MakeupMaiWorld: Kat Von D - Studded Kiss Lipstick Set Review and Giveaway

Hi Dolls! Today I'm reviewing for you the Kat Von D Studded Kiss Lipstick Set from Sephora. This set was released just in time for the holiday's and contains mini versions of the full size lipsticks of the same name. I wanted to end my holiday giveaway with another great set so if you'd like to a chance to subscribe and win this set please see the video at the end of the blog to subscribe, comment and share for your chance to win!

I love that this kit was put together so that beauty lovers could sample an entire array of lipsticks for $39.00 is amazing. The full size version of these lipsticks retail for $21.00 each so being able to try these before committing to the full size is a major pro in buying this set.

If you are interested in buying one of these lipstick you can do so by clicking on the link below:

Studded Kiss Lipsticks at Sephora

Now onto what I thought of this product. First of all the set comes with nine shades which is great considering the full line contains 30 shades. So for the price you are able to sample a third of the collection. The shades chosen are just different enough to give you a great deal of variety and the finishes do lean toward the matte so you have the option of wearing it as it or topping it with a gloss.

The formulation of the lipsticks are incredible. The color pay off is spot on. What you see in the tube is what you get on your lips with the exception of Wonderchilde which is a iridescent neon lilac and swatches a bit sheer compared to the rest of the set.

When swatching color after color were rich saturated and felt comfortable on the skin. You would expect some dryness with a matte finish but that was not the case. The lipstick applied like butter and had just the right amount of slip to help them glide on easily and with two swipes the color was opaque. The product itself has a buttery feel to it and once dried the lipstick felt light weight and velvety.

The Sephora site claims that these lipsticks last for 10 hour wear and although the color adheres good to the lips I did not have luck with getting it to remain on my lips for 10 hours without lining my lips and reapplying after meals. This is not to say the lipsticks don't have great staying power, but as with any lipstick the color stains the lips to help with the appearance of color after the first application wears down and this is no different. I must say that the product does hold up well to drinking and did not transfer overly much.

Below are pictures of the lipstick up close and the swatches I did on my forearm.