When Kylie Jenner’s hotly anticipated lip kit launched back in 2015 it was an instant sell-out. Fans were so eager to get their hands on the duo (a liner and a liquid lipstick) that the website crashed, leaving disappointed Kardashian devotees across the globe. Now, eight years later, the Kylie Lip Kit frenzy shows no sign of waning. Unquestionably her signature asset, the quest for Kylie inspired lips – in all their plump and pillowy glory- means the Kylie Lip Kit still has form for selling out. It comes as no surprise then, that the dupes have been consistent – but this latest one? Well, this could be the most overt offering yet. And unsurprisingly, we’ve got Aldi to thank.
At this point we’re well versed in Aldi beauty dupes and the excellent reviews they pull in across social media. In the past few weeks alone the budget supermarket have released a £5 dupe of a high-end fragrance, a shameless copy of the Sol De Janeiro Body Mist and a £4.99 answer to the iconic Nars Laguna Bronzer. Just a glance at the packaging alone confirms these dupes are amongst the most blatant. But it’s worth noting that they do consistently impress in the beauty arena, suggesting these bargain beauty buys are not to be sniffed at.
The latest dupe to land on Aldi shelves? You guessed it. It’s a take on the Kylie Cosmetics Matte Lip Kit, £29. Just like it’s high-end counterpart, the Aldi Lacura version is housed in millennial pink packaging and contains a matte liquid lipstick and liner duo. Priced at just £4.99 each, beauty lovers could save an impressive £24 if they opt for the budget version. But just how does it compare?
After testing the Lacura Lip Kit in Nearly Nude against the Kylie Cosmetics Lip Kit in Kylie we must admit - we were impressed. Not only was the texture velvety and smooth, but the pigment pay-off was great. If you’re after an equivalent in terms of colour though, it’s worth noting that Aldi’s version errs more on the pinker side. It's good, but an exact match it is not.
The final verdict? While the resemblance is there, we must admit that Kylie’s OG offering takes the crown – it feels that touch more luxurious. Aldi’s Lip Kit isn’t to be written off however – it coated our lips with a beautiful wash of colour - all while costing less than our average Starbucks. If you’re intent on Kylie lips while sticking to a budget? It could be a great option.
Aldi’s new range will be available in stores from 24th August, while stocks last.
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For a full, Kylie inspired lip look begin by lining the lips with the creamy pencil before topping with one coat of the matte liquid lipstick. This shade? It’s ‘Kylie’, a pink-toned nude that looks beautiful on all skin tones. And a reminder that there's a reason why this one has been duped – we can attest to the OG lasting from dusk until dawn.
Main image credit: Instagram@KylieJenner