Cle de Peau Red Carpet & Water Lily Lipsticks

Red Carpet

Cle de Peau Red Carpet Lipstick ($65.00 for 0.14 oz.) is a vibrant, medium-dark pinky red with cool, blue undertones and a soft shine. It had good pigmentation, though it did not have full coverage and was not buildable to full coverage. The consistency was incredibly smooth, silky, and creamy without being heavy or thick–it looked almost like a gloss with just how smooth it made my lips appear. You can noticeably see the difference between the texture of my lips with this shade on and Water Lily (below), which goes to show just how effective the formula can be. It wore well for five and a half hours,, left a slight stain behind, and was moisturizing.

The formula is supposed to have “ultra-vibrant, luminous HD color and rich lasting moisturie” that has a “silk, semi-matte finish lasting for 8 hours.” Under “Key Benefits,” they repeat that it has a “long-lasting finish for up to 8 hours” and “delivers lasting moisture for up to 4 hours” (I swear, that seems like it’s switched–it would really make more sense for it to last for four hours but keep lips hydrated for longer than the color itself lasted). The consistency was lightweight, creamy with a more emollient feel as it applied that had a lightly tacky feel afterward. Color coverage varied from medium and buildable to mostly opaque with light to moderate shine. Some shades applied more smoothly across the lips and made my lips appear smoother and plumper but not all shades did so. The wear was four to six ours with some of the deeper, richer shades (like reds) wearing longer. I found the formula very hydrating and comfortable to wear. I did not notice any taste but they had a subtle, rosy scent.

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Revlon Flirtatious (125) (P, $8.99) is lighter (95% similar).
Makeup Geek Trophy Wife (P, $12.00) is darker, less glossy (95% similar).
Urban Decay Wonderland (P, $17.00) is lighter, brighter, warmer (90% similar).
MAC Red Necessity (LE, $20.00) is cooler (90% similar).
MAC Pleasant (LE, $20.00) is lighter, brighter (85% similar).
Colour Pop Peacocky (DC, $5.00) is more muted (85% similar).
MAC Nice to Meet You (LE, $17.00) is lighter, brighter (85% similar).
Urban Decay Sheer F-Bomb (DC, $22.00) is lighter, warmer (85% similar).
Dior Minuit (LE, $38.00) is lighter, less glossy (85% similar).
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Cle de Peau Lipstick Red Carpet

Red Carpet

Temptalia

A-

Permanent

9.5

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Pigmentation

Texture

Longevity

Application

90%

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Water Lily

Cle de Peau Water Lily Lipstick ($65.00 for 0.14 oz.) is a muted, medium pink with subtle, warm undertones and a luminous finish. It had semi-opaque pigmentation with a soft, creamy consistency that was lightweight and comfortable to apply and to wear. The color applied evenly, but I noticed some of it gathered in my deeper lip lines, though it did not worsen as I wore the lipstick. On me, it stayed on well for four and a half hours and was very moisturizing.

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Estee Lauder Bold Innocent (210) (P, $32.00) is more shimmery (90% similar).
Hourglass Creator (P, $32.00) is more muted (85% similar).
Burberry Primrose (21) (P, $34.00) is cooler, less glossy (90% similar).
Urban Decay Obsessed (DC, $22.00) is lighter (90% similar).
Too Faced Razzle Dazzle Rose (P, $22.00) is lighter (90% similar).
MAC Syrup (P, $17.00) is more muted, warmer (85% similar).
Estee Lauder Sheer Sin (220) (P, $32.00) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar).
Estee Lauder Sweet Sinner (P, $32.00) is darker (90% similar).
Urban Decay Brat (P, $17.00) is lighter (90% similar).
Bobbi Brown Posh Pink (P, $35.00) is brighter, cooler (85% similar).
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