86%
would repurchase
4.4/5
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ingredients

Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil, Caprylic Capric Tryglyceride, Trioctyldodecyl Citrate, Octyldodecanol, Ozokerite Wax, Kaolin, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate – 1, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate – 2, Cetyl Palmitate, Myristyl Lactate, Beeswax, Copernicia Cerifera (Carnauba) Wax, Euphorbia Cerifera (Candelilla) Wax, Microcrystalline Wax, Thihydroxystearin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Tocopherol, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Carpylyl Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Ethyl Vanillin. May Contain: Mica (CI 77019), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Iron Oxide (CI 77491), Iron Oxide (CI77492), Iron Oxide (CI 77499), Carmine (CI 75470), Yellow 5 Lake (CI 19140), Red 7 Lake (CI 15850:I), Red 6 Barium Lake (CI 15850), Red 27 Aluminum Lake (CI 45410), Red 28 Aluminum Lake (CI 45410), Blue 1 Lake (CI 42090:2).

Reviews

Reviews


4.0
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3 years ago

I put yes for repurchase because these are versatile and pretty pigmented. I only have one, a basic red, and find I can turn It into a pink or coral depending on what I layer with it. I have had...

About reviewer (126 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinSensitive, Medium Brown, Warm

HairBrunette, Curly, Fine

EyesBrown



5.0
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6 years ago

After purchasing the sampler set from Sephora, I was convinced to buy several full size lipsticks. I have shades 1935 Cherry Red, 1945 American Beauty, 1946 Red Velvet, and 1969 Dusty Rose. The...

About reviewer (46 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinAcne-prone, Medium, Not Sure

HairBrunette, Wavy, Medium

EyesBrown


3.0
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7 years ago

Gorgeous packaging and beautiful colours. I love, love, love the idea of historical shades being re-created and I actually own most of the historical Revlon shades too.I also think the...

About reviewer (5 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinNormal, Fair

HairBrunette

EyesBlue


5.0
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12 years ago

I have been lusting after this for years. But was afraid to spend so much on something that may not work for me. I was thrilled to see the sample set recently. All of the colors are just...

About reviewer (43 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Fair, Not Sure

HairRed, Wavy, Medium

EyesGreen


5.0
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13 years ago

I have wanted to try this lipstick for a long time, but wanted to see it in person, rather than try to choose colors online. Woohoo! One of my fave stores is now carrying the line. I bought Cherry...

About reviewer (6 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinCombination, Fair

HairBlack

EyesGreen


4.0
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15 years ago

I actually love the packaging and don't mind that the lipstick does not fully retract. The tubes are, indeed, tiny, but if you consider it's all lipstick and very little packaging, it's an...

About reviewer (170 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinNormal, Fair, Cool

HairBlond, Straight, Fine

EyesGreen


5.0
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15 years ago

Red Hot Red is a perfect neutral red on PPP me, with very low pigmented lips. I tried a number of red shades in the store, and this one was the most flattering. There was another more blue based...

About reviewer (150 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinDry, Fair, Neutral

HairBrunette, Curly, Fine

EyesGray


4.0
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15 years ago

My lippies might not show it, but I absolutely love this lipstick. I am realistic though about the drawbacks of the product. First the good: Most of the colors are absolutely wonderful. I never...

About reviewer (11 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinCombination, Fair

HairBrunette

EyesBrown


3.0
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16 years ago

I thought I had found my perfect vintage lipstick in Carmine. Small size yeah, but such a great consistency and the color is so gorgeous. And at the discounted price of $6 a pop, I could have...

About reviewer (19 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinDry

HairOther

EyesBlue


5.0
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16 years ago

Size doesn't matter when you have pigmentation and quality like this! I personally love the bullet lipsticks - they let you bring several options along where there was only room for one before....

About reviewer (23 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Olive, Cool

HairBrunette, Straight, Medium

EyesBrown


5.0
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16 years ago

After placing my first order with Besame cosmetics, I recieved a lipstick as a gift with my purchase. As many others have stated, I was honestly surprised by the size of the lipstick. It's...

About reviewer (86 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Cool

HairBrown, Wavy, Medium

EyesBrown


1.0
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16 years ago

I know everyone is loving on this so let me be one of the few naysayers. I waited over a year and read multiple reviews before I broke down and purchased these. I should have waited an eternity...

About reviewer (111 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinAcne-prone, Fair, Not Sure

HairBlack, Other, Other

EyesGreen


5.0
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17 years ago

I am THRILLED to have discovered this line a few years ago! I started with the boxed set of 5 red lipsticks which are creamy and just look fabulous on all skin shades. So when I got an email a few...

About reviewer (2 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

HairBrunette

EyesBrown


4.0
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17 years ago

I just bought a bunch of the Besame lipsticks that are being discontinued. I got Coral, Champagne, Debutante Pink. I hope they are improving their packaging, because I can't stand the way their...

About reviewer (22 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Fair

HairRed

EyesBlue


5.0
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17 years ago

I now own this in Red Velvet, Chocolate Kiss, and Merlot. I adore this lipstick! It goes on so smoothly, lasts like a champ, and makes for a gorgeous retro look that I just love. I apply lightly...

About reviewer (178 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinSensitive, Fair, Not Sure

HairRed, Wavy, Fine

EyesHazel


4.0
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17 years ago

I have the Chocolate Kiss color and it is surprisingly tiny (okay the packaging is gorgeous, but I'm not wearing the package)...but the color does stay put- even following penne! I'm dying to...

About reviewer (11 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination, Fair

HairBlond

EyesBlue


3.0
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17 years ago

Because I am always looking for something really special I ordered the Pink collection after reading the MUA reviews. These lipsticks are OK, but in no way better than Dior, Chanel or Paula...

About reviewer (29 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinCombination, Fair

HairBrunette

EyesBrown


5.0
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17 years ago

I've just discovered the Besame line, and I'm thrilled to pieces with it: The adorable retro packaging, the wonderfully pigmented colors, the quality - all top-notch. The owner of the only boutique...

About reviewer (161 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

HairBrunette

EyesHazel


5.0
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17 years ago

If you are a lipstick lover like I am, you must try Besame Enchanting Lipstick. My mother and I have been truly impressed by this brand and find the lipstick superior to Dior and Chanel. Most of...

About reviewer (45 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinAcne-prone, Fair, Not Sure

HairBrunette, Wavy, Medium

EyesBrown


3.0
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17 years ago

Have this in Portrait Pink. I will not lie that I'm a sucker for packaging but it took me two years to actually buy something due to the size of the items. I know that Besame uses mostly pigment in...

About reviewer (651 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinSensitive, Fair-Medium, Warm

HairOther, Straight, Fine

EyesOther