The Kardashians' New Matte Lip Colors Give Kylie's Lip Kit Competition
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Say what you will about them, but the Kardashians know how to publicize major makeup techniques and trends. Beauty pros know that highlighting and contouring isn't new (it's been done on movie sets for decades!), but when Kim, Khloé, and Kourtney made it their signature looks, fans and haters alike started strobing themselves. Similarly, matte pouts have been in and out of vogue since ancient Sumerians and Egyptians invented lipstick over 5,000 years ago. However, it was Kylie Jenner's notorious Lip Kit that made millennials obsess over the flat finish.
This Summer, the three eldest sisters have taken their beauty savvy and created trendy new products for their cosmetics line, Kardashian Beauty. The brand exclusively gave POPSUGAR a sneak peek at the 2016 Summer Squad collection, and dolls, trust us when we say you'll want it all.
We're especially jazzed about Kardashian Beauty's two newest launches, DashLight Strobing Domes and Mirror Matte Finish Crayons. The former provides that lustrous gleam that we've envied on the trio's cheekbones for ages, while the matte lip colors might actually be more addictive than little sister Kylie's formula.
Read on for our reviews of the products and to see them swatched on two different skin tones, then shop the collection! It's available on KBeauty.com and in Ulta stores this June.
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Kardashian Beauty DashLight Strobing Dome
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Kardashian Beauty DashLight Strobing Dome in Honeymoon
Kardashian Beauty DashLight Strobing Dome in Honeymoon ($10)
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Kardashian Beauty DashLight Strobing Dome in Afterglow
Kardashian Beauty DashLight Strobing Dome in Afterglow ($10)
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Kardashian Beauty DashLight Strobing Dome Swatched on Fair to Light Skin
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Kardashian Beauty DashLight Strobing Dome Swatched on Medium to Dark Skin
These strobing domes are pigmented. The swatches you see here only required a few passes of the dome to reach that level of opacity, but they could easily be sheered out with a finger or brush for a more subtle sparkle. Try swiping it down shins when wearing a sexy LBD to add more va-va-voom to your look.
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Kardashian Beauty Mirror Matte Lip Crayons
Kardashian Beauty Mirror Matte Lip Crayons ($10 each)
From left to right: Cotton Candy, Red Velvet, Forbidden Fruit (limited edition), Berry Good, Nude Blush, Honey Cream
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Kardashian Beauty Mirror Matte Lip Crayons Swatched on Fair to Light Skin
From top to bottom: Berry Good, Forbidden Fruit, Nude Blush, Honey Cream, Red Velvet, Cotton Candy
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Kardashian Beauty Mirror Matte Lip Crayons Swatched on Medium to Dark Skin
From top to bottom: Berry Good, Forbidden Fruit, Nude Blush, Honey Cream, Red Velvet, Cotton Candy
The first thing you'll notice when trying on this crayon is how creamy they are. Unlike many solid matte formulas, this product glides on smoothly and feels soft (not chalky!) on the lips. It lasts for several hours without the need for reapplication and won't leave you parched.
As you can see, there are some shades in there that Kylie Lip Kit fans would love! While the two products are completely different, fans of both the Kardashians and matte lipstick should try these — they're easier to track down and far more affordable.
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Kardashian Beauty Touch Tones Gradient Eye Color Set in Smokin' Hot
Kardashian Beauty Touch Tones Gradient Eye Color Set in Smokin' Hot ($10)
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Kardashian Beauty Touch Tones Gradient Eye Color Set in Smokin' Hot Swatched on Fair to Light Skin
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Kardashian Beauty Touch Tones Gradient Eye Color Set in Smokin' Hot Swatched on Medium to Dark Skin
Despite being powder shadows, these are as rich and pigmented as cream shadows. The shimmery shades are especially impressive when used wet. On a night out, try dipping your brush into a bit of water before using this palette. The result will be vivid, look ultra metallic, and last even longer than a smoky eye created with dry shadow.
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Kardashian Beauty Touch Tones Gradient Eye Color Set in Matte About You
Kardashian Beauty Touch Tones Gradient Eye Color Set in Matte About You ($10)
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Kardashian Beauty Touch Tones Gradient Eye Color Set in Matte About You Swatched on Fair to Light Skin
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Kardashian Beauty Touch Tones Gradient Eye Color Set in Matte About You Swatched on Medium to Dark Skin
This is actually Kardashian Beauty's first foray into an entirely matte palette, and we were very impressed by the quality of the shadows. They are all silky and apply creamily (not dustily).
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Kardashian Beauty Honey Stick Lip Gloss in Scarlet Honey
Kardashian Beauty Honey Stick Lip Gloss in Scarlet Honey ($9)
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Kardashian Beauty Honey Stick Lip Gloss in Gilded Honey
Kardashian Beauty Honey Stick Lip Gloss in Gilded Honey ($9)
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Kardashian Beauty Honey Stick Lip Glosses Swatched on Fair to Light Skin
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Kardashian Beauty Honey Stick Lip Glosses Swatched on Medium to Dark Skin
Though these glosses aren't new — just the shades — we had never tried them before. We were pleasantly surprised! The gloss isn't sticky, makes our pouts look plumper, and smells like cake batter.