Clear Red vs Lipstick

How close are they?

ΔE 25.3, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Lipstick is much more muted, warmer than Clear Red.

Can I use Lipstick instead of Clear Red?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 25). Lipstick is much more muted, warmer than Clear Red.

Can I use Clear Red instead of Lipstick?

The same difference applies the other way round: Clear Red is much more saturated, cooler.

ΔE is the colour difference between our two swatch estimates: under about 6 is close, over about 15 is loose. Real paints also differ in finish, coverage and how they thin, so test before you commit.