Charlotte Tilbury's Pillow Talk lipstick is iconic—but these three dupes save $25 and are just as good

Naomi Jamieson
·2 min read
Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk in a yellow and pink gradient template
Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk in a yellow and pink gradient template

Charlotte Tilbury's Pillow Talk lipstick is as iconic as they come, but with such a mighty reputation also comes a comparatively mighty price tag. But these Pillow Talk dupes could change things...

For anyone new to the famous, 'universally' flattering, pink nude, Pillow Talk is Charlotte Tilbury's signature hue, which can now be found in everything beauty iteration—from blush and eyeshadow to the lipstick that started it all. It's the perfect subtle hue to pair alongside your fave non-comedogenic foundations, for an elevated, everyday look.

Sadly though, each rose-gold clad tube will cost you $35 but fortunately, we sussed out three replica lipsticks (and a liner!) that will easily fill the void and deliver that perfect, matte pout.

The best Pillow Talk dupes

Charlotte Tilbury's Matte Revolution lipstick is available in three Pillow Talk variations, but it's the original hue we're here to talk about today. And much like these Charlotte Tilbury Flawless Filter dupes (and these Charlotte Til bronzer wand dupes for that matter), we've got quite the list of budget-friendly alternatives lined up for you...

L’Oréal Paris Colour Riche in "Nu Intense"

RRP: $9.99

TikTokers are raving about this L'oreal Pillow Talk dupe, claiming the only real difference is its satin finish!

Revlon Super Lustrous The Luscious Mattes Lip Stick in "Pick Me Up"

RRP: $9.99

Another contender for best Pillow Talk dupe, this Revlon number in shade "Pick Me Up" is the perfect pinky nude, matte lippie.

NYX Professional Makeup Slim Lip Pencil in "Peakaboo Neutral"

RRP: $5

This liner is said to be an almost exact replica for the Pillow Talk liner.

The fabled lipstick itself is described as a pink nude that enhances the color of your natural lip shade and looks good on everyone. Its formula features a nourishing blend of orchid and Lipstick Tree extracts plus light-reflecting pigments to help your lips appear softer and smoother. As mentioned though, it is $35, which is quite a premium price to pay for a lippie.

Thankfully though, TikTok has supplied us with a bunch of tried and tested alternatives from brands like L'Oreal and Revlon all of which cost waay under the $30 mark, for a very comparable shade payoff!

And in case you wanted the full lip look, the NYX Slim Pencil liner in shade "Peakaboo Neutral" has been dubbed the ultimate Pillow Talk liner dupe. God, what did we ever do without TikTok?

For the perfect Pillow Talk lip look (whether with the OG or a dupe) be sure to exfoliate your lips first—we'd recommend a lip scrub like this one from Fresh (at Sephora)—then line your lips, for a really precise and defined lip before topping it with your lipstick. You can also add a gloss if you want a bit more shine.