lovelyweapon
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For those interested, Kevyn Aucoin is now being sold at Sephora: Kevyn Aucoin at Sephora
Kevyn Aucoin Cosmetics
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Twinkle_Twinkle
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dash4
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I bought his Sculpting powder online and was STUNNED when I opened the box and realized it was only 3 grams/.11 oz. It is simply stunning though. But I definitely won't be repurchasing it. Thing is I accidentally ordered three of them and got too lazy to send them back, so I might be selling the other two..
With that said, Aucoin came out with a new sculpting/highlighting CREAM creamy glow duo, which again is quite small -- however it is a fraction of the price of the solo powder The sculpting powder is $44 and the sculpting/highlighting cream is only $28. beautydotcom is about to have a 20% off sale, so I am thinking about picking it up, because it will only be $22.40 after the discount.. plus I will get accumulate drugstore dollars for my purchase..
The creamy glow duo candlelight/sculpting duo has .16oz/4.5g of product.
With that said, Aucoin came out with a new sculpting/highlighting CREAM creamy glow duo, which again is quite small -- however it is a fraction of the price of the solo powder The sculpting powder is $44 and the sculpting/highlighting cream is only $28. beautydotcom is about to have a 20% off sale, so I am thinking about picking it up, because it will only be $22.40 after the discount.. plus I will get accumulate drugstore dollars for my purchase..
The creamy glow duo candlelight/sculpting duo has .16oz/4.5g of product.
mosha010
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It's pretty !Here is a picture of it...
dash4
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Yup and I saw a blogger who reviewed it and said it is really pretty.. the highlight isn't shimmery - just gives a sheen. It is too tempting. I am almost 100% set on buying it..
I really like Kevyn Aucoin products. If they would just get their product size more reasonable -- it would be nice. I don't mind paying more, but at least give a reasonable amount of product. I mean - I have a deluxe sample of Too Faced Chocolate Soleil that is .14 oz / 3.96 grams.. so the deluxe sample of Chocolate Soleil has more product than Kevyn Aucoin's "full size" $44 bronzer.. really?
I'm really peeved about the new Sculpting Powder packaging - they raised the price AND cut the amount of product in half? I understand that production costs increase, inflation, whatever whatver but that's still pretty drastic.
dash4
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I am annoyed too. The amount of product VS the price - is outrageous..
It makes it one of the most expensive bronzers out there. I will end up using it up in a few months (or less).
I wore it today though and it is pretty.. but I can not justify spending $44 for a bronzer which has less product than the deluxe mini of a Chocolate Soleil bronzer.. that is absurd..
BreeMakeupGeek
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OMFG the creamy glow duo is TINY that makes no sense!! It's not worth $22.40. This should be $10-$15, MAX. I have it & still haven't found a brush I can use to sculpt, what's the point, pfff I'm pissed & it's not practical *rant over*
dash4
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The bronzer portion is worthless. It is like the size of a (short) fingernail. Mos sample sizes are bigger than that.. You can't even dip a brush in it - it is too small. I bet you can only get 10-15 uses out of it.
I do like the highlighter though. And I use a small amount, so I don't think I will go through it too fast. At least it is more reasonably priced than the sculpting powder, so I am not too disappointed in the purchase, because I am enjoying the cream highlighter..
I am more pissed off about the sculpting powder medium product than anything. It is the size of an eyeshadow.. literally. It is sad because I really like it, but I will not be repurchasing. It is one of the most expensive bronzing products ( per oz / per gram ) on the market. Is it nice? Yes.. And if it was the normal size of a bronzing product - I'd have no issue paying $44, but for .11 oz.. they can suck it..
BreeMakeupGeek
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I placed an order for the Candlelight powder & liquid beauty.com had a 20%. KA cosmetics I really like, but the prices are not right for the amount of product you get,the Candlelight liquid is 1oz.
dash4
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I agree. It is outrageous.. which is frustrating because I love the products and the brand, but they're just too greedy!!
Jumping Mice
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For anyone still lurking this thread, Kevyn Aucoin went on Hautelook this morning. For some reason I can't upload the screen shots I took since you can't see what's on sale unless you have an account. I'm a little tempted by the eyeshadow duo in #201 but I have too many shades of purple and gunmetal, I really don't need more. I've been eyeing some Burberry eyeshadows anyway so I think I'll take a pass this time. Gotta have priorities!
Medgal07
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Sorry, but I haven't. I've only purchased one KA item, one of the new highlighters recently.
ryan-eh
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Same for me. The one review I saw was so glowing I think I'll go ahead and check it out. Thanks!
NYCBeautyJunkie
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I have one in the color Titian; LOVE it. Gorgeous color.
ryan-eh
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That's the one I was looking at! Definitely trying it now. Thanks! What do you use to apply? Just fingers? I usually go for that in similar-seeming products (chanel, armani), but sometimes I use a cream shadow brush.
NYCBeautyJunkie
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It's much creamier and more mousse-like than the Chanel and Armani so I prefer my fingers for application.
