Review: Charlotte Tilbury Matte Revolution Lipstick in Red Carpet Red
I finally did it. I got a Charlotte Tilbury lipstick! I had been convinced to buy one long ago, after reading half a dozen very positive reviews on various blogs, talking about how gorgeous the shades were and how good the quality was. When I went to England, I knew I'd come back with my own little rose gold bullet! I chose a Matte Revolution lipstick in shade Red Carpet Red and here are my thoughts about it, honest and (I hope) comprehensive, as usual.
Packaging
Do I need to tell you how stunning this lipstick looks? Charlotte Tilbury is high end so obviously, they take great care of their packaging. The lipsticks are rose gold (they know how to appeal to beauty bloggers!), with the logo of the brand carved in the cap. This definitely feels sturdy and good quality, with high-end brands a good part of the price goes into packaging so it's always a good point when the brand does pay attention to it.
Shade and formula
I went for a classic red shade, because I didn't have any and wanted something different. Charlotte Tilbury lipsticks are very drawn towards nude/pink shades, at least that's the impression I got when I visited the shop. This colour really stood out to me, and the formula is also something very different from my usual finishes. The lipstick is described as follows: 'A cashmere cream texture with a soft-matte finish, enriched with papaya and orchid. Lips appear fuller, wider & lit from within thanks to 3-D glowing pigments.' The texture is indeed super creamy, and if you avoid wearing matte lipsticks because you fear dry lips and uncomfortable feeling on the lips (like I did), you should try out the Matte Revolution lipsticks. The finish isn't completely matte, it still has that bright - but not glowy - look to it, so it doesn't dry out the lips at all, even after a long day of wear. I was really impressed with how easily it is to apply and how good the formula is. Plus the shape of the bullet is so much more practical to embrace the shape of the lips than the usual lipstick shape that we get, they should all be cut like that!
Is it worth the hype?
This is always a delicate question, because with this type of product you can't help but think that nothing really justifies the price of it. To really answer, I should try out other matte lipsticks from different brands and price ranges, and see if this one stands out. However this is the only matte lipstick I've tried in years so I can't really compare to cheaper ones that are good quality as well. All I can say is that I haven't been disappointed, the quality is great and I was even surprised at how good the staying power is - the colour doesn't disappear from the centre of the lips after hours of wear, as most lipsticks unfortunately do. One could argue that any lipstick that passes the £20 mark is overpriced anyways, but for that you get really good quality, a 100% cruelty-free product and a beautiful addition to your collection. So I feel like it is definitely worth its price, and I'd love to get one or two more from that collection!
Charlotte Tilbury Matte Revolution Lipstick in Red Carpet Red, available in Harrods, Selfridges and Charlotte Tilbury's own shop in Covent Garden.
Have you ever tried Charlotte Tilbury lipsticks? What are your thoughts on high-end products in general?
Lots of love,
Julia x
Lots of love,
Julia x
