Kat Von D Bruno & Thumbelina Everlasting Liquid Lipsticks Reviews, Photos, Swatches

Christine — Tue, 21 Nov 2017 22:00:00 +0000

Bruno

Kat Von D Bruno Everlasting Liquid Lipstick ($20.00 for 0.22 oz.) is a vibrant, deep cobalt blue with cool undertones and a fine, metallic shimmer strewn throughout the lipstick. It had opaque color coverage in one layer. The consistency was smooth, thin without being watery, and it dried down quickly but gave me enough time to maneuver along the edges and go back to spread out the product in places. It dried down comfortably and did not feel clingy nor did it emphasize the texture of my lips. On me, the color stayed on well for nine hours and was slightly drying after six hours of wear.

FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).

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Anastasia Cobalt (P, $18.00) is less shimmery, cooler (85% similar).
Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics Technopagan (DC, $17.00) is darker, glossier (80% similar).
Smashbox Iced Out (P, $24.00) is darker, glossier (80% similar).
Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics Technopagan (DC, $18.00) is glossier (85% similar).
KVD Beauty Reverb (P, $22.00) is more shimmery, lighter, brighter (85% similar).
Sephora Ice Breaker (46) (P, $8.00) is less shimmery, darker, less pigmented (85% similar).
MAC Moon Landing (LE, $21.00) is lighter, more muted, less pigmented (90% similar).
Too Faced Who's Zoomin' Who (P, $21.00) is less shimmery, lighter, more muted (85% similar).
Makeup Geek Wild Child (P, $12.00) is less shimmery, lighter (85% similar).
Melt Cosmetics Weirder and Weirder (LE, $19.00) is darker, more muted, warmer (80% similar).

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Formula Overview

$20.00/0.22 oz. - $90.91 Per Ounce

It is supposed to be a “long-wear, full coverage liquid lipstick with a smooth, matte finish.” Of the liquid lipsticks on the market that go and have a full dry-down, Kat Von D’s formula remains my favorite, as it is the easiest to apply with the kindest learning curve and lasts awhile.

Some shades are more drying than others, but typically they don’t get drying until after five to six hours of wear. They often wear anywhere from six to ten hours, depending on what you’ve had to eat or drink during the day. This formula is thin but not watery, has a longer dry down than most liquid lipsticks (but I noticed some of the newer shades dried to a mostly dry finish faster), and layers better than most (you can touch-up or add a second layer for more coverage).

It takes about a minute for it to mostly set, but it will remain a little tacky in places for up to three minutes so you’ll want to avoid pressing your lips together if it doesn’t seem totally dry initially. There isn’t a noticeable scent or taste. If you don’t mind the trade-off between very long, near-pristine wear and being drying, it’s worth checking out. As a bonus, these also come with one of the most generous amounts of products within the realm of liquid lipsticks!

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A Sparkling, Galaxy-Inspired Cobalt Blue Lip Look

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Bruno

LELimited Edition. $20.00.

Product

Pigmentation

Texture

Longevity

Application

98%

Total

Thumbelina

Kat Von D Thumbelina Everlasting Liquid Lipstick ($20.00 for 0.22 oz.) is a medium-dark red with subtle, warm undertones and a flat, matte finish. I was surprised it wasn’t full coverage in a single layer, as most reds are quite pigmented, but it needed a second layer for full opacity. The texture was lightweight, fluid and thin without being watery, which helped it spread evenly and easily across the lips without spilling past the lip line too readily. The color wore well for over eight hours but started to feel drying after six hours of wear.

FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).

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Urban Decay 714 (P, $18.00) is darker, cooler (95% similar).
ColourPop Fly-Fi (LE, $6.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
Urban Decay 714 (DC, $18.00) is darker (90% similar).
KVD Beauty Nosferatu (P, $20.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
MAC Wild Memories (LE, $19.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
NARS Don't Stop (P, $26.00) is darker (90% similar).
Tom Ford Beauty Best Revenge (P, $55.00) is brighter, warmer (90% similar).
ColourPop Red Pocket (LE, $7.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
Too Faced Rebel Heart (P, $22.00) is lighter (95% similar).
Maybelline Siren in Scarlet (P, $7.99) is lighter, glossier (90% similar).

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$20.00/0.22 oz. - $90.91 Per Ounce

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Thumbelina

LELimited Edition. $20.00.

A-

8.5

Product

9.5

Pigmentation

8.5

Texture

Longevity

Application

92%

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Kat Von D Bruno & Thumbelina Everlasting Liquid Lipsticks Reviews, Photos, Swatches

Bruno

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Formula Overview

Look Using this Product

A Sparkling, Galaxy-Inspired Cobalt Blue Lip Look

Bruno

LELimited Edition. $20.00.

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Thumbelina

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Formula Overview

Thumbelina

LELimited Edition. $20.00.

Quick Shop: Sephora, Sephora (CA)Sephora (CA), Sephora (FR), KVD Vegan Beauty