Charlotte Tilbury Kim K.W., Kidman’s Kiss, Super Cindy Hot Lips Lipsticks

Charlotte Tilbury Kim K.W. Lipstick

Charlotte Tilbury Kim K.W. Lipstick ($32.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a light-medium, pinky beige with warm undertones and a creamy, natural sheen. This shade is part of the original Kissing formula, so it is much creamier, a little weightier, and has more slip than the Matte Revolution range. It was also hydrating and more comfortable to wear over time, though this particular shade ended up applying somewhat streaky due to the amount of slip and the lighter color. It had semi-opaque coverage that did well into my lip lines over time. On me, it lasted for three and a half hours. Marc Jacobs Beauty Sonic Truth (244) (P, $30.00) is darker (95% similar). MAC Sublime Pleasure (LE, $17.00) is less pigmented (90% similar). Estee Lauder Desirable (P, $30.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar). Urban Decay Earthling (P, $17.00) is lighter, more muted (90% similar). NYX French Kiss (P, $6.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar). Urban Decay Weirdo (P, $17.00) is darker (90% similar). Bobbi Brown Pale Mauve (P, $35.00) is darker (90% similar). MAC Woodrose (LE, $17.00) is warmer (90% similar). Too Faced Taffy (P, $22.00) is darker, warmer (80% similar). Urban Decay Native (P, $17.00) is darker, cooler (80% similar). Estee Lauder Mischievous Rose (P, $30.00) is darker, warmer (80% similar). Bobbi Brown Pink Cloud (P, $35.00) is darker (80% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Charlotte Tilbury Kidman’s Kiss Lipstick ($32.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a medium, pinky-coral with warm undertones and a satin finish. It is part of the Matte Revolution formula. It had medium, buildable pigmentation, which is in line with the formula, that goes on without tugging on the lips but tended to emphasize every imperfection on my lips. The color also pulled into lip lines noticeably after two hours of wear, while the lipstick lasted closer to four hours overall. I found it neither drying nor hydrating. Colour Pop Donut (P, $6.00) is brighter, less glossy (90% similar). MAC The Fashion Flock (LE, $17.00) is lighter, brighter (85% similar). MAC Hoop (DC, $17.00) is lighter, brighter (80% similar). Kat Von D Beloved (P, $20.00) is darker, less glossy (80% similar). Too Faced Bachelorette (P, $22.00) is darker (80% similar). Colour Pop Rocket (P, $5.00) is lighter, brighter (80% similar). Charlotte Tilbury Coachella Coral (P, $32.00) is darker, brighter (80% similar). NARS Natalie (P, $32.00) is darker (80% similar). Kat Von D L'Ecole des Femmes (P, $21.00) is darker, warmer (80% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Charlotte Tilbury Super Cindy Lipstick ($32.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a muted, medium rosy coral with warm undertones and a satin finish. It had medium, buildable coverage that applied easily without dragging or skipping on the lips. The texture had some slip, and as a result, it wasn’t as matte as some shades in the Matte Revolution range, but it was more comfortable to wear and lightly hydrating after the three hours it lasted. Burberry Peony Rose (302) (P, $30.00) is darker (90% similar). Surratt Beauty Celestine (P, $34.00) is less glossy (90% similar). Flower Beauty Petal Kiss (P, $6.98) is lighter, cooler, less glossy (90% similar). Colour Pop Donut (P, $6.00) is cooler (85% similar). Too Faced Feelin' Myself (P, $21.00) is lighter, warmer (85% similar). Make Up For Ever #4 (P, $19.00) is darker (85% similar). Kat Von D Double Dare (P, $20.00) is darker, brighter, less glossy (80% similar). Charlotte Tilbury Sexy Sienna (P, $32.00) is darker, warmer (80% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

FORMULA OVERVIEW | Charlotte Tilbury Lipstick ($32.00 for 0.12 oz.) has two variations–the original, Kissing, and the matte, Matte Revolution, both of which are featured in the Hot Lips collection. The Kissing formula is supposed to be pigmented and luminous, while also being hydrating, while the Matte Revolution formula is designed to be matte, buildable, hydrating, and long-wearing in a matte finish. The Kissing range is creamier, light-medium in weight, comfortable and hydrating, and average wearing (three to five hours with most shades). The Matte Revolution formula feels velvety, thinner and somewhat clingy (I find that they can sometimes emphasize the texture of my lips or highlight imperfections), wear four to six hours, and are drying to lightly hydrating. Both formulas have a sweet, vanilla scent with no discernible taste.