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.
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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"?
