Hi readers! How was your weekend?
Liquid lipsticks have taken center stage and today I am comparing NYX’s Soft Spoken, which is a pretty spot on dupe for Kat Von D’s Lolita. Take a look!
Kat Von D Everlasting Liquid Lipstick in Lolita
Pros
Long-lasting
Minimal dry down time
Applies evenly
Color can work well for a variety of skin tones
Excellent color payoff
Cons
Pricey at $20
Accentuates fine lines
Overall: I really do love this shade but I’ve found that other shades from this same line don’t work so well for me. The application feels creamy and you get opaque color in one swipe. I find this fades pretty evenly and I have a bit of a stain left over even after eating and drinking. Exfoliating is a must beforehand but it’s worth the money.
NYX Liquid Suede Cream Lipstick in Soft-Spoken
Pros
Budget friendly at $7
Applies evenly
Great color payoff
Good wear time
Color can work well for a variety of skin tones
Cons
Slow dry down time
Accentuates fine lines
Semi-tacky feeling
Overall: This is a good inexpensive alternative to KVD’s Lolita. It has great color payoff in one swipe and applies evenly. Application feels velvety but then turns into a tacky feeling that never quite goes away. I’m assuming this is the reason why it’s not that long lasting. Exfoliating lips beforehand is a must and I find applying a bit of balm underneath makes
Top to Bottom: Lolita and Soft-Spoken
Swatches from both lip shades. As you can see they are almost identical. Kat Von D is a bit darker with a little more brown.
Have you tried these? Which is your favorite?
Stephanie