Archived Post

Charlotte Tilbury Kim K.W., Kidman's Kiss, Super Cindy Hot Lips Lipsticks Reviews, Photos, Swatches

Charlotte Tilbury Kim K.W. Lipstick
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. Chanel Destination (174) (P, $42.00) is less shimmery, darker (95% similar). MAC MCizzle (LE, $20.00) is lighter (90% similar). Marc Jacobs Beauty Sonic Truth (244) (P, $30.00) is darker (95% similar). Jaclyn Cosmetics As If (DC, $18.00) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Abigail (LE, $36.00) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar). Estee Lauder Oblivious (P, $32.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar). Urban Decay Weirdo (DC, $18.00) is darker (90% similar). Bobbi Brown Pale Mauve (DC, $37.00) is darker (90% similar). Estee Lauder Desirable (P, $32.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar). L'Oreal Shining Peach (P, $9.99) is darker (90% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Automatic (Left) (LE, ) is lighter (90% similar). Urban Decay Earthling (DC, $18.00) is lighter, more muted (90% similar). MAC Sublime Pleasure (LE, $19.00) is less pigmented (90% similar). NYX French Kiss (P, $6.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar). Smashbox Phantom (P, $21.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar). MAC Bosom Friend (LE, $19.00) is lighter, cooler (85% similar). YSL Beige Tribute (10) (P, $38.00) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (85% similar). Burberry Dusty Pink (406) (P, $35.00) is darker, less glossy (85% similar). MAC Calm Heat (LE, $19.00) is lighter (90% similar). MAC Woodrose (LE, $19.00) is warmer (90% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. 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. Givenchy Nude Cachemire (101) (P, $37.00) is darker (95% similar). ColourPop Adults Only (LE, $8.00) is less shimmery, lighter (95% similar). Make Up For Ever C106 (DC, $22.00) is darker, warmer, glossier (95% similar). Clinique Heavenly (08) (P, $19.50) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar). MAC Nicki's Nude (LE, $19.00) is lighter, warmer (85% similar). MAC French Silk (P, $23.00) is darker, warmer, glossier (90% similar). NARS Lip Priming Balm (LE, ) is glossier (90% similar). Bite Beauty Honeycrisp (P, $24.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar). Guerlain Fresh Coral (309) (P, $39.00) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar). ColourPop Penny Pincher (LE, $9.00) is darker, less glossy (90% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Isla (LE, $36.00) is glossier (90% similar). Tom Ford Beauty River (LE, $36.00) is lighter, glossier (90% similar). MAC Achiote (LE, $19.00) is darker (90% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Marisa (LE, $36.00) is lighter, glossier (90% similar). Estee Lauder Angel Lips (P, $32.00) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar). Pat McGrath Venusian Peach (LE, $30.00) is less shimmery, lighter (85% similar). Guerlain #007 (P, $33.00) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (85% similar). ColourPop Donut (DC, $6.50) is brighter, less glossy (90% similar). Dior Grege 1947 (169) (P, $35.00) is glossier (90% similar). Burberry Clementine (261) (P, $34.00) is more shimmery, warmer, glossier (85% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. 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. Estee Lauder Dreamlike (904) (P, $32.00) is less shimmery, cooler, glossier (95% similar). YSL Rosewood Beat (161) (P, $38.00) is less shimmery, cooler (95% similar). Anastasia #1 (Vol. 1) (PiP, ) is less glossy (95% similar). Maybelline Naked Coral (P, $7.99) is less glossy (95% similar). Burberry Peony Rose (302) (P, $35.00) is darker (90% similar). Maybelline Honey Pink (P, $7.99) is less glossy (90% similar). Anastasia Kiss (P, $18.00) is cooler, less glossy (95% similar). Makeup Geek Soccer Mom (P, $12.00) is darker (90% similar). Tom Ford Beauty River (LE, $36.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar). Fenty Beauty C-Suite'Heart (P, $29.00) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar). Clinique Melon Pop (P, $19.50) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar). Rare Beauty Humble (P, $20.00) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar). Make Up For Ever C106 (DC, $22.00) is cooler (90% similar). Lancome Mademoiselle Amanda (253) (P, $32.00) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar). NARS Raw Seduction (P, $26.00) is less shimmery, warmer (90% similar). Flower Beauty Petal Kiss (P, $6.98) is lighter, cooler, less glossy (90% similar). Guerlain #01 (P, $33.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). Laura Mercier Brun Pale (P, $32.00) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Zoe (LE, $36.00) is darker, glossier (90% similar). ColourPop Instigator (LE, $6.50) is warmer (85% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. 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.

See more photos & swatches!

Charlotte Tilbury Kim K.W. Lipstick
Charlotte Tilbury Kim K.W. Lipstick

Charlotte Tilbury Kim K.W. Lipstick
Charlotte Tilbury Kim K.W. Lipstick

Charlotte Tilbury Kim K.W. Lipstick
Charlotte Tilbury Kim K.W. Lipstick

Charlotte Tilbury Kim K.W. Lipstick
Charlotte Tilbury Kim K.W. Lipstick

Charlotte Tilbury Kim K.W. Lipstick
Charlotte Tilbury Kim K.W. Lipstick

Charlotte Tilbury Kim K.W. Lipstick
Charlotte Tilbury Kim K.W. Lipstick

Charlotte Tilbury Kidman's Kiss Lipstick
Charlotte Tilbury Kidman’s Kiss Lipstick

Charlotte Tilbury Kidman's Kiss Lipstick
Charlotte Tilbury Kidman’s Kiss Lipstick

Charlotte Tilbury Kidman's Kiss Lipstick
Charlotte Tilbury Kidman’s Kiss Lipstick

Charlotte Tilbury Kidman's Kiss Lipstick
Charlotte Tilbury Kidman’s Kiss Lipstick

Charlotte Tilbury Kidman's Kiss Lipstick
Charlotte Tilbury Kidman’s Kiss Lipstick

Charlotte Tilbury Kidman's Kiss Lipstick
Charlotte Tilbury Kidman’s Kiss Lipstick

Charlotte Tilbury Super Cindy Lipstick
Charlotte Tilbury Super Cindy Lipstick

Charlotte Tilbury Super Cindy Lipstick
Charlotte Tilbury Super Cindy Lipstick

Charlotte Tilbury Super Cindy Lipstick
Charlotte Tilbury Super Cindy Lipstick

Charlotte Tilbury Super Cindy Lipstick
Charlotte Tilbury Super Cindy Lipstick

Charlotte Tilbury Super Cindy Lipstick
Charlotte Tilbury Super Cindy Lipstick

Charlotte Tilbury Super Cindy Lipstick
Charlotte Tilbury Super Cindy Lipstick

Makeup Look
On face:
  • Tarte Rainforest of the Sea Foundation
  • Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting Powder
  • Marc Jacobs Beauty Kink & Kisses Air Blush
On eyes:
  • MAC Nordstrom C'est Chic Eyeshadow Palette

29 Comments

Comments that do not adhere to our comment policy may be removed. Discussion and debate are highly encouraged but we expect community members to participate respectfully. Please keep discussion on-topic, and if you have general feedback, a product review request, an off-topic question, or need technical support, please contact us!

Please help us streamline the comments' section and be more efficient: double-check the post above for more basic information like pricing, availability, and so on to make sure your question wasn't answered already. Comments alerting us to typos or small errors in the post are appreciated (!) but will typically be removed after errors are fixed (unless a response is needed).

We appreciate enthusiasm for new releases but ask readers to please hold questions regarding if/when a review will be posted as we can't commit to or guarantee product reviews. We don't want to set expectations and then disappoint readers as even products that are swatched don't always end up being reviewed due to time constraints and changes in priorities! Thank you for understanding!

Comments on this post are closed.
Katherine T. Avatar

Yeah, I wasn’t too impressed when I saw some of the initial swatches for the lighter shades in this range -they looked cakey, uneven, and/or settled into lip lines. I know lighter shades are harder to get right, but at this price point, it has to look at least decent.

Mariella Avatar

It’s funny but I dislike the shape of the “bullets” of these lipsticks so much that even if they were readily available where I am and even if they cost less, I honestly don’t think I would buy them. I don’t know what it is but I just really react negatively to the look of the lipstick bullet.

Nancy Avatar

Charlotte Tilbury makes some of the best nude lipsticks out there. I recently purchased Kim KW, and though it is quite pale, is beautiful on warm complexions. This is my fifth CT lipstick, and I appreciate the new squared off tip (similar to the original matte formula design) which makes application more precise.
I love the KISSING lipstick formulation, so much that I use these almost exclusively in my daily rotation! I find them comfortable, long wearing, and not drying at all.

Susan Dowman Nevling Avatar

Not very good results for over $30.00 per tube. The first color is much too chalky for my taste also. Complete pass.

We try to approve comments within 24 hours (and reply to them within 72 hours) but can sometimes get behind and appreciate your patience! 🙂 If you have general feedback, product review requests, off-topic questions, or need technical support, please contact us directly. Thank you for your patience!