I bought this one of the times I actually feel guilty for spending so much time at a counter and not buying anything. I end up just picking something up and regretting it later. I'm usually into deeper and brighter colours - nude is not my thing at all although it looked lovely (and much deeper) in the tube.
I find this lipstick quite unsatisfying. It doesn't give my heavily pigmented lips much colour. I don't like the orangey smell either. It doesn't have much lasting power. The packaging is unmemorable. Just not an exciting lipstick overall.

Bobbi Brown's "Raisin" Lip Color is perfect for creating that effortlessly sexy, just-stepped-in-from-the-cold flush--the effect that I wanted from the "Slopes" Lip Color (Slopes is described as a "flushed red"). I was searching for that lip product that I could pat on lightly as a subtle stain during the day, and then apply more in the evening if I wanted a more dramatic lip look--without being too bright red or fuschia. Bobbi Brown lipsticks are known for their shades that stay true throughout the day with a creamy, matte finish--most of which have a neutral or brown base.
I am Filipina, with a warm, golden skintone (for anyone who uses Bobbi Brown foundation, I am 4.25 for reference). I also have naturally pigmented lips and because of this, even the lightest layer of Slopes pulled too brown-plum on me. But I think Slopes looks beautiful on cooler and neutral, fair skintones.
I returned to the Bobbi Brown counter the next day to exchange Slopes for something similar--the same depth of color but with a bit more red to it--"Raisin" does the trick! At least on me.
Lipstick is so personal in the sense that a shade can look complete different on two different women--depending not only on skin color but also undertone, and natural lip pigmentation that can "pull" different colors out of a lipstick.
Swatched on a white sheet of paper, Raisin is a deep, brown-based wine red. On my lips and against my warm, yellow skintone, it looks a bit rosier. Not too brown, just enough to keep it from appearing too bright.
Ladies, this a beautiful color, like so many MUA reviewers have already said. If you're looking for the lipstick that will deliver that natural, sexy, rosy flush on the lips I encourage you to RUN to your nearest Bobbi Brown counter and have a blast trying different lip colors, "Raisin" and "Slopes" included!

Just bought this lipstick and I already love it. It is a deep winey burgundy color on my medium dark skin. It reminds me of Paramount by MAC. It is soft and satiny. It already seems like it will wear well. It will wear off without leaving a weird crust on your inner lip. It seems to add a nice flush color to my whole face. I'm sure it would look like a dark wine on lighter complexions. I love Bobbi Brown products so I wasn't surprised that I love it. All of her colors tend to stay on the natural side.

This is a great color. On my fair, warm skin it's very deep but still looks natural. You can layer it on for more color for a night look or do it sheer for daytime or casual. My only issue with this and why I didn't rate it a 5 is that over time, it began to dry my lips despite wearing balm, etc. underneath. I will probably give it a try again at some point because it was a perfect shade.

I am just loving this lip color! I am becoming an aficionado's of Bobbi Brown's and her colors just work for my skintone. I bought this after buying Bobbi Brown's Metallic Lip Color "Berry" (#11), which I also love. The other reviewers have described the color well, as a brownish/berry color. It's not too red, not too brown. It also has a great, smooth texture while having good color payoff. It's admittedly a little pricey, but not outrageously so, when compared to other high end brands like Armani, D&G, Guerlain, etc. (which are typically around $30 or more). I also appreciate that this doesn't have any perfumes or strange scents. I haven't been this enthused about a lip color for a while and this is one of the better ones I have bought in quite some time. A big thumbs up!
Note: I initially gave this a 5 but now just, out of fairness, have to lower it to a 4 after I tried other lipsticks from Cle de Peau, Shu Uemura and Edward Bess. Those three now make up my HG "trinity" of lipsticks I am using most often now. I still love this but, it's not quite as moisturizing as those other three. In fact, over time it's started to dry out my lips a bit. I still love it for the color but others do have superior finishes, so out of fairness I need to lower this ranking a bit. Sorry Bobbi, I still love ya but love others more! continued >>

I love this shade! I had been wearing Rum Raisin and liked it okay. The Rum Raisin added some depth to my lips,but failed to add any brightness to my face. So, after reading some of the reviews here, I went to the Bobbi counter and asked to try Raisin. As soon as I put in on, I knew it was way better and more flattering than the Rum Raisin, I had been wearing. This is great classic shade that brightens the face and definitely makes the teeth look whiter. I put Bobbi brightening gloss in lilac over the Raisin and it looks great. I have had several people ask what shade of lipstick I am wearing.

This is my 5th BB lippie - got this after a makeover event in Soho and it's similar to a lot of my favorite shades only deeper. It's the perfect deep berry cream. Earthy but striking against dark hair and eyes. Great semi-matte texture and great staying power. I love that you can build the color of BB l/s. Love it! Will definitely repurchase!

This is such a pretty color! I'm an NC30 and this is a bit deeper than my natural liptone. The other reviewers have described this shade well. Plummy brownish color. Pros: The color is very wearable. During the summer I blot it down to a stain and add gloss over it. Once Fall and winter come around I love wearing this full on! Does make your teeth look whiter. Very long wearing. Doesn't feather. I don't find the smell or taste to be offensive like some EL or Lancome lippies. Matte but with a slight sheen. Nice packaging. Cons: It's a bit pricey for a l/s especially when this is a pretty neutral shade and I'm sure there's a DS dupe somewhere. Can be drying so make sure you use a balm with it. Overall, it is a really nice lippie that most skin tones could pull off. Definitely worth a try if you don't mind shelling out the cash for it.

I took a chance on this color -- it looks scary-dark in the tube, but it's a beautiful plummy red on my lips. It's quite pigmented and the staying power is pretty good without being drying. It's the first BB lipstick that I've actually fallen in love with. It's the perfect everyday neutral. MLBB but darker and more polished.

Plummy-brown MLBB shade in the tube. A little too dark for me, but a gorgeous shade, creamy texture, and long lasting! I wish I could pull this off! Similar to Lancome Creme de Marron

This is a wonderful plummy-rose shade that makes my teeth look whiter! I'm a ppp, have fairly pigmented lips, and I have hazel eyes. The formula is long-lasting and is semi-matte on me - it has slight shine, and is slightly drying. If applied over a light layer of lip balm though, drying is not a problem. I have been looking for a berry shade that doesn't look brown, muddy, or turn fuschia on me, and this is it. I LOVE it.

What a lovely surprise! This came as part of the Deep Lip & Eye palette and my first thought was "Bo-oring! Yet another deeper than-MLBB lippie" Then I tried it on. It's the perfect deep reddish/brownish/plum that picks up the pink in my cheeks and green in my eyes. I love the creamy matte formula (similar to Slopes lipstick) and on my PPP complexion, it works day or night. I took off 1 lippie because it is slightly drying and because I find that most BB lippies have a slighly crayony flavor. Otherwise, bravo! continued >>

I'm an NW20 with brown hair and blue eyes, and this is a nice, deep plum/brown color. It's a little dark for everyday for me, but love it for drama.

I've been buying this for about 4 years and must be on my 20th tube if not more. It's such a pretty blue-based berry plum colour and lasts really well without drying the lips. It leaves a really pretty stain after about 2/3 hours. I line it with cola and it gives a really sophisticated look and never fails to brighten my face. Bobbi Brown does say that your perfect lipstick is the one you can just apply to your bare face and it makes you look fabulous. This lipstick does that for me.

What a surprise. I would never have tried this except I got it free. I am used to nude glosses so seeing this dark tube of matte lipstick nearly made me freak out. However, I have found that applied sheerly it's great for daytime. Fades away to a nice stain. I also layer it under my glosses. I love the consistency which is smooth, doesn't gunk up on my lips and makes my lips feel smooth and natural. No funky taste or smells. I would pay full price for it!

This is a no-brainer color for anyone who prefers cooler tones. On a PPP it's great for night, but if you're darker you can wear it for day. One of her top selling colors because it looks great on so many faces!

I love this color! It is a plummy brown, a natural-looking deep "lip" color on me. For daytime,I usually apply it more sheerly. I like to wear it with a neutral eye, and keep the focus on my lips. This is one of my all-time favorite lip colors, and I am extremely picky. For reference, I am NW20 with blue eyes and red hair.

Bobbi Brown Raisin lipcolor is DEFINITELY my HG. After trying shade after shade Raisin is THE lipcolor I keep reaching for (I am on my third tube). I love the consistancy (matte but creamy) and regardless of how little sleep I've gotten or how sallow my skin looks this shade instantly BRIGHTENS UP my complexion (LSF 6) and makes my teeth appear WHITER. Although BB describes it as a plummy red, on me it is more of a berry brown. Raisin is definitely a MYBB - PERFECT!

This is really a flattering shade on me. It whitens up teeth and is flattering. But make sure to brighten up the rest of your face with blusher or whatever you use so you don't end up washed out and gothic.

For some reason, this shade is an brownish/clove/reddish shade on me. Not happy with the color so I mix it with other shades to make is usable. Very strange. The lip liner is very plum in comparison (which is what I thought this would be).