1.21.2016

Lip Kit by Kylie: Worth the Hype?


Y'all, this post was ready to go a few weeks ago, but after the opinions on this post, I was ready to delete! But I had several requests for a review on this product, so I decided to not let this go to waste.

So the Lip Kit by Kylie (as in Kylie Jenner) was released last year. It boasts of three shades of matte liquid lipstick, each with a matching liner. It sold out instantly. They restocked. It sold out again. Restocking is in progress. New shades are coming soon. There was hate. There was controversy (did she copy a ColorPop liquid lipstick?). There was love. There was a lot of hype. So is this kit worth the hype?




The Lip Kits come in 3 colors: Candy K (pictured above), Dolce K, and True Brown K. The kits include a liner and matte liquid lipstick for $29. I chose Candy K, because it looked the most wearable.

pic via lipkitbykylie.com



Here are swatches of the liner and liquid lipstick. It looks like a mauve pink in the tube and on others but pulls so brown on me.


And here it is on my lips. It still pulls brown tones and less mauve. Not my fave color on me, but completely wearable. Whenever I wear it in person, or on Snapchat (ellesees), I get asked what color I'm wearing. It's this!




So is it worth the hype?
  • Price: 
    • Since many high end liquid lipsticks start at $20-$25, I say this isn't a bad deal at all for a liner and liquid lipstick.
  • Scent:
    • Smells like candy, so it's not my preference, but it's not noticeable on the lips
  • Formula:
    • It feels very creamy and dries to a matte finish. It wasn't too drying. 
    • You can absolutely wear a gloss over this if you aren't into a matte look.
    • It feels a little like a mix of ColorPop, Anastasia of Beverly Hills, and Kat Von D.
  • Application:
    • The doe-foot applicator makes it easy to apply, so the liner isn't needed but it's definitely helpful
    • Some liquid lipsticks can be worn with several coats. Just one coat of this or it will get crumbly.
  • Staying Power:
    • I can get several hours of wear from this.
  • Dupes:
    • There was big talk of how this was a dupe for various shades from ColorPop. I couldn't find anything close. Just because something is made in the same factory or lab, doesn't make it the same product. The formulas are different.
    • I admit I was I able to mix my own shade that looked like this, by using 3 liquid lipsticks I already owned.
  • Overall:
    • I liked this a lot, and it's worth the hype, but don't think it's a must-have.


Extra Elle:
  • The little girls I nanny for are hilarious. The 22 month old saw a pic of a guy on my Instagram feed and thought it was me! And when I was telling the 6 year old that I leave for Disney World soon, she said, "Do we have to talk about Disney today?" Um, YES! Yes we do.
  • Was feeling under the weather these past couple of days, but I'm much better today. Thanks for your well wishes on my Instagram.

63 comments:

  1. Somehow I missed the hype on this and haven't heard of it! I think the brown/mauve shade is so pretty! Thanks for sharing your review!

    Jill
    Doused In Pink

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  2. You look amazing as always! But I just can't bring myself to ever purchase a product pushed by the Kardashian/Jenner crew. She got lip injections, and impressionable teen girls think they'll look like her if they buy a lip kit. Things were so much simpler when we were that age! :-P
    Green Fashionista

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  3. This shade looks gorgeous on you, Elle! I own ColourPop's Matte Lip Color in the shade Midi which reminds me quite a bit of this.

    xx

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    1. i have midi and it doesn't look similar at all on me.

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  4. i actually really love that color on! i feel like most people i see rocking it have fuller lips and i just don't have that ha. i wish it didn't sell out so fast though!

    xoxo cheshire kat

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  5. That color is so pretty on you!!! I will certainly have to consider this at that price :)

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  6. I love the color, it looks gorgeous on you! But I'm just not big on overlining (or lining) my lips in general but I'm glad to hear you liked it! <3, Pamela Sequins & Sea Breezes

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    1. i didn't over line my lips or anything. i think people are getting her trend of doing that and lip injections confused with this.

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  7. I actually really like the color on you. It is a great matted look like you said. I am glad it is worth the hype. I am impressed. Thanks for sharing. XO, Ellese

    Rock.Paper.Glam.

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  8. Thanks for sharing you thoughts on this much-hyped line. I do love the first color on you!

    http://www.kathrineeldridge.com

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  9. I love the way your makeup looks with this lip kit!! I think the matte look is so pretty! Seriously loving your makeup look for this! xo, Biana -BlovedBoston

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  10. This is really good to know because half the time I can't tell if people really love it or just want Kylie's beauty team to notice them. Perfect review!


    The Adored Life

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  11. I really want to try them, thanks for sharing your experience dear!!
    XX

    Mónica Sors

    MES VOYAGES À PARIS

    NEW POST: WHITE ON WHITE LOOK... IN THAILAND!

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  12. I saw great reviews on the kits and I'm glad that they worth the money. The shade looks lovely on you, Elle!

    Shireen | Reflection of Sanity

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  13. I don't think this has gotten through to Germany yet but the colour looks actually really nice! I think I would try this :)

    Christina ♥ https://caliope-couture.com

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  14. beautiful makeup..i like this set..brown on you is fab..
    kisses

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  15. If a product is good, I don't really care who makes it. Good to know the colors are nice and it has good staying power.

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  16. I think this looks beautiful on you Elle. I didn't purchase any, but I'm glad to hear that it's worth it. I know she is coming out with more colors soon too.
    xo, Lily
    beautywithlily.com

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  17. So good to know this! I have been hearing SO much about it, but didn't know about the quality. Great review, Elle!

    Xo, Rachel
    A Blonde's Moment

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  18. It's a pretty color, especially on you! I am not sure if it's enough to make me abandon my go-to red color though!

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  19. The color looks beautiful on you! Glad to know these are worth the hype and I agree the the pice isn't too bad!! I'm glad you're feeling better!

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  20. I've been wondering about this. I'm kinda obsession with Kylie's lips ... my hubs hates lipstick but I may just say screw that to him & give this a try - I LOVE that color on you!!!

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  21. I love that color on you! Makes me wonder if I should get this? I have soo many similar colors I feel like...But good to know that you think its worth the cost!

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  22. I haven't heard of this either! I am tempted to try out this color!

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  23. It was crazy how fast these sold out. The color looks great on you! I just saw she was releasing some new shades and there's a pink that looks promising. I love hearing your nanny stories. Kids are so funny!

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  24. I've never heard of it before, but perhaps it was a subconscious reaction of all things Kardashian since I'm allergic to them. I do like the finish and some hues. Would I hyperventilate over it? Nope. But you know I do like your reviews very much. :)

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  25. I actually really LOVE this shade on you!! And, Disney? How fun! We go every 2 years and it is the kids favorite place EVER.

    Carrie
    curlycraftymom.com

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  26. Thanks for the review! I don't think I can give my hard earned money to those people though ;) I wear kat von d studded kiss lipstick in lovecraft and it looks a bit similar, such a good neutral.

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  27. I love all your reviews! I was very curious about this, but I don't feel like the colors are right for me. I am hoping they come up with new ones soon!

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  28. I really like this shade on you!

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  29. I have been waiting for this post because I'm dying to know more about this lipstick! I can't believe it's selling out! This happens to be my favorite color, so now of course I want it. Hope you are feeling better and yes, we talk about Disney everyday!
    Xoxo,

    Whitney & Blaire

    Peaches In A Pod

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  30. The color is nice!

    Disney World will be fun. We hope to go again next year.

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  31. That color looks beautiful on you! And those photos...girl you have such pretty yes and skin!!

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  32. This color does look really pretty on you! I'm learning I don't love the matte look so I'd add a gloss on top for me. I probably wouldn't spend the money on it, but good to know that it is a good product!

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  33. I like this color on you but I'm not sure I would like the dry feel of matte lipstick. I definitely like moisturizing lipsticks and glosses for the lips.

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  34. great review girl! that colour is gorgeous on you.
    hilarious about the child you nanny for - yes, talking about Disney is always a must! haha.

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  35. Glad you're feeling better! I love the lip color!

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  36. Nice to get your take on these. The colors look really pretty but I wouldn't be too crazy about that candy scent.

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  37. ooh pretty colour on you! I buy things cause I want to not cause of hype etc lol but this actually looks like a $1 lipstick I got off ebay lol same colour haha http://maybemayhemmakeup.blogspot.com.au/

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    1. There's no way I'd buy makeup off Ebay. You're brave!!

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  38. I've heard a lot about her lip kit and I've been so curious! I'm so glad you reviewed it. I really love this color!

    xo,
    Angela

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  39. The colour does look nice on you! :) It's good you can get some use out of it, and you managed to get one to try with it selling out often.

    Away From The Blue Blog

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  40. Haha! Yes we always must talk about Disney. Can't wait to be there myself in February.
    I don't have any interest in the kardashians at all, but I'm always interested in good beauty products. Were people mean on the other post about the apps?

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  41. At first, I was a bit scared of the color on the swatches, but it actually looks pretty nice on you! I am definitely living in a cave, I had never heard of liquid lipsticks! I like the idea!!

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  42. I'm not a big fan of nude lip products that are more brown because they just wash me out. I wouldn't mind trying a more pink shade if she were to ever release this in an Ulta or Sephora.

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  43. Wow you are so lucky you were able to snag one of these! You may personally not like it on you, but Elle, brown lips actually look oh so lovely on you! I still cant decide if I want to purchase one of these one day or not. Especially since you said it didn't feel like a must have. Perhaps I'll check out Ofra instead.

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  44. I had no idea that Kylie had her own lip kit! The colors look very pretty and neutral, and the price is comparable to other higher end lipsticks. I think the color looks great on you, and it's nice to know that the product is actually great quality.

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  45. Um yes, talking about Disney is always a must!

    I don't wear lipstick/lip gloss often enough to invest in colors other than my favorite red, but this one looks great on you!

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  46. I like the dark moccha color on you. You oull it off so well. Looks like a nice lip pencil. Did you watch Kocktails with Kloe the other night? It must be nice to be as rich and popular as the Kardashians are. LOL

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  47. This is pretty on you! I go back and forth on liking nudes and not liking them on me. They always seem to look better on other people. lol

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  48. It seems like everyone has a liquid lipstick now. I've seen a few YouTubers with this lip kit. Great and honest review!!

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  49. I didn't think the comments on that post were that bad, in fact i went back and looked and most seemed quite positive.

    Are you going to disney with the girls or on your own? If on your own i could see why she may not want to talk about it, a little jealousy lol.

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  50. I wish there was a wider range of colors... 3?! Pfffft. I do like the one you picked best... that would be the one I would probably pick, too.

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  51. This color really brings out your beautiful baby blues! Thank you for the thorough review and I'm so glad you're feeling better! :)

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  52. I might have to try this out! The brown doesn't look good with everyone (namely, I'm thinking me), but it's not your usual color either... and you look great.

    7% Solution

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  53. I've heard such great things about these lip kits but they sell out so quickly I didn't even bother trying to get one. Candy K is my favourite. x

    Renata | Speaking Beauty UK

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  54. It's a color I like and it looks good on you. The Kardashian/Jenner hype hasn't arrived to Italy yet, so no lipstick from Kendall here.
    BTW, I am noticing a return of the brown tones of the '00 in lipsticks. Is it true, or is it whishful thinking?

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  55. Thanks for the review! That's cool that it was actually a good product lol

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  56. I know you reviewed the NYX liquid suede, and the swatch looks very similar - is it like that line?

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