Charlotte Tilbury Bitch Perfect Kissing Lipstick Review, Photos, Swatches
Charlotte Tilbury Bitch Perfect Kissing Lipstick
Charlotte Tilbury Bitch Perfect Kissing Lipstick ($32.00 for 0.12 oz.) is lightly muted, light-medium coral with a hint of pink and warm undertones, and it has a lightly luminous finish–a little more of a sheen than satin. NARS Julie (P, $32.00) is pinker. NARS Brigitte (P, $32.00) is pinker. NARS Juliette (P, $32.00) is darker, brighter. MAC Modern Wow! (LE, $16.00) is brighter. Bite Beauty Centifolia (LE, $28.00) is warmer, brighter. NARS Descanso (LE, $25.00) is more matte. YSL Peach Passion (13) (P, $34.00) is lighter, brighter. MAC Reel Sexy (LE, $16.00) is slightly pinker. MAC Razzledazzler (P, $16.00) is a touch warmer/darker. See comparison swatches / view dupes.
The Kissing lipstick formula is supposed to have rich color, a luminous finish, and leave lips “soft, pert, soothed and hydrated.” It had mostly opaque color coverage, and the finish was true to luminous–a light shine that wasn’t glossy but more than satiny, which gave the lips a fuller, smoother appearance overall. The consistency is lightly creamy so that it glides on easily while depositing even color coverage without tugging or dragging on the lips. This particular shade lasted for four hours, though it was neither hydrating nor drying while I wore it. It had a vanilla scent but no discernible taste. You can read my reviews for other shades here.
The brand has launched in the U.S. today at Nordstrom, Beautylish, NET-A-PORTER, Bergdorf Goodman.
Bitch Perfect
PPermanent. $37.00.
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Charlotte Tilbury Bitch Perfect Kissing Lipstick
Charlotte Tilbury Bitch Perfect Kissing Lipstick
Charlotte Tilbury Bitch Perfect Kissing Lipstick
Charlotte Tilbury Bitch Perfect Kissing Lipstick
Charlotte Tilbury Bitch Perfect Kissing Lipstick
Charlotte Tilbury Bitch Perfect Kissing Lipstick
Charlotte Tilbury Bitch Perfect Kissing Lipstick
Charlotte Tilbury Bitch Perfect Kissing Lipstick
Charlotte Tilbury Bitch Perfect Kissing Lipstick
The gendered slur in a name could use some work lol but the colour is indeed pretty.
I’m curious what the translation/meaning is more in the UK (the two together).
Looks like a play on “pitch perfect,” but it’s still vulgar, especially for a HE brand.
I was curious about this so I asked my husband (who is from the UK). He says he doesn’t recall them meaning anything different than they would here in the US.
Interesting! Thank you!
All her lipstick names might be inspired by anything musical, like bitch perfect from pitch perfect, the velvet underground, coachella.
You’re always first to comment, Rikki. How do you do it so quickly?
I couldn’t pull off the color, which is a shame because how perfect is that name? It looks great on you, Christine. You are apparently the perfect HBIC. 😛
Thank you, Veronica! 🙂
I need this.
Enjoy!
I think the correct price is $32.00?
It is $32!
On my wishlist, this goes.
Let me know if you end up getting it, Ammara!
I will. Maybe I’ll pay a little visit to Bergdorf Goodman, haha.
I love the color and I love the name! 😉
Yay!!
Oh I love this colour!! Such a perfect peach n pink! So pretty on you!
Aw, thanks Divya!
It may be just a tad too light to be perfect, but still, I like it a lot! And the formula sounds great.
So far, the lipstick formula has been pretty good!
This is .. strangely affordable? Ha very surprised by the price. Pleasantly surprised though!
actually I think the $22 is a typo, supposed to be $32?
It’s $32! Forgot to change it. Sorry about that!
I feel like I might need this just for the name… Just to be able to say that when people ask what I’m wearing.
Clever Charlotte Tilbury, clever
Haha!
Bitch doesn’t seem like a very fitting name for such a sweet and pretty shade! I love it though – light peachy coral shades like this are so gorgeous. And it seems like the formula is a real winner too. I may have to check this one out!
The formula is nice for sure! 🙂
That’s a lovely color and I can see you getting a lot of use from it this upcoming spring!
It was a surprising shade to me – I liked it a lot more (personally) than I expected.
I am getting this for the name only! Well, the color is gorgeous too…
Two for one 😉
Beautiful
Happy to hear you liked it, Miss Jae!
Do I need it for the name? Potentially..
It seems like a lot of readers like the name!
Somehow I didn’t expect Charlotte Tilbury to have products with that kind of name!
It was a surprise!
The packaging, shade and even the name are lovely. 😉 I just wish the wear time was longer!
It would be nice if it wore longer!
So pretty!! Want.
Do you think you’ll be trying any Charlotte Tilbury products, Sam?
The name alone makes me want this.
🙂
I’ve got it ordered! It’s on back order, but at least I know it’s coming!
I’m really into this shade!
Woohoo! 🙂
The colour is pretty and the name is amusing, but what I really need to know is: where is this lipstick tree, and how do I get a cutting from it so I can grow my own?!?!
LOL! One lipstick tree seed, please.
So glad you listed MAC Razzledazzler as a dupe, Christine! I really don’t need another lipstick at the moment, especially since I have my eyes on the new NARS lipsticks. Which do you personally prefer, the NARS Audacious lipsticks or this Charlotte Tilbury formula? Thanks!
Happy to help, Carolyn! 🙂
Audacious has a lot more slip, and on average, they wear longer, but Charlotte’s formula is sometimes hydrating (depends on the shade).
Thank you, Christine!! 🙂 I think I will go with NARS Brigitte instead, as I think you mentioned it was lightly hydrating!
Argh.. I gravitate to shades like this: I have Bite Centifolia and YSL Peach Passion, but I do not wear them that often as they have a tendency to wash me out a bit. YSL Peach passion is definitely better than Centifolia which pulls too orange for me. I’m passing on this and the argh..similar shades in the new NARS formula.
This shade surprised me, because it looked more blah to me in the tube, but I ended up really liking it on.
Pretty color but hate that name. Time to put the “B” word in the same category as the “N” word!
It seems like it’s either a love/hate name!
The color is so pretty, but it looks a bit uneven in the swatch. Maybe the pigment doesn’t look that smooth or there’s something else about it that turns me off.
Bummer!
It looks lovely on your complexion!! So does the Blush you are wearing!
Aw, thanks Ankita!
I think I am in the minority, in that I find the name incredibly tacky for a brand geared towards inspiring classic luxury, and I’m no pearl clutcher!
A lot seem to like the name, but there are certainly some who don’t!
Gorgeous! I can see where this color would look great with the Sweet Stiletto lip gloss. I like the name. I assumed it was a play on the phrase, “pitch perfect.”
I think there totally needs to a T-shirt that same color that says “Bitch Perfect,” to go with the lipstick.
Gotcha! Thank you 🙂
I love the idea of her makeup, and I might splurge on a blush, but I can’t see myself shelling out $32 for a lipstick that doesn’t blow my socks off (or have my daughter’s name–dang Nars). The finish of Love Glow might be enough to sway me. It looks absolutely gorgeous on your skin! I was so tempted by the magic cream, but it’s another thing I can’t see splurging on when I have so many other primers, moisturizers, and serums that leave my skin with the same effect. I’ll have to wait to see some more reviews of her line to see if there’s anything I can’t live without.
It should totally knock your socks off at $32!
I wasn’t actually planning on buying anything from CT, but this lipstick….oh! it is beautiful! i love these kind of peachy MLBB shades and it looks gorgeous on you!!
Thanks, Dee!
so fresh and vibrant!
Happy you’re digging it, Dani!
Holy! This whole look looks stellar on you, Christine! You positively glow!
Thanks, Ashley!
This looks like the perfect nude-coral for my skin tone. I’m dying to be able to swatch it. Looks beautiful on you Christine.
Hope you’re able to check it for yourself, Kimmy!
The name!!! I think this is great — the shade and formula sound lovely, and I’m always happy to see the word “bitch” being reclaimed. Give me all of the musical puns and “bitches get stuff done” one-liners!
(It’s weird to see it as the name of a luxury lipstick, but — I feel like it’s very Charlotte of her? And, dude, I’d happily pay $32 for “bitch perfect” before forking over $39 for Nars’ G-Spot!)
It seems to make sense – it sounded like she was really involved in the creation of the brand!
Wow, I can see why you rated this an A. I don’t think I’ve ever seen any lipstick look so perfect. I’m trying to convince myself not to buy it since it’s quite expensive!
Hope you can resist! xo At least it’s permanent, so you have time to dwell!
I love the name. I like how the colour looks on you, and in the swatch, and in the bullet, (un)fortunately it’s not a colour I can rock unless I go for a zombie look.
Thank you, Helene!
Sooo pretty and I love the finish. Going on my list.
The finish is lovely!
Lol the name! Definitely threw me off for a second lol. This looks perfect on you though! Makes me want to pull out my Razzledazzler this week
You totally should wear Razzledazzler this week!
Was just wondering, does Bitch Perfect compare to any of the Nars Audacious lipsticks in Barbara? Looking to pick up one or the other online. Thank you!
Barbara is more beige, less pink/peach! http://www.temptalia.com/submit-dupe?sbs=1&pid=173768&dupe=172251
I tried this in person at the store and the consistency wasn’t as smooth as I was hoping. The brand’s launch was so hyped, I was expecting something spectacular.
Oh no!
This looks like such a perfect shade! Strange that it looks so much more rosy than peach in other swatches though. Charlotte Tilbury isn’t sold in the Netherlands (yet), so I can’t see it in person before I buy it. I will probably still take the plunge and order it online, because in these photos it looks too good to pass up!
I was very disappointed as I just received my Bitch Perfect lipstick yesterday, the color is nothing like the swatches on this website. it is more of a nude, pinky beige color and no coral at all. : (
Hi Christine, do you have these photos swatched on your lips? How come i dont see those pages and i see people commenting how beautiful it looks on you. Which do you prefer more- bitch perfect or confession? Thank you so much!
They’re in the post!