstick category, the neutrals. I love a good neutral lip and there are tons to pick from in this lineup. My lips are ultra pigmented so some of the lighter colors contrast with my natural lip tone. A lot of these are deep enough and wearable for my pigmented lips. With some of these, I found the True Nude Lip Foundation in Naked (clear) to be a lifesaver in helping smooth out my natural lip and prep it for even application.
Naturally Daring (matte) is a matte light pink beige
Guilty Angel (satin) is a light neutral-warm pink beige
Racy Reveal (matte) is a warm medium toned peachy pink
Rebel Rose (satin) is a perfect mauve rose pink
Sinful Cinnamon (matte) is a brown-nude rose
Evocative Petal (matte) is a brighter warm pink rose neutral
Nude Exposure (satin) is a light beige cream
Poison Nectar (satin) is a pink nude cream
Coral Confession (satin) is a coral peach
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Last but not least, the darker and dramatic colors. These are super bold colors that fall into the purple and plum lip color category. There’s a good mix of satin and matte finishes.
Sultry Mauve (satin) is the perfect neutral mauve
Voodoo Spice (matte) is a deep plum with reddish tones
Ruby Temptress (matte) is a bright but deep dramatic red
Ultra Violet (matte) is an electric violet lilac purple
Shameless Magenta (satin) is a super bright magenta
Graphic Grape (satin) is a bold purple
Vampy Plum (matte) is a dark vamp
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In summary, lots to love with the Buxom Big & Sexy Bold Gel Lipstick formula. I’m really impressed especially with the price tag which makes these affordable. My top five favorites: Rebel Rose, Pink Coquette, Forbidden Berry, Coral Confession, Red Inferno.
Have you tried the lip gels from Buxom yet? If so what colors? I’m so impressed with the texture of the shadows and am completely obsessed with the Customizable Eyeshadow Palette Bar. They have pre-made palettes, but I love how you can build your own. I highly recommend looking into it when you get a chance. I plan on making another one with more shades very soon.
You can find the Buxom Big and Sexy Bold Gel Lipsticks for $22 each, exclusively in store and online at Sephora.
Created in partnership with Buxom. Many thanks to Buxom for sponsoring this post.
I think these lipsticks look beautiful! I definitely want the shade wildfire and rogue red for the fall. Great post once again.
Kelly
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Thank you Kelly! I think there's a color for everyone 🙂
Love this review and your swatches!
Thanks Florence! Do you have your eye on any colors?
These all look gorgeous! Love all of the pink and nude shades x
Emma | Emmys Beauty Cave
I think there are some great nude neutrals 🙂
Love the review! You should definitely do more full head shot swatches, you look gorgeous!!
-Mariam .x
Thank you Mariam – you are too sweet 🙂
The colors look great. I have never tried a buxom lip product. Actually the only thing I have ever tried by them was their mascara, which is really good! Will check them out soon! – Everydaymelissa
Oooh, which mascara formula do you like? I'm always looking for recs.
This post is so in-depth and so well organized with so many swatches to look at. Beautiful! Buxom was the very first high-end brand I tried back in the day, and it will always be a favorite of mine.
Thank you Ashley, so awesome to hear Buxom was one of your first beauty loves! What are your favorite products?
Outstanding review! I think Buxom is missing the boat, though (although I love their formula)–the bright lip trend seems to have peaked and passed (especially orange lipsticks, which flatter no one), and muted mattes and reds are in. A shame, really.
Thanks Iron Maiden – sorry to hear these aren't for you, but the good news is this fall there's a lot to pick from this season 🙂 The bad news is that it's very bad for all of our wallets lol!
Oh man, I am drooling over those nude shades! I have yet to try this brand, but it's on my wish list to try out soon. You can never have enough lipsticks 🙂
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Thank you Nereyda 🙂 I hope you get to try these soon!
Incredible pictures Sabrina and my goodness you can't half pull off a red! Voodoo Spice really stood out on you! Xx
Thanks Amanda!
Wonderful review, really helpful! But why no Coral Confession on the lips swatch? I was really curious about that one, haha. I will have to try these,
Coral Confession is swatched in one of the looks. I'll add a lip swatch soon if you prefer to see it in a closeup 🙂
Thanks for the comprehensive post, Sabrina, and it's lovely to see more of your face! I want so many of them. The mattes look a little drying though.
Thanks Bella! The mattes aren't drying at all. They have a soft sheen to them – if they look dry on my lips it's probably because swatching 30 colors was a bit rough on the lips and made them look a bit dry.
I liked Forbidden Berry so much I accidentally bought a second one. lol It goes on so smoothly and looks beautiful. From your swatches I need to check out more of these.
Thanks Evelyn! LOL about buying a second Forbidden Berry – I do that sometimes too.
I got Forbidden Berry and it's a gorgeous shade! I love the formula!
I agree 🙂 gorgeous color and amazing formula!
Fabulous post! I can't wait to try these out!
Thank you Lisa 🙂
Wow!! That red is a knock out!! It's good to know the lipsticks are not drying and the texture looks great. I'm going to have to check these out very soon. Thanks for the great post! Cheers, Cherie
Thank you Cherie 🙂
OMG!!! I am drooling over these lippies. Most of them are soooo beautiful. I am eyeing on the matte ones.
I love the matte ones! I've always been a fan of matte so I'm definetly gonna check them out!
I think the color selection is really good!
Ok, the SECOND I saw Evocative Petal on your review I KNEW I had to have it….so I snatched it up and not only do I love the color… but for a matte, I'm so pleased it stays so (almost) creamy. I can smoosh my lips together whenever I want, even more than an hour after I put it on. I'm definitely going to grab a few more of these soon!
Thank you Michelle – I'm so happy you found a new love!!
So nice to see you, its been a while (Marc Jacobs lippies post, I guess) 🙂 Red lip colors suit you so well, can't even decide on one. If I get a chance to give them a go (I hope Sephora ships them to Germany) I think I'll get Red Inferno and/or Sultry Mauve. Sinful Cinnamon also looks great…there are just too many options and since you say that they are not drying they sound like a must to me.
Alexandra
Thanks Alexandra! I've been trying to incorporate more full-face looks, taking selfies is hard! My brother in law helped me with these head shots 🙂
Hi Sabrina – thanks for your great posts! I love the blouse you're wearing in the head shots – can you share what brand it is?
Thanks Christina – the blouse is linked in the details below the 2 looks, it's a shirt from Joie called the Marru Top – Joie might be phasing out the white color, so I linked a couple similar styles in a long sleeve and sleeveless version. HTH!