It is official Keshia Kaoir, instead of addressing her outraged customers, has started to block them. I have always praised her products for being different, great for all skin colors, and high quality. After she raised her products and hyped up the glitzstick which turned out to be nothing more than high priced glitter pots i expressed my outrage on facebook, twitter, this blog, and on instagram. She has since blocked me for exposing this.
I am understanding to the fact that maybe her supplier could not product multi-color glitzsticks like the gold and silver one she previously had available or perhaps it was her ideal all along for it to be a glitter pot. My point is she was not upfront with her customers. Cheap sponge applicators and cosmetic glitter should not be sold for 12 dollars and made to seem like a unique product. This is not a glitzstick this is a pot of glitter that takes a while to apply to the lips. It is not unique to her lipsticks as she says, and it will not only stick to her lipsticks. This is the kind of propaganda which is what shows me and other people that she is trying to fool her customers. I have always praised her marketing since it was always done smart, always wearing her product, and really loving it. But treating your fan base like they are stupid and then blocking them when they disagree with your new product because well, you messed up, is beyond unprofessional.
For these reasons i will not longer be purchasing Kaoir products nor will i go out of my way to feature them here or on my blog. If you still like her products that's fine. I ask nothing more of my readers than simply know what your buying. If you want to buy it because it is her brand then go for it. I buy a lot of things from MAC that i know i can buy dupes of at smaller prices but i buy it because its MAC. So to each their own.
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Wednesday, September 12, 2012
Friday, August 17, 2012
Ka'oir Glitsticks The Grand Keyshia Kaoir Rip Off- How To Recreate the Look
This is probably going to be my angriest post to date. I have been a huge fan of Ka'oir cosmetics for quite some time. Beautiful, bold, amazing lipsticks, lip pops, nail polishes and even eyeshadow. Keyshia Kaoir (formerly Dior) has built an empire of beautiful cosmetics that reviled brands as big as MAC. So when she started to mention Glitsticks, naturally, her fans got excited! Ka'oir already had a gold and silver Glitstick which was a lipstick that had glitter in it to be applied over other colors in her collection or just bare on the lips for some extra sparkle. That is what was assumed her new Glitsticks would be just with different colors applied over her existing colors. This, regrettably, was not the case, what she released was so disappointing that i needed to dedicate an entire entry to it.
So what was released? Small pots of micro glitter. Yes, simple, cheap, find it anywhere, cosmetic grade microglitter. Now let me just mention for all of those who do not know about Ka'oir, it is an internet only brand. This means that if you are looking for cosmetic grade microglitter, and you are online, you can find it literally anywhere. I will include a list of links and locations of where to find it at the end of this post. What also really grinds my gears is the two actual, true to their name, "Glitsticks", were removed from the site altogether. Perhaps it was a play on words, like glittery lipstick, but the lipstick and glitter are separate so it makes no sense.
My point to all this? Keyshia Kaoir decided it was time to snub her fans by putting out an over priced microglitter which she claims will, magically, only work with her products. Don't believe me? Check out this piece of marketing crap. So not only does she put out some basic and common glitter she puts out a tutorial video as if her customers are stupid and not aware of how to add glitter to their lips. Seriously? I have been putting glitter over lipstick since high school. While some people may not have known how to do this, or thought of it, that is no reason to over price an item and take advantage of your fans/customers.
For $12 you can purchase one pot of cosmetic grade microglitter, or for $26-$28 you can purchase a lipstick and a Glitstick. This is extremely over priced. What is worse is that since she claims these only works with her lipsticks i guess that gave her the ability to raise ALL her prices. I just shook my head and thought what the heck is going on here! I guess all that lobster and gold watches leave you hard up in the wallet so you dip a little more into ours. I understand that she has redone all her tubes for her lipsticks and lip pops but i never asked for that change and shouldn't have to front a dollar more for everything just because you wanted to change things up. You aren't keeping it fresh you are keeping it stupid.
:: bangs head on table ::
Ok where was i? Oh yes, since i am so outraged i figured i would show anyone who is even CONSIDERING buying her over priced glitter please check out these dupes and instructions so that you do not waste your money.
FYI- I do love the pigmentation of her lipstick along with the application.
Instructions:
1- Apply lipstick to lips swipe a little extra on and make sure it is well defined. Use a clear liner if nessicary. This works with ANY LIPSTICK so long as the color is not matte or glossy. Satin or cream is the best
2- Using a sponge applicator dab it gently into your glitter.
3- Press your tongue against your lips to make them flat and stretched out, i suggest starting with your bottom lip.
4- Dab the glitter on. DO NOT RUB. You will need to dip your applicator into the glitter many times. Start from the center of the bottom lip and go out to the corners. Do the same for the top lip. Do not press lips together. Do not bite lips. Do not rub lips together.
5- For this to last for a long time use straws with beverages.
I will make a video on this soon.
To recreate Pool Party-
Use Claire's Cosmetics body glitter in Blue over Ka'oir Pool Party Lipstick
To recreate Virgin-
I used white iridescent glitter from Claire's body glitter over NYX jumbo eye pencil.
To recreate Red Roses-
I used Rimmel London Lasting Finish by Kate Moss number 11 with Claire's glitter in red.
To recreate Raquel-
I used Lime Crime D'Lilac with Claire's light purple glitter over it.
To recreate Rude Girl-
I used Lime Crime Airbourn Unicorn with Claire's dark purple glitter over it.
To recreate Goldengoddess-
I used Covergirl Blaststick Lipstick in Minx the gold side with Claire's gold lipstick over it.
To recreate Night-
This color is the only one i did not have a black glitter as close to the color she is selling available to me in my collection. However there are black glitters available and they will be in the links section below. For this look i used Estee Lauder Gunmetal with Medusa's Makeup AK47 glitter over it.
To recreate Mistress-
I used Rimmel London Lasting Finish by Kate Moss number 06 with Claire's pink glitter over it.
If you are looking for cosmetic grade micro glitter please check out these links!
Medusa's Makeup- Has every single color of glitter your heart can imagine! $7 dollars each, 5 dollars during their manic Monday sales!
TKB Trading- This site sells mica and glitter and other supplize to make your own makeup or use as pure pigments. Prices are as low as $1 dollar.
Cartwright- Sells glitter for cosmetic use as low as 4 dollars!
Claires- in store you can find glitter pots.
Costalscents- glitter as low as $1.50
Just to drive my point home- Ka'oir buys wholesale and in bulk meaning that her products are even cheaper in worth than the examples i have here, just imagine her profit. I get that she is a business woman but she is sticking up her customers, and i personally am boycotting.
Will you be purchasing her "glitsticks"?
So what was released? Small pots of micro glitter. Yes, simple, cheap, find it anywhere, cosmetic grade microglitter. Now let me just mention for all of those who do not know about Ka'oir, it is an internet only brand. This means that if you are looking for cosmetic grade microglitter, and you are online, you can find it literally anywhere. I will include a list of links and locations of where to find it at the end of this post. What also really grinds my gears is the two actual, true to their name, "Glitsticks", were removed from the site altogether. Perhaps it was a play on words, like glittery lipstick, but the lipstick and glitter are separate so it makes no sense.
My point to all this? Keyshia Kaoir decided it was time to snub her fans by putting out an over priced microglitter which she claims will, magically, only work with her products. Don't believe me? Check out this piece of marketing crap. So not only does she put out some basic and common glitter she puts out a tutorial video as if her customers are stupid and not aware of how to add glitter to their lips. Seriously? I have been putting glitter over lipstick since high school. While some people may not have known how to do this, or thought of it, that is no reason to over price an item and take advantage of your fans/customers.
For $12 you can purchase one pot of cosmetic grade microglitter, or for $26-$28 you can purchase a lipstick and a Glitstick. This is extremely over priced. What is worse is that since she claims these only works with her lipsticks i guess that gave her the ability to raise ALL her prices. I just shook my head and thought what the heck is going on here! I guess all that lobster and gold watches leave you hard up in the wallet so you dip a little more into ours. I understand that she has redone all her tubes for her lipsticks and lip pops but i never asked for that change and shouldn't have to front a dollar more for everything just because you wanted to change things up. You aren't keeping it fresh you are keeping it stupid.
:: bangs head on table ::
Ok where was i? Oh yes, since i am so outraged i figured i would show anyone who is even CONSIDERING buying her over priced glitter please check out these dupes and instructions so that you do not waste your money.
FYI- I do love the pigmentation of her lipstick along with the application.
Instructions:
1- Apply lipstick to lips swipe a little extra on and make sure it is well defined. Use a clear liner if nessicary. This works with ANY LIPSTICK so long as the color is not matte or glossy. Satin or cream is the best
2- Using a sponge applicator dab it gently into your glitter.
3- Press your tongue against your lips to make them flat and stretched out, i suggest starting with your bottom lip.
4- Dab the glitter on. DO NOT RUB. You will need to dip your applicator into the glitter many times. Start from the center of the bottom lip and go out to the corners. Do the same for the top lip. Do not press lips together. Do not bite lips. Do not rub lips together.
5- For this to last for a long time use straws with beverages.
I will make a video on this soon.
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| This is Claire's glitter that will be used in most of these pictures. |
To recreate Pool Party-
Use Claire's Cosmetics body glitter in Blue over Ka'oir Pool Party Lipstick
To recreate Virgin-
I used white iridescent glitter from Claire's body glitter over NYX jumbo eye pencil.
To recreate Red Roses-
I used Rimmel London Lasting Finish by Kate Moss number 11 with Claire's glitter in red.
To recreate Raquel-
I used Lime Crime D'Lilac with Claire's light purple glitter over it.
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| The white reflections are all natural with no edit!!! |
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| The white reflections are all natural with no edit!!! |
To recreate Rude Girl-
I used Lime Crime Airbourn Unicorn with Claire's dark purple glitter over it.
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| disregard le boyfriend's hand. |
To recreate Goldengoddess-
I used Covergirl Blaststick Lipstick in Minx the gold side with Claire's gold lipstick over it.
To recreate Night-
This color is the only one i did not have a black glitter as close to the color she is selling available to me in my collection. However there are black glitters available and they will be in the links section below. For this look i used Estee Lauder Gunmetal with Medusa's Makeup AK47 glitter over it.
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| Blurred it looks like sequins. |
To recreate Mistress-
I used Rimmel London Lasting Finish by Kate Moss number 06 with Claire's pink glitter over it.
If you are looking for cosmetic grade micro glitter please check out these links!
Medusa's Makeup- Has every single color of glitter your heart can imagine! $7 dollars each, 5 dollars during their manic Monday sales!
TKB Trading- This site sells mica and glitter and other supplize to make your own makeup or use as pure pigments. Prices are as low as $1 dollar.
Cartwright- Sells glitter for cosmetic use as low as 4 dollars!
Claires- in store you can find glitter pots.
Costalscents- glitter as low as $1.50
Just to drive my point home- Ka'oir buys wholesale and in bulk meaning that her products are even cheaper in worth than the examples i have here, just imagine her profit. I get that she is a business woman but she is sticking up her customers, and i personally am boycotting.
Will you be purchasing her "glitsticks"?
Thursday, August 9, 2012
Snookilicious by Ka'oir Review and Swatch
Look what came in the mail! That's right, yet another order from Ka'oir. I love this brand. Keshia Kaoir is a genius when it comes to cosmetics. She gives bold girls exactly what they want and what they can't find in drugstores. She picks up where MAC leaves off and she spreads the message of confidence and beauty.
What to check out her whole line of cosmetics please click here!
The product i decided to buy is a new shade release. Ka'oir has paired up with yet another celebrity for yet another fabulous pink (the first was Trina for Neon Rockstar which is now discontinued). This time the celebrity is Snooki (not a fan) and the color is a bright, almost cotton candy, pink called Snookilicious (love it!). This applies opaquely and appears matte. With one swipe my lips were covered in a beautiful shade of pink. No need to double swipe. You get full cover payoff with this color. It feels a little chalky due to high pigmentation but i like my lipstick to feel this way, especially if it is matte. If you don't like chalky feeling lipstick apply chap stick on your lips before applying or add lip gloss on top! This shade is a vibrant pop of color so if you are dark or light it will appear on your lips as it does in the tube, there are no surprises here.
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| Ka'oir Snookilicious |
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| Ka'oir Snookilicious |
The new tube is a nice touch. I feel like it is more stable and the cap stays on better. I have to be a critic and mention that this is the second time that Ka'oir's tubes have reminded me of NYX. The first time with the see through middle which NYX had been using for quite some time, and now with the lipstick shade at the bottom for quick identification which NYX has also been using for quite some time. Other brands have started to do this though so determining who copied who somewhat gets blurred.
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| Ka'oir Snookilicious |
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| Ka'oir Snookilicious |
I also like the Snookie signature on this product. While i don't personally care for her or Jersey Shore it is a nice personal touch. This is the first shade that is geared more towards lighter skinned girls and considering the market it is kind of on point. I personally think any girl of any skintone can pull off any shade from her collection with confidence. This is a great product, a great brand, and if you love girly lipstick that really pops this product needs to be in your collection.
You can pick it up here!
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| Ka'oir Snookilicious |
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| Ka'oir Snookilicious Without flash. |
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| Ka'oir Snookilicious with flash. |
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