Kat Von D Dagger & Woolf Everlasting Liquid Lipsticks Reviews, Photos, Swatches
Dagger
Kat Von D Dagger Everlasting Liquid Lipstick ($20.00 for 0.22 fl. oz.) is a muted, medium-dark grayish blue with cool undertones and a matte finish. It had semi-opaque pigmentation and would benefit from a second layer of product to ensure smooth, even, and opaque coverage. The texture was thin, very fluid, and spreadable but some color slipped into my lip lines–it just did not seem to apply as evenly or as flatteringly as a lot of the Everlasting Liquid Lipsticks have for me. The color wore well for six and a half hours and was lightly drying after five hours of wear.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics Butch (DC, $18.00) is lighter, brighter, glossier (80% similar).
- MAC Dew (P, $19.00) is lighter, brighter (80% similar).
- NYX Earl Grey (P, $6.00) is lighter, glossier (80% similar).
- MAC Indigo-go (LE, $19.00) is darker, glossier (80% similar).
- Sephora + Pantone Universe Serenity (LE, $18.00) is lighter, glossier (80% similar).
- ColourPop Climax (P, $6.00) is darker (80% similar).
- MAC Jean Genie (LE, $19.00) is lighter, warmer (80% similar).
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!
Browse all of our KVD Beauty Everlasting Liquid Lipstick swatches.
Dagger
PPermanent. $20.00.
Woolf
Kat Von D Woolf Everlasting Liquid Lipstick ($20.00 for 0.22 fl. oz.) is a muted, dark grayish blue with cool undertones and a matte finish. It had good color coverage–nearly opaque–with a fairly fluid, spreadable consistency that ran thinner. It applied evenly for the most part, but there were a few areas where a second layer would be necessary for truly opaque, even coverage. This shade wore well for seven hours and was slightly drying after six hours of wear.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- ColourPop JV (LE, $7.00) is darker, glossier (90% similar).
- Maybelline Smoky Jade (P, $7.49) is warmer (85% similar).
- Make Up For Ever C603 (DC, $22.00) is darker, glossier (80% similar).
- Anastasia Nocturnal (P, $20.00) is darker, cooler (80% similar).
- Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics Vain (DC, $18.00) is brighter, warmer, glossier (80% similar).
- Bite Beauty Squid Ink (DC, $26.00) is darker, glossier (80% similar).
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!
Browse all of our KVD Beauty Everlasting Liquid Lipstick swatches.
OMG, I feel like these are screaming to be paired together in an ombre lip, which is something I would do when I go to the goth club, lol!
They are!!
Dagger reminds me a bit of Ayesha. I didn’t have the guts to buy that one either!
Aww!
I tried Ayesha and fell in love immediately you get use to it really quick it’s easier on skintones than Dagger
I’m glad these scored well. They’re great colors!
They are cool!
These look fantastic in their application, especially in comparison to most other brands attempts at manufacturing similar shades of lip color. Sadly, I just don’t look to good in most blue-grays. I do have UD Time from last year, I believe the shimmer saves it from making me look ghastly.
Yeah, like they aren’t perfect, but they’re pretty good 🙂
This might be a silly question, but what is the difference between the two lip swatch pictures? I’ve noticed them on all the lipstick reviews but I could never figure it out.
One is in direct light (simulating sunlight) and one is in indirect light (simulating shade). Everything is detailed in the “Review FAQ” linked on every page! http://www.temptalia.com/review-faq
Totally missed the FAQ- sorry about that, and thank you!
It’s easy to miss, so many links and posts on the blog 🙂
Love both colors! Esp. Woolf
They are so fun!
Woolf is very pretty but I’m not sure I could manage it more than once a week with that level of drying!
Totally understand!
Do you know if Dagger is similar to Coloured Raine Galaxy ??
Sorry, I don’t have that.
Probably need to put these on my IMATS list for this year. 😉
When I saw Dagger online I fell in love! I have tried KVD liquid lipsticks before and found them to be very drying on me personally, but for this color I’m taking a second chance. I found new lip moisturizers that have helped a lot so hopefully they will pair up with this one okay. Only one way to know for sure! Just wanted to add that your reviews on products are the best I have ever seen. The attention to detail, the extremely accurate shade descriptions, the pictures, and the scoring system, you really go all out! Whenever I want/need a detailed review on something, I head right over to your pages. I know you will always be up on the latest before everyone else and give your honest opinion. Thank you!!
Thank you so much, Leah! 🙂
What lip moisturizers are you using with these?