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Kat Von D Lock-It Featherweight Primer Review, Photos, Swatches

Posted on 02/10/2015 by Amber Rose Posted in Face, Kat Von D, Product Reviews

The Kat Von D Lock-It Featherweight Primer is specially formulated to prep the skin for use with the Kat Von D Lock-It Liquid Foundation. But it can be used to smooth the skin for any liquid or powder foundation.

Kat Von D Lock-It Featherweight Primer

I picked this up at Sephora when I stopped by to re-up on Make Up For Ever HD Primer in 0. Unfortuately, it is out in all the stores AND has be removed from the websites so I was directed to this new primer. Needless to say, I’m a little sad about the missing MUFE primer but this looked like a great replacement.

I prefer water-based, creamy primers over silicon based primers because I have medium to dry skin. Silicon based primers also seem to roll up on my skin and don’t really do me any good.

Kat Von D Lock-It Featherweight Primer

This water-based primer is lightweight and hydrating while designed to create a protective barrier on the skin to help reduce the appearance of pore and lines.

Rating |

Price | $32.00 / £20.97 / €28.29 / ¥3819
Availability | Exclusively Sephora.com

Product | “Scentless, colorless, and weightless, it delivers essential hydration and its infused with vitamin B5, aloe vera, jojoba, and shea to bring nourishment to the skin’s surface, leaving it feeling refreshed and comfortable all day” – Sephora.com

Pigmentation | This product has no pigmentation. The primer appears white but when applied it becomes translucent.

Application | This lightweight liquid primer can be applied with a brush, sponge or with your fingers. It does absorb quickly so to get the maximum use from the amount I suggest applying directly to the face and smoothed on quickly

Texture | The Kat Von D Lock-it Featherweight primer is a light creamy texture. It isn’t too runny but it’s a very loose and light forumla.

Longevity | When applied this primer smoothed my skin and appeared to tighten and mask any larger pores. When I applied foundation over it, my foundation did not crease or settle into my skin. The wear was over 8 hours.

Quality Of Ingredients |
❤︎ Full list of ingredients (if available)
This forumla contains:
Vitamin B5: Panthenol soothes, softens and moisturizes the skin, reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Its exfoliating properties fight free radicals and promote new skin cells to consistently regenerate, offering a more youthful, fresh appearance.

Shea Butter: Shea butter is an excellent moisturizer, it protects the skin from windburn, helps soften calluses on hands and feet, and can help fade scars, burns, and stretch marks.

Jojoba: Jojoba is applied directly to the skin for acne, psoriasis, sunburn, and chapped skin. Jojoba, when applied to the skin, is an emollient, which soothes skin and unclogs hair follicles.

Aloe Vera: Aloe leaves contain a plethora of antioxidants including, beta carotene, vitamin C and E that can help improve the skin’s natural firmness and keep the skin hydrated.

Tropaeolum Majus Flower: Tropaeolum majus extract as a cosmetic active principle for improving the oxygenation of skin cells, and to a cosmetic skincare method for improving the homogeneity of the surface of the skin and/or the radiance of the complexion.

❤︎ List ingredients that are interesting or could be hazardous. N/A
❤︎ Is it Vegan?: Yes
❤︎ Did this company animal test this product?: No

Value Vs. Cost per unit |
❤︎ Weight / Price? 1 oz / $32
❤︎ How much are you paying per gram of this product? $1.13 per gram
❤︎ Are there any additional features that come with this product mirror, brush, sponge, anything free? No

Overall | I fell in love with this primer! It was fast absorbing so I didn’t have to sit to long between applying my primer and foundation. The great thing about this product is a little goes a long way. I applied three pumps of this and covered my entire face. My skin was smooth and soft and reminded hydrated all day. It prevented my makeup from settling into creases, lines and pores all day. My makeup remained fresh looking for over 8 hours.

Kat Von D Studded Kiss Lipstick Set Review, Swatch, Photos

Posted on 01/30/2015 by Amber Rose Posted in Kat Von D, Lips, Product Reviews, Sephora

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I was shopping in Sephora on my weekly (yes weekly) stroll and I stumbled upon this Kat Von D Studded Kiss Lipstick set hidden away on the Kat Von D display. There was only one left and I couldn’t find out when it was originally released but I had to grab it before someone else did.

I’m not normally a fan of mini lipsticks because they go so fast but I felt this was the perfect way that I could test several of the beautiful cult favorite shades that I always see sold on on the Kat Von D display. Plus, I knew it would make a great blog for you guys.

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Left to right (swatched on dry skin with no primer)

Countess – matte hot orange red

Sexer – iridescent fluorescent pink

Adora – metallic golden red (cult favorite)

Agatha – matte pale peach nude (cult favorite)

Bachelorette – matte reddish fuchsia (cult favorite)

Wonderchilde – iridescent neon lilac

Hexagram – matte blood red

Lovecraft – matte mauve pink nude (cult favorite)

Motorhead – matte black cherry (cult favorite)

Rating |

Price | $39USD / $47 CAN

Availability | Exculsive to Sephora.com – Limited Available

Product | “Kat Von D’s Studded Kiss Lipstick is infused with vitamins A, C, and E, an antioxidant complex that leaves lips feeling soft, and the Crème Brûlée scent provides a subtle, sweet experience when you apply it. Designed by Kat to resemble one of her favorite bracelets, the black, monochromatic casing is uniquely studded and topped with her KVD monogram on the outer crown and bullet.” – Sephora.com

Pigmentation | The payoff is exactly as described by the manafactuer. These lipsticks provide one swipe pay off with rich opaque color. The lipsticks are very true to color and do not oxidize over tiem. The reds stayed RED.

Application | Application of these lipsticks is very smooth and creamy. The color glides on effortlessly without smuding or bleeding. Even the shades like Wonderchilde that contain larger iridescent pigments apply very smooth.

Texture | The Kat Von D Studded lipsticks are smooth, soft and creamy. I did not experience any streaking or bleeding. After 6 hours the shades did not fade much or dry out. The matte shades Countess, Agatha, Bachelorette, Hexagram, Lovecraft and Motorhead are soft and supple.

Longevity | The adverisiting promises 10 hours of wear and I can agree with this statement. The color does fade slightly over time as expected of any rich lipstick. But it does not wear off, bleed or feather. I did not have to reapply or continuious check to see if the rich colors had bled all over my face. I did notice some creasing with Wonderchilde but I beleive that is due to the larger pigments that give it the iridescent shimmer.

Quality Of Ingredients |

Contains Vitamins A, C & E for lip health.

Is it Vegan?: Yes
Does this company animal test?: No

Value Vs. Cost per unit |

The Studded Kiss Lipstick Set contains 9 mini lipsticks that are 1.2 grams each. The regular sized Studded Kiss Lipsticks are 0.10 oz = 2.83 grams for $21.00 ($7.42 per gram of product) Based on the regular sized Studded Kiss Lipsticks the Studded Kiss Minis would valuded at $8.90 each.

Even through the packaging says the value is a $126, based on the amount of product you get it only has a value of about $80.10. Which is still a great deal to pay $39.00 for.

Overall | This set is the perfect addition to any lipstick lovers arsional. If you haven’t tried Kat Von D’s Studded Kiss Lipsticks this is the perfect way to get a lot of shades for a great price. Only $39 for 9 lipsticks even when they are minis is a great way to try several of the cult favorite shades with out commiting a lot of money. The lipsticks are rich in color, smooth when applied, they don’t fade and they don’t feather. They are also the perfect size to travel with in your pocket or your clutch on a night out.

Kat Von D Shade + Light Contour Palette Review, Swatches, Photos

Posted on 01/29/2015 by Amber Rose Posted in Face, Kat Von D, Product Reviews

Contouring and highlighting has been a big beauty trend for the last few years. Many brands have developed products to help achieve your favorite contoured face. But not all products are created equal. That’s why I was so excited to hear that Kat Von D was coming out with a universal contour palette called the Shade Light Contour Palette.

Kat Von D Shade + Light Contour Palette

Light powder From Left to Right: Lucid (pinkish nude), Lyric (yellow beige), Levitation (soft peach)

Shade powder: Sombre (true taupe), Shadowplay (soft brown), Subconscious (deep brown)

Rating |

Price | $46.00 USD / 30.27 Pounds

Availability | Exclusively available at Sephora.com

Product | “An expert sketch artist, Kat Von D uses shadow and light to create depth and dimension in her captivating portraits, infusing them with lifelike authenticity. Take artistry shading into your own hands with this Shade + Light Contour Palette, and effortlessly sculpt, chisel, shape, and slenderize your features for enhanced definition. Unlike traditional bronzing powders, the Shade + Light Contour Palette is loaded with a unique selection of matte shades that capture the true hues of shadow and light. The three contour shades create realistic shadows to recede facial features, while the three highlight shades impart a soft luminosity to amplify dimension. A true artist’s palette specially designed to be used with the Shade + Light Contour Brush, these silky, buildable powders blend effortlessly into the skin for a flawless, fade-proof finish that flatters every skin tone or face shape. ” – Sephora.com

Unfortunately this palette does not live up to what it was advertised. As shown in this review the 6 shades can not and will not flatter every skin tone.

Pigmentation | The pigmentation varied from each color but the pigmentation was still good. The cake did flake up slightly when using a fluffy brush to pick up the color but that could be said as normal when it comes to Kat Von D products.

Application | When applying the product I did notice that the Light shades did not apply evenly and were a little blotchy. I applied with no primer or base and the product did streak slightly. The Shade colors were a bit more smooth when apply and provided better coverage.

Texture | The pressed powder is definitely smooth and light to the touch. It had a great cushion feel to it and it very light on the skin. The powder felt dry but slightly creamy.

Longevity | I was only able to test on my arm since the colors do not work well on my skin tone. The shades seem to wear well and lasted for over 6 hours on my arm with no primer or base.

Quality Of Ingredients |

– No Parabens
– No Sulfates
– No Phthalates

List ingredients that are interesting or could be hazardous.

Is it Vegan?: Yes

Does this company animal test?: No

Are there any additional features that come with this product mirror, brush, sponge, anything free? There is a step-by-step instruction sheet on how to contour different size faces.

Overall | Again, I was very excited about this palette. I have been a fan of Kat Von D products since I tried the Lock-It liquid foundation. I guess you can say I expected more. The line provides foundations and powders that can be applied on darker skin but this palette was obviously not made for the same consumer base. I am smack dab in the middle of the Kat Von D Medium to Deep shades and I would not be able to use this palette on my skin. The Light shades are way to light and reflect white light so they would not work well with my yellow undertone. The Shade shades are just not dark enough to be used as a stand-alone contour on medium to dark skin. I feel this palette really miss the mark. This palette was recently released after cult favorites like the Anastasia Beverly Hills Contour palette had been out for months. The target marker should have been clear. A more universal palette could have been created. Now that I have the palette, I can possibly use the shades as eyeshadows or on clients but since that is not what it is meant for, I am a little disappointed in the shade options.