KYLIE COSMETICS | Metal Matte Liquid Lipsticks Review

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I've already done a review on the Kylie Cosmetics Lip Kits and Glosses, so I wanted to share my thoughts on her Metal Matte Liquid Lipsticks. I bought three of her four colors (Reign, King K, and Heir) but didn't get KyMajesty because I wasn't sure how much I'd really wear it (currently the darkest lipstick I own is her lip kit in Kourt K). 

Ordering Process
To read about my past experience ordering from her site check out my previous reviews (Lip Kit & Glosses). 
Ordering the Metal Mattes was pretty easy. I feel like the demand for her products is going down and now they stay in stock for hours, when they used to sell out within the hour. Not sure if she's making more or if they are staying in stock longer because now they're being released more frequently and those who have wanted them have already gotten them. Whatever the reason, I had no issue getting mine and they were still in stock when I checked an hour after I placed my order. 

King K

Packaging/Formula
The packaging is the exact same as the lipsticks that come in the lip kits. The tubes have the same design and it comes with a doe foot applicator. 
The formula of the Metal Mattes is different then the Lip Kit Mattes. They don't dry completely and have a more mousse-like consistency (as described by Kylie Cosmetics). They will transfer, however they are really comfortable to wear and stay on for hours! In my opinion more comfortable and less drying then the lip kits. 

Customer Service
One thing about the Metal Mattes is that sometimes you can get ones that don't look like they are filled up all the way... (see pic below). I stood up my lipsticks for a day (so that the liquid inside would have time to fall down towards the bottom) and you can clearly see one has more product inside. 

I emailed customer service asking why some were filled up and some had empty space near the top and was told that this is because the formula of the Metal Mattes is more mousse like... I didn't believe this reason though, because regardless of the formula consistency if I had stood them up all day to let the product drain down and they still weren't filled up the same amount obviously it's an issue with them not filling up their product completely. The pic above shows two that weren't filled up completely, the other one I got that's not pictured (King K) didn't have any empty space after being stood up all day. I've seen others also post about their products not coming filled up and all I'm saying is that if I'm buying the exact same product and one is obviously filled up more then the other something is going on... 

Wearability
I like the Metal Mattes and they are a lot more wearable then I first thought. They are easy to wear day to day due to the colors being nude, gold, and burgundy toned (not bright, crazy colors), and I was actually surprised how much I liked them. I felt Heir was too light for me, but is good for layering. My favorites were King K and Reign. I think Reign looks really good with True Brown K liner underneath! (See pic below). 

True Brown K Liner + Reign Metal Matte

Price
The Metal Mattes cost $18 each. They don't come with a lip liner (like the lip kits that cost $29) but if you have a lot of kits it's easy to find a liner that pairs well. I feel that the price is right on target with other high end liquid lipstick rates. 

Worth It?
I like the Metal Mattes and I actually wear them more then I thought I would! I like how they feel, especially since I have super dry lips, and I like how they're more unique then normal matte lipsticks. They are also perfect for layering, special occasions, and photos since the metallic feature makes them reflect light and your makeup really stands out! If you're into the whole highlight obsession that is currently going on I feel like you'll really love Metal Matte lipsticks!

Related Reviews:
~Kylie Cosmetics Lip Kits
~Kylie Cosmetics Glosses

TRY-ON SWATCHES

Dolce K + King K

True Brown K + Reign 

Koko K + Heir

Not sponsored. Everything was purchased by me! 

IPSY | Beauty Box Subscription Review

About IPSY
IPSY is a beauty box subscription created by Michelle Phan. I've had a subscription to IPSY for over three years and for $10 a month you get a mini bag (which are a hit or miss design wise) and 5 samples sent to you. All of the samples are deluxe/full sizes and come from brands like OFRA, Mellow, Too Faced, Crown Brush, The Balm, Bare Minerals, etc... It's a similar concept to other beauty box subscriptions (like Sephora Play, Boxycharm, BirchBox, etc). The only other beauty box subscription that I recently subscribed to is Sephora Play. 

September IPSY bag 2016

Signing Up
When I first signed up for IPSY I was on a waitlist. Now I've seen them do certain days where they have "no waitlist" and anyone can sign up and other times you have to submit your email and get notified when there's a spot. 

It's available in the US and Canada and my bag is usually shipped towards the middle of the month. You get a tracking number so you can see when your bag will be arriving and my bag has only ever not tracked once (said undelivered after I waited a couple weeks) and IPSY replaced it when I let them know. 

When you initially sign up you take a short beauty quiz and that's supposed to help them match you to products you might like. Personally I've found the quiz isn't that helpful because sometimes I'll retake it and put I don't like any nail polish only to get nail polish in my next bag.. but for the most part I think it helps them to match makeup to your shade. 

Ipsy Bag May 2016

PROS and CONS
IPSY only works with certain brands and I feel like I kept getting products from the same brands over and over (like NYX, Formula X, Starlooks, Elizabeth Mott, Mellow, TreStiQue). 

At first trying out a brand I've never heard of is fine but when I keep getting that same brand over and over again AFTER I've given a review that I don't like it gets annoying. That's something IPSY needs to fix. 

One thing that I do like about IPSY is that you can leave reviews and earn points to redeem for extra products. However, these points expire and their website used to not tell you what/when points will expire, so I've lost a lot of points that way. Now their website will tell you "5 points will expire 11/1/2016" but I still find it difficult to manage my points and see exactly how long I have points for... You can save up points for larger items but with points expiring (and the site not being super clear on points) means it's kind of a gamble saving for larger items and I usually just end up getting smaller samples as my reward.  

Ipsy Bag June 2016

Worth It?
Honestly when I first started IPSY I loved it. Now I feel like a lot of the bags I've been getting only have a couple things in it I'm actually excited for. I'm going to keep my subscription for now and hope it gets better. 

I've also been noticing that IPSY often promotes one high-end deluxe sample that you'll get (such as a UD shadow, The Balm shadow, Bare Minerals lip product, Smashbox primer, etc) but you only get one of these and the rest of products in your bag are kind of bummer items. My other box has been giving me a lot better samples and from brands that I've actually heard of. The only item that I really love each time is when IPSY gives brushes. 

Here's a list of items I've gotten in my past two IPSY boxes:

Click here to watch my July IPSY unboxing 

July 2016

• OFRA Lipliner (full size)
• Delectable by Cake Beauty Lotion (deluxe sample)
• Mellow Cosmetics Baked Eyeshadow (full size)
• Too Faced Hangover Primer (deluxe sample)
• Luxie Beauty Brush (full size)

Click here to watch my August IPSY unboxing

August 2016

• Dermelect Nail Polish (full size)
• It Hair Care 12-in-One (deluxe sample I think)
• Lord & Berry Matte Lip Crayon (deluxe sample)
• Jose Maran Whipped Mud Mask (sample)
• It Cosmetics No Tug Waterproof Gel Liner (deluxe sample)

I subscribe to IPSY with my own money.