Cle de Peau Dragon Red, Red Lantern, Silk Thread Lipsticks

Dragon Red

Cle de Peau Dragon Red Lipstick ($65.00 for 0.14 oz.) is a rich, medium red with neutral undertones and a smooth sheen. The consistency was lightweight, thin without being clingy, and comfortable to apply as it did not drag. It had semi-opaque pigmentation, which applied evenly across the lips. The finish on this shade made my lips appear plumper and smoother without calling attention to my lip lines. It wore well for five hours and was hydrating to wear.

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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Maybelline On Fire Red (P, $7.99) is darker, cooler (95% similar).
MAC Cardinal (LE, $17.00) is warmer (95% similar).
MAC Mind Control (LE, $17.00) is darker, less glossy (95% similar).
Givenchy Heroic Red (321) (LE, $36.00) is cooler (95% similar).
Urban Decay F-Bomb (DC, $22.00) is brighter (95% similar).
Bobbi Brown Retro Red (P, $35.00) is lighter, warmer (95% similar).
Urban Decay Spiderweb (P, $17.00) is darker (95% similar).
Bite Beauty Rioja (P, $28.00) is lighter (95% similar).
Shiseido Poppy (RD312) (P, $28.00) is more muted (95% similar).
Urban Decay Spiderweb (LE, $18.00) is lighter (95% similar).
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Cle de Peau Lipstick Dragon Red

Dragon Red

Temptalia

A-

Permanent

Product

Pigmentation

Texture

7.5

Longevity

Application

90%

Total

Red Lantern

Cle de Peau Red Lantern Lipstick ($65.00 for 0.14 oz.) is a medium-dark red with warm, orange undertones and a glossy sheen. It had semi-opaque pigmentation, which applied evenly on the lips, so it almost looked like a lip stain with the opacity level. The lipstick felt smooth, lightweight, and creamy without being too thick or too thin on the lips. I felt like the finish was very flattering to wear, as it made my lips appear smoother. It wore well for five hours and was nicely hydrating.

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Burberry Military Red (P, $34.00) is lighter, less glossy (95% similar).
Urban Decay F-Bomb (P, $17.00) is cooler (95% similar).
Urban Decay Zealot (P, $17.00) is more shimmery (95% similar).
Maybelline Infra-red (DC, $7.99) is warmer (90% similar).
Marc Jacobs Beauty Showstopper (134) (DC, $30.00) is warmer (90% similar).
Bobbi Brown Parisian Red (P, $35.00) is warmer (90% similar).
Burberry Regiment Red (37) (P, $34.00) is warmer, less glossy (90% similar).
Bite Beauty Holly (LE, $24.00) is lighter, less glossy (85% similar).
Marc Jacobs Beauty Surrender Dorothy (124) (DC, $30.00) is lighter, warmer (85% similar).
NARS Future Red (LE, $26.00) is lighter, brighter (85% similar).
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Cle de Peau Lipstick Red Lantern

Red Lantern

Temptalia

Permanent

Product

8.5

Pigmentation

Texture

Longevity

Application

86%

Total

Silk Thread

Cle de Peau Silk Thread Lipstick ($65.00 for 0.14 oz.) is a medium-dark pink with subtle, warm undertones and a natural sheen. It had good color coverage that applied evenly across the lips. The texture was lightweight, had moderate slip but did not feel slippery or wet on the lips, so it stayed in place better. On me, it lasted for just over four and a half hours but was hydrating.

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Tom Ford Beauty Possession (Left) (LE, ) is less shimmery, lighter, less glossy (95% similar).
Givenchy Hibiscus Exclusif (302) (P, $36.00) is brighter (90% similar).
Bite Beauty Éclair (P, $24.00) is darker, more muted, warmer (90% similar).
MAC Chatterbox (P, $17.00) is lighter, brighter (90% similar).
Shiseido Murrey (RD305) (P, $28.00) is warmer (90% similar).
Bobbi Brown Spring Pink (P, $35.00) is lighter (90% similar).
MAC Sunny Seoul (P, $17.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
Estee Lauder Pink Dragon (P, $30.00) is lighter, brighter (90% similar).
Hourglass My Favorite (P, $34.00) is brighter, warmer (90% similar).
Givenchy Rose Taffetas (201) (P, $36.00) is lighter (85% similar).
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