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Cle de Peau Radiant Liquid Rouge

Cle de Peau Radiant Liquid Rouge ($48.00 for 0.18 fl. oz.) is supposed to be a long-wearing glossy stain that hydrates for “four hours.” There are eight shades, and I bought seven of the eight (inadvertently, I had purchased three from one retailer and forgot I had done so and then bought six at another retailer with two overlapping and one missing, LOL!), so here are swatches!

Cle de Peau Radiant Liquid Rouge

Lingerie (11)

Chenille (12)

Flushed (13)

Sequin (14)

Fast Lane (15)

Bugatti Red (17)

Lempicka Red (18)

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Cle de Peau Les Annees Folles Collection for Holiday 2016

September 24, 2016, 10:30 am

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Cle de Peau Les Annees Folles Collection for Holiday 2016

Clé de Peau Beauté specially commissioned Ashley Longshore to create distinctive package art that celebrates the willful women who redefined the world’s perception of femininity. A modern artist, entrepreneur and gallery owner with many celebrity fans, Ashley Longshore draws upon pop culture to express her artistic vision.
A collection as lavish as the holidays…Inspired by an extravagant soiree during the Roaring Twenties. Singularly stunning, yet collectively hypnotic, the women glitter like stars in winter’s midnight sky. A magical season begins…

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The Details

Eye Color Palette | $125.00 | Limited Edition

A limited edition collection of shadows in elegant shades from shimmering to matte, inspired by the spellbinding glittering beauty of a woman. An array of colors and textures highlight and define eyes.

Lip Color Palette | $65.00 | Limited Edition

A limited edition lip color palette in rich lipstick shades paired with a shimmering gloss for lips that dazzle with sensual beauty and elegance. Contains one shimmery lip gloss and two shades of long-lasting rouge a lévres lipstick: one lipstick shade in velvet texture and one lipstick shade in silk texture for lips with spellbinding luminosity. Available in two shades: 01 and 02.

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Cle de Peau #11, 12, 13, 14 Radiant Liquid Rouge

October 8, 2016, 5:00 am

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Cle de Peau Lingerie Radiant Liquid Rouge

Cle de Peau Lingerie (11) Radiant Liquid Rouge ($48.00 for 0.18 fl. oz.) is a light-medium, peachy coral with warm undertones and a cream-like finish. It had semi-opaque pigmentation that applied smoothly, but some of the color settled into lip lines noticeably, particularly on my bottom lip. I was surprised at how it did not leave “lines” when I pressed my lips together as it is such a light shade. The texture was smooth, comfortable to wear, and felt hydrating over the five hours it lasted. Chanel Mystery (P, $30.00) is lighter, less pigmented, lower quality (95% similar). MAC Artful (LE, $15.00) is warmer (95% similar). Chanel Super Nude (137) (LE, $34.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). NYX Tres Leches (P, $5.99) is lighter, more pigmented (90% similar). Chanel Fleur d'Eau (192) (LE, $30.00) is less pigmented (90% similar). Make Up For Ever 302P Golden Coral (P, $19.00) is warmer (90% similar). MAC Calypso Beat (LE, $20.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Maybelline Nude Illusion (060) (P, $8.99) is warmer (90% similar). Chanel Bliss (181) (LE, $30.00) is lighter (85% similar). MAC Everlasting Nude (LE, $19.50) is darker, warmer (85% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Cle de Peau Chenille (12) Radiant Liquid Rouge ($48.00 for 0.18 fl. oz.) is a muted, medium-dark rosy plum with warm undertones and a cream-like finish and lots of shine. It had nearly opaque color coverage that went on smoothly and evenly. The texture was lightweight, gel-like as it “set,” and was very comfortable to wear. This shade wore well for six hours and was hydrating. MAC Hyper-Fabulous (LE, $20.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar). Chanel Intrigue (P, $30.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar). Marc Jacobs Beauty Love Drunk (320) (P, $28.00) is lighter, warmer (85% similar). Chanel Audace (20) (LE, $34.00) is darker, brighter, warmer (85% similar). NARS Dolce Vita (DC, $25.00) is lighter (85% similar). MAC Tuned In (LE, $20.00) is more shimmery, warmer (85% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Cle de Peau Flushed (13) Radiant Liquid Rouge ($48.00 for 0.18 fl. oz.) is a subdued, medium-dark rosy pink with subtle, warm undertones and a fine, silver pearl. It was very pigmented, though just shy of being full coverage, and the color went on smoothly and evenly without streaking or looking patchy. The formula had a gel-like consistency that was comfortable to wear, as it wasn’t clingy or too tacky. I was able to wear this color for just over five and a half hours, and it was moisturizing while worn. MAC Astral (LE, $20.00) is darker (90% similar). NARS Fast Life (LE, $28.00) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar). Urban Decay Frenemy (P, $26.00) is less shimmery (85% similar). Anastasia St. Tropez (-, $16.00) is more shimmery, cooler (85% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Cle de Peau Sequin (14) Radiant Liquid Rouge ($48.00 for 0.18 fl. oz.) is a bright, peony pink with warm, yellow undertones and a fine silver pearl. It had richer color payoff than the others, but the texture was thicker overall as well, which made it a little harder to apply and keep from welling up in my lip lines. The color wore well for just over four and a half hours, and it was nicely hydrating. Sephora Pink Dahlia (14) (P, $12.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar). Maybelline Blush Essence (095) (P, $8.99) is more shimmery, less pigmented (90% similar). MAC Go for Girlie (LE, $20.00) is lighter (90% similar). MAC Viva Glam Nicki (LE, $15.00) is lighter, cooler (85% similar). Maybelline Caramel Infused (065) (P, $8.99) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar). Dior Tiny Pink (269) (P, $35.00) is lighter (85% similar). MAC Hoop (LE, $15.00) is less shimmery, lighter (85% similar). Anastasia Blushing (-, $16.00) is darker, more muted, cooler (85% similar). MAC Little Miss Mischief (LE, $20.00) is darker, brighter (80% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Formula Overview

Cle de Peau Radiant Liquid Rouge ($48.00 for 0.18 fl. oz.) is supposed to be a long-wearing “glossy stain” that give lips a “shiny, vinyl look” with “rich color.” The consistency is smooth, lightweight, and like a watery cream when initially applied, but it develops into a lighter weight gel texture after a few minutes. Most of the shades have medium or greater coverage, long-wearing, high-shine, and are hydrating while worn. There is a subtle floral scent to the formula, but I did not notice it except in the tube and did not encounter any taste. They look more like a stain than they actually behave like one, as I only found the darkest shades to leave behind any trace of color after it had worn away. There is a slight tackiness after an hour or so, but it never turned truly sticky.

Lingerie (11)

2 7

B+

Product

8.5

Pigmentation

9.5

Texture

8.5

Longevity

Application

4.5

Total

89%

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Chenille (12)

7 3

Product

Pigmentation

9.5

Texture

Longevity

Application

Total

94%

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Flushed (13)

11 2

Product

Pigmentation

9.5

Texture

Longevity

9.5

Application

Total

93%

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Sequin (14)

3 4

A-

Product

Pigmentation

9.5

Texture

8.5

Longevity

Application

4.5

Total

90%

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Cle de Peau Radiant Liquid Rouge

Cle de Peau Lingerie (11) Radiant Liquid Rouge

Cle de Peau Chenille (12) Radiant Liquid Rouge

Cle de Peau Flushed (13) Radiant Liquid Rouge

Cle de Peau Sequin (14) Radiant Liquid Rouge

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Cle de Peau #15, 17, 18, 16 Radiant Liquid Rouge

October 10, 2016, 7:00 am

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Cle de Peau Radiant Liquid Rouge

Cle de Peau Fast Lane (15) Radiant Liquid Rouge ($48.00 for 0.18 fl. oz.) is a bright, medium-dark magenta purple with warm, pink undertones and a creamy, almost jelly-like finish. It had semi-opaque pigmentation that covered fairly evenly, but this was one of the less pigmented shades in the range and did not have the same evenness in the application I had come to expect from the formula. The color wore well for just over five hours and was hydrating, though. MAC Dilly Dazzle (P, $10.00) is darker (95% similar). MAC Narcissus (LE, $20.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar). MAC Snuggle Up (LE, $20.00) is more muted, cooler (90% similar). MAC Love You Big Time (P, $10.00) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar). Urban Decay Bittersweet (P, $26.00) is darker (90% similar). Make Up For Ever 500 Lilac (P, $19.00) is lighter, brighter (85% similar). MAC How Chic is This (LE, $20.00) is more shimmery, darker (85% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Cle de Peau Bugatti Red (17) Radiant Liquid Rouge ($48.00 for 0.18 fl. oz.) is a bright, bold medium-dark red with cool, blue undertones and a creamy finish. It had mostly opaque color coverage, but it applied very evenly and smoothly. The texture was gel-like on the lips, but it was lightweight and made my lips appear smoother. This shade wore for over six hours and was moisturizing over time. MAC RiRi Woo (LE, $15.00) is warmer (95% similar). NARS No. 54 (P, $26.00) is lighter, less glossy (95% similar). Anastasia Carla (-, $16.00) is darker, more muted (90% similar). Giorgio Armani #400 Four Hundred (P, $38.00) is less glossy (90% similar). Christian Louboutin Beaute Altressa (P, $85.00) is lighter, brighter, warmer (90% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Stolen Cherry (P, $52.00) is lighter, brighter, less glossy (90% similar). MAC Driven by Love (P, $19.50) is more shimmery (90% similar). Tom Ford Beauty No Vacancy (P, $52.00) is lighter, brighter, warmer (90% similar). Anastasia Neon Apple (-, $16.00) is lighter, brighter, warmer (90% similar). Urban Decay F-Bomb (P, $19.00) is less glossy (90% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Cle de Peau Lempicka Red (17) Radiant Liquid Rouge ($48.00 for 0.18 fl. oz.) is a medium-dark, reddish-berry with subtle, cool undertones and a shiny finish. It had semi-opaque pigmentation, which looked like a true stain, as it was translucent but still very visible in color. The consistency was smooth, lightweight, and gel-like, where it made lips appear plumper and smoother. The color wore well for over six hours and felt hydrating on me. Anastasia Carla (-, $16.00) is lighter (95% similar). MAC Utterly Tart (LE, $15.00) is lighter, brighter (95% similar). Chanel Crushed Cherry (DC, $30.00) is lighter (95% similar). Urban Decay Gash (P, $26.00) is warmer, less glossy (90% similar). Revlon HD Carnelian (545) (P, $8.99) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Red Corset (P, $52.00) is cooler (85% similar). MAC Courting Chic (LE, $20.00) is more shimmery, darker, more muted (85% similar). MAC Suggestive (LE, $20.00) is lighter, brighter, less glossy (85% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Cle de Peau Deco (16) Radiant Liquid Rouge ($48.00 for 0.18 fl. oz.) is a medium, coral-orange with warm, reddish undertones and a creamy, lightly shiny finish. The texture was thinner and did not seem as glossy or as gel-like as other shades in the range, so it wasn’t as flattering or as smoothing on the lips. It had semi-opaque pigmentation that covered evenly, at least, and it still wore better than most glosses at five hours. Guerlain Nahema Smack (P, $30.00) is warmer (95% similar). Hourglass Nectar (P, $28.00) is lighter, brighter, warmer (95% similar). Gucci Beauty Crushed Coral (P, $32.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). Dior Cosmic (656) (P, $30.00) is more shimmery (90% similar). MAC Never Say Never (LE, $20.00) is lighter, brighter (90% similar). NARS Viva (LE, $26.00) is lighter (90% similar). Guerlain Candy Stripe (P, $30.00) is warmer (90% similar). MAC Tattoo My Heart (P, $24.00) is brighter, cooler, lower quality (90% similar). NARS Paris Follies (LE, $26.00) is brighter (90% similar). Hourglass Muse (P, $28.00) is brighter (85% similar). Giorgio Armani #402 (P, $29.00) is warmer (85% similar). Dior Rose Tricheuse (669) (LE, $35.00) is darker, warmer (85% similar). MAC Barbecue (LE, $15.00) is lighter, brighter (85% similar). Anastasia Neon Carnival (-, $16.00) is brighter (85% similar). Chanel Sirocco (604) (LE, $30.00) is lighter, warmer (85% similar). Becca Watermelon/Opal (P, $24.00) is lighter, warmer (85% similar). Maybelline Glistening Coral (525) (P, $8.99) is lighter (85% similar). Anastasia Hibiscus (-, $16.00) is brighter (85% similar). Anastasia Papaya (-, $16.00) is brighter (80% similar). NARS Eternal Red (P, $26.00) is warmer (80% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Formula Overview

Fast Lane (15)

6 6

B+

Product

8.5

Pigmentation

8.5

Texture

8.5

Longevity

9.5

Application

4.5

Total

88%

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Bugatti Red (17)

9 4

Product

9.5

Pigmentation

Texture

Longevity

Application

Total

97%

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Lempicka Red (18)

11 3

Product

9.5

Pigmentation

Texture

Longevity

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97%

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Deco (16)

3 4

B-

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82%

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Cle de Peau Deco (16) Radiant Liquid Rouge

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Best Highlighters | Holiday 2016 Gift Guide

October 27, 2016, 9:00 am

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Best Highlighters | Holiday 2016 Gift Guide

It’s that time of the year again: holiday gift guides aplenty! This year, I’ve broken out my gift guides into best of selections for blush, eyeshadow, highlighter, lipstick, lipgloss, palettes, and brushes. These guides feature permanent formulas so that they can be useful anytime during the holiday season or even into next year. For limited edition holiday products, you can check out our list of the top 50 highest-rated holiday products, which updates as I post more reviews for holiday products. I hope you find this list of top performing highlighters useful

Sephora, Ulta

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Best Lipglosses | Holiday 2016 Gift Guide

October 27, 2016, 12:00 pm

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Best Lipglosses | Holiday 2016 Gift Guide

Sephora, Nordstrom, Neiman Marcus, Bobbi Brown

Cle de Peau Radiant Liquid Rouge

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Surratt Beauty Lip Lustre ($32.00 for 0.20 fl. oz.) is described as “sheer,” “long-wearing,” and “moisturizing.” It is a light-medium thick, tacky gloss that feels very smooth going on and holds on well, even with a really sheer shade like this one. This gloss lasted for four hours and was somewhat hydrating while worn. I like the more shimmery shades in the range, which have great shine and sparkle. Soigne is my favorite that I’ve tried.

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Sephora, Barneys, NET-A-PORTER

YSL Rouge Pur Couture Glossy Stain

YSL Rouge Pur Couture Glossy Stain<

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YSL Rouge Pur Couture Glossy Stain< ($36.00 for 0.20 fl. oz.) is supposed to have the “texture and shine of a gloss” with the “long wear of a stain.” I’ve long been a fan of the Glossy Stain formula for a long-wearing gloss with (often) good pigmentation. The formula has a thinner, more watery feel initially but thickens as it “develops” on the lips. Some of my favorite shades are: Corail Aquatique and Rouge Gouache.

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Sephora, Nordstrom, Neiman Marcus, Saks

Urban Decay Revolution Lip Gloss

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Urban Decay Revolution Lip Gloss ($22.00 for 0.17 fl. oz.) is a new, permanent formula just in time for summer. The range includes fourteen shades to choose from with the majority leaning brighter and bolder. The formula is supposed to give “high coverage” in “one coat” with a “creamy” texture that is also hydrating. Some shades are less opaque (nowhere near one coat pigmentation!) and a few could have applied more evenly. The glosses feel creamy, almost gel-like, as they’re so smooth, initially, but all of them developed tackiness over time, which helped them to wear longer than the average gloss with a range of four to six hours of wear. The formula was hydrating for me, and it is comfortable to wear as long as tackiness isn’t a deal-breaker for you. Some of my favorite shades are: Shadowheart, After Dark, Quiver, and Big Bang.

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Sephora, Ulta, Nordstrom

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Cle de Peau Les Annees Folles Holiday Eye Color Palette

November 7, 2016, 9:00 am

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Les Annees Folles

Cle de Peau Les Annees Folles Holiday Eye Color Palette ($125.00 for 0.31 oz.) is a new, limited edition holiday palette that features eight eyeshadows. Each row of eyeshadows is actually removeable and can be put into one of the brand’s quad compacts. The formula was very finely-milled, but it was so soft that it was prone to sheering out as it was a little thin and dusty, though the formula blended well on the skin. If you’re someone who wants very true-to-pan color and intense coverage that lasts, you’ll likely be disappointed with this palette. If you’re someone who likes softer, more muted takes on color and doesn’t mind using an eyeshadow primer, it might be more in your wheelhouse (but it is undoubtedly expensive, so there are numerous other options that are more versatile–e.g. capable of delivering intense pigmentation but can also be sheered down).

Cle de Peau Holiday 2016 Eye Color Palette Les Annees Folles

Les Annees Folles

Temptalia

Limited Edition

7.5

Product

8.5

Pigmentation

Texture

6.5

Longevity

Application

74%

Total

INDIVIDUAL SHADE REVIEWS AHEAD!

Les Annees Folles #1

Les Annees Folles #1 is a muted, medium-dark burgundy with warm, brown undertones and a pearly sheen. It had semi-opaque pigmentation with a soft, lightly dusty consistency that was easy to blend out but hard to maintain intensity with. This shade wore well for six and a half hours.

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Chanel Seduction #1 (LE) is warmer (95% similar).
Kat Von D Queen (LE) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
theBalm #28 (P, $6.50) is darker, more muted, warmer (90% similar).
Kat Von D Rewind (LE) is warmer (90% similar).
City Color Marsala (P, $6.99) is warmer (90% similar).
Chanel Hesitation (106) (P, $29.50) is lighter, warmer (85% similar).
Makeup Geek Showtime (P, $9.99) is more shimmery, warmer (80% similar).

Cle de Peau Eyeshadow Les Annees Folles #1

Les Annees Folles #1

Temptalia

B-

Limited Edition

Product

8.5

Pigmentation

Texture

Longevity

4.5

Application

80%

Total

Les Annees Folles #2

Les Annees Folles #2 is a pop of medium pink with warm undertones and a soft, frosted sheen. The texture was very soft, moderately powdery, and was messy to use, as the color sheered out and dropped below the lid. I felt like I had to pack it on, layer after layer, to get any sort of intensity that was similar to what I saw in the pan. It lasted for six hours on me.

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MAC Rabblerouser (LE, $23.00) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
CoverGirl Red-Hot (345) (P, $4.99) is darker (90% similar).
MAC Fashion's Field Day (P, $16.00) is lighter (85% similar).
MAC Rose (DC, $16.00) is lighter (80% similar).

Cle de Peau Eyeshadow Les Annees Folles #2

Les Annees Folles #2

Temptalia

Limited Edition

Product

Pigmentation

6.5

Texture

6.5

Longevity

3.5

Application

74%

Total

Les Annees Folles #3

Les Annees Folles #3 is a light-medium yellow gold with warm undertones and a metallic sheen. It had great color payoff with a soft, smooth, lightly dusty texture that wasn’t too thin or too firm in the pan. This shade was easy to work with and lasted for seven hours on me.

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LORAC Cava (LE, $19.00) is more shimmery (95% similar).
MAC Kitties (P, $16.00) is lighter (95% similar).
MAC Lily White (2014) (LE, $21.00) is lighter (95% similar).
Ciate Vaycay (LE) is more shimmery (95% similar).
Anastasia 5th Ave (LE, $12.00) is darker, less shimmery (95% similar).
LORAC Uninhibited (P, $19.00) is lighter (95% similar).
Too Faced Butter Pecan (P, $16.00) is lighter (95% similar).
Bobbi Brown 24 Karat (LE, $28.00) is darker (90% similar).
Ardency Inn Sunday (P, $21.00) is darker (90% similar).
Dior Precious Embroidery #3 (LE) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).

Cle de Peau Eyeshadow Les Annees Folles #3

Les Annees Folles #3

Temptalia

A-

Limited Edition

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Texture

7.5

Longevity

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90%

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Les Annees Folles #4

Les Annees Folles #4 is a medium gray with neutral undertones and larger, chunkier sparkle. The texture was much looser than I anticipated (definitely less like the formula I’ve experienced in the past) and hard to control on the lid, as there was a lot of fall out and the eyeshadow sheered out as soon as I started to blend it. The color started to fade after six hours of wear.

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Stila Black Diamond (P) is lighter (95% similar).
MAC Uninhibited #2 (LE, $21.00) is lighter (90% similar).
Dior Smoking Blue #4 (LE) is less shimmery (90% similar).
Gucci Beauty Cosmic Deco #3 (P) is cooler (90% similar).
Smashbox Obsidian (P) is less shimmery (90% similar).
Marc Jacobs Beauty The Enigma #2 (P) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
Cle de Peau Pewter Veil #2 (LE) is less shimmery (90% similar).
Kat Von D Black No. 1 (P, $21.00) is lighter (90% similar).
theBalm Surf's Up (LE, $16.00) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
Makeup Geek Galaxy (P, $6.00) is less shimmery (90% similar).

Cle de Peau Eyeshadow Les Annees Folles #4

Les Annees Folles #4

Temptalia

D+

Limited Edition

Product

Pigmentation

5.5

Texture

6.5

Longevity

Application

69%

Total

Les Annees Folles #5

Les Annees Folles #5 is a muted, medium-dark bluish teal with cool undertones and a satin finish. It had semi-sheer color payoff with a very soft, powdery consistency that was hard to build up. It wore well for six hours.

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Maybelline Never Fade Jade (P, $6.99) is brighter (90% similar).
Makeup Geek Sea Mist (P, $6.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
Natasha Denona Tropic (08V) (P, $29.00) is more shimmery, brighter (90% similar).
MAC Indigogo (LE, $16.00) is darker, cooler (85% similar).
YSL Scandal #5 (LE) is darker, cooler (85% similar).
Colour Pop Effect (DC, $5.00) is darker, cooler (85% similar).
MAC Green Room (LE, $16.00) is warmer (85% similar).
Charlotte Tilbury The Rebel #4 (P) is more shimmery, warmer (80% similar).

Cle de Peau Eyeshadow Les Annees Folles #5

Les Annees Folles #5

Temptalia

D-

Limited Edition

Product

Pigmentation

Texture

6.5

Longevity

Application

61%

Total

Les Annees Folles #6

Les Annees Folles #6 is a light pink with warm undertones and a lightly sparkled, shimmery finish. It had semi-opaque pigmentation with a soft, lightly powdery texture that blended out easily and wasn’t too dusty on the lid. This shade started to crease after five and a half hours on me.

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MAC Dance Flowers Dance (LE, $23.00) is lighter (95% similar).
MAC A Party of Pastels #2 (P, $21.00) is more shimmery (95% similar).
MAC Double Feature #5 #1 (LE, $16.00) is less shimmery (95% similar).
MAC Golden Flurry (LE, $16.00) is less shimmery (95% similar).
Dior Trafalgar #1 (P) is more shimmery (95% similar).
Kat Von D Instaglam (LE) is more shimmery (95% similar).
Marc Jacobs Beauty About Last Night No. 17 (LE) is cooler (95% similar).
bareMinerals Merry (LE) is less shimmery (95% similar).
Dior Constellation (864) #3 (LE) is cooler (95% similar).
Tom Ford Beauty Lilac Dream #1 (P) is lighter, brighter (95% similar).

Cle de Peau Eyeshadow Les Annees Folles #6

Les Annees Folles #6

Temptalia

Limited Edition

Product

Pigmentation

7.5

Texture

Longevity

4.5

Application

73%

Total

Les Annees Folles #7

Les Annees Folles #7 is a msoft, medium orange with warm, golden shimmer. It had semi-opaque color coverage, but the texture was looser and powdery, which made it harder to work with as it would sheer out and appear uneven on the lid. I noticed creasing after six hours of wear.

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NYX Orange (P, $4.50) is less shimmery, darker (95% similar).
Anastasia Fresh Peach (P, $12.00) is brighter (90% similar).
Cle de Peau Golden Age #2 (LE) is warmer (90% similar).
MAC With Flair (LE, $16.00) is darker (85% similar).
Anastasia China Rose (P, $12.00) is darker (85% similar).
Chanel Tisse Vendome #3 (P) is brighter, warmer (85% similar).
LORAC Apricot (LE, $19.00) is warmer (85% similar).
Chanel Rouge-Gorge (116) (LE, $32.00) is less shimmery, darker, brighter (80% similar).

Cle de Peau Eyeshadow Les Annees Folles #7

Les Annees Folles #7

Temptalia

C+

Limited Edition

7.5

Product

8.5

Pigmentation

7.5

Texture

6.5

Longevity

4.5

Application

77%

Total

Les Annees Folles #8

Les Annees Folles #8 is a light, bright white with a sparkling finish. It had decent color payoff, but the texture was drier and chunkier, so a lot of the shimmer separated from the base color, which made the base color appear even sheerer applied. It wore well for six hours on me.

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MAC Dark Energy #1 (LE, $21.00) is less shimmery (95% similar).
Urban Decay Vapor (LE, $19.00) is less shimmery (95% similar).
NARS Opal Coast (LE, $25.00) is less shimmery (95% similar).
Too Faced Frost (LE, $16.00) is brighter (95% similar).
MAC Permanent Press #1 (LE) is less shimmery (95% similar).
Make Up For Ever D124 Crystalline White (P, $21.00) is less shimmery, brighter (95% similar).
Smashbox Silver Moon (LE) is less shimmery (95% similar).
Urban Decay Cosmic (P, $20.00) is more shimmery (95% similar).
MAC Chillproof (LE, $16.00) is less shimmery (95% similar).
MAC Lapisluxe #1 (LE) is more shimmery, brighter (95% similar).

Cle de Peau Eyeshadow Les Annees Folles #8

Les Annees Folles #8

Temptalia

Limited Edition

Product

8.5

Pigmentation

Texture

6.5

Longevity

Application

73%

Total

Cle de Peau Les Annees Folles Holiday 2016 Eye Color Palette

Cle de Peau Les Annees Folles #1 Eyeshadow

Cle de Peau Les Annees Folles #2 Eyeshadow

Cle de Peau Les Annees Folles #3 Eyeshadow

Cle de Peau Les Annees Folles #4 Eyeshadow

Cle de Peau Les Annees Folles #5 Eyeshadow

Cle de Peau Les Annees Folles #6 Eyeshadow

Cle de Peau Les Annees Folles #7 Eyeshadow

Cle de Peau Les Annees Folles #8 Eyeshadow

Cle de Peau Les Annees Folles Holiday Eye Color Palette

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Cle de Peau Modern Era (315) Eye Color Quad

November 30, 2016, 9:00 am

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Modern Era (315)

Cle de Peau Modern Era (315) Eye Color Quad ($55.00 for 0.21 oz.) is a shimmery, green-themed “quad.” All four shades were decent to good with slightly softer, looser consistencies, which made a couple shades appear sheerer and fade a bit faster. Both were solvable with regular eyeshadow primer as a base. The pop of brighter, lighter green was interesting, as it had a starker appearance but still paired well with the other shades when I tried it.

Cle de Peau Eyeshadow Quad Modern Era (315)

Modern Era (315)

Temptalia

B+

Limited Edition

8.5

Product

9.5

Pigmentation

8.5

Texture

Longevity

4.5

Application

87%

Total

Get a shade-by-shade breakdown of this palette, along with individual photos and swatches…

Modern Era #1

Modern Era #1 is a soft, medium green with warm, olive undertones and a sparkling, frosted finish. It had semi-opaque pigmentation with a slightly looser, softer texture that had a tendency to sheer out (so it wasn’t buildable) but was easy to blend. This shade lasted for seven hours on me before fading.

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MAC In the Meadow #3 (LE, $21.00) is lighter (90% similar).
Colour Pop Sleigh (LE, $5.00) is less shimmery (90% similar).
Ulta Sage (P, $10.00) is darker (90% similar).
Makeup Geek Shimmermint (P, $6.00) is lighter (90% similar).
MAC 2 Dozen and One Greyhounds (LE, $16.00) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
Too Faced Very Merry (LE, $16.00) is more shimmery, brighter (85% similar).
NARS Pygar (LE, $25.00) is more shimmery, lighter (80% similar).
Smashbox Safari (LE) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (80% similar).

Cle de Peau Eyeshadow Modern Era #1

Modern Era #1

Temptalia

Limited Edition

8.5

Product

Pigmentation

Texture

7.5

Longevity

4.5

Application

83%

Total

Modern Era #2

Modern Era #2 is a medium-dark green with more golden undertones and a pearly sheen. The pigmentation was mostly opaque, while the texture was soft, finely-milled, and blendable–but it was a touch dusty. On me, I noticed signs of fading after seven and a half hours of wear.

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Urban Decay Mildew (P, $19.00) is more shimmery, darker (95% similar).
Anastasia Moss (P, $12.00) is darker (90% similar).
Make Up For Ever I324 Bronze Khaki (P, $21.00) is lighter, brighter (90% similar).
MAC Swimming (P, $16.00) is lighter (90% similar).
MAC Golden Olive (P, $21.00) is more shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
BH Cosmetics Foil Eyes #12 (P) is more shimmery, lighter (85% similar).
Too Faced Very Merry (LE, $16.00) is lighter, brighter (85% similar).
Makeup Geek Shimmermint (P, $6.00) is lighter (85% similar).
Dior Garden Pastels #1 (LE) is warmer (85% similar).

Cle de Peau Eyeshadow Modern Era #2

Modern Era #2

Temptalia

B+

Limited Edition

8.5

Product

Pigmentation

8.5

Texture

Longevity

Application

87%

Total

Modern Era #3

Modern Era #3 is a light-medium green with subtle, warmer undertones and a frosted finish. It had great color payoff with a smooth, denser texture that was still soft and finely-milled, blendable and easily worked with on bare skin. The eyeshadow wore well for eight hours on me.

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bareMinerals Wicked (P) is lighter (90% similar).
Viseart Boheme Dream #2 (LE) is lighter, brighter, warmer (85% similar).
Dior Peacock (434) Eyeshadow #1 (LE) is lighter, brighter, warmer (85% similar).
Make Up For Ever I330 Linden Green (P, $21.00) is lighter, brighter (85% similar).
Make Up For Ever I318 Linen Khaki (P, $21.00) is lighter, brighter (80% similar).
Urban Decay Acid Rain (LE, $19.00) is lighter, brighter, warmer (80% similar).

Cle de Peau Eyeshadow Modern Era #3

Modern Era #3

Temptalia

A-

Limited Edition

Product

Pigmentation

Texture

8.5

Longevity

Application

92%

Total

Modern Era #4

Modern Era #4 is a deep, muted forest green with a black base and a satin sheen. The color payoff was good, though it was not fully opaque. I was able to buildup the coverage with two layers of product. The texture was soft, a touch dusty but did not sheer out too much, and remained blendable on the lid. It wore well for seven and a half hours before fading.

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Colour Pop Disco Ball (LE, $5.00) is more shimmery, darker (95% similar).
Urban Decay Hundred (LE, $19.00) is brighter (90% similar).
Milani Bella Emerald (18) (P, $4.49) is more shimmery, brighter (90% similar).
MAC Mysterious Influence (LE, $22.00) is warmer (85% similar).
Tarina Tarantino Wonderful #2 (P) is warmer (85% similar).
Make Up For Ever ME310 Fir Tree Green (P, $21.00) is brighter, warmer (85% similar).

Cle de Peau Eyeshadow Modern Era #4

Modern Era #4

Temptalia

Limited Edition

8.5

Product

Pigmentation

Texture

Longevity

Application

86%

Total

Cle de Peau Modern Era (315) Eyeshadow Quad

Cle de Peau Modern Era #1 Eyeshadow

Cle de Peau Modern Era #2 Eyeshadow

Cle de Peau Modern Era #3 Eyeshadow

Cle de Peau Modern Era #4 Eyeshadow

Cle de Peau Modern Era (315) Eyeshadow Quad

Cle de Peau Modern Era #1 Eyeshadow

Cle de Peau Modern Era #2 Eyeshadow

Cle de Peau Modern Era #3 Eyeshadow

Cle de Peau Modern Era #4 Eyeshadow

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Cle de Peau Persimmon & Perfect Peach Cream Blushes

March 21, 2017, 7:00 am

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Persimmon

Cle de Peau Persimmon Cream Blush ($60.00 for 0.21 oz.) is medium coral-orange with warm undertones and a satin finish. I felt like it looked more coral the more I blended out, whereas initially it appeared more orange-toned. It had sheer to medium, buildable coverage that applied evenly to the skin. The texture was smooth, thin, lightweight, and just a bit emollient initially but felt more like a powder once it hit my skin. The color wore well for eight hours on me.

The formula is supposed to have “the perfect touch of sheer luminous color” that can be applied with fingertips or a brush. The consistency is firmer in the pot; it’s definitely a cream-based product, but only a little comes away from the surface and dries down within twenty seconds of being applied to the skin. The coverage was semi-sheer, buildable up to semi-opaque coverage. I liked applying these with either a small, synthetic stippling brush or my fingertips, though my preferred method was using a brush to initially apply the color and then lightly patting the edges with my fingertips. On me, the blushes lasted between seven and nine hours on my normal-to-dry skin. The formula is rose-scented, and I get a faint hint of it when worn.

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Marc Jacobs Beauty Irresistible (210) (P, $30.00) is more shimmery (95% similar).
Illamasqua Rude (P, $26.00) is darker, more pigmented (95% similar).
Chanel Reflex (82) (LE, $45.00) is more shimmery (95% similar).
MAC Tomato (LE) is darker (90% similar).
Colour Pop Tasty (DC, $8.00) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar).

Cle de Peau Cream Blush Persimmon

Persimmon

Temptalia

A-

Permanent

Product

Pigmentation

Texture

8.5

Longevity

Application

92%

Total

Perfect Peach

Cle de Peau Perfect Peach Cream Blush ($60.00 for 0.21 oz.) is a muted, medium rosy brown with warm undertones and a satin finish. It had sheer pigmentation that was buildable to medium coverage with two to three layers. The blush felt creamy in the pot, but it immediately turned into more of a powder-like product on the skin. It was easy to blend out along the edges, and it wore nicely for seven hours on me.

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Hourglass Mood Exposure (P, $35.00) is darker (90% similar).
Edward Bess Summer in Capri (P, $45.00) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (85% similar).
Chanel Rose Temptation (LE, $45.00) is darker, cooler (85% similar).
MAC Baby Don't Go (P, $23.50) is less shimmery, darker (85% similar).
Too Faced Baby Love (P, $26.00) is less shimmery, darker (85% similar).
Black Opal Rose Gold (P, $8.95) is darker (80% similar).
MAC Crazed Imagination (LE, $22.00) is darker (80% similar).
Chanel Golden Sun (280) (P, $45.00) is less shimmery, darker (80% similar).
NARS Douceur (P, $30.00) is less shimmery, darker (80% similar).

Cle de Peau Cream Blush Perfect Peach

Perfect Peach

Temptalia

B+

Permanent

8.5

Product

Pigmentation

Texture

7.5

Longevity

Application

89%

Total

Cle de Peau Persimmon Cream Blush

Cle de Peau Perfect Peach Cream Blush

Cle de Peau Persimmon Cream Blush

Cle de Peau Perfect Peach Cream Blush

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Cle de Peau 102 Calm Eye Color Duo

April 4, 2017, 11:00 am

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102 Calm

Cle de Peau 102 Calm Eye Color Duo ($55.00 for 0.15 oz.) contains a medium, warm-toned pink and a light, pinky-peach. The two created a rather soft look, so I’m not sure if it will create a perfect one-and-done look for everyone, but if you like your pinks and are normally a fan of the softness of the Cle de Peau formula, you may enjoy it.

The formula is supposed to have a “silky” feel, be moisturizing on the lids (though it is a powder formula), long-wearing, and have true-to-pan color. I like the effect of Cle de Peau’s eyeshadows on the lid; I think that “moisturizing” aspect of them makes them sit well on the lid as time passes, where they meld well to bare skin. I find that they can be semi-opaque to opaque, more buildable and very easy to wear as a wash of color, if desired. The eyeshadows are rose-scented, though I only just noticed the scent with the compact open but not applied.

As a FYI, Cle de Peau sells the duos as a pan-only, which is not magnetized but you could stick a magnet to it so it would adhere to most freestyle palettes, or purchase their case for $25.

Cle de Peau Eye Color Duo (Refill) 102 Calm

102 Calm

Temptalia

Permanent

Product

7.5

Pigmentation

Texture

Longevity

Application

83%

Total

Calm (Left)

Calm (Left) is a muted, medium pink with warm undertones and a pearly shimmer-sheen finish. It had sheer, buildable coverage–up to medium–with a very silky, finely-milled consistency that was easy to blend and work with, but I suspect that the softness made it harder to build it up to more than medium coverage. It wore well for seven and a half hours on me.

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MAC Pink Venus (P, $16.00) is lighter (100% similar).
Marc Jacobs Beauty The Enigma #4 (P) is more shimmery (90% similar).
Chanel Tisse Paris #1 (P) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
Make Up For Ever S812 Tea Pink (P, $21.00) is brighter (90% similar).
MAC Pink Frontier (DC, $21.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
MAC Sushi Flower (P, $16.00) is darker (85% similar).
Dior Capital of Light #3 (LE) is brighter, cooler (85% similar).

Cle de Peau Eye Color Calm (Left)

Calm (Left)

Temptalia

C+

Permanent

7.5

Product

Pigmentation

8.5

Texture

Longevity

Application

78%

Total

Calm (Right)

Calm (Right) is a light, golden peach with warm undertones and a frosted finish. It had semi-opaque pigmentation (it was so similar to my skin tone, that it almost did not seem as pigmented initially). The eyeshadow had a very smooth, silky texture that was soft without being dusty. The color stayed on well for seven and a half hours before fading on me.

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Charlotte Tilbury Seductive Beauty (Brighten) (LE) is darker (95% similar).
Sephora + Pantone Universe Café Crème (LE) is more shimmery, darker (95% similar).
LORAC Beige (P, $19.00) is darker (95% similar).
Tarte Glaze (LE) is more shimmery (95% similar).
Colour Pop Throttle (P, $5.00) is lighter (95% similar).
Makeup Geek I'm Peachless (P, $6.00) is more shimmery (90% similar).
Chanel Entrelacs #5 (LE) is darker (90% similar).
LORAC Cava (LE, $19.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
MAC Summer Honey (LE, $21.00) is more shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
bareMinerals Ball Gown (V2) (P) is darker, warmer (90% similar).

Cle de Peau Eye Color Calm (Right)

Calm (Right)

Temptalia

B+

Permanent

8.5

Product

8.5

Pigmentation

Texture

Longevity

Application

87%

Total

Cle de Peau 102 Calm Eye Color Duo (Refill)

Cle de Peau Calm (Left) Eye Color

Cle de Peau Calm (Right) Eye Color

Cle de Peau 102 Calm Eye Color Duo (Refill)

Cle de Peau Calm (Left) Eye Color

Cle de Peau Calm (Right) Eye Color

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Cle de Peau 103 Harmony Eye Color Duo

April 5, 2017, 12:00 pm

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103 Harmony

Cle de Peau 103 Harmony Eye Color Duo ($55.00 for 0.15 oz.) contains a darker green and a lighter, warmer green. I think the selection of shades is more versatile in this duo than some of the others, as there is a good level of contrast between the two shades as well as a difference in shimmer.

As a FYI, Cle de Peau sells the duos as a pan-only, which is not magnetized but you could stick a magnet to it so it would adhere to most freestyle palettes, or purchase their case for $25.

Cle de Peau Eye Color Duo (Refill) 103 Harmony

103 Harmony

Temptalia

A-

Permanent

Product

9.5

Pigmentation

9.5

Texture

8.5

Longevity

Application

92%

Total

Harmony (Left)

Harmony (Left) is a muted, medium-dark green with very subtle, warmer undertones and a golden sheen. It had good pigmentation, which was buildable to full coverage in two layers. The eyeshadow had a finely-milled, smooth, and silky texture that sat well on the lids–never looked dusty but never emphasized my lid’s texture, either–and blended out with ease. It wore well for almost eight hours before fading on me.

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Dior Peacock (434) Eyeshadow #4 (LE) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
Le Metier de Beaute Jade (P, $30.00) is darker, brighter (90% similar).
Viseart Dark Matte #11 (P) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
Natasha Denona Bottle Green (15M) (P, $29.00) is warmer (85% similar).
Giorgio Armani Iridescent Jade (LE) is more shimmery, brighter, cooler (85% similar).
NARS Night Porter (P, $25.00) is darker, warmer, better quality (85% similar).

Cle de Peau Eye Color Harmony (Left)

Harmony (Left)

Temptalia

A-

Permanent

Product

Pigmentation

Texture

8.5

Longevity

Application

90%

Total

Harmony (Right)

Harmony (Right) is a bright, light pastel green with warm, golden undertones and a frosted finish. The pigmentation was fully opaque, while the consistency was soft, smooth, and slightly denser and richer in feel compared to the left shade. The eyeshadow started to fade after seven and a half hours of wear.

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YSL Indie Jasper #5 (LE) is cooler (95% similar).
Dior Jardin #1 (P) is less shimmery, cooler (95% similar).
MAC All Hands on Deck (LE, $16.00) is more shimmery (95% similar).
Dior Peacock (434) Eyeshadow #3 (LE) is lighter (90% similar).
Dior Dulcinee #2 (LE) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
Makeup Geek Abracadabra (P, $12.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
MAC Jealous Girl (LE, $22.00) is darker, cooler (85% similar).
MAC Flame (LE, $16.00) is lighter, brighter (85% similar).

Cle de Peau Eye Color Harmony (Right)

Harmony (Right)

Temptalia

Permanent

Product

Pigmentation

Texture

Longevity

Application

93%

Total

Cle de Peau 103 Harmony Eye Color Duo (Refill)

Cle de Peau Harmony (Left) Eye Color

Cle de Peau Harmony (Right) Eye Color

Cle de Peau 103 Harmony Eye Color Duo (Refill)

Cle de Peau Harmony (Left) Eye Color

Cle de Peau Harmony (Right) Eye Color

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Cle de Peau 104 Purity Eye Color Duo

April 9, 2017, 5:00 am

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104 Purity

Cle de Peau 104 Purity Eye Color Duo ($55.00 for 0.15 oz.) contains a muted, medium-dark mauvey purple paired with a very light pink. The two worked well together for a soft eye look, and there was enough contrast between the two that they could be used as a standalone look. I

As a FYI, Cle de Peau sells the duos as a pan-only, which is not magnetized but you could stick a magnet to it so it would adhere to most freestyle palettes, or purchase their case for $25.

Cle de Peau Eye Color Duo (Refill) 104 Purity

104 Purity

Temptalia

Permanent

8.5

Product

9.5

Pigmentation

8.5

Texture

7.5

Longevity

4.5

Application

86%

Total

Purity (Left)

Purity (Left) is a muted, grayish purple with gold shimmer. It had good color coverage, though the consistency was a little dustier than normal and more prone to sheering out, so it was hard to maintain that coverage level without a good primer underneath. The eyeshadow wore well for seven hours on me before fading.

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Lancome London Is Callin' (LE, $19.00) is less shimmery (90% similar).
Dior Constellation (864) #5 (LE) is darker (90% similar).
NARS 413 BLKR #1 (P, $25.00) is less shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
Tarina Tarantino Fantastical #1 (P) is more shimmery, darker, brighter (85% similar).

Cle de Peau Eye Color Purity (Left)

Purity (Left)

Temptalia

Permanent

Product

9.5

Pigmentation

Texture

7.5

Longevity

4.5

Application

83%

Total

Purity (Right)

Purity (Right) is a bright, pinkish white with a frosted sheen. It had mostly opaque pigmentation that applied evenly and smoothly to bare skin. The consistency was soft, silky, and finely-milled and was just a smidgen dry. On me, the color started to fade after seven hours of wear.

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bareMinerals Merry (LE) is darker (95% similar).
Tom Ford Beauty Enchanted #1 (LE) is darker, cooler (95% similar).
BH Cosmetics Foil Eyes 2 #8 (P) is more shimmery (95% similar).
Kat Von D Instaglam (LE) is darker (95% similar).
Dior Jardin #4 (P) is warmer (95% similar).
MAC Lightfully (LE, $16.00) is less shimmery (95% similar).
Clarins Rosewood #1 (P) is brighter (95% similar).
Tarina Tarantino Diamond Dusk #2 (LE) is more shimmery, cooler (95% similar).
Tarina Tarantino Delightful #3 (P) is darker (95% similar).
NARS Thessalonique (Left) (P, $25.00) is warmer (90% similar).

Cle de Peau Eye Color Purity (Right)

Purity (Right)

Temptalia

B+

Permanent

8.5

Product

Pigmentation

8.5

Texture

8.5

Longevity

Application

88%

Total

Cle de Peau 104 Purity Eye Color Duo (Refill)

Cle de Peau Purity (Left) Eye Color

Cle de Peau Purity (Right) Eye Color

Cle de Peau 104 Purity Eye Color Duo (Refill)

Cle de Peau Purity (Left) Eye Color

Cle de Peau Purity (Right) Eye Color

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Cle de Peau 105 Serenity Eye Color Duo

April 12, 2017, 7:00 am

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105 Serenity

Cle de Peau 105 Serenity Eye Color Duo ($55.00 for 0.15 oz.) contains a deep, navy blue paired with a soft platinum. I loved the color combination, but the navy blue could have performed better–it was a little drier and more prone to sheering out, which could be somewhat uneven in appearance without a good primer underneath it.

As a FYI, Cle de Peau sells the duos as a pan-only, which is not magnetized but you could stick a magnet to it so it would adhere to most freestyle palettes, or purchase their case for $25.

Cle de Peau Eye Color Duo (Refill) 105 Serenity

105 Serenity

Temptalia

Permanent

8.5

Product

8.5

Pigmentation

8.5

Texture

Longevity

4.5

Application

84%

Total

Serenity (Left)

Serenity (Left) is a deep navy blue with cool undertones and a soft, pearly shimmer. It had medium pigmentation, which was somewhat buildable to semi-opaque coverage, but I really felt like I had to pack it on to the point where there was some fallout during application as not all of it layered well. The texture was drier, looser in the pan, and prone to sheering out. With a deeper color like this, it seemed to always look a bit uneven to my eye. The color lasted for seven hours before fading noticeably.

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Makeup Geek Nautica (P, $6.00) is lighter (95% similar).
MAC Imaginary (P, $18.50) is darker (95% similar).
Sephora So Demure (LE) is lighter (95% similar).
Burberry Midnight Blue (P, $29.00) is darker (90% similar).
Givenchy Bleu Soie (4) (P, $23.00) is darker (90% similar).
Dior Atlantique #3 (LE) is lighter (90% similar).
Colour Pop Baby T (LE, $5.00) is darker, brighter (85% similar).
Urban Decay Minx (LE, $19.00) is darker (85% similar).
MAC A Sprinkle of Blues #2 (P, $21.00) is lighter, more muted (85% similar).
Too Faced De La Mer (P, $16.00) is darker (80% similar).

Cle de Peau Eye Color Serenity (Left)

Serenity (Left)

Temptalia

C-

Permanent

Product

Pigmentation

Texture

7.5

Longevity

Application

72%

Total

Serenity (Right)

Serenity (Right) is a soft, golden pewter with warm undertones and a frosted sheen. The pigmentation was mostly opaque, while the eyeshadow felt smooth, silky, and was blendable on the lid. It was easy to apply and lasted for seven and a half hours on me.

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Clarins Silver Ivory (04) (P, $24.00) is darker (95% similar).
Giorgio Armani #19 (LE, $33.00) is more shimmery (95% similar).
Make Up For Ever D552 Crystalline Gray Beige (P, $21.00) is more shimmery (95% similar).
Too Faced Indulge (LE, $16.00) is lighter (95% similar).
NARS Give In Take I (LE, $29.00) is less shimmery, lighter (95% similar).
Hourglass Graphite #5 (P) is warmer (90% similar).
Viseart Bijoux Royal #1 (LE) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
Giorgio Armani #1 Spring 2012 #4 (LE) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar).
Lancome Joie (P, $19.00) is warmer (90% similar).
Kat Von D Telepathy (P) is warmer (90% similar).

Cle de Peau Eye Color Serenity (Right)

Serenity (Right)

Temptalia

Permanent

9.5

Product

Pigmentation

Texture

Longevity

Application

94%

Total

Cle de Peau 105 Serenity Eye Color Duo (Refill)

Cle de Peau Serenity (Left) Eye Color

Cle de Peau Serenity (Right) Eye Color

Cle de Peau 105 Serenity Eye Color Duo (Refill)

Cle de Peau Serenity (Left) Eye Color

Cle de Peau Serenity (Right) Eye Color

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Cle de Peau 106 Balance Eye Color Duo

April 15, 2017, 5:00 am

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106 Balance

Cle de Peau 106 Balance Eye Color Duo ($55.00 for 0.15 oz.) contains medium-dark, sparkling gray and a lighter, bluish gray. The two shades created a soft, faded smoky eye, which may be a good option for someone who finds other smoky eye palettes too contrasting or deep.

As a FYI, Cle de Peau sells the duos as a pan-only, which is not magnetized but you could stick a magnet to it so it would adhere to most freestyle palettes, or purchase their case for $25.

Cle de Peau Eye Color Duo (Refill) 106 Balance

106 Balance

Temptalia

C+

Permanent

7.5

Product

7.5

Pigmentation

Texture

7.5

Longevity

4.5

Application

78%

Total

Balance (Left)

Balance (Left) is a medium-dark gray with neutral undertones and faint, pink shimmer. It had good color coverage, which did not build to full coverage without a primer. The texture was soft, smooth, and finely-milled without being dusty in the pan. The eyeshadow started to fade on me after seven and a half hours of wear.

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Make Up For Ever S114 Pearl Gray (P, $21.00) is lighter (90% similar).
MAC Silver Gull (LE, $16.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar).
Giorgio Armani Moonlight White #2 (LE) is less shimmery (90% similar).
Viseart Cool Matte #11 (P) is less shimmery, darker, more muted (90% similar).
Tom Ford Beauty Ice Queen #3 (P) is lighter (85% similar).
Laura Mercier Purple Rain (LE, $22.00) is darker (85% similar).
Dior Rivage #2 (LE) is lighter (85% similar).

Cle de Peau Eye Color Balance (Right)

Balance (Right)

Temptalia

D+

Permanent

Product

Pigmentation

Texture

6.5

Longevity

4.5

Application

67%

Total

Balance (Right) is a soft, bluish gray with a pearly sheen. It had semi-sheer pigmentation that was buildable to medium coverage. The texture was soft, but it was on the dustier side and was prone to sheering out on bare skin. I noticed signs of fading after six hours of wear–my lids just seemed to eat this one up!

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Anastasia Claudia (LE, $12.00) is darker (95% similar).
Kat Von D Graphic Nature (P) is less shimmery (95% similar).
Tom Ford Beauty Starry Night #3 (P) is more shimmery (90% similar).
Too Faced Chimney (LE, $16.00) is lighter (90% similar).
Le Metier de Beaute Thunder (P, $30.00) is warmer (90% similar).
Buxom Graphite Glam (LE, $12.00) is lighter (90% similar).
MAC Print (P, $16.00) is less shimmery, more muted (90% similar).
Viseart Cool Matte #8 (P) is lighter, more muted (90% similar).
Chanel Gris Exquis (LE, $29.50) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
Colour Pop Tink (DC, $5.00) is lighter (85% similar).

Cle de Peau Eye Color Balance (Left)

Balance (Left)

Temptalia

Permanent

8.5

Product

Pigmentation

8.5

Texture

Longevity

4.5

Application

86%

Total

Cle de Peau 106 Balance Eye Color Duo (Refill)

Cle de Peau Balance (Left) Eye Color

Cle de Peau Balance (Right) Eye Color

Cle de Peau 106 Balance Eye Color Duo (Refill)

Cle de Peau Balance (Left) Eye Color

Cle de Peau Balance (Right) Eye Color

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Cle de Peau #237, 238, 239 Enriched Lip Luminizers

April 28, 2017, 5:00 am

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Golden Coral (237)

Cle de Peau Golden Coral (237) Enriched Lip Luminizer ($35.00 for 0.07 oz.) is a muted, medium coral with warm undertones and fine, gold pearl. It had semi-sheer, buildable pigmentation (up to semi-opaque) with a creamy, smooth, and moderately emollient consistency. It applied evenly but had slight color that settled into some of my lip lines, though the glossier finish made that less apparent at a normal viewing distance. The color wore well for three hours and was moisturizing.

The Enriched Lip Luminizer formula is supposed to have “sheer color” with a “soft and silky formula that melts onto lips” that is “long-lasting” and hydrating. It’s a been a long-time favorite for luminous, hydrating, and comfortable lip colors. I feel like they make my lips look pillowy–soft, slightly plumper. The coverage ranges from semi-sheer to semi-opaque, while the texture is very balmy, creamy, and emollient. The wear varies from three to five hours, depending on the intensity of the shade. I find the formula very hydrating while worn but also after the color has worn away.

P.S. — Cle de Peau sells the Enriched Lip Luminizer as a Refill only for $35, and the case retails for $25.

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Chanel Interlude (P, $37.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
Charlotte Tilbury Bitch Perfect (P, $32.00) is lighter, warmer (85% similar).
Bite Beauty Heather (P, $28.00) is darker, warmer (85% similar).
Urban Decay Liar (DC, $22.00) is less shimmery, darker (85% similar).
Laura Mercier Pink Grapefruit (P, $25.00) is darker, warmer (80% similar).
MAC Passion Charge (LE, $17.00) is brighter, warmer (80% similar).

Cle de Peau Enriched Lip Luminizer (Refill) Golden Coral (237)

Golden Coral (237)

Temptalia

Permanent

8.5

Product

Pigmentation

8.5

Texture

7.5

Longevity

Application

86%

Total

Dusk (238)

Cle de Peau Dusk (238) Enriched Lip Luminizer ($35.00 for 0.07 oz.) is a soft, medium pink with warm undertones and fine, barely-there gold pearl. It had semi-sheer color payoff that was buildable to medium coverage. The consistency was smooth, creamy, and balm-like as it had some substance to it but did not feel heavy. It applied evenly and smoothly across the lips, but there was a bit of color that sunk into my lip lines on my lower lip. This shade wore well for three hours and was incredibly hydrating.

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Smashbox Primrose (P, $21.00) is less shimmery, darker, less glossy (90% similar).
Tom Ford Beauty Fling It On (Lip Color) (P) is warmer, less glossy (90% similar).
Estee Lauder Inescapable (P, $32.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar).
NARS Anita (P, $32.00) is less shimmery, darker, less glossy (90% similar).
MAC Devotional (LE, $17.00) is more shimmery (85% similar).
NYX Blush (P, $4.00) is lighter, cooler (85% similar).
Chanel Beige Rose (P, $37.00) is darker, more muted, warmer (85% similar).
Chanel Saga (P, $37.00) is less shimmery, brighter, less glossy (85% similar).
Make Up For Ever C302 (P, $22.00) is less shimmery, lighter, brighter (85% similar).
NARS Apoline (P, $32.00) is less shimmery, darker, glossier (85% similar).

Cle de Peau Enriched Lip Luminizer (Refill) Dusk (238)

Dusk (238)

Temptalia

B+

Permanent

8.5

Product

Pigmentation

8.5

Texture

7.5

Longevity

Application

88%

Total

Raspberry Snapple (239)

Cle de Peau Raspberry Snapple (239) Enriched Lip Luminizer ($35.00 for 0.07 oz.) is a soft, medium-dark coral-red with warmer undertones and a smattering of gold pearl. It had sheer to semi-sheer pigmentation that applied smoothly across the lips. The lipstick was creamy without being too thick or too thin, and it glided across the lips and yielded even coverage. There was very slight color that pulled into my deeper lip lines, but it wasn’t noticeable from a normal viewing distance due to the shine. I also felt like after a half hour or so, my lip lines weren’t quite as noticeable for the next two hours. This shade wore well for three and a half hours and was moisturizing.

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Estee Lauder Rebellious Rose (P, $32.00) is warmer (90% similar).
Estee Lauder High Level (P, $32.00) is darker, warmer (85% similar).
Estee Lauder Blossom Bright (P, $30.00) is darker, brighter (80% similar).
Estee Lauder Defiant Coral (P, $32.00) is darker, brighter, more pigmented (80% similar).
Guerlain Geneva (48) (P, $55.00) is darker, brighter, more pigmented (80% similar).
Make Up For Ever Coral Pink (202) (P, $24.00) is darker, brighter (80% similar).
Dior Sunset (660) (LE, $34.00) is more shimmery, darker, brighter (80% similar).

Cle de Peau Enriched Lip Luminizer (Refill) Raspberry Snapple (239)

Raspberry Snapple (239)

Temptalia

A-

Permanent

Product

Pigmentation

8.5

Texture

Longevity

Application

90%

Total

Cle de Peau Golden Coral (237) Enriched Lip Luminizer (Refill)

Cle de Peau Dusk (238) Enriched Lip Luminizer (Refill)

Cle de Peau Raspberry Snapple (239) Enriched Lip Luminizer (Refill)

Cle de Peau Golden Coral (237) Enriched Lip Luminizer (Refill)

Cle de Peau Dusk (238) Enriched Lip Luminizer (Refill)

Cle de Peau Raspberry Snapple (239) Enriched Lip Luminizer (Refill)

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Cle de Peau Cranberry & Pale Fig Cream Blushes

March 19, 2017, 9:00 am

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Cranberry

Cle de Peau Cranberry Cream Blush ($60.00 for 0.21 oz.) is a medium-dark, rosy plum with warm undertones and a satin finish. The more blended out the color, the less shimmery it appeared on the skin–more like a natural sheen than overtly shimmery. The consistency was thin with enough slip to blend easily but it dried down quickly and set in place for a solid eight hours on me. It had semi-sheer coverage that was buildable to semi-opaque coverage.

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Tom Ford Beauty Sublimate (Shade) (LE, ) is less shimmery (95% similar).
NYX Apricot (P, $15.00) is darker, warmer (95% similar).
MAC Gentle (P, $27.00) is more shimmery (95% similar).
Anastasia Exotic (P, ) is cooler (90% similar).
Tom Ford Beauty Ravish (Discontinued) (DC, $60.00) is warmer (90% similar).
Tom Ford Beauty Pink Glow #5 (LE, $60.00) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar).
Marc Jacobs Beauty Night Fever & Hot Stuff (508) (P, $42.00) is more shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
MAC All Aflush (LE, ) is cooler (95% similar).
MAC Love Thing (P, $27.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
Bobbi Brown Island Plum (P, $36.00) is less pigmented, warmer (85% similar).
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Cle de Peau Cream Blush Cranberry

Cranberry

Temptalia

A-

Permanent

Product

Pigmentation

Texture

8.5

Longevity

Application

92%

Total

Pale Fig

Cle de Peau Pale Fig Cream Blush ($60.00 for 0.21 oz.) is a medium-dark pink with warmer undertones and a satin finish. It had sheer coverage that was buildable to semi-opaque coverage, if desired. The consistency felt smooth, blendable, and thinner with just enough slip that it still felt like a cream product, but it was never greasy, slick, or wet on the skin–it immediately started to look and feel like a powder blush upon contact with my skin. The color wore well for almost nine hours on me before fading.

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Marc Jacobs Beauty Night Fever & Hot Stuff (508) (P, $42.00) is more shimmery (95% similar).
By Terry Savannah Love #3 (LE, ) is less shimmery (90% similar).
MAC Gentle (P, $27.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
MAC Love Thing (P, $27.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
MAC All Aflush (LE, ) is cooler (90% similar).
Becca Snapdragon (P, ) is warmer (90% similar).
Tom Ford Beauty Sublimate (Shade) (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar).
MAC Subtle Breeze (LE, $27.00) is less shimmery (90% similar).
IT Cosmetics Radiant in Rose (P, $24.00) is darker (90% similar).
Tom Ford Beauty Paradiso (LE, $68.00) is lighter, brighter (90% similar).
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Cle de Peau Cream Blush Pale Fig

Pale Fig

Temptalia

Permanent

9.5

Product

Pigmentation

Texture

9.5

Longevity

Application

96%

Total

Cle de Peau Cranberry Cream Blush

Cle de Peau Pale Fig Cream Blush

Cle de Peau Cranberry Cream Blush

Cle de Peau Pale Fig Cream Blush

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Cle de Peau Persimmon & Perfect Peach Cream Blushes

March 21, 2017, 7:00 am

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Persimmon

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Marc Jacobs Beauty Irresistible (210) (P, $30.00) is more shimmery (95% similar).
Illamasqua Rude (P, $26.00) is darker, more pigmented (95% similar).
Chanel Reflex (82) (LE, $45.00) is more shimmery (95% similar).
MAC Tomato (LE, ) is darker (90% similar).
Colour Pop Tasty (DC, $8.00) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
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Cle de Peau Cream Blush Persimmon

Persimmon

Temptalia

A-

Permanent

Product

Pigmentation

Texture

8.5

Longevity

Application

92%

Total

Perfect Peach

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Hourglass Mood Exposure (P, $35.00) is darker (90% similar).
Edward Bess Summer in Capri (P, $45.00) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (85% similar).
Chanel Rose Temptation (LE, $45.00) is darker, cooler (85% similar).
Too Faced Baby Love (P, $26.00) is less shimmery, darker (85% similar).
MAC Baby Don't Go (P, $23.50) is less shimmery, darker (85% similar).
Black Opal Rose Gold (P, $8.95) is darker (80% similar).
MAC Crazed Imagination (LE, $22.00) is darker (80% similar).
Chanel Golden Sun (280) (P, $45.00) is less shimmery, darker (80% similar).
NARS Douceur (P, $30.00) is less shimmery, darker (80% similar).
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Cle de Peau Cream Blush Perfect Peach

Perfect Peach

Temptalia

B+

Permanent

8.5

Product

Pigmentation

Texture

7.5

Longevity

Application

89%

Total

Cle de Peau Persimmon Cream Blush

Cle de Peau Perfect Peach Cream Blush

Cle de Peau Persimmon Cream Blush

Cle de Peau Perfect Peach Cream Blush

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Sneak Peek: Cle de Peau Lipsticks Swatches

July 23, 2017, 11:00 am

≫ Next: Cle de Peau Red Carpet & Water Lily Lipsticks

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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. I’ll be reviewing these over the next few weeks but don’t expect to have anything right away, so enjoy these swatches for now:

Cle de Peau Lipstick

Bamboo

Silk Scroll

Hummingbird

Lotus Flower

Camellia

Passion Flower

Dragon Red

Red Lantern

Silk Thread

Chinoiserie

China Doll

Pillow Book

Red Carpet

Water Lily

Side-by-Side Swatches

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Cle de Peau Red Carpet & Water Lily Lipsticks

August 2, 2017, 11:00 am

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Red Carpet

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 pigmentation, though it did not have full coverage and was not buildable to full coverage. The consistency was incredibly smooth, silky, and creamy without being heavy or thick–it looked almost like a gloss with just how smooth it made my lips appear. You can noticeably see the difference between the texture of my lips with this shade on and Water Lily (below), which goes to show just how effective the formula can be. It wore well for five and a half hours,, left a slight stain behind, and was moisturizing.

The formula is supposed to have “ultra-vibrant, luminous HD color and rich lasting moisturie” 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.

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Revlon Flirtatious (125) (P, $8.99) is lighter (95% similar).
Makeup Geek Trophy Wife (P, $12.00) is darker, less glossy (95% similar).
Urban Decay Wonderland (P, $17.00) is lighter, brighter, warmer (90% similar).
MAC Red Necessity (LE, $20.00) is cooler (90% similar).
MAC Pleasant (LE, $20.00) is lighter, brighter (85% similar).
Colour Pop Peacocky (DC, $5.00) is more muted (85% similar).
MAC Nice to Meet You (LE, $17.00) is lighter, brighter (85% similar).
Urban Decay Sheer F-Bomb (DC, $22.00) is lighter, warmer (85% similar).
Dior Minuit (LE, $38.00) is lighter, less glossy (85% similar).
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Cle de Peau Lipstick Red Carpet

Red Carpet

Temptalia

A-

Limited Edition

9.5

Product

Pigmentation

Texture

Longevity

Application

90%

Total

Water Lily

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 pigmentation with a soft, creamy consistency that was lightweight and comfortable to apply and to wear. The color applied evenly, but I noticed some of it gathered in my deeper lip lines, though it did not worsen as I wore the lipstick. On me, it stayed on well for four and a half hours and was very moisturizing.

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Estee Lauder Bold Innocent (210) (P, $32.00) is more shimmery (90% similar).
Hourglass Creator (P, $32.00) is more muted (85% similar).
Burberry Primrose (21) (P, $34.00) is cooler, less glossy (90% similar).
Urban Decay Obsessed (DC, $22.00) is lighter (90% similar).
Too Faced Razzle Dazzle Rose (P, $22.00) is lighter (90% similar).
MAC Syrup (P, $17.00) is more muted, warmer (85% similar).
Estee Lauder Sheer Sin (220) (P, $32.00) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar).
Estee Lauder Sweet Sinner (P, $32.00) is darker (90% similar).
Urban Decay Brat (P, $17.00) is lighter (90% similar).
Bobbi Brown Posh Pink (P, $35.00) is brighter, cooler (85% similar).
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Cle de Peau Lipstick Water Lily

Water Lily

Temptalia

B-

Limited Edition

8.5

Product

Pigmentation

Texture

5.5

Longevity

Application

80%

Total

Cle de Peau Red Carpet Lipstick

Cle de Peau Water Lily Lipstick

Cle de Peau Red Carpet Lipstick

Cle de Peau Water Lily Lipstick

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Cle de Peau Chinoiserie, China Doll, Pillow Book Lipsticks

August 4, 2017, 11:00 am

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Chinoiserie

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 a single layer, but it was not completely opaque on the lips. The lipstick had a smooth, creamyt exture that was lightweight with some slip, but it did not slide around as much on the lips as I thought it would, possibly as it had a bit of tackiness to it. The color went on very evenly across the lips and there was a touch of color in my deeper lip lines but all my lip lines still were softer and smoother. This shade lasted for four hours and was moisturizing over time.

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.

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Charlotte Tilbury Liv It Up (P, $32.00) is cooler (95% similar).
MAC Flamingo (P, $17.00) is warmer (90% similar).
Laura Mercier Heartbreaker (LE, $23.00) is lighter (90% similar).
MAC Fanfare (P, $17.00) is darker, more muted, warmer (90% similar).
Make Up For Ever C210 (P, $22.00) is brighter, warmer (90% similar).
MAC Go for Girlie (LE, $20.00) is lighter, brighter (85% similar).
MAC Little Buddha (P, $17.00) is darker, less glossy (85% similar).
MAC Bombshell (P, $17.00) is more shimmery, darker (85% similar).
YSL Corail Jalouse (32) (P, $34.00) is lighter, warmer (85% similar).
Clinique Sweet Pop (P, $18.00) is cooler (85% similar).
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Cle de Peau Lipstick Chinoiserie

Chinoiserie

Temptalia

B-

Permanent

Product

Pigmentation

Texture

Longevity

Application

82%

Total

China Doll

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 consistency was lightweight, smooth, creamy but had a light tackiness to it after a few seconds that helped it adhere better than I expected it would (by just how creamy it felt going on). It had nearly opaque pigmentation that covered the lips with even coverage and the texture of the lipstick camouflaged a lot of the texture of my lips but not all. It wore well for four and a half hours and was very hydrating.

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Hourglass Activist (P, $32.00) is warmer (95% similar).
Bite Beauty Cortado (LE, $24.00) is warmer, less glossy (90% similar).
Urban Decay Ravenswood (P, $17.00) is warmer (90% similar).
bareMinerals Mantra (P, $20.00) is darker (90% similar).
Urban Decay Rapture (P, $17.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics Wish (LE, $17.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
MAC Finally Free (LE, $17.00) is warmer (90% similar).
Tarte Set Sail (P, $21.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
Shiseido Red Queen (RD716) (P, $28.00) is warmer (90% similar).
Tarte Mani (LE, $20.00) is darker, warmer (85% similar).
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Cle de Peau Lipstick China Doll

China Doll

Temptalia

Permanent

Product

9.5

Pigmentation

9.5

Texture

5.5

Longevity

Application

86%

Total

Pillow Book

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 pigmentation that went on fairly evenly, but there was color that pulled into my lip lines and made them appear darker. I also felt like the pigment did not seem as well-mixed as other shades as there flecks of product that were darker on my lips (more noticeable to the eye in the swatch). The texture was moderately emollient but did not feather on me when I tested it. The lipstick wore well five hours and was nicely hydrating.