Cle de Peau Chinoiserie, China Doll, Pillow Book Lipsticks

Chinoiserie

Cle de Peau Chinoiserie Lipstick ($65.00 for 0.14 oz.) is a medium pink with warm, yellow undertones and a natural sheen. It had good color payoff in a single layer, but it was not completely opaque on the lips. The lipstick had a smooth, creamyt exture that was lightweight with some slip, but it did not slide around as much on the lips as I thought it would, possibly as it had a bit of tackiness to it. The color went on very evenly across the lips and there was a touch of color in my deeper lip lines but all my lip lines still were softer and smoother. This shade lasted for four hours and was moisturizing over time.

The formula is supposed to have “ultra-vibrant, luminous HD color and rich lasting moisture” 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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MAC Flamingo (P, $17.00) is warmer (90% similar).
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MAC Fanfare (P, $17.00) is darker, more muted, warmer (90% similar).
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Cle de Peau Lipstick Chinoiserie

Chinoiserie

Temptalia

B-

Permanent

Product

Pigmentation

Texture

Longevity

Application

82%

Total

China Doll

Cle de Peau China Doll Lipstick ($65.00 for 0.14 oz.) is a soft, medium plum with subtle, warm undertones and a creamy finish with a light sheen. The consistency was lightweight, smooth, creamy but had a light tackiness to it after a few seconds that helped it adhere better than I expected it would (by just how creamy it felt going on). It had nearly opaque pigmentation that covered the lips with even coverage and the texture of the lipstick camouflaged a lot of the texture of my lips but not all. It wore well for four and a half hours and was very hydrating.

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Hourglass Activist (P, $32.00) is warmer (95% similar).
Bite Beauty Cortado (LE, $24.00) is warmer, less glossy (90% similar).
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MAC Finally Free (LE, $17.00) is warmer (90% similar).
Tarte Set Sail (P, $21.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
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Tarte Mani (LE, $20.00) is darker, warmer (85% similar).
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Cle de Peau Lipstick China Doll

China Doll

Temptalia

Permanent

Product

9.5

Pigmentation

9.5

Texture

5.5

Longevity

Application

86%

Total

Pillow Book

Cle de Peau Pillow Book Lipstick ($65.00 for 0.14 oz.) is a deep, reddened berry with subtle, cool undertones and a glossy finish. It had semi-opaque pigmentation that went on fairly evenly, but there was color that pulled into my lip lines and made them appear darker. I also felt like the pigment did not seem as well-mixed as other shades as there flecks of product that were darker on my lips (more noticeable to the eye in the swatch). The texture was moderately emollient but did not feather on me when I tested it. The lipstick wore well five hours and was nicely hydrating.