Now Kylie Cosmetics offers restocks almost weekly and products are still selling out quickly, but your odds are a little better. There are now eight Lip Kit shades that retail for $29. The Kits contain one matte lipstick and matching lip liner. She also very recently introduced three gloss shades at $15 each. And if that's not enough, her Instagram reveals three new metallic lipsticks that are simply gorgeous.
Even with a restock coming to us every week, the entire web site is cleared out within 30 minutes. If you miss out, you could always snag one on eBay for double the cost. Or, just be patient and try again next week. It's not that hard! I mean, I managed to get my hands on a Lip Kit AND a gloss!
Kylie announces restock dates on her app, but there is a subscription cost. Which I am not interested in. Luckily, the makeup community is full of people willing to share this information with us at no cost! Here are a few tips to help you snag one of these kits:
Get there early.
You need to be ready. If the launch is at 7pm, don't wait until 7pm to get on the website. Try to be on there at least 10 minute early. One launch actually happened a few minutes early and some shades were already sold out by the actual launch time. The site will be "down" with a message saying the restock is coming. Just keep refreshing the page. The early bird gets the Lip Kit.
Know what you want.
Know what you want BEFORE you log on. If you're torn between two shades and can only buy one, make a decision before you get there so you can add your selection to your cart right away. You don't want to waste time going back and forth and miss out on something you really want!
Be prepared.
When I bought my Lip Kit, I had visited the site early in the day and created a VIP account. When the restock happened, I was still logged in to my account so I didn't have to enter ALL of my info. For the rest of it, I set up my browser to Auto-Fill my address and other information so when I checked out I didn't have to waste time typing everything in. Just because the item is in your cart doesn't mean it's yours. Yes, the time you spend typing your info in could be the difference between success and failure.
Be patient.
The site use this "in line" system. So you add items to your cart and when you click "check out" you are redirected to a screen that lets you know you are currently in line to check out and when a spot is open you will be able to enter your payment info, etc. This is where most people start freaking out. My first time, I was in line for less than a minute and had my confirmation email two minutes after the release time. When I bought my gloss, I was in line for about 5 minutes but I was still able to get what I wanted! That's why it's important to know what you want so you can check out quicker. Waiting in line doesn't mean the item is yours. Some people lose items while waiting. Kylie announced that a different system was being tested because many people don't like the in line situation. Personally, I don't mind it and it probably keeps the site from crashing which gives people a better chance in the long run!
Don't give up!
Just because you didn't get one this time doesn't mean you won't get one next time! The restocks are more and more frequent and more units of each shade are available so they aren't selling out as quickly. Also, it's just makeup. It's not the end of the world if you don't get one!
So...is it worth the hype?
I think so! I really do love my Lip Kit. I chose Candy K because I knew it would be something I could wear every day. The shade is gorgeous!
The liner is smooth and applies perfectly. It is slightly different than the lipstick to create definition. It's great.
I'll admit, the lipstick formula felt watery to me. I don't know if they're all like that, but my Candy K isn't as thick and creamy as some of the other brands I use. But after applying it, I immediately decided a thinner formula might be better.
Even a little watery, the lipstick is crazy pigmented. It isn't streaky at all and applies flawlessly in one swipe. And it feels more comfortable than some other formulas because it's thinner. It did seem to take a bit longer to dry than some others, but this could be useful if you like to do an ombre lip.
I did not need to reapply and I found it didn't rub off with drinking through out the day (there was barely any of it on my coffee lid!).
It will dry your lips, so make sure to wear a balm underneath (as you should with all matte lipsticks).
But it smells like candy. So there's that.
Overall, I am OBSESSED and I need the rest of the shades. I can't wait to see what the gloss is like!
So the answer is YES...you need some Kylie Cosmetics in your life.
xo
