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What more can we say about the cult-favorite lipstick shade, Charlotte Tilbury’s Pillow Talk? This royal-approved hue has earned a devoted following for its luxe matte finish and ability to give nearly anyone that “my lips but better” look. However, as anyone who’s been served targeted ads for this luxury beauty brand knows, the price tag can be a bit steep. Thankfully, savvy beauty lovers have uncovered an affordable alternative: L’Oréal Paris Prolipstick in Mon Caramel. At just $9, this spot-on color match for Pillow Talk is winning over shoppers in a big way.
Fans of Mon Caramel can’t stop raving about its uncanny resemblance to Pillow Talk. One shopper exclaimed, “822 is a good [color match] for Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk. I had even put one on top lip and the other on bottom and the color was indistinguishable.”
And while it might not have the high-end price tag, lots of reviews say this budget-friendly matte lipstick has the staying power of one: “This lasted ALL day. Thru the morning coffee, lunch, drinking from straws, and dinner. Finally came off when I washed my face in the evening,” another happy shopper shared.
Seriously, this lipstick lasts. Another reviewer gushed, “This lasted ALL day. Thru the morning coffee, lunch, drinking from straws, and dinner. Finally came off when I washed my face in the evening.” And if you’re worried about a matte formula being a little too drying? One customer suggested pairing it with a lip balm. And even then, as one user pointed out, “It didn’t bleed or smudge even with the balm on top.”
Of course, the wear factor isn’t the only reason beauty fans are raving. The macaron-inspired scent (hello, almond, vanilla, and cream notes!) and the precise pro-tip applicator make application a breeze. One shopper put it best, calling it “such a universally flattering color. It is very pigmented and lasts a long time. Easy to apply.”
So if you’ve been holding out for the perfect Pillow Talk lipstick alternative, L’Oréal Paris Prolipstick in Mon Caramel might just be your new matte lipstick go-to. At just $9, why not give a shade or two a try?
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