Kat Von D Bachelorette, Lolita, Vampira Everlasting Liquid Lipsticks

Kat Von D Bachelorette Everlasting Liquid Lipstick

Kat Von D Bachelorette Everlasting Liquid Lipstick ($20.00 for 0.22 fl. oz.) is described as a “dark reddish fuchsia.” It’s a brightened, medium-dark pinky-red with warm undertones and a matte finish. It had excellent pigmentation that went on really smoothly and evenly, making it an easy shade to apply and work with. The color felt a little drying after six and a half hours of wear, but it was still going strong at the eight-hour mark as far as color went. Hourglass Muse (P, $28.00) is lighter, brighter, warmer. Make Up For Ever #37 (P, $19.00) is glossier. MAC La Vie En Rouge (LE, $16.00) is lighter. Bobbi Brown Watermelon (P, $26.00) is lighter, cooler. NARS Grace (P, $32.00) is glossier. Colour Pop Ouiji (P, $6.00) is lighter, more muted. Chanel La Petillante (49) (LE, $34.00) is glossier. Colour Pop Succulent (P, $6.00) is warmer. Colour Pop Toucan (P, $5.00) is lighter, cooler. Colour Pop Mars (P, $6.00) is cooler. Marc Jacobs Beauty Je t’aime (238) (P, $30.00) is warmer, glossier. Marc Jacobs Beauty So Sofia (236) (P, $30.00) is lighter, brighter, glossier. See comparison swatches / compare dupes side-by-side.

Kat Von D Lolita Everlasting Liquid Lipstick ($20.00 for 0.22 fl. oz.) is described as a “chestnut rose.” It’s a muted, medium-dark rosy brown with subtle, neutral-to-warm undertones and a matte finish. It had really good color coverage that applied evenly and smoothly. The texture was lightweight and comfortable to wear with a soft, pliable dry down so it didn’t look “cracked” when you smiled. The color lasted for almost eight hours in all, though it felt slightly drying around five and a half hours of wear. Urban Decay 1993 (P, $22.00) is darker, glossier. Maybelline Nude Nuance (P, $7.99) is darker, warmer. Maybelline Clay Crush (P, $7.99) is lighter. MAC Whirl (P, $16.00) is warmer. Colour Pop Bumble (P, $6.00) is darker, cooler. MAC Spice (LE, $16.00) is glossier. MAC Bad Girl RiRi (LE, $16.00) is lighter, warmer. See comparison swatches / compare dupes side-by-side.

Kat Von D Vampira Everlasting Liquid Lipstick ($20.00 for 0.22 fl. oz.) is described as a “deep reddish burgundy.” It’s a blackened burgundy with warm, red undertones and a matte finish. It had semi-opaque pigmentation with a very dried appearance after the liquid set, which emphasized the lines of the lips more. It could have applied more evenly, and I think a second layer would have helped this one overall. The color lasted for eight hours but was a bit drying after five hours of wear. Maybelline Burgundy Blush (P, $7.99) is lighter. Colour Pop Lax (P, $6.00) is darker. MAC Antique Velvet (P, $16.00) is darker, glossier. Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics Anita (P, $18.00) is darker, glossier. MAC Legendary (LE, $16.00) is glossier. See comparison swatches / compare dupes side-by-side.

FORMULA SUMMARY | Kat Von D Everlasting Liquid Lipstick ($20.00 for 0.22 fl. oz.) 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!