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“It’s a very versatile shade that looks amazing on so many people.

Film strips with images of people smiling while wearing nude colored lipsticks

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I especially like the creamy system and the warm, gentle way it highlights my features.”

Not to mention the formula itself is smooth, creamy, comfortable, and long-lasting.

I like it enough to reserve three depotted shades in my permanent collection."

Charlotte Tilbury Matte Revolution Lipstick in pillow talk variant on a light gray background

Alluresenior director of audience development Lexi Herrick applying the Charlotte Tilbury Matte Revolution Lipstick in Pillow Talk

If you want to glam up your makeup look, you could layer it for a more pronounced pigment.

Though its described as a lip oil, the tube shape and medium-coverage shades beg to differ.

“I love that it has a barely-there feel on my lips.

Herrick before applying the Charlotte Tilbury Matte Revolution Lipstick in Pillow Talk

Herrick before applying the Charlotte Tilbury Matte Revolution Lipstick in Pillow Talk

It feels like a luxurious lip treatment with the perfect amount of everyday pigment.”

Its buttery formula has a smooth glide and leaves just a hint of shine behind for a plumper-looking finish.

(If it’s good enough for her, it’s definitely good enough for us.)

Herrick after applying the Charlotte Tilbury Matte Revolution Lipstick in Pillow Talk

Herrick after applying the Charlotte Tilbury Matte Revolution Lipstick in Pillow Talk

The moisturizers in question include rosehip oil, camellia seed oil, and pomegranate flower extract.

“It creates the most beautiful nude lip without washing the person out,” she says.

How do I make my nude lipstick last longer?

Huda Beauty Power Bullet Matte Lipstick in honeymoon variant on a light gray background

Alluresenior news editor Nicola Dall’Asen applying the Huda Beauty Power Bullet Matte Lipstick in Honeymoon

Does the brand offer a wide shade range inclusive of consumers with all skin tones and undertones?

Is it safe for readers who have sensitive skin or wear contact lenses?

Is it on the affordable side or more of a splurge?

Dall’Asen before applying the Huda Beauty Power Bullet Matte Lipstick in Honeymoon

Dall’Asen before applying the Huda Beauty Power Bullet Matte Lipstick in Honeymoon

Is its packaging consciously designed or needlessly wasteful?

This ensures our testing base spans different skin to snes, genders, demographics, and dermatological conditions.

For more on what’s involved in our reporting, check out our completereviews process and methodology page.

Dall’Asen after applying the Huda Beauty Power Bullet Matte Lipstick in Honeymoon

Dall’Asen after applying the Huda Beauty Power Bullet Matte Lipstick in Honeymoon

Our staff and testers

A beauty product is a personal purchase.

Can we honestly deem a high-end diffuser worthy of your hard-earned cash if its never been tested on curls?

Merit Signature Lip in baby variant on a light gray background

Allurecommerce producer Sarah Hoffmann applying the Merit Signature Lip in Baby

Hoffmann before applying the Merit Signature Lip in Baby

Hoffmann before applying the Merit Signature Lip in Baby

Hoffmann after applying the Merit Signature Lip in Baby

Hoffmann after applying the Merit Signature Lip in Baby

Yves Saint Laurent Loveshine Lip Oil Stick in Blushed Mallow in branded component on a light gray background

Allurecommerce writer Jennifer Hussein applying the Yves Saint Laurent Loveshine Lip Oil Stick in 203 Blushed Mallow

Hussein before applying the Yves Saint Laurent Loveshine Lip Oil Stick in 203 Blushed Mallow

Hussein before applying the Yves Saint Laurent Loveshine Lip Oil Stick in 203 Blushed Mallow

Hussein after applying the Yves Saint Laurent Loveshine Lip Oil Stick in 203 Blushed Mallow

Hussein after applying the Yves Saint Laurent Loveshine Lip Oil Stick in 203 Blushed Mallow

HERA Sensual Nude Gloss in 380 Cherish vial of rose lip gloss with black cap on light gray background

Allurecommerce editor Sarah Han applying the Hera Sensual Nude Gloss in 380 Cherish

Han before applying the Hera Sensual Nude Gloss in 380 Cherish

Han before applying the Hera Sensual Nude Gloss in 380 Cherish

Han after applying the Hera Sensual Nude Gloss in 380 Cherish

Han after applying the Hera Sensual Nude Gloss in 380 Cherish

U Beauty Lip Plasma in Fawn in branded component on a light gray background

Allureinterim commerce director Deanna Pai applying the U Beauty The Plasma Lip Compound in Fawn

Pai before applying the U Beauty The Plasma Lip Compound in Fawn

Pai before applying the U Beauty The Plasma Lip Compound in Fawn

Pai after applying the U Beauty The Plasma Lip Compound in Fawn

Pai after applying the U Beauty The Plasma Lip Compound in Fawn

The Chanel Rouge Coco Baume Satin in 914 Natural Charm on a light gray background

Allureshopping market editor Angela Trakoshis applying the Chanel Rouge Coco Baume Satin in 914 Natural Charm

Trakoshis before applying the Chanel Rouge Coco Baume Satin in 914 Natural Charm

Trakoshis before applying the Chanel Rouge Coco Baume Satin in 914 Natural Charm

Trakoshis after applying the Chanel Rouge Coco Baume Satin in 914 Natural Charm

Trakoshis after applying the Chanel Rouge Coco Baume Satin in 914 Natural Charm

Kevyn Aucoin Beauty Velvet Lip Paint in Enchanting in branded component on a light gray background

Makeup by Mario SuperSatin Lipstick in Flatiron in branded component on a light gray background

Beauty Pie FutureLipstick Luxe in Naked Pink in branded component on a light gray background

MAC MACximal Sleek Satin Lipstick in Crème D’Nude in branded component on a light gray background

Stila Stay All Day Liquid Lipstick in Carmello in branded component on a light gray background