If there’s a company out there that knows how to lure me in purely by their packaging, it’s Burberry. I’ve been lusting over Burberry products for far too long, only recently taking the plunge by picking up their Lip & Cheek Bloom in Poppy.

The Lip & Cheek Blooms are new to Burberry‘s lineup of products I believe. Encased in a solid square jar, these pots comes with 3.5 grams of product that can be used on your lips or cheeks. I bought this with the express purposes of using it as a cream blush, but I’ve discovered it works out well on the lips as well.

First off, I need to mention the packaging, because that’s ultimately what drew me into Burberry‘s beauty line. It has that solid, chunky feel to it while still appearing elegant. The weight of the product lets you know that it means business (and that it wasn’t cheap either) and it definitely won’t break if you happen to drop it (which I actually did – oops!). The simple Burberry pattern, a typical gun-metal grey speaks to elegance and beauty.

So in the name of elegance and all things beauty, I went out and bought… the brightest shade they had available at the counter. Burberry‘s Lip & Cheek Bloom in Poppy (No. 09)drew me in by the sheer power of its colour. I mean look at it! That is one hell of a stunner.

I know most people shy away from vivid colours because they’re worried it’ll be overpowering on their face, but I’m here to urge you to not be scared! The soft, velvet-like texture of the cream lends itself to being blended out without causing any harsh lines. On my cheeks, this will last an entire workday and still keep on ticking. You also don’t need a lot of product so I have little doubt that this product will last me an eternity before I even make a dent in it.

Here’s how it looks on me. I’m not wearing any bronzer or highlighter, so you can really see how the product comes across on the skin. On the cheeks, this is two thin layers of product applied with a small stippling brush. You can really get an impact of colour that way (which is how I like it), or you could opt for one layer and make it more of a lighter flush.

While I prefer it on the cheeks, it does also work on the lips. It reacts more like a matte stain when applied to my lips. It’s not something I would wear frequently on my lips, but it’ll do if I want to pat on some colour quickly. As a bonus, this product has zero scent that I can detect!

Final Verdict

At $36, Burberry‘s Lip & Cheek Bloom is undoubtedly a pricey product. It doubles as a lip and cheek product, so for those who are interested in more bang for your buck, this is a viable option. However, I was most interested in trying out what Burberry Beauty had to offer – regardless of the price tag – and this product definitely delivered. I’ve applied this many times before work and come home to find it still solidly intact on my cheeks. The lasting power is on parr with what I would expect from a price point like this which is very encouraging. I’m not sure if I’ll go out and purchase another one of these shades (although I also noticed a *stunning* tangerine colour…), but it has definitely piqued my interest in Burberry makeup as a whole and I’m eager to try out more from the line. I think I’ll give the eyeshadows a try next…