Pardon me, but I think there’s room for just one more review of Charlotte Tilbury’s Bitch Perfect lipstick on the net. This shade from Charlotte’s signature K.I.S.S.I.N.G range has become a bit of cult among beauty bloggers, and quite rightly, although this review is slightly different because it’s not a shade I can wear by itself – it’s just a beat ‘too nude’ for me. Applied under or over other shades and glosses though and it’s absolutely bitching perfect!
I’d been thinking about whether to buy Nude Kate or Bitch Perfect, when I happened upon a blog post in my WordPress reader by Angela, aka Bunny from Beauty By the Bunny. I know she won’t mind me saying this, but she’s a Charlotte Tilbury obsessive (check out her blog) and her lovely boyfriend bought her both of the Charlotte Tilbury Luxury Lipstick Wardrobes (20 lipsticks in total) for Christmas.
Because she had a second one, Bunny very generously sent me a brand new Bitch Perfect, which was so very sweet of her and it got my New Year off to a really good start!
BITCH PERFECT
- Contains light-diffusing pigments that give lips a brilliant, luminous, multi-dimensional finish (Which of course creates the illusion of fuller lips)
- A special blend of waxes means this lipstick is a dream to use and glides over the contours of your lips (Agreed, beautiful to apply)
- The result is colour rich and buildable, the formula does not bleed outside the lip line (Absolutely true, though for us older women I would always use a lip pencil)
REVIEW
Sure, Charlotte Tilbury is selling a luxury makeup experience, even the outer packaging is high-end (if you’re ever stuck for a gift, then you can’t go wrong with Charlotte Tilbury makeup), and it’s fair to say that not all the products live up to the hype – I’ve certainly had a few duds, but I believe the lipsticks are worth every single penny.
The rose-gold metal case is gorgeous and feels weighty in your hand. But it’s the formula, strong pigmentation, and longevity of the lipstick that for me, makes it a winner. You can’t deny the quality of this product and if you apply the lipstick with a lip brush, you’ll use a lot less and will be able to build up thin layers and the colour will last even longer.
To get the best out of this pinky, peach nude shade, I have to wear Bitch Perfect with other lipsticks, but because the shade is so versatile, I’m able to wear it every day. I prefer sheer lipsticks, but they do tend to wear off quickly and need the meaty punch of a strong pigment to bring them to life. Bitch Perfect works beautifully with Chanel Rouge Coco lipsticks in Bohème, Monte Carlo, and Dimitri. A ‘cult favourite’ product that lives up to the hype.
SHOPPING INFO
Charlotte Tilbury Bitch Perfect lipstick £24.00
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So glad you liked it. I’ve reblogged on my site if you don’t mind? xx
Of course not! Thanks Bunny, I really appreciate it.
Have you tried her new(ish) shade Kiss Chase? I’ve seen it online, but not in person and you know you can’t always trust swatches!
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Yes I got both the new ones. I love them xx
So glad you photographed this because if i remember rightly, it looks much darker on the website. That is clearly too pale for my skin tone. Thanks x
Hi Mandy,
The top image is from the website and the bottom one is mine – huge difference!
I love the products, but money seems to have been spent on making the website pretty rather than accurately swatching the products properly.
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yes it looks more like a peachy nude in your pic. I only ever bought one lipstick off a website and it was terrible. Looked lovely on line and basically a beige nude when i got it. Never again lol
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Thank you so much Ann. Welcome on board to my blog.
That looks absolutely gorgeous! I’ve always been put off a little by the price but I might treat myself 🙂
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Hi Icy,
Nail the shade and you’ve got a good investment, they’re great quality!