Shoppers Say This ‘Plumping’ $9 Lip Gloss Shade Is ‘Similar to Pillow Talk'

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The term “holy grail” is throne around a lot in the beauty world, often in conjunction with Charlotte Tilbury’s Pillow Talk. While the cult-favorite lip color has won over beauty content creators and self-confessed lip gloss hoarders, the $35 price tag for one tube doesn’t exactly make it the most budget-friendly beauty product. Luckily, savvy shoppers have discovered that Maybelline’s Lifter Gloss in Petal not only has a near-perfect color match to its luxury counterpart, but also an incredibly moisturizing and long-lasting wear. 

And when we say shoppers are obsessed, we mean obsessed. One reviewer even titled their review “Holy Grail,” gushing, “I’m the type of person that always likes to try new products… With that said, I have repurchased this product six times! That’s how much I love it.” What makes this lip gloss so good? According to the same reviewer, “It gives me the perfect, natural color. At moisturizes my lips, and makes them look plump. It’s literally amazing.”

Petal — a warm, rosy pink lip gloss with a subtle copper shimmer — gives lips a healthy, fuller look. This is thanks to the inclusion of hyualornic acid, which is known to smooth the lip surface and give a little extra definition. It also happens to be one of the key ingredients in Pillow Talk, which is why the Maybelline lip gloss is getting so many comparisons to the MUA-favorite. 

“Better Than Charlotte Tilbury’s Hyaluronic Gloss,” another satisifed shopper shared. “I love Charlotte Tilbury and compared her hyaluronic gloss to the Maybelline Lifter gloss and the lifter is far more superior and for 1/4 of the cost. Petal is a great [alternative] for Pillow Talk and super hydrating. Get it. You won’t regret it.”

And if you’re looking for a more sheer, everyday option, another reviewer raved, “Love this!! I’m a higher end makeup girly but these glosses are amazing. The shade Petal is similar to pillow talk, and I love the shade ice for a sheer pink!” With 20 shades to choose from, finding your perfect match should be a breeze.

So if you’ve been eyeing the Pillow Talk lip gloss can’t justify spending double digits on a lip product, why not give Maybelline’s Lifter Gloss in Petal a try? At only $9, Petal might just become your next go-to lip gloss. 

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