Hello again! Let me welcome you to the dark side of cruelty-free makeup with Allure's Kat Von D Beauty Box. I was absolutely ecstatic to see Allure has partnered with one of my favorite makeup brands for their June box.(Click here to get your 1st box for only $10)
So, let's get into all the goodies I received this month:
Kat Von D Everlasting Lip Liner in Lolita
Kat Von D Studded Kiss Crème Lipstick in Double Dare
Kat Von D Tattoo Liner in Trooper Black
Kat Von D Travel Mirror
Ole Henriksen Transforming Walnut Scrub
Kat Von D Everlasting Lip Liner in Lolita
I was more than happy to find out that I received the staple OG Lolita color lip liner, since it was one of the first colors of KVD lipstick. This KVD Everlasting Lip Liner is a beautiful nude pinkish-brown shade that is wearable with any nude lipsticks, glosses or even on its own! The formula is smooth, creamy and settles nicely onto your lips without any clumps or feeling weighted.
The fine point at the tip of the pencil allowed me to make precise lines without the need of a sharpener. I'd recommend to retract only a little bit of product and twist more out when needed, otherwise it's prone to break or smudge off because it's so soft. Allow a little bit of time (approximately 15 seconds) to let it set in the skin before applying lipstick, since before that time it’s still pliable and capable of smudging.
After that though it’s smooth sailing, and the liner doesn’t budge even after numerous cups of coffee and meals. Plus, since it’s long-lasting and water-resistant it makes a great eyeliner on your waterline. I find that it provides great color saturation as well, but it seems to require using a lot of the product, so it will be interesting to see just how long this liner lasts.
Price $18
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Kat Von D Studded Kiss Crème Lipstick in Double Dare
Rock out with the mini version of the KVD Studded Kiss Crème Lipstick in the Double Dare shade! Let me start by saying that the playful studded case alone makes me want to invest in more of their lippies. Double Dare is an everyday satin-matte cocoa blush shade, which to me resembles an earthy red clay color.
It has an amazing color pay off and easily glides on with its creamy and soft formula. Although it's a satin-matte lipstick, don’t fret, because it still has the barely-there feeling of wearing a lipstick and none of the dryness that typically occurs with mattes. While not transfer proof, it does last quite some time (even through meals and drinks) before it makes a dent and I need to reapply.
I applied this with my KVD Everlasting Lolita Lip Liner to boost wear and define my lip lines, with great results. It was such a creamy, comfortable lipstick that I will definitely be interested in checking out the other 40 shades.
Price $19
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I am very picky when it comes to eyeliners, in fact I prefer liquids over anything else. I was excited to try out KVD Tattoo Liner after hearing a lot about it on social media and IRL.
I usually stick to my drug store favorite (Hard Candy Walk the Line) which is an underrated and affordable liner, but even that has some shortcomings. I’ve tried other liners that have a similar brush point, but they are usually so stiff that I can’t even make a line or produce pigment without feeling like I've stabbed my eyelid.
That's all far from the case with the Tattoo Liner; it’s made up with over 300 microscopic bristles, leaving it super soft, pliable, and allowing or amazing pigment transfer. That gives you the opportunity to create any line weight you like, depending only on the pressure and angle you apply. Honestly, it’s such a fine point that you could literally draw anything you wanted (as you can see below).
The Trooper Black color also gives the blackest of blacks without having to go over, and does not fade at all over time. Finally, I love spring-like sealed cap, which makes sure that the product never dries out. After trying this KVD liner, I’m not sure I want to go back to anything else!
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Just like the large handheld KVD Mirror, this little compact
mirror features the signature wax seal design adorned with KVD initials in a
Gothic script.
It’s the perfect size that fits your hand while allowing you to
see your entire face, and easily stashes away in your purse.
The subtle black
design looks good with any purse, clutch or even on your desk, so you can
always have it with you to retouch your makeup anytime.
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Purchase Compact/Travel Mirror here (subject to change)
Talk about exfoliation! Ole Henriksen Transforming Walnut Scrub completely wipes away all dirt, grime, and oil from your face with a handful of natural beneficial ingredients like walnut powder, ginseng, and chamomile extracts.
The scrub also contains skin softening ingredients, aloe and glycerin, that leave your face feeling perfectly smooth. Simply apply to wet skin and gently rub in circular motions. The scrub smells amazing and leaves your face completely transformed, especially if you have oily porous skin like mine.
Overall, this is a great vegan face scrub that accomplishes everything from exfoliation to cleansing and purifying.
You may notice a little cursive “g” carved into the back of the bottle. Don’t be alarmed; it’s only there on samples provided gratis, in order to prevent returns to any merchant.
Price $28
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This post is not sponsored by Allure. All products were given as part of a paid subscription to Allure Beauty Box. Just wanted to share my experience.
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