Clinique Red-y to Party & Red-y or Not Pop Reds Lipstick Review & Swatches
Red-y to Party
Clinique Red-y to Party Pop Lip Colour + Primer Lipstick ($19.50 for 0.13 oz.) is a softer, medium red with neutral undertones and a cream finish. It had semi-opaque color coverage that applied evenly across my lips and didn’t settle into my lip lines.
The texture felt smooth, lightly emollient but firmer overall–the kind of product that “melts” against yours lips as you work with it but doesn’t actually feel stiff–and didn’t slide around while worn. It stayed on nicely for five hours and felt hydrating over time.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Bobbi Brown Red Velvet (P, $40.00) is warmer (90% similar).
- Chanel Magic (128) (P, $45.00) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Guerlain #25 (P, $33.00) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- YSL Rock'N Red (8) (LE, $38.00) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- YSL Light Me Red (119) (LE, $38.00) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (85% similar).
- Clinique Red-y-to-Wear (P, $19.50) is darker, cooler (85% similar).
- ColourPop Bichette (P, $7.00) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (85% similar).
- Guerlain Daisy Red (729) (P, $39.00) is cooler (85% similar).
- Guerlain Rouge Saphir (821) (DC, $58.00) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (80% similar).
- Chanel Rouge Vie Radiant (138) (LE, $40.00) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (80% similar).
Formula Overview
$19.50/0.13 oz. - $150.00 Per Ounce
The formula is described as having "rich color" with a "smoothing primer" that "keeps lips comfortably moisturized." Most of the shades had semi-opaque to opaque color coverage in a single layer, and the shades that were a bit weaker were somewhat buildable. The deeper shades tended to perform the best, while a few of the lighter shades settled slightly into lip lines (not too noticeable, or not at all, in person).
Some shades were more smoothing than others, so I think the "smoothing primer" claim was the weakest and wasn't always met. The texture was lightweight, lightly creamy without being heavy or too slippery, and didn't tug during application. The formula was comfortable and hydrating while worn, and they lasted between four and six hours. There didn't seem to be any scent or taste.
Browse all of our Clinique Pop Lip Colour + Primer Lipstick swatches.
Ingredients
Diisopropyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Trimethylolpropane Triisostearate, Petrolatum, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Microcrystalline WaxCera MicrocristallinaCire Microcristalline, Polyethylene, Octyldodecanol, Dipentaerythrityl Tri-Polyhydroxystearate, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, Squalane, Lauroyl Lysine, Punica Granatum (Pomegranate) Sterols, Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer, Tocopheryl Acetate, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Coffea Arabica (Coffee) Seed Oil, Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Lauryl Pca, Tribehenin, Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate, Cholesterol, Sorbitan Isostearate, Silica, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate, Barium Sulfate, Alumina, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Tin Oxide, Phenoxyethanol, [+/- Mica, Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891), Iron Oxides (Ci 77491), Iron Oxides (Ci 77492), Iron Oxides (Ci 77499), Red 28 Lake (Ci 45410), Red 33 Lake (Ci 17200), Blue 1 Lake (Ci 42090), Yellow 6 Lake (Ci 15985), Bismuth Oxychloride (Ci 77163), Carmine (Ci 75470), Red 6 (Ci 15850), Yellow 5 Lake (Ci 19140), Red 30 Lake (Ci 73360), Red 22 Lake (Ci 45380), Red 7 Lake (Ci 15850)]
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.
Red-y to Party
PPermanent. $19.50.
Red-y or Not
Clinique Red-y or Not Pop Lip Colour + Primer Lipstick ($19.50 for 0.13 oz.) is a darker, muted red with warm undertones and a cream finish. It had nearly opaque color coverage with a smooth, lightweight consistency that was thin without being clingy, as it still had some slip.
There was also a touch of tackiness, which helped to keep the product in place better over time, and I felt like this also helped it look smoother. It lasted well for five hours and was moisturizing while worn.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Charlotte Tilbury Magic Red (LE, $37.00) is more shimmery, cooler, less glossy (95% similar).
- Pat McGrath Elson (P, $38.00) is cooler, less glossy (95% similar).
- Guerlain #26 (P, $33.00) is darker, cooler, less glossy (95% similar).
- YSL Rouge Audacieux (93) (P, $38.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Sephora Wicked Smart (02) (P, $13.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Chanel Sophistiquee (55) (P, $45.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Bichette (P, $7.00) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Bite Beauty Braised (DC, $24.00) is cooler (90% similar).
- Pat McGrath Major Red (DC, $40.00) is cooler, less glossy (90% similar).
- Becca Cranberry (DC, $24.00) is cooler, glossier (90% similar).
Formula Overview
$19.50/0.13 oz. - $150.00 Per Ounce
The formula is described as having "rich color" with a "smoothing primer" that "keeps lips comfortably moisturized." Most of the shades had semi-opaque to opaque color coverage in a single layer, and the shades that were a bit weaker were somewhat buildable. The deeper shades tended to perform the best, while a few of the lighter shades settled slightly into lip lines (not too noticeable, or not at all, in person).
Some shades were more smoothing than others, so I think the "smoothing primer" claim was the weakest and wasn't always met. The texture was lightweight, lightly creamy without being heavy or too slippery, and didn't tug during application. The formula was comfortable and hydrating while worn, and they lasted between four and six hours. There didn't seem to be any scent or taste.
Browse all of our Clinique Pop Lip Colour + Primer Lipstick swatches.
Ingredients
Diisopropyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Trimethylolpropane Triisostearate, Petrolatum, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Microcrystalline WaxCera MicrocristallinaCire Microcristalline, Polyethylene, Octyldodecanol, Dipentaerythrityl Tri-Polyhydroxystearate, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, Squalane, Lauroyl Lysine, Punica Granatum (Pomegranate) Sterols, Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer, Tocopheryl Acetate, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Coffea Arabica (Coffee) Seed Oil, Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Lauryl Pca, Tribehenin, Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate, Cholesterol, Sorbitan Isostearate, Silica, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate, Barium Sulfate, Alumina, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Tin Oxide, Phenoxyethanol, [+/- Mica, Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891), Iron Oxides (Ci 77491), Iron Oxides (Ci 77492), Iron Oxides (Ci 77499), Red 28 Lake (Ci 45410), Red 33 Lake (Ci 17200), Blue 1 Lake (Ci 42090), Yellow 6 Lake (Ci 15985), Bismuth Oxychloride (Ci 77163), Carmine (Ci 75470), Red 6 (Ci 15850), Yellow 5 Lake (Ci 19140), Red 30 Lake (Ci 73360), Red 22 Lake (Ci 45380), Red 7 Lake (Ci 15850)]
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.
Red-y or Not
PPermanent. $19.50.
Clinique Red-y to Party Pop Lip Colour + Primer Lipstick
Clinique Red-y to Party Pop Lip Colour + Primer Lipstick
Clinique Red-y to Party Pop Lip Colour + Primer Lipstick
Clinique Red-y to Party Pop Lip Colour + Primer Lipstick
Clinique Red-y to Party Pop Lip Colour + Primer Lipstick
Clinique Red-y to Party Pop Lip Colour + Primer Lipstick
Clinique Red-y or Not Pop Lip Colour + Primer Lipstick
Clinique Red-y or Not Pop Lip Colour + Primer Lipstick
Clinique Red-y or Not Pop Lip Colour + Primer Lipstick
Clinique Red-y or Not Pop Lip Colour + Primer Lipstick
Clinique Red-y or Not Pop Lip Colour + Primer Lipstick
Clinique Red-y or Not Pop Lip Colour + Primer Lipstick
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Red-y or Not looks so perfect for the cooler season coming up! Such a rich, lush, velvety tone of red.
Red y or Not is stunning, but I think it might be too dark for me nowadays.
That bullet close up and container for Red-y or Not look so deep red, almost black-red, but doesn’t swatch like that. I actually wish it was that dark! An A+ rated super deep red/black lipstick is just what I’ve been looking for for fall.
I might need most of these reds. Clinique has put together a collection of totally wearable reds but still with enough oomph for the red lover.