The Best & Worst of Cle de Peau Lipsticks

Christine — Sat, 19 Aug 2017 18:00:00 +0000

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.

01.

01. Dragon Red Cle de Peau

Cle de Peau

PPermanent. $65.00/0.14 oz.

A-

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...

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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...

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02. Red Carpet Cle de Peau

Cle de Peau

LELimited Edition. $65.00/0.14 oz.

A-

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...

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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...

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03. Red Lantern Cle de Peau

Cle de Peau

PPermanent. $65.00/0.14 oz.

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...

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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...

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04. China Doll Cle de Peau

Cle de Peau

PPermanent. $65.00/0.14 oz.

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...

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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...

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05.

05. Lotus Flower Cle de Peau

Cle de Peau

PPermanent. $65.00/0.14 oz.

B-

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...

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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...

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06.

06. Passion Flower Cle de Peau

Cle de Peau

PPermanent. $65.00/0.14 oz.

B-

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...

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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...

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07. Chinoiserie Cle de Peau

Cle de Peau

PPermanent. $65.00/0.14 oz.

B-

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...

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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...

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08. Silk Thread Cle de Peau

Cle de Peau

PPermanent. $65.00/0.14 oz.

B-

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...

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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...

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09. Bamboo Cle de Peau

Cle de Peau

PPermanent. $65.00/0.14 oz.

B-

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...

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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...

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10. Water Lily Cle de Peau

Cle de Peau

LELimited Edition. $65.00/0.14 oz.

B-

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...

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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...

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11. Camellia Cle de Peau

Cle de Peau

PPermanent. $65.00/0.14 oz.

C+

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...

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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...

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12.

12. Pillow Book Cle de Peau

Cle de Peau

PPermanent. $65.00/0.14 oz.

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...

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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...

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13. Hummingbird Cle de Peau

Cle de Peau

PPermanent. $65.00/0.14 oz.

D+

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...

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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...

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14. Silk Scroll Cle de Peau

Cle de Peau

PPermanent. $65.00/0.14 oz.

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...

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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...

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Glossover Breakdown

80%

Average

Glossover Averages

product

8.5

pigmentation

texture

8.5

longevity

5.5

application

Total

80%

product

8.5

pigmentation

texture

8.5

longevity

5.5

application

Total

80%

Cle de Peau Lipstick

Temptalia

The Best & Worst of Cle de Peau Lipsticks

01. Dragon Red Cle de Peau

PPermanent. $65.00/0.14 oz.

02. Red Carpet Cle de Peau

LELimited Edition. $65.00/0.14 oz.

03. Red Lantern Cle de Peau

PPermanent. $65.00/0.14 oz.

04. China Doll Cle de Peau

PPermanent. $65.00/0.14 oz.

05. Lotus Flower Cle de Peau

PPermanent. $65.00/0.14 oz.

06. Passion Flower Cle de Peau

PPermanent. $65.00/0.14 oz.

07. Chinoiserie Cle de Peau

PPermanent. $65.00/0.14 oz.

08. Silk Thread Cle de Peau

PPermanent. $65.00/0.14 oz.

09. Bamboo Cle de Peau

PPermanent. $65.00/0.14 oz.

10. Water Lily Cle de Peau

LELimited Edition. $65.00/0.14 oz.

11. Camellia Cle de Peau

PPermanent. $65.00/0.14 oz.

12. Pillow Book Cle de Peau

PPermanent. $65.00/0.14 oz.

13. Hummingbird Cle de Peau

PPermanent. $65.00/0.14 oz.

14. Silk Scroll Cle de Peau

PPermanent. $65.00/0.14 oz.

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