Beware of Fake Kylie Birthday Edition Mini Matte Liquid Lipsticks

These are the fake Birthday Edition Kylie Mini Matte Liquid Lipsticks we got from Amazon

They were also sold for $36 in Amazon and we thought it was authentic because it was Sold & Fulfilled by Amazon. But after reading the reviews, we returned them and got a refund.

Comparing the shades of the real and fake Kylie Lipsticks both in the shade of Kristen. On the left is the real KJ Kristen and on the right is the fake mini in Kristen. You can see the fake one is more reddish and it took longer (a lot longer) to dry. The smell is also different. The fake one smells more chocolatey whille the original smells like vanilla.

This is another set of fake mini matte liquid lipsticks from Japan. Here you can see that Dolce K was misspelled as DolceKK.

Swatch of the fakes from Japan. It looks less pigmented than the original ones and again the smell is different.

There are a lot of fakes being sold everywhere even for the full size products. What's alarming is that there are people having allergic reactions to the fake ones because they contain ingredients like glue and Gasoline!!! They are being sold for way cheaper prices than the original so if it's too good to be true, it probably is.

You can buy real ones at KylieCosmetics.com or at their recently opened pop up shop at Westfield Topanga (6600 Topanga Canyon Blvd.) in Canoga Park, CA. You can also buy from local sellers as long as you check the reviews.

Please check out my other blogs as well:
Holiday Edition Kylie Mini Matte Liquid Lipstick
Kylie Lipkit Swatch & Review

Kylie Lip Kit Swatch & Review

I recently got to try the Kylie Lip Kit in shade Ginger special thanks to my friend who sold it to me at a much cheaper price otherwise I would still be drooling at KylieCosmetics.com website window shopping for lipsticks.

You can purchase a Kylie Lip Kit at KylieCosmetics for 29USD (excluding taxes and shipping fee) which contains a Lip Liner and a Matte Liquid Lipstick. 

The set comes in a white box with the shade shown at the top and sides.

Lip Liner and Liquid Lipstick

Lip Liner and Liquid Lipstick in shade Ginger.

It is matte and smells good like vanilla. It quite resembles the smell of NYX Soft Matte Lip Cream but sweeter.

Shade comparison with other liquid lipsticks. The closest color that I previously own is the NYX Lip Lingerie in shade Exotic but Ginger is more of a brownish shade while Exotic is more of a reddish shade.

after sometime, you can see it really is long lasting

without/with lip liner/with lipliner and lipstick.

(sorry for the picture quality)

Start of Day

End of Day

It does transfer a bit but nothing major.

The Feel
Well it feels like any other liquid lipsticks which can be drying depending on your lip condition. It is drying but it's tolerable. It's not exactly lightweight that I can feel I have something on my lips. It can highlight lip lines like most liquid lipsticks do.

Longevity
It is really long lasting I give it that. I did put Maybelline Baby Lips Dr. Rescue which could affect longevity but it still lasted the whole day and didn't budge (though I didn't eat anything oily). I didn't need to re-apply or even retouch because it still looks fine.

The Price
You can buy the lip kit in the Philippines from local re-sellers from about PHP2000-PHP2500. Anything too cheap is probably fake (yes there are a lot of fakes being sold everywhere) so be careful when buying. Only buy from trusted sellers which you can check by reading reviews.

Is it worth it? Would I re-purchase? For me not so much. It is worth it to satisfy my curiosity but I don't see myself purchasing again. Why? Because it is too damn expensive and there are other liquid lipsticks that are just the same with a much much cheaper price tag. Sleek's Matte Me Liquid Lipstick for example. I think they feel pretty much the same and they also have some similar colors for only PHP450. You can also try NYX Lip Lingerie which I really like enough to purchase another shade.

UPDATE: 11/26/2016

My officemates ordered directly from kyliecosmetics.com and I was able to confirm that I bought the real one. It came in a plain black box and it looks like this when opened.

Kristen and Posie K

Left: Posie K

Right: Kristen

I was surprised to see the swatch because I expected Kristen to be more pinkish and Posie K more purplish?

Before and after eating the colors stayed intact except from the inner lips because we ate a lot of oily foods.

Left to Right: Wearing Ginger, Kristen and Posie K. This is the after eating picture by the way.

A closer look at Kristen. It appears darker for some, lighter for some and orangey for some. It really depends on your lip color.

Please check out my other blogs as well:
Holiday Edition Kylie Mini Matte Liquid Lipstick
Fake Birthday Edition Kylie Mini Matte Liquid Lipstick

5 Days of Mary Kay Gel Semi-Matte Lipsticks

So I was able to get some samples of the new Mary Kay Gel Semi-Matte Lipsticks and I'll be trying each shade per day.

SHADES

Mary Kay Gel Semi-Matte Lipstick Swatch

from top to bottom

Always Apricot, Mauve Moment, Poppy Please, Powerful Pink, Crushed Berry

PACKAGING

One of the few things still made in USA.  Anyway, it retails for PHP599 introductory price so get them while still on sale. It's a bit expensive compared to other lipsticks (like Maybelline) but the quality is really good, it's very pigmented, the colors are very flattering and it stays for a long time.

Day 1: Powerful Pink

I have a looooong meeting today so I wanted something empowering. Powerful pink is not a shocking pink as I expected. It's a dark pink it almost looks red..almost.

Day 2: Always Apricot

Dinner Out with Ingress buddies tonight so I want something chill. I love love love this peachy/pink color on me in the shade Always Apricot.

Day 3: Mauve Moment

Thinking glasses on.. work mode Thursday..chos! I also like this shade. It's just a shade deeper than Always Apricot.

Day 4: Crushed Berry

Party Friday! This is the shade I first bought because I have a thing for dark lippies.

Day 5:Poppy Please

Something bright for this gloomy weather. Poppy Please is an orange red (tomato red) color. I don't like this color that much.

In general I love the shades and I love the feel on my lips. I don't know why they call it matte? I don't think it's matte but I like it nonetheless. It's not long wear either you have to re-apply after eating but it will survive a drink or two. The darker shades transfer but not that much.

There are 2 new colors, Midnight Red and Rich Truffle. I'll update this blog once I've tried them. :)

Search for the best long lasting lipstick :*

I hate retouching so I have always been in search of a lip stick/tint that's long lasting, won't smudge and stick to just about anything.

I hate it when I drink from a glass or a mug or whatever and I see my lipstick all over the glass.

I hate it when I drink or eat and my lipstick is already gone.

I've tried the following lippies to help you guys decide which is the best one:

Wet and Wild Megalast Lipstick

Bought it for PHP210 from Fleur Shop at Robinsons Malolos

Also available at shopatmakeupholics.com

Spiked with Rum

shameless office selfie after drinking coffee.. lipstick's still there

after dinner lipstick's still there but slowly fading

Pros
It's cheap
It's matte but doesn't feel dry
I love the color and it comes in various other shades.
It leaves a tint so yeah it does last pretty well for a lipstick
Availability

Cons

It smudges
It sticks all over the place very messy
Shelf life is 3 months

NYX Soft Matte Lip Cream
8ml

Bought it for PHP280 each from shopatmakeupholics.com

PHP390 at NYX stores

Cannes and Amsterdam

Cannes

We are both wearing Amsterdam but as you can see the color pay off is different.

This is how Cannes looks like at the end of the day. I repeat Cannes not Amsterdam.

A few thoughts about nyx soft matte lip cream

I bought 2 shades and 5 of my friends also bought their own. 

3 of us bought Amsterdam (I think it's the best selling color). 2 out of 3 (me being the exception) find it long lasting and non-drying and I can really see that because they use it. I on the other hand feel it's drying at the end of the day and can't stand not putting chapsticks on top to keep my lips hydrated. Though the color does last long.

Me wearing Amsterdam and my friend wearing Athens after eating a minor league popcorn and lemon juice.

2 of my friends bought the lighter shades namely Athens and Buenos Aires. The color doesn't last long for both of them. I don't know if it has something to do with the lighter shade but yeah it doesn't last long for them. You can even see some clumps for the Athens shade.

I just felt I needed to share their experiences too. I gues what I'm trying to say is the results vary from case to case so don't be afraid to try until you find the right one (and we're still talking about lipstick here don't get any other ideas XD)

Pros

It's pretty cheap
It's matte
The application is easy and smooth
I love the color
It lasts even after you drink or eat
Availability
Shelf life is 18months

Cons

I don't know if you can see the faint lipstick marks but there's a small amount.

Smudges and transfers a bit but considerably better than Wet n Wild Megalast
Feels dry at the edges at the end of the day

Swatch Comparison

From left to right: 

Wet n Wild Megalast in Spiked with Rum (dark)

NYX Soft Matte Lip Cream in Cannes (in between)

NYX Soft Matte Lip Cream in Amsterdam (red)

LA Splash Lip Couture

Bought it for PHP550 (with shipping fee) at Shopee

Seller: summersbeautyonlineshop

Pardon the oiliness I was excited so I tried it on as soon as I received it. First impression it wrinkles a lot.

I was perfectly happy with my NYX soft matte lip creams when a friend asked if I've already tried the LA Splash Lip Couture. The curious bloke that I am, I researched and found good reviews about the product. So naturally I bought one to appease my curiosity and for the sake of my peace of mind. If there's something better out there and I have the means to try it why not take a shot right? XD

At the end of the day, the inner part is gone leaving just a circle of lipstick on the outer part. It doesn't transfer like regular lipstick but it does transfer in crumbs. Knowing that I can eat and drink those crumbs ughh.. x_x

Pros

Doesn't smudge
Doesn't transfer
Shelf Life is 2 years

Cons
Availability
Expensive
Smells like paint
Crinkles a lot
Drying
Crumbles (you know what I mean)

Rimmel London Provocalips
4ml

Bought it for PHP370 (with shipping fee) at Shopee

Seller: summersbeautyonlineshop

While I was looking for the LA Splash Lip Couture I also came accross Rimmel London Provocalips. I have heard good reviews about it before but somehow the glossy finish puts me off. But I decided to try it as well for the sake of my sanity.

It's glossy alright

Pros

Doesn't smudge
Has a top coat to seal the color in
Shelf life is 1 year

Cons
Availability
Smells like paint
Glossy (and looks like there's some shimmering thingies too) I'm not one for sparkles so I'm adding it as a con
It's sticky. It just stopped being sticky when I applied the coat.
I can smell the coat after application so it feels like I can taste it too which is not a good feeling.
It peels.

At the end of the day. It started to peel of like crazy when I was eating :(

Left: LA Splash Lip Couture in Latte Confession

Right: Rimmel London Provocalips in Make Your Move

added the NYX Soft Matte Lip Cream in Cannes for shade comprison (left most)

Verdict
I honestly think the WetnWild Megalast Lipstick is a good choice and you can't go wrong with it (if you don't mind transfers and smudges). It has a cheap price and good quality but I don't think it's fair to compare it with the lip tints. So I'm gonna leave it out of comparison.

I'm pretty happy with all the shades (dark-reddish barely there colors) I purchased so they're all equal in that regard. Though my sister said LA Splash was more on the pinkish side.

Application wise, I'll give it to NYX because it's creamy so it glides smoothly and not sticky compared with the other two. Worst for me was the Rimmel London Provocalips.

With the scent, I'll give it to NYX because it doesn't smell like paint. Though you wouldn't really notice the smell once it's applied. Again worst smell goes to Rimmel London Provocalips.

Okay when I say worst, I mean worst of the 3 not worst as in horrible okay? But you already know that so..

LA Splash gets pigmentation,it's so matte that it highlights the lines in my lips a lot next would be NYX and last is Rimmel London.

The feel on your lips, Rimmel gets this one. I feel like it's the least drying, next is NYX and worst is LA Splash.

Longevity, they all last long compared to regular lipstick and can all withstand a drink and a meal but what matters for me is "how" they fade. In this regard, I like NYX better because it doesn't crumble or peel off like the other two and you can reapply it easily.

I'm pretty dissappointed with LA Splash Lip Couture and Rimmel London Provacalips. They had such good reviews but I guess you can't please everybody and I happen to be one of them. My lips are naturally dry so maybe it's just me. Obviously, I'm sticking with NYX. I really tried and gave the other two a chance, trying it with chapsticks to relieve the dryness but it fades easily. The best way to apply them is with bare and clean lips. They last longer that way.

Also, with long lasting lipsticks, comes the problem of removing them..long lasting remeber? :) You'd need a make up remover or oil to remove them properly. So you might want to think of that one too.

1. NYX Soft Matte Lip Cream in Cannes2. Rimmel London Provocalips in Make your Move
3. LA Splash Lip Couture in Latte Confession
4. WetnWild Megalast in Spiked with Rum
Which one's your bet? :)