The $50 Lip Gloss — Was it worth it?
Posted On: 07/11/08
Posted in: Chit Chat
I told you I made one purchase at Barneys, right? Well, that’s the gloss I purchased. You look at it and go, “Sure, that’s pretty, so what?”
Well, see how it looks on the lips…
Cle de Peau Lip Gloss #2 grabbed me by first swatch.
The bottom right swatch is Cle de Peau Lip Gloss #2. It has this interesting duochrome shimmer of greenish-gold with a peachy-pink gloss base. Quite irresistible, if you think about what I tend to be drawn to. Of all the things I quickly swatched at the store, this one drew me in like a moth to a flame. I felt like I just had to have something to show for my experience, and I figured, “Go for it!” since I was tempted by it from the get-go.
So is it worth $50? No, it’s not, but it’s hard to say that any gloss is “worth” $50.Â
Am I happy with it? Yes, I am. It is a non-sticky gloss that gives me a soft peck of color and lots of shimmer and sheen (which I love). It stays on very well — ate spaghetti and it didn’t even budget (um, wow!) and lasts hours. Some might say the lasting power is what makes it “worth” the price tag, though. I find it wears well, fades after several hours without drying or leaving a ring of gloss around your lips.
Why this color? There were surely lovely pinks and deeper, more opaque glosses, but at the same time, I wanted something easy to wear, that I could grab and go. I wanted a color that wasn’t like what I already had (and I have plenty of bright pinks and fuchsia lipglosses!). I am sure there is an existing dupe (perhaps NARS Orgasm gloss?), though. I am happy enough with it, and I wear it for errands and the like.
What do you think? Good color, bad color? Tons of dupes for it? What was your priciest beauty purchase?
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shangrila
Friday, July 11, 2008
i like it! i like the hint of gold in it! shoot, if i had $50 for a lipgloss, id buy it too. hee hee
Christine
Sunday, July 13, 2008
Hi Shangrila,
Glad you like it! I’m really feelin’ it, too :)
Kimberly
Friday, July 11, 2008
I like the gloss. It’s a really pretty shade. I’ve never purchased anything over the top. However, I did take a makeup class with Chantecaille, and they gave me their Biodynamic Lifting Cream, and it costs $295!
Christine
Sunday, July 13, 2008
Hi Kimberly,
Isn’t it? I definitely wouldn’t have purchased it under normal circumstances, but being on vacation and going on “special reporting” for Temptalia totally enabled me.
But nice score! Did you like the cream?
Kimberly
Sunday, July 13, 2008
Hey!
If I go on vacation, I like to buy things they don’t normally sell around here.
But yes, I do like the cream, but it is SO expensive! Talk about high class.
Christine
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
When in Rome, right? ;)
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shayla8181
Friday, July 11, 2008
It’s beautiful!
Christine
Sunday, July 13, 2008
Hi Shayla8181,
Isn’t it? So lovely.
Kristy
Friday, July 11, 2008
I think its gorgeous!
Christine
Sunday, July 13, 2008
Hi Kristy,
I’m so glad you think so, Kristy! Totally affirms my purchase!
Ariele
Friday, July 11, 2008
Definitely a very gorgeous, versatile shade. I think you made a great decision to get this one :)
Christine
Sunday, July 13, 2008
Hi Ariele,
Right? I’m glad that’s the one that stuck out and struck me over the head, y’know? I’m usually drawn to bright reds and pinks–which I then rarely wear!
Lydia
Friday, July 11, 2008
It’s pretty!
Christine
Sunday, July 13, 2008
Hi Lydia,
It’s great to know I’m not the only one who thinks so!
melissa
Friday, July 11, 2008
Sigh, it’s the color I have been looking for all my life…LOL
I love it, I just can’t have it..LOL
Christine
Sunday, July 13, 2008
Hi Melissa,
AWW!! Save up for it? Or else, I do think you might want to try out NARS’ Orgasm lipgloss, because a lot of people seem drawn to this Cle de Peau gloss because it resembles NARS’ Orgasm blush.
Firebabe
Friday, July 11, 2008
If i was rich I would have gotten it wow its very pretty
Christine
Sunday, July 13, 2008
Hi Firebabe,
I know, right? If I was rich, I’d have no qualms over this gloss at all whatsoever!
Brooke
Friday, July 11, 2008
I think it’s pretty, but it looks like Lollipop Lovin!
Christine
Sunday, July 13, 2008
Hi Brooke,
You know, I thought about that, but Lollipop Lovin’ is a bit more greenish on me. Is it green on you at all?
Trace
Friday, July 11, 2008
Wow, that IS pricey.. but that shade is gorgeous! It’s interesting, can’t say I’ve seen anything that’s an exact dupe, but I’m sure plenty come close. It seems like the shimmer is pretty densely packed in there which makes it look that much more brilliant. :) It is a lot of money for a gloss, but hey, you could have lost that money gambling or something.. at least you have something pretty and sparkly to show for it! lol =P
Christine
Sunday, July 13, 2008
Hi Trace,
I want to say you could easily find a dupe if you went a-swatchin’ throughout a department store. I just don’t want to, LOL. Okay, I will when I’m running low!
lala
Friday, July 11, 2008
If I had it..I’d get it too lol.
Christine
Sunday, July 13, 2008
Hi Lala,
Right? Sigh, if I had oodles and oodles of money, I’d have pots and pots of gloss!
kobri
Friday, July 11, 2008
Looks identical to Stila It Gloss in Courageous (from Breast Cancer 3 pack) atleast in the pics.
Christine
Sunday, July 13, 2008
Hi Kobri,
I haven’t seen that one, so it’d be interesting to see it swatched!
JackA.
Friday, July 11, 2008
That’s extremely pricey, and even though it’s gorgeous, I think you could’ve made a similar color yourself for cheaper.
Rosy coral, clear pink, or duo rose gloss + rose gold pigment mayhaps?
Christine
Sunday, July 13, 2008
Hi JackA.,
I wouldn’t be surprised if there was a similar dupe available. I did pick up Rosy Coral in Vegas, actually, but it doesn’t resemble this whatsoever. But maybe Duo Rose and Rose Gold together - I think it might be more pigmented than this gloss, color could be close!
gio
Friday, July 11, 2008
wow, that’s very expensive but that shade is gorgeous!
Christine
Sunday, July 13, 2008
Hi Gio,
I know, it’s quite pricey! Definitely one of my more expensive purchases, but I am very happy with it!
Pretty N Pink
Friday, July 11, 2008
I think it’s beautiful but I’m pretty sure for me it wouldn’t be worth the $50. But, hey, I understand…sometimes ya just gotta splurge on yourself! :)
Christine
Sunday, July 13, 2008
Hi Pretty N Pink,
It’s hard for me to think that any gloss is worth that price! I think I would say my Mari-sheeno lipstick is worth $50, but it is my HG lipstick color.
Lily
Friday, July 11, 2008
i think it’s gorgeous! and if it can withstand spaghetti, then that’s some tough lipgloss!
Christine
Sunday, July 13, 2008
Hi Lily,
Totally true! I couldn’t believe how it was clinging on like a CHAMP!
Ashley H
Friday, July 11, 2008
That’s the most expensive gloss I’ve ever seen ! haha it is gorgeous, but it does remind me a lot of NARS orgasm gloss.
Christine
Sunday, July 13, 2008
Hi Ashley H,
I think they get worse, LOL! I know Serge Lutens has $75 lipstick, so….!
Kelly
Friday, July 11, 2008
*drools* I might have to buy it for myself as a reward at some point. It’s so gorgeous!!!!
Christine
Sunday, July 13, 2008
Hi Kelly,
Let me know how you like if you get it!
Aleks
Friday, July 11, 2008
Very pretty! Looks like worth the money :)
Christine
Sunday, July 13, 2008
Hi Aleks,
Thanks! I think so, too. At least, as much as it could be worth it!
MissVizzy
Friday, July 11, 2008
Its a very pretty lipgloss I must admit. I feel that if you have that extra money to splurge on a lipgloss, then get it! lol. The most expensive beauty product I got was a Chanel blush and the most expensive lipgloss I have I believe is from Yves Saint Laurent…I’m not sure if Chanel glossimers are more expensive but I only have one of each and I only use them on special occasions, haha! Every since those purchases (last year) I have yet to spend that much money on one makeup item. That was enough for me, lol.
Christine
Sunday, July 13, 2008
Hi MissVizzy,
I agree, if you have the money and it’ll bring a smile to your face - make it your pleasure. I cringe at Chanel prices, so beyond this gloss, I don’t see myself indulging too often, LOL.
Emma
Friday, July 11, 2008
I think it’s absolutely stunning and totally worth it, we all need to spoil ourselves once in a while and you undoubtedly deserve it!
Christine
Sunday, July 13, 2008
Hi Emma,
I agree we definitely need to indulge every so often :)
Ashley
Friday, July 11, 2008
I also think it’s pretty, over the top pretty? Not really!!
I don’t mind the price tag though, but to be honest it is not a unique shade at all. Your description of the staying power is impressive, I would love to see how it looks with a full face on.
Christine
Sunday, July 13, 2008
Hi Ashley,
Do you think any gloss would be worth $50?
DevilishDoll
Friday, July 11, 2008
It’s very pretty, but I found my perfect glosses for a lot cheaper. Cult Fave, Ms Fizz and Totally It.
Christine
Sunday, July 13, 2008
Hi DevilishDoll,
I’m so glad you’ve found your perfect glosses for less!
Amy
Friday, July 11, 2008
It sure is pretty! I don’t know if it’s worth $50 since there’s probably a much cheaper dupe somewhere out there, but if I had money to spend on it I’d probably pick one up!
Christine
Sunday, July 13, 2008
Hi Amy,
I know what you mean - I’m tempted to go dupe hunting, because I do like the color! And I don’t want to pay $50 when I run out!
Jennifer
Friday, July 11, 2008
It’s a gorgeous gloss, but I have a hard time justifying $50 on any single beauty product - Bobbi Brown palettes tend to be the most expensive single item that I’ll buy.
Christine
Sunday, July 13, 2008
Hi Jennifer,
I agree it can be hard to justify purchases, especially if they’re not really in your budget or it’s not something you’re comfortable with!
Stephanie D
Friday, July 11, 2008
OOOh, that is a great choice!
Christine
Sunday, July 13, 2008
Hi Stephanie D,
Glad you approve :D
Millie
Friday, July 11, 2008
it is a pretty gloss! went to barney’s in san francisco today and the cosmetics section is indeed quite different from other stores. i bought a chantecaille foundation but i’ll check out cle de peau next time.
can you show a whole FOTD using this gloss?
Christine
Sunday, July 13, 2008
Hi Millie,
Let me know how you like the Chantecaille foundation!
I will definitely be sure to include in a FOTD sometime.
Kirsten Campbell
Friday, July 11, 2008
I love it!! also, you have nice lips ;)
Christine
Sunday, July 13, 2008
Hi Kirsten,
Thank you ;) I used to hate my lips, can you believe it?
Kate
Friday, July 11, 2008
It looks beautiful on you, Christine…I’s loves it!
Christine
Sunday, July 13, 2008
Hi Kate,
Thanks, I’m glad you like it! Makes me feel a bit better about the price tag!
Kirsten
Friday, July 11, 2008
Its gorgeous, and kind of reminds me of Nymphette lipglass..maybe lighter though
natasha
Saturday, July 12, 2008
that’s exactly what i thot! looks a lot like nymphette.
Christine
Sunday, July 13, 2008
Hi Kirsten,
Nymphette didn’t have the duochrome this one has when I tried it, but I will have to try swatching them together sometime!
Annie
Friday, July 11, 2008
for that price- it would be gorgeous even if it was neon green!! lol.. love it!!
Christine
Sunday, July 13, 2008
Hi Annie,
LOL! I know, right?
Miss QQ
Saturday, July 12, 2008
Wow! It is way expensive but very nice. Kind of looks like Lollipop Loving, except that LL has more of a green shimmer and this gloss looks smoother. I went to test this gloss out after reading this. I can’t bear to buy it LOL. I can buy almost 4 MAC glosses with the money.
Christine
Sunday, July 13, 2008
Hi Miss QQ,
I agree that LL is more green in shimmer. I know, right? You can buy two Chanel Glossimers for this price!
Tasha
Saturday, July 12, 2008
i think maybe it looks similar to nymphette? it looks like that on me
Christine
Sunday, July 13, 2008
Hi Tasha,
Oh, it’s great Nymphette looks like that on you :)
I’m going to have to swatch them side by side sometime. Nymphette never looked like that on me!
RuBie
Saturday, July 12, 2008
that colour is soooooooo pretty!! makes me want it now, but imo it does looks quite similar to the NARS orgasm l/g, so maybe i won’t pay $50 to get that. well, it’s hard to find cle de peau stuff here in Oz anyway, if it’s possible at all.
do you know how the texture is compared to the NARS orgasm l/g?
Christine
Sunday, July 13, 2008
Hi RuBie,
It is so loveyl! It may be better to just get the NARS gloss. :) I will have to compare sometime. I don’t own any NARS glosses (*gasp*), so I couldn’t tell you.
lisa
Saturday, July 12, 2008
It is pretty but i would not have paid $50 for it. More than likely i would have tried to find a cheaper dupe version of it.
Christine
Sunday, July 13, 2008
Hi Lisa,
Since I was there, and it was vacation, I went for it. Normally, I would have gone to find a cheaper dupe, too.
Jan
Saturday, July 12, 2008
Hi Christine! I’ve been away so have not been checking out here! This lipgloss is so pretty, love the effect it has on your lips! Something different, something MAC lipglosses cannot do I think! $50 is quite pricy, but the wear-time/effect is fantastic, so let’s just close an eye, enjoy it and forget about the price!
Christine