Charlotte Tilbury Lunar New Year Matte Revolution Lipsticks Reviews & Swatches (2022)
Only Muse
Charlotte Tilbury Only Muse Matte Revolution Lipstick ($37.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a muted, medium-dark orange with moderate, warm undertones and a satin finish. It seemed to have a little more shine than some of the other shades released in this formula, though it only took an hour or so for most of it to wear down.
It had opaque color payoff, instead of the buildable coverage marketed, paired with a lightly velvety texture that was thin, lightweight, and not clingy. This shade wore well for four hours but settled a bit into my lip lines over time, while the formula felt neither drying nor hydrating over time.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Lancome Mademoiselle Penelope (353) (P, $32.00) is lighter (95% similar).
- MAC Tarnished Reputation (LE, $19.00) is darker (90% similar).
- elf Vocal (P, $9.00) is lighter (90% similar).
- NARS Casablanca (P, $26.00) is lighter, glossier (85% similar).
- Make Up For Ever Subtle Cider (316) (P, $23.00) is warmer, glossier (80% similar).
- Fenty Beauty Sun Snatched (LE, $20.00) is lighter, warmer, glossier (80% similar).
- MAC Resort Season (P, $26.00) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (80% similar).
- MAC Sorry Not Sorry (P, $27.00).
Formula Overview
$37.00/0.12 oz. - $308.33 Per Ounce
The formula is supposed to have "long-lasting color" that's "buildable" with "glowing pigments" that give the "illusion of wider, fuller lips." Some shades are buildable while others are fairly pigmented in one stroke. The consistency was more velvety, lightweight, and thin without being clingy or drying over time. I found that some shades were flattering on, as they didn't emphasize lip texture or get into my lip lines, while other shades gravitated into my lip lines. They wore between three and five hours and were typically non-drying. There was no discernible scent or taste.
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Ingredients
NEOPENTYL GLYCOL DICAPRYLATE/DICAPRATE, TRIMETHYLOLPROPANE TRIISOSTEARATE, DIMETHICONE, CERA MICROCRISTALLINA/MICROCRYSTALLINE WAX/CIRE MICROCRISTALLINE, POLYETHYLENE, POLYBUTENE, DIMETHICONE CROSSPOLYMER, SILICA, MICA, ETHYL VANILLIN, CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, TOCOPHEROL, CARTHAMUS TINCTORIUS (SAFFLOWER) SEED OIL, ZEA MAYS (CORN) OIL, PENTAERYTHRITYL TETRA-DI-t-BUTYL HYDROXYHYDROCINNAMATE, CARICA PAPAYA (PAPAYA) FRUIT EXTRACT, PHALAENOPSIS AMABILIS EXTRACT, BIXA ORELLANA SEED EXTRACT, DICALCIUM PHOSPHATE, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, TIN OXIDE, [+/- TITANIUM DIOXIDE (CI 77891), IRON OXIDES (CI 77491, CI 77492), RED 6 (CI 15850), RED 7 LAKE (CI 15850), BLUE 1 LAKE (CI 42090), YELLOW 5 LAKE (CI 19140).
Disclaimer: Ingredient lists are as available by the brand (or retailer) at the time of publishing. Please always check product packaging, if it exists, for the ingredient list applicable to the product you're purchasing, or the brand or retailer's website for the most up-to-date ingredient list.
Only Muse
LELimited Edition. $37.00.
K-Romance
Charlotte Tilbury K-Romance Matte Revolution Lipstick ($37.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a deep red with cool, blue undertones and a semi-matte finish. The consistency was smooth, velvety, and lightweight with a thinner feel that never became clingy. It had opaque pigmentation, though it was supposed to be buildable, that stayed on nicely for five hours, left a faint stain behind, and felt non-drying.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- NARS Force Speciale (P, $26.00) is darker (95% similar).
- MAC PattyPout (LE, $21.00) is darker (95% similar).
- Fenty Beauty Ma'damn (P, $18.00) is lighter (95% similar).
- Guerlain Cherry Red (219) (P, $34.00) is lighter (95% similar).
- Urban Decay Rock Steady (P, $18.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Take a Bao (LE, $9.00) is lighter (90% similar).
- MAC Wild Card (LE, $19.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- NARS Red Lizard (P, $26.00) is warmer (90% similar).
- Tom Ford Beauty LA Woman (P, $60.00) is lighter (90% similar).
- MAC Fashion, Sweetie (P, $26.00) is darker, warmer, glossier (90% similar).
Formula Overview
$37.00/0.12 oz. - $308.33 Per Ounce
The formula is supposed to have "long-lasting color" that's "buildable" with "glowing pigments" that give the "illusion of wider, fuller lips." Some shades are buildable while others are fairly pigmented in one stroke. The consistency was more velvety, lightweight, and thin without being clingy or drying over time. I found that some shades were flattering on, as they didn't emphasize lip texture or get into my lip lines, while other shades gravitated into my lip lines. They wore between three and five hours and were typically non-drying. There was no discernible scent or taste.
Browse all of our Charlotte Tilbury Matte Revolution Lipstick swatches.
Ingredients
NEOPENTYL GLYCOL DICAPRYLATE/DICAPRATE, TRIMETHYLOLPROPANE TRIISOSTEARATE, DIMETHICONE, CERA MICROCRISTALLINA/MICROCRYSTALLINE WAX/CIRE MICROCRISTALLINE, POLYETHYLENE, POLYBUTENE, DIMETHICONE CROSSPOLYMER, SILICA, DICALCIUM PHOSPHATE, MICA, ETHYL VANILLIN, CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, TOCOPHEROL, CARTHAMUS TINCTORIUS (SAFFLOWER) SEED OIL, ZEA MAYS (CORN) OIL, PENTAERYTHRITYL TETRA-DI-t-BUTYL HYDROXYHYDROCINNAMATE, CARICA PAPAYA (PAPAYA) FRUIT EXTRACT, PHALAENOPSIS AMABILIS EXTRACT, BIXA ORELLANA SEED EXTRACT, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, TIN OXIDE, [+/- TITANIUM DIOXIDE (CI 77891), IRON OXIDES (CI 77491), RED 7 LAKE (CI 15850), RED 28 LAKE (CI 45410), BLUE 1 LAKE (CI 42090), YELLOW 5 LAKE (CI 19140)].
Disclaimer: Ingredient lists are as available by the brand (or retailer) at the time of publishing. Please always check product packaging, if it exists, for the ingredient list applicable to the product you're purchasing, or the brand or retailer's website for the most up-to-date ingredient list.
K-Romance
LELimited Edition. $37.00.
Walk of a Star
Charlotte Tilbury Walk of a Star Matte Revolution Lipstick ($37.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a deep coral-red with subtle, warm undertones and a mostly matte finish. It had nearly opaque color coverage (rather than buildable), which applied evenly but wasn’t quite as adhering to the inner area of my lip (by a small margin). The texture was lightweight, thin, and had more of a velvety glide than traditional creaminess. It wore well for four and a half hours and was non-drying.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- ColourPop Love Life (P, $6.00) is more pigmented, warmer (90% similar).
- Too Faced Cinnamon Bear (LE, $21.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Chanel Rouge Particulier (846) (P, $45.00) is warmer (90% similar).
- MAC Ring the Alarm (P, $19.00) is darker (90% similar).
- MAC Stay Curious (P, $22.00) is lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- ColourPop On Cloud Dynasty (LE, $9.00) is lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- ColourPop Lucky Cat (P, $9.00) is lighter, warmer (80% similar).
- ColourPop Prince Naveen (LE, $9.00) is warmer (80% similar).
- YSL Rouge Mirage (26) (P, $39.00) is darker, warmer (80% similar).
- ColourPop Who Run This (P, $6.00) is lighter, more pigmented, warmer (80% similar).
Formula Overview
$37.00/0.12 oz. - $308.33 Per Ounce
The formula is supposed to have "long-lasting color" that's "buildable" with "glowing pigments" that give the "illusion of wider, fuller lips." Some shades are buildable while others are fairly pigmented in one stroke. The consistency was more velvety, lightweight, and thin without being clingy or drying over time. I found that some shades were flattering on, as they didn't emphasize lip texture or get into my lip lines, while other shades gravitated into my lip lines. They wore between three and five hours and were typically non-drying. There was no discernible scent or taste.
Browse all of our Charlotte Tilbury Matte Revolution Lipstick swatches.
Ingredients
NEOPENTYL GLYCOL DICAPRYLATE/DICAPRATE, TRIMETHYLOLPROPANE TRIISOSTEARATE, DIMETHICONE, CERA MICROCRISTALLINA/MICROCRYSTALLINE WAX/CIRE MICROCRISTALLINE, POLYETHYLENE, POLYBUTENE, DIMETHICONE CROSSPOLYMER, SILICA, MICA, ETHYL VANILLIN, CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, TOCOPHEROL, CARTHAMUS TINCTORIUS (SAFFLOWER) SEED OIL, ZEA MAYS (CORN) OIL, PENTAERYTHRITYL TETRA-DI-t-BUTYL HYDROXYHYDROCINNAMATE, CARICA PAPAYA (PAPAYA) FRUIT EXTRACT, DICALCIUM PHOSPHATE, PHALAENOPSIS AMABILIS EXTRACT, BIXA ORELLANA SEED EXTRACT, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, TIN OXIDE, [+/- TITANIUM DIOXIDE (CI 77891), IRON OXIDES (CI 77491, CI 77492), RED 7 LAKE (CI 15850), RED 28 LAKE (CI 45410), BLUE 1 LAKE (CI 42090), YELLOW 5 LAKE (CI 19140)].
Disclaimer: Ingredient lists are as available by the brand (or retailer) at the time of publishing. Please always check product packaging, if it exists, for the ingredient list applicable to the product you're purchasing, or the brand or retailer's website for the most up-to-date ingredient list.
If I’m not mistaken, all three of these have dupes in the CP year of the rat LL set. These are all fun, but I’m not mad about CT lipstick formula (or any CT, for that matter.) You can’t please everyone all the time; that’s why we have so many choices.
Funny, here I really thought that K-Romance would be thee one to steal my heart, yet oddly, it’s Walk Of A Star that I’m in love with! So different from my usual choices.
All three are lovely shades, but a bit expensive for the ratings. I think Walk of a Star is perhaps the nicest everyday one that would work for both day and night.
My tube of Walk of a Star just arrived today. I look forward to using it!