Is this a lipstick or a primer?

It is both in one bullet: a pigmented lip color over an integrated primer. You apply it like a normal lipstick, with no separate base step.

How long does the color last?

It is a creamy, satin formula rather than a long-wear liquid, so expect fading and transfer with eating and drinking. Plan on a touch-up during a long day.

What finish does it give?

A soft satin finish with buildable color, not a flat matte or a high gloss. One pass is fairly opaque; extra passes deepen the color.

Does it dry out the lips?

The primer layer is there to keep lips comfortable, and owners generally find it creamy rather than drying. If your lips are very dry, exfoliate and balm first so the color sits smoothly.

How does it compare with Clinique's other lipsticks?

It adds the primer step for smoother-looking lips, while standard cream lipsticks skip that prep. It is not a replacement for a long-wear liquid if all-day wear is your priority.

One lipstick bullet, 0.13 oz, in the shade 33 Bamboo Pink.

Where is the Clinique Lip Colour + Primer cheapest?

At Walmart, for $16.90, as of our latest check.

What do buyers say about the Clinique Lip Colour + Primer?

Rated 5 out of 5 from 4 ratings.

Where can I buy the Clinique Lip Colour + Primer?

2 stores we checked sell it, including Walmart, eBay.

Clinique Lip Colour + Primer

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$16.90at WalmartChecked Nov 12

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Clinique Lip Colour + Primer

Best price now

$16.90at WalmartChecked Nov 12

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Last seen at $16.90 at Walmart on Nov 12.
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Our take on the Clinique Lip Colour + Primer

Clinique Lip Colour + Primer is a two-in-one lipstick: a pigmented lip color built over an integrated primer in a single bullet. The primer layer is meant to smooth the look of lips and help color wear evenly, so one pass gives fuller coverage than a sheer lipstick. It suits shoppers who want a creamy, comfortable lipstick with a soft satin finish and don't want to buy and layer a separate primer. Against standard cream lipsticks it offers more prep in one step, but it is not a long-wear liquid formula, so expect to touch up after meals.

Best forShoppers who want color and primer in one stepEveryday creamy lipstick wearSoft satin, non-matte finishesLips that look dry or uneven under color

Pros

Primer built into the bullet, no separate base needed
Pigmented, buildable color in one pass
Creamy, comfortable feel on the lips
Smooths the look of lip texture
Slim bullet for precise application

Cons

Not a long-wear formula; touch-ups needed after eating
Creamy texture can settle into lip lines
Limited shade range compared with full lipstick lines
Bullet format, not a liquid or stain

Clinique Lip Colour + Primer prices at every store

WalmartNew
In stockSold by BeautyCollectionReturns: Sold by a Walmart Marketplace seller; returns go to the seller under the seller's returns policy.
$16.90Free shippingChecked Nov 12
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In stockSold by xscosmetics
$63.00Free shippingChecked Nov 12
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Clinique Lip Colour + Primer price history

Lowest price we've seen: $63.00 on Nov 12 at eBay. Tracked across 1 store since Nov 12.

What reviewers say

Owners of Clinique lipsticks generally describe the formula as creamy and comfortable with good pigment, and the primer step is seen as a plus for smoother-looking lips. The common complaint is wear time: it transfers and fades with eating and drinking, so touch-ups are expected.

What people mention

Wear timeCriticisedOwners say the color fades and transfers after eating or drinking, so it needs touch-ups.
TexturePraisedReviewers describe the formula as creamy and comfortable rather than drying.
PigmentPraisedUsers report good color payoff that builds without much effort.
Primer effectPraisedThe built-in primer is credited with helping lips look smoother under color.
Lip linesMixedSome say the creamy finish settles into lip lines or shows dry patches.

About the Clinique Lip Colour + Primer

Clinique Lip Colour + Primer is a lipstick that pairs lip color with a primer. This one comes in shade 33 Bamboo Pink, a pink color.

Brand: Clinique
Shade: 33 Bamboo Pink
Color: Pink
Size: 0.13 oz

Specifications

actual_color: 33 Bamboo PinkSource
color: PinkSource
size: 0.13 ozSource

Questions and answers

Is this a lipstick or a primer?: It is both in one bullet: a pigmented lip color over an integrated primer. You apply it like a normal lipstick, with no separate base step.
How long does the color last?: It is a creamy, satin formula rather than a long-wear liquid, so expect fading and transfer with eating and drinking. Plan on a touch-up during a long day.
What finish does it give?: A soft satin finish with buildable color, not a flat matte or a high gloss. One pass is fairly opaque; extra passes deepen the color.
Does it dry out the lips?: The primer layer is there to keep lips comfortable, and owners generally find it creamy rather than drying. If your lips are very dry, exfoliate and balm first so the color sits smoothly.
How does it compare with Clinique's other lipsticks?: It adds the primer step for smoother-looking lips, while standard cream lipsticks skip that prep. It is not a replacement for a long-wear liquid if all-day wear is your priority.
What is in the box?: One lipstick bullet, 0.13 oz, in the shade 33 Bamboo Pink.
Where is the Clinique Lip Colour + Primer cheapest?: At Walmart, for $16.90, as of our latest check.
What do buyers say about the Clinique Lip Colour + Primer?: Rated 5 out of 5 from 4 ratings.
Where can I buy the Clinique Lip Colour + Primer?: 2 stores we checked sell it, including Walmart, eBay.