Well you guys, I drank the Kool-Aid. I bought a Kylie Cosmetics lip kit. It was something I’d been interested in trying, but was hesitant to pull the trigger. $30 for any lip product is too much in my book. But when I received birthday money I thought what the heck, treat yo’self! My flip in thinking also happened at the same time Kylie was releasing new colors, and the Kristen was calling my name. I set my alarm for the lip kit sale (snatching one of these kits is as hard as getting tickets to Lolla), and was excited to purchase the product with no problem. Read on to hear if it was worth it…
Kylie Lip Kit Packaging
The lip kit arrived about a week later in a nondescript box, which I read the company has to do to avoid it getting stolen from people’s front steps, etc. I did really like the packaging and how it was a hefty box for just two small lip products. The card, box and additional packaging made it feel as if I got my money’s worth.
Kylie Lip Kit Color: Kristen
The color Kylie is wearing above is what she advertised as the “Kristen” on her social media accounts building up to its launch. I immediately wanted the shade for summer. It reminded me of berries and felt very fresh. When the lip kit arrived, I was a little disappointed to apply it and find that it seemed much more like a fall shade (see below). It is a red wine color and doesn’t quite seem the same color as in the snap Kylie shared.
Kylie Lip Kit Application
The color may have thrown me off, but I got over it as soon as I applied the lip liner (all over color) and matte lip gloss. No, my lips didn’t look as full as Kylie’s did. (Whose would?) My lips did though look more plump than normal, since I did such a careful job outlining the to the very edge. The matte finish helped accentuate them.
Kylie Lip Kit Staying Power
This is where I think the lip kit is really good. I applied the lip kit as soon as I picked up my mail, which was at about 10 p.m. Therefore, I went to bed with the lip kit on. Odd, I know. Even stranger was that I woke up and my lips still looked amazing! A few weeks later I wore the product during a SoulCycle workout and it lasted through my sweat and water breaks. That’s not to say that if you wear it you won’t have to reapply at some point during the day, but this lipstick stays on longer than any other lip product I’ve used.
The Verdict: Kylie Lip Kit
Should you spend $29 + S&H + tax on the Kylie Cosmetics Lip Kit?
Sure, I was disappointed that my Kristen color wasn’t what was advertised on the site. But that’s not going to deter me from possible purchasing another kit. It is a good product that’s long-wearing. I’ve seen great reviews of other colors that have caught my eye, now to just scrounge up the $$$ to spend on more lipstick…
What about you? Have you tried Kylie Cosmetics?
Monica
Great post Jennie! Question, did it dry out your lips at all? I always have an issue with liquid lipsticks drying out my lips.
Sincerely Jennie
Thanks for stopping by, Monica! It doesn’t dry out my lips, per say, but by the end of the day it does get kind of clumpy. Still, that’s after many hours!
Trisha
Try the NYX soft matte! They come in a regular lipgloss tube w/ a doefoot applicator but the tops are black and have a soft satiny/ velvety texture to them (feel it in a store and you’ll see what I’m talking about). They are matte, but creamy, smooth, and don’t dry out your lips or accentuate flakiness/ dry lips like most other liquid lipsticks!
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Thanks for the suggestion! NYX is typically a great price!
Laura
Wow! That really is long wearing! I do love the color on you and think it will be perfect for fall!
Sincerely Jennie
Thanks for stopping by and the comment!
Shauna
I haven’t tried it, but I know that every seems to be obsessed with it! Love this color, even though it wasn’t exactly what you were expecting. That’s always disappointing!
Shauna
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Sincerely Jennie
Thanks for stopping by, Shauna! Let me know if you try it.
Trisha
Check out instagrams of brands who swatch on different skin tones (i.e ColorPop). Sometimes, its not the color pigment that’s off but because we all have varying shades and undertones, the color will appear differently on each person. It seems a bit lighter/ brighter on Kylie’s lips but a little more deeper on your lips, probably from her tanned/ bronzy full makeup look. Either way it looks great on you!
Surface
Thanks for sharing this stuff with us!