Kat Von D Lovecraft Studded Kiss Lipstick Review, Photos, Swatches
Kat Von D Lovecraft Studded Kiss Lipstick
Kat Von D Lovecraft Studded Kiss Lipstick ($21.00 for 0.10 oz.) is described as a “matte mauve pink nude.” It’s a muted, medium rosy pink with subtle warm undertones and an ultra-matte finish. NARS Vanessa (P, $32.00) is glossier, slightly warmer. NARS Anna (P, $32.00) is cooler-toned, glossier. NARS Sex Machine (P, $25.00) is warmer. MAC Till Tomorrow (DC, $18.00) is glossier, darker, cooler-toned. MAC Mehr (P, $16.00) is a touch warmer. See comparison swatches / view dupes.
This shade wore a lot like L’Ecole des Femmes. The texture wasn’t really creamy, but it was pliable enough that I was able to get an even layer of color out of it with some tugging but at least the color went on evenly. It had nearly opaque color coverage, and the color lasted for seven hours. I found it lightly drying over time, though it looks drier and feels clingy enough that I was surprised it wasn’t more drying. It doesn’t last the 10-hours as claimed, but it is longer-wearing the most shades in this type of a hue. It does wear away somewhat unevenly from the center first. This is the last shade in the range I bought to review, so expect a round-up soon!
Lovecraft
DCDiscontinued. $21.00.
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Kat Von D Lovecraft Studded Kiss Lipstick
Kat Von D Lovecraft Studded Kiss Lipstick
Kat Von D Lovecraft Studded Kiss Lipstick
Kat Von D Lovecraft Studded Kiss Lipstick
Kat Von D Lovecraft Studded Kiss Lipstick
Kat Von D Lovecraft Studded Kiss Lipstick
I like the colour quite a bit..that hint of mauve is really nice, but I would select one of the more emollient dupes.
If I wanted something more matte but easier to wear/apply, MAC Mehr for sure.
check~ 😀
This colour looked so so promising! TOo bad the quality isn’t there!
I really liked the color, too!
I love colors like these! This looks very dry on your lips though
Me too! Love more neutral pinks.
I love colors like these! This looks very dry on your lips though especially on the bottom lip
A lot of the ultra matte finishes can look dry without actually being dry – it looks worse than it was, overall.
This is a beautiful nude but it does look a dry. I think the wear time makes up for it though. Nudes never last too long on me
That’s true!
What a shame that it applies poorly. That colour is amazing on you!
Thanks, Suzanne!
I like the color of it, but I’ll definitely be hitting up the dupes list instead! My lips are way too dry for this formula to even possibly work.
MAC Mehr is a really good option! Still more matte but a lot more comfortable.
Yeah, it definitely looks dry. I am really surprised by how much these Kat Von D lipsticks all differ in terms of texture and wear.
I hear ya 🙁
I thought this looked just beautiful, color-wise, but the texture leaves something to be desired. Thankfully I have Mehr and Sex Machine, so this is definitely not a must have. Thanks for saving me some money! 😉
No prob, Dia! Mehr is a great option in lieu of Lovecraft!
Wow, I absolutely love this color and it looks fabulous on you. It’s almost impossible for me to wear pale pinks or even pale mauves. I’m so fair that I always pull out either the warm tones or the cool tones, and I end up looking like Barbie either way. I just want them to look neutral but they never do!
Aww! Have you tried maybe a lip liner or mixing two shades? 😉
I do have better luck with mattes or lip liners, because of the finish I think. A full coverage, emollient lipstick can be more saturated in color, and I need something muted. But, for an every day mlbb, I’d prefer a more moisturizing formula. Maybe I will try Mehr–is it not quite as matte and dry?
It’s pretty matte, but it’s not as dry!
I adore that color. I can’t wait for your round up of this line.
It’s a nice shade!
I have this lipstick and I love it!
Yay!
Boy, these are disappointing. I was so excited when they came out, too. :c
Makes two of us!
I like the color a lot, but I think I’d rather have Mehr, I’ve been wanting to get that shade anyway.
Good call!
Really beautiful color!
It is a nice color!
I salute your lips for handling this batch of reviews!
Haha!
Still passing. Looks waaay too dry.
That is a problem, unfortunately!
I like the color but the texture is killing me!
I totally agree!
i feel so bad for your poor lips! testing these just looks painful.
LOL!
It’s pretty, but nothing special. I’d like a nice nude lipstick to have higher than a C+ rating because I like comfortable lipsticks!
Me too!
This is close enough to Lolita (the original formula) that I can easily pass. I love this type of shade, and I wanted this for the name as well, but…
Well, at least you’re covered!
This photo of you…and the color looks smashing, reminds me of the old days, when people would pair an obviously cheapo l/s with gorgeous, expensive face products. Your flawless face just accentuates how dreadful the l/s is! Readers will be thrilled that you provided quality dupes. Echoing all the previous KVD reformulation comments: it wasn’t broken…why did they fix it?
I really have no idea 🙁 But the reviews on Sephora seem very favorable (4/5 stars with 300+ reviews).
Hmmm looks a bit dry on your lips….speaking of which I bet there was some fist pumping going on at the thought of this being the last one you had to review from basically a poor collection – quality wise! I’ve not seen so many F’s in one collection, like, ever. How many tubes of Jack blacks did you go through to keep your lips moisturised whilst reviewing these lipsticks?!
LOL! I am glad to be done with them!
That’s a lovely pink. At least the coverage was good. Not stunning enough to pay $21 for, though, IMO. I think a dupe is the way to go.
Since MAC Mehr is pretty close, cheaper, and more comfortable to wear, definitely not compelling at $21.
So I bought this because I loved the name, hated the formula and returned it. Which would you recommend instead – Vanessa or Anna?
Vanessa is closer to Lovecraft in terms of color!
<3 You're the best! Thank you!
This colour was on my wishlist as soon I saw pictures of it, but the fact that the quality is just not there is unfortunate!
I hear you 🙁
Beautiful shade….but now I’m eyeing Anna from the dupes. Any idea what the texture of Anna is like Christine?
Ah never mind I read up on Anna from your reviews ..didnt realise its from the Audacious line. That is *such* a kick *** line. Cant wait to get my hands on Audrey and now..Anna!
Glad you caught the review of Anna!
The shade is lovely! I like it a lot, but the drying factor is a turn-off.
I agree! I prefer at least “not drying.”
Fron a distance, in the full face shot, it’s actually a really nice matte medium pale pink on you! It’s such a shame about the dry finish up close, and the ‘meh’ performance.
I think I’m going to have to read that roundup through my fingers, LOL! I will probably just get Poe (someday when it’s back in stock) and pretend the rest of the line doesn’t exist 😉
LOL! I am dreading putting it together.
I think I must check out MAC Mehr as I really like this colour. I think it appeals to me more as it is matte. I’ll probably look quite dead, but I must try.
LOL! Hopefully it looks better on you than you envision!
I have Lovecraft in their previous, original incarnation and I HATE the formula. It is very waxy feeling. I was hoping this version would perform better but seeing the trend of the previous shades my hopes weren’t up. I’ll definitely have to look at the dupes because I love this shade – and name! Oh well.
Well, this is definitely way less waxy, lol!
Which one has better lasting power between studded kiss and kvd everlasting liquid ?
I haven’t tried a lot of the liquid shades, so it’s hard to say – I am sure it would depend on the shade!
How does this compare to MAC faux lipstick?
Sorry, I don’t think I have that!