We’ve got a lot of time for Charlotte Tilbury’s bestselling nude lipstick, Pillow Talk. It’s one of those iconic beauty buys that really lives up to the hype.
Created by leading UK makeup artist Charlotte Tilbury, the lipstick has reached cult status – one tube is sold worldwide every two minutes, no less.
You can put that impressive statistic down to two things: it’s a true nude that flatters almost any skin tone, and the formula is as luxe as the gorgeous gold case it comes in. It has a velvety smooth texture, glides on easily, and stays put – delivering a look you can wear for day or night.
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Pillow Talk has long been a staple in the beauty artillery of celebrity makeup artists, who tend to favour the colour for their A-list clients during awards season. It’s a lip shade that’s not going to compete with a gown – rather, it echoes the tone of a natural lip (only better.)
And at the Golden Globes, we saw further proof this little gold tube is as popular as ever. Here are just a few of the celebs that chose the subtle shade for the big night.
Michelle Williams
Busy Phillips
Salma Hayek
On her Instagram, Tilbury revealed the shade is set to be released in a new Medium shade – a warm berry pink – as seen below on Salma. It’s already racked up a waiting list, naturally.
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Just as beloved as the Pillow Talk lipstick is its sister product, the complementary lip liner Charlotte Tilbury Lip Cheat in Pillow Talk. It’s a bona fide secret weapon when it comes to volumising and perfecting a nude pout, without a trace of feathering (or the dreaded visible liner situation).
Lip Cheat was worn on the night by these beauties.
Violetta Komyshan
Grace Van Patten
Both products have been a mainstay for all the parties and events in the lead up to awards season. We’ve rounded up a few of our fave looks incorporating the nifty liner and lippy – and if you’re in the mood to treat yourself, you can shop them at the links below.
Sienna Miller
Olivia Palermo
Suki Waterhouse
Stella McCartney
Get the look
Charlotte Tilbury Matte Revolution Lipstick in Pillow Talk, $49.
Charlotte Tilbury Lip Cheat Lip Liner Pencil in Pillow Talk, $35.
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