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Kat Von D Studded Kiss Crème Lipstick ($19.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a new, 40-shade deep range and is supposed to be “the creamiest, most cushiony and unbelievably pigmented lipstick to ever cross your lips” that is “comfortable” to wear. I don’t know if the brand has actually tried the plethora of other lipsticks on the market, because I can tell you that after swatching all 40 shades back-to-back, these are nowhere near “the creamiest” or “most cushiony” or even “unbelievably pigmented.”

They were, on average, much creamier than the original formula, but a fair number of shades were firm and dense enough that short strokes was better for application otherwise there was noticeable tugging. Some shades were pigmented, some shades were uneven or sheer. The mid-tone shades seemed to be the best overall in terms of application, pigmentation, and how they looked on the lips, whereas the shimmery shades were often sheerer, gritty, and drying while the deeper, vampy shades were lacking pigmentation and could apply streakily.

They seemed to have longer wear than most lipsticks (five to eight hours) but have been lightly to intensely drying, depending on the shade, and I found that wearing them back-to-back made the drying aspect more pronounced. They had a strong, sweet, burnt sugar kind of scent that was noticeable when initially applied, but I didn’t detect during wear.

I did not review all shades in the original Studded Kiss formula as it wasn’t feasible for me to purchase all of those at the time, and after trying what I did purchase, they weren’t promising (often very dry, stiff, and painful to use with a drying formula). From what I can tell, some are better (see: LUV (Original) vs. LUV (New); Coven (Original) vs. Coven (New)), some are worse (see: Gold Blooded (Original) vs. Gold Blooded (New); Poe (Original) vs. Poe (New)). The shimmery shades seemed worse for the reformulation, and the glittery shades are like the grittiest sandpaper across one’s lips; I felt like I was ripping my lips off when applying both Gold Blooded and Piaf with Poe not being far behind.

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01. Ozzy KVD Beauty

KVD Beauty

PPermanent. $19.00/0.12 oz.

A
KVD Beauty Ozzy Studded Kiss Crème Lipstick

Kat Von D Ozzy Studded Kiss Crème Lipstick ($19.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a medium purple with warm, pink undertones and a cream finish. It was richly...

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Kat Von D Ozzy Studded Kiss Crème Lipstick ($19.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a medium purple with warm, pink undertones and a cream finish. It was richly...

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02. Hawkwind KVD Beauty

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PPermanent. $19.00/0.12 oz.

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KVD Beauty Hawkwind Studded Kiss Crème Lipstick

Kat Von D Hawkwind Studded Kiss Crème Lipstick ($19.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a muted, medium-dark plummy-brown with subtle, warm undertones and a satin...

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Kat Von D Hawkwind Studded Kiss Crème Lipstick ($19.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a muted, medium-dark plummy-brown with subtle, warm undertones and a satin...

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03. Mother KVD Beauty

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PPermanent. $19.00/0.12 oz.

A-
KVD Beauty Mother Studded Kiss Crème Lipstick

Kat Von D Mother Studded Kiss Crème Lipstick ($19.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a brighter, medium-dark pink with subtle, warm undertones and a semi-matte...

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Kat Von D Mother Studded Kiss Crème Lipstick ($19.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a brighter, medium-dark pink with subtle, warm undertones and a semi-matte...

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04. Zero KVD Beauty

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PPermanent. $19.00/0.12 oz.

A-
KVD Beauty Zero Studded Kiss Crème Lipstick

Kat Von D Zero Studded Kiss Crème Lipstick ($19.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a medium, lavender gray with cool undertones and a cream finish. It had opaque...

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Kat Von D Zero Studded Kiss Crème Lipstick ($19.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a medium, lavender gray with cool undertones and a cream finish. It had opaque...

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05. Lolita KVD Beauty

KVD Beauty

PPermanent. $19.00/0.12 oz.

A-
KVD Beauty Lolita Studded Kiss Crème Lipstick

Kat Von D Lolita Studded Kiss Crème Lipstick ($19.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a muted, medium-dark pink with warmer undertones and a semi-matte finish. The...

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Kat Von D Lolita Studded Kiss Crème Lipstick ($19.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a muted, medium-dark pink with warmer undertones and a semi-matte finish. The...

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07. A-Go-Go KVD Beauty

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PPermanent. $19.00/0.12 oz.

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KVD Beauty A-Go-Go Studded Kiss Crème Lipstick

Kat Von D A-Go-Go Studded Kiss Crème Lipstick ($19.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a rich, medium-dark orange with warm, red undertones and a satin finish. It...

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Kat Von D A-Go-Go Studded Kiss Crème Lipstick ($19.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a rich, medium-dark orange with warm, red undertones and a satin finish. It...

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09. LUV KVD Beauty

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PPermanent. $19.00/0.12 oz.

A-
KVD Beauty LUV Studded Kiss Crème Lipstick

Kat Von D LUV Studded Kiss Crème Lipstick ($19.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a medium-dakr purple with warm, pink undertones and a cream finish. It had good...

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Kat Von D LUV Studded Kiss Crème Lipstick ($19.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a medium-dakr purple with warm, pink undertones and a cream finish. It had good...

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13. Crush KVD Beauty

KVD Beauty

PPermanent. $19.00/0.12 oz.

B+
KVD Beauty Crush Studded Kiss Crème Lipstick

Kat Von D Crush Studded Kiss Crème Lipstick ($19.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a bright, medium magenta with cool, blue undertones and a cream finish. The...

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Kat Von D Crush Studded Kiss Crème Lipstick ($19.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a bright, medium magenta with cool, blue undertones and a cream finish. The...

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15. Misfit KVD Beauty

KVD Beauty

PPermanent. $19.00/0.12 oz.

B+
KVD Beauty Misfit Studded Kiss Crème Lipstick

Kat Von D Misfit Studded Kiss Crème Lipstick ($19.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a rich, coppery red with warm undertones and a satin finish. The pigmentation...

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Kat Von D Misfit Studded Kiss Crème Lipstick ($19.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a rich, coppery red with warm undertones and a satin finish. The pigmentation...

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17. Ludwig KVD Beauty

KVD Beauty

PPermanent. $19.00/0.12 oz.

B+
KVD Beauty Ludwig Studded Kiss Crème Lipstick

Kat Von D Ludwig Studded Kiss Crème Lipstick ($19.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a muted, medium pink with warm undertones and a satin finish. It had nearly...

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Kat Von D Ludwig Studded Kiss Crème Lipstick ($19.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a muted, medium pink with warm undertones and a satin finish. It had nearly...

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19. Adora KVD Beauty

KVD Beauty

PPermanent. $19.00/0.12 oz.

B+
KVD Beauty Adora Studded Kiss Crème Lipstick

Kat Von D Adora Studded Kiss Crème Lipstick ($19.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a medium, ruby red with a metallic sheen and subtle, neutral-to-cool undertones....

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Kat Von D Adora Studded Kiss Crème Lipstick ($19.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a medium, ruby red with a metallic sheen and subtle, neutral-to-cool undertones....

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21. Outlaw KVD Beauty

KVD Beauty

PPermanent. $19.00/0.12 oz.

B
KVD Beauty Outlaw Studded Kiss Crème Lipstick

Kat Von D Outlaw Studded Kiss Crème Lipstick ($19.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a deep red with cool, blue undertones and a satin finish. It had semi-opaque...

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Kat Von D Outlaw Studded Kiss Crème Lipstick ($19.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a deep red with cool, blue undertones and a satin finish. It had semi-opaque...

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25. Coven KVD Beauty

KVD Beauty

PPermanent. $19.00/0.12 oz.

B-
KVD Beauty Coven Studded Kiss Crème Lipstick

Kat Von D Coven Studded Kiss Crème Lipstick ($19.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a brighter, medium lavender with cool undertones and a cream finish. It had...

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Kat Von D Coven Studded Kiss Crème Lipstick ($19.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a brighter, medium lavender with cool undertones and a cream finish. It had...

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27. Roxy KVD Beauty

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PPermanent. $19.00/0.12 oz.

B-
KVD Beauty Roxy Studded Kiss Crème Lipstick

Kat Von D Roxy Studded Kiss Crème Lipstick ($19.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a rich, deep purple with subtle, cool undertones and a cream finish. The color...

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Kat Von D Roxy Studded Kiss Crème Lipstick ($19.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a rich, deep purple with subtle, cool undertones and a cream finish. The color...

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28. Mercy KVD Beauty

KVD Beauty

PPermanent. $19.00/0.12 oz.

C+
KVD Beauty Mercy Studded Kiss Crème Lipstick

Kat Von D Mercy Studded Kiss Crème Lipstick ($19.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a medium-dark plum with cooler undertones and fine pearl. It didn't have larger...

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Kat Von D Mercy Studded Kiss Crème Lipstick ($19.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a medium-dark plum with cooler undertones and fine pearl. It didn't have larger...

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30. Homegirl KVD Beauty

KVD Beauty

PPermanent. $19.00/0.12 oz.

C-
KVD Beauty Homegirl Studded Kiss Crème Lipstick

Kat Von D Homegirl Studded Kiss Crème Lipstick ($19.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a deep burgundy with cool, berry undertones and a semi-matte finish. It had...

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Kat Von D Homegirl Studded Kiss Crème Lipstick ($19.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a deep burgundy with cool, berry undertones and a semi-matte finish. It had...

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31. Muneca KVD Beauty

KVD Beauty

PPermanent. $19.00/0.12 oz.

C-
KVD Beauty Muneca Studded Kiss Crème Lipstick

Kat Von D Muneca Studded Kiss Crème Lipstick ($19.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a bright, light-medium coral with warm undertones and a cream finish. It had...

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Kat Von D Muneca Studded Kiss Crème Lipstick ($19.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a bright, light-medium coral with warm undertones and a cream finish. It had...

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34. Slayer KVD Beauty

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PPermanent. $19.00/0.12 oz.

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KVD Beauty Slayer Studded Kiss Crème Lipstick

Kat Von D Slayer Studded Kiss Crème Lipstick ($19.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a medium-dark black with neutral-to-warm undertones and a mostly matte finish....

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Kat Von D Slayer Studded Kiss Crème Lipstick ($19.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a medium-dark black with neutral-to-warm undertones and a mostly matte finish....

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35. Nayeon KVD Beauty

KVD Beauty

PPermanent. $19.00/0.12 oz.

D-
KVD Beauty Nayeon Studded Kiss Crème Lipstick

Kat Von D Nayeon Studded Kiss Crème Lipstick ($19.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a medium black with cool undertones and flecks of sparkle and shimmer in it. ...

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Kat Von D Nayeon Studded Kiss Crème Lipstick ($19.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a medium black with cool undertones and flecks of sparkle and shimmer in it. ...

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37. Plan 9 KVD Beauty

KVD Beauty

PPermanent. $19.00/0.12 oz.

F
KVD Beauty Plan 9 Studded Kiss Crème Lipstick

Kat Von D Plan 9 Studded Kiss Crème Lipstick ($19.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a medium green with subtle, warm undertones and a metallic shimmer. It was...

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Kat Von D Plan 9 Studded Kiss Crème Lipstick ($19.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a medium green with subtle, warm undertones and a metallic shimmer. It was...

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38. Piaf KVD Beauty

KVD Beauty

PPermanent. $19.00/0.12 oz.

F
KVD Beauty Piaf Studded Kiss Crème Lipstick

Kat Von D Piaf Studded Kiss Crème Lipstick ($19.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a muted, dark plum-brown with warmer undertones and flecks of multi-colored pearl...

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Kat Von D Piaf Studded Kiss Crème Lipstick ($19.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a muted, dark plum-brown with warmer undertones and flecks of multi-colored pearl...

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39. Poe KVD Beauty

KVD Beauty

PPermanent. $19.00/0.12 oz.

F
KVD Beauty Poe Studded Kiss Crème Lipstick

Kat Von D Poe Studded Kiss Crème Lipstick ($19.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a blackened navy blue with cool undertones and flecks of micro-glitter. It was so...

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Kat Von D Poe Studded Kiss Crème Lipstick ($19.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a blackened navy blue with cool undertones and flecks of micro-glitter. It was so...

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Glossover Breakdown
A
10
B
17
C
4
D
4
F
5
79%
Average
Glossover Averages
product
7
pigmentation
8.5
texture
7
longevity
9
application
4
Total
79%
product
7
pigmentation
8.5
texture
7
longevity
9
application
4
Total
79%
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