I have the opposite effect, well not opposite, the Velvetine's do hold up very well, but I find the KVD liquid lipsticks to be just as good...they aren't drying on me, as long as my lips are moisturized beforehand and they last FOREVER on me, through eating and drinking, all day. So I guess it all depends on the person? I like Velvetine's but KVD has way more colors(and less of an ethics issue, if you care about that, LOL). So if you like the KVD ones you will probably like the Velvetine's, if you don't like the KVD ones...you might still like the Velvetine's haha.
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