The Best & Worst of Cle de Peau Lipsticks
Cle de Peau Lipstick ($65.00 for 0.14 oz.) is a newly released formula that is available in 12 permanent shades, plus two limited edition hues. The formula is supposed to have “ultra-vibrant, luminous HD color and rich lasting moisture” that has a “silk, semi-matte finish lasting for 8 hours.” Under “Key Benefits,” they repeat that it has a “long-lasting finish for up to 8 hours” and “delivers lasting moisture for up to 4 hours” (I swear, that seems like it’s switched–it would really make more sense for it to last for four hours but keep lips hydrated for longer than the color itself lasted).
The consistency was lightweight, creamy with a more emollient feel as it applied that had a lightly tacky feel afterward. Color coverage varied from medium and buildable to mostly opaque with light to moderate shine. Some shades applied more smoothly across the lips and made my lips appear smoother and plumper but not all shades did so. The wear was four to six ours with some of the deeper, richer shades (like reds) wearing longer. I found the formula very hydrating and comfortable to wear. I did not notice any taste but they had a subtle, rosy scent.
Cle de Peau Dragon Red Lipstick ($65.00 for 0.14 oz.) is a rich, medium red with neutral undertones and a smooth sheen. The consistency was...
Cle de Peau Dragon Red Lipstick ($65.00 for 0.14 oz.) is a rich, medium red with neutral undertones and a smooth sheen. The consistency was...
Cle de Peau Red Carpet Lipstick ($65.00 for 0.14 oz.) is a vibrant, medium-dark pinky red with cool, blue undertones and a soft shine. It had good...
Cle de Peau Red Carpet Lipstick ($65.00 for 0.14 oz.) is a vibrant, medium-dark pinky red with cool, blue undertones and a soft shine. It had good...
Cle de Peau Red Lantern Lipstick ($65.00 for 0.14 oz.) is a medium-dark red with warm, orange undertones and a glossy sheen. It had semi-opaque...
Cle de Peau Red Lantern Lipstick ($65.00 for 0.14 oz.) is a medium-dark red with warm, orange undertones and a glossy sheen. It had semi-opaque...
Cle de Peau China Doll Lipstick ($65.00 for 0.14 oz.) is a soft, medium plum with subtle, warm undertones and a creamy finish with a light sheen. The...
Cle de Peau China Doll Lipstick ($65.00 for 0.14 oz.) is a soft, medium plum with subtle, warm undertones and a creamy finish with a light sheen. The...
Cle de Peau Lotus Flower Lipstick ($65.00 for 0.14 oz.) is a muted, medium coral with warm undertones and a luminous finish. It had nearly opaque...
Cle de Peau Lotus Flower Lipstick ($65.00 for 0.14 oz.) is a muted, medium coral with warm undertones and a luminous finish. It had nearly opaque...
Cle de Peau Passion Flower Lipstick ($65.00 for 0.14 oz.) is a bright, medium pink with subtle, warm undertones and golden pearl. It had good...
Cle de Peau Passion Flower Lipstick ($65.00 for 0.14 oz.) is a bright, medium pink with subtle, warm undertones and golden pearl. It had good...
Cle de Peau Chinoiserie Lipstick ($65.00 for 0.14 oz.) is a medium pink with warm, yellow undertones and a natural sheen. It had good color payoff in...
Cle de Peau Chinoiserie Lipstick ($65.00 for 0.14 oz.) is a medium pink with warm, yellow undertones and a natural sheen. It had good color payoff in...
Cle de Peau Silk Thread Lipstick ($65.00 for 0.14 oz.) is a medium-dark pink with subtle, warm undertones and a natural sheen. It had good color...
Cle de Peau Silk Thread Lipstick ($65.00 for 0.14 oz.) is a medium-dark pink with subtle, warm undertones and a natural sheen. It had good color...
Cle de Peau Bamboo Lipstick ($65.00 for 0.14 oz.) is a subdued, medium pink with warm undertones and a luminous sheen. It had semi-opaque...
Cle de Peau Bamboo Lipstick ($65.00 for 0.14 oz.) is a subdued, medium pink with warm undertones and a luminous sheen. It had semi-opaque...
Cle de Peau Water Lily Lipstick ($65.00 for 0.14 oz.) is a muted, medium pink with subtle, warm undertones and a luminous finish. It had semi-opaque...
Cle de Peau Water Lily Lipstick ($65.00 for 0.14 oz.) is a muted, medium pink with subtle, warm undertones and a luminous finish. It had semi-opaque...
Cle de Peau Camellia Lipstick ($65.00 for 0.14 oz.) is a medium-dark, coral-orange with warm undertones and a soft sheen. There was a bit of gold...
Cle de Peau Camellia Lipstick ($65.00 for 0.14 oz.) is a medium-dark, coral-orange with warm undertones and a soft sheen. There was a bit of gold...
Cle de Peau Pillow Book Lipstick ($65.00 for 0.14 oz.) is a deep, reddened berry with subtle, cool undertones and a glossy finish. It had semi-opaque...
Cle de Peau Pillow Book Lipstick ($65.00 for 0.14 oz.) is a deep, reddened berry with subtle, cool undertones and a glossy finish. It had semi-opaque...
Cle de Peau Hummingbird Lipstick ($65.00 for 0.14 oz.) is a soft, medium coral with warm, orange undertones and a natural sheen. It had semi-opaque...
Cle de Peau Hummingbird Lipstick ($65.00 for 0.14 oz.) is a soft, medium coral with warm, orange undertones and a natural sheen. It had semi-opaque...
Cle de Peau Silk Scroll Lipstick ($65.00 for 0.14 oz.) is a muted, medium peach with warm, beige undertones and a luminous finish. It had semi-opaque...
Cle de Peau Silk Scroll Lipstick ($65.00 for 0.14 oz.) is a muted, medium peach with warm, beige undertones and a luminous finish. It had semi-opaque...
These sound right up my alley! So I’m very conflicted on if I should pick up one.
But, on the other hand. I have and love the MAC patent polish chubby lip pencil things. AND adore them. So that should be good enough for me, and my budget.
I love how shades like red carpet smooth out the lip texture! Christine, are there other formulas that do this? I would love to see a round up of your favourites one day!!
There’s no particular formulas that come to mind as only doing that – it’s more like from shade to shade, IMO.
My fave out of these is probably Red Lantern:). Very nice.
On the whole, they didn’t really perform that well to justify the price, although there are some beautiful shades.
Thank God for the dupe list!
Dragon Red was quite nice. I liked Red Carpet quite a bit too.