Kylie Cosmetics Lip Kit in Kristen

Usually having zero interest in the Jenners and Kardashians, this purchase was based solely on my addiction to liquid lipsticks and I fell hard for this shade when I first saw swatches for it. So with that said, this was my first Kylie Cosmetics purchase. I bought it at Ulta when I went home back in May and I am finally getting around to getting this review with swatches up. I didn't even know they carried the brand until I walked in and it was the first display I saw!

So this is my first Kylie purchase, but will it be my first and only? Did the brand win me over? Keep reading to find out! I'll also compare it to a few other liquid lipstick formulas in my collection.

I do like that it comes with both a liner and the lipstick. However, I believe the price range is steep for what you're getting. It's eerily similar to ColourPop in formula, in which you can find a lip liner for $6 (US) and matte liquid lipsticks for $7 (US). That's $13 vs. the $29 US that Kylie's lip kits sell for (you can also buy the liner and lipstick separately) and with the same amount of product. Honestly, I believe a huge part of that is paying for the name. If it is a formula that you prefer over others or you're a huge fan and want something from Kylie's line, that may very well be worth it to you.
Kristen looks slightly more pink before you swatch both. But like with ColourPop, they swatch and dry down very differently. One difference is that I often find ColourPop's online swatches to be different from my own, but Kristen looks true to the online swatch. Yes!! That's exactly the shade and result I wanted, especially when I purchased this based on shade alone!

I use a lip balm underneath and I still find this formula to be drying on my lips. Lasting power is decent at 6-8 hours, doesn't feel heavy or sticky, and is mostly transfer-proof. I'm not a huge fan of how it wears down, because it gets very patchy. This shade, though. Kristen, you beautiful minx! I'm happy I got it for that reason alone, but the kit didn't win me over to try another one. I have matte liquid lipstick formulas in my collection that I happen to prefer more. Like Stila Stay All Day or Maybelline SuperStay Matte Ink (absolute favorite and longest lasting!) or NYX Soft Matte Lip Cream. I did mention ColourPop above, as well. I don't rank them as high on my list, but I'd say they are the closest to this specific formula.

Bare lips // Liner and lipstick // Liner, lipstick, both.

While I won't be purchasing another lip kit unless another specific shade truly sways me, this doesn't necessarily make up my mind about the brand. Is there something from Kylie Cosmetics that you love and would recommend? Not Kylie Skin though, my mind is very made up on that and it is not something I am interested in. An almond face scrub and a moisturizer with orange extract is not for me, among other reasons. If you have a Kylie lip kit, which one do you have and what are your thoughts? Let me know in the comments!