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This $7 lipstick is comparable to Charlotte Tilbury's ultra-popular Pillow Talk
Thanks to vitamin E and argan oil, the L'Oreal formula feels luxuriously smooth and soft.
I don't know about you, but for me, waiting for Charlotte Tilbury's must-have Pillow Talk lipstick to go on sale feels like watching paint dry. But I have to have it. HAVE TO. Failing that, like many other beauty enthusiasts out there, I've gone on a mission to find the perfect Pillow Talk lookalike (at a manageable price) and I've amassed enough nude lipsticks to open my own drugstore makeup counter. But I can finally call off the dogs: TikTok has scrounged up the perfect match — L'Oreal Colour Riche Les Nu Intense — and it's on sale at Amazon for just $7. That's $28 less than Pillow Talk.
Thanks to vitamin E and argan oil, this lipstick goes on luxuriously smooth and keeps your lips feeling soft and supple.
Why is it a good deal? 💰
Not everyone wants to fork over $35 for perfectly pink, pouty lips — we get it. Seven bucks, on the other hand, is a pretty doable alternative, and I'm so glad TikTok picked up the search for me and found a comparable shade at an awesome price.
Why do I need this? 🤔
If you're a little late to the makeup party, Charlotte Tilbury's Matte Revolution Pillow Talk lipstick is one of those shades that allegedly looks good on everyone. Yep, that includes celebs like Britney Spears, who wore it on her wedding day.
Pillow Talk is a slightly pink nude in a moisturizing matte formula that nourishes your lips with vitamin E. The color is designed to work with your natural skin tone and enhance your lips, making them look fuller, but this L'Oréal lip color does just as good a job.
The Colour Riche line has been around since the '80s, but it is continuously improved and upgraded. This version has a creamy satin finish and is enriched with vitamin E (like Pillow Talk) with the addition of argan oil to make your lips feel extra soft. The particular shade in question here is Les Nu Intense (the number on the bottom of the lipstick is 181).
What reviewers say 💬
TikTokers are convinced that Les Nus Intense matches Pillow Talk, and Amazon shoppers agree.
Pros 👍
"This L'Oreal lipstick is comparable to the famous Charlotte Tilbury lipstick," reported a rave reviewer. L'Oreal's is a bit more moisturizing, with deep, saturated color. I haven't bought another CT tube since discovering L'Oreal."
"I like Charlotte Tilbury's Pillow Talk but that is too much money for everyday wear, especially as lipstick is the one makeup item that I reapply during the day," shared a beauty enthusiast. "I think of it as 'armor.' Nothing you can't face with a swipe of lipstick! This shade is neutral enough to be worn with everything. The shade seems to vary slightly depending on the color that you are wearing, which is ideal. It is pigmented enough that you don't feel like the lip is bare, but it isn't overpowering."
"Very moisturizing, pretty case, love the color," wrote another happy shopper. "Similar to Pillow Talk … it is a very pretty lipstick and I would buy it again."
Cons 👎
Some shoppers did have issues with the design.
"It's not too pink, not too peachy, just right, as Goldilocks would have said," wrote one shopper. "My only complaint is the lipstick case design. [There's] a little notch in the case so that you have to line up the top with the bottom every single time you use the lipstick, otherwise it will not close."
"It looks like your lip but better!" shared another shopper. "The only little downside is the fact that the shape of the lipstick makes it hard at times to apply. Overall I'm super happy and I'm glad I made this purchase. It's honestly a great everyday lipstick to use!"
Great for all-day wear, this long-lasting lipstick enhances your lips' natural color without feathering.
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The reviews quoted above reflect the most recent versions at the time of publication.
