Review: Kardashian Beauty K24 Golden Makeup Primer Gelee

I'm sure you all know that the Kardashian ladies have their hands in pretty much every entrepreneurial venture there is, and beauty is no exception. All of the Kardashian's are beautiful and their makeup is always impeccable, you can't argue that, even if you aren't a fan of them personally.

Mecca Maxima and Kit Cosmetics stock the Kardashian Beauty line, and I thought I'd check it out (I shop online). I was surprised to find that everything is very reasonably priced, the line ranging from $9 to $21.

The Kardashian K24 primer Gelee, as the name of the product might tell you, is a Gelee jelly type primer.

I was very intrigued with this primer and I did read some reviews on it beforehand, and there seemed to be quite a bit of confusion on how to actually use it. This is a mask that you apply, leave on for 5 minutes and then wash off. It does say on the tube to wash it off, so I'm really not sure where the confusion lies, maybe the fact that it's a primer, which generally you leave on. This product claims to give you glowy, luminescent skin.

I squeezed out about a 10c size dollop onto my fingers and spread it out all over my face and left it on for about 5 minutes, as instructed. You definitely resemble some kind of majestic unicorn type creature while you're waiting for the primer to work its magic. My partner was a little bit frightened of it if anything. Maybe he confused me with a unicorn after surely believing they do not exist, when in fact, one was right in front of him haha.

It's not a sticky mask and doesn't feel uncomfortable or tight at all and it's easy to wash off and doesn't stick to your skin like glitter can and usually does.

Smoothed out. How the thickness appears on the skin.

After washing the primer mask off, it did leave little bits of glitter on my face, which in all honesty, it's glitter, so I really don't mind it (yes I'm one of those freaks who really insists on there being more glitter in the world... Yes, go on, sprinkle more of that shit...). My skin immediately felt softer after using it and with foundation on.

Hopefully you can see, the subtle gold glow and tiny specks of glitter. You can also see how smooth my skin is. 

Even after applying foundation over it, you can still see the little sparkles of glitter, which I quite like to be honest. I don't think it gives you a luminescent, glowy look like using a product like say, MAC strobe cream. It gives a very subtle golden glow. 

After 10 hours of wear, my foundation still looked good and not patchy at all. I used NARS Sheer glow with it and no powder like I usually would. Even after 10 hours of wear. My skin still felt super smooth and I think it's the smoothest and softest my face has ever felt.

This is not an every day type of product, and is nice for a night out, either a date night or if you're going clubbing. I really do think it depends on what kind of "glow" you are looking for. This gives more of a subtle golden glow vs a pearlescent glow. For this reason I do think it's better suited to someone who has a darker complexion, or is tanned. I do think this is good value for money and I found it make my face feel the softest vs any other primers I've used. Other than that, I would recommend it and it's a fun product to have in your stash. 

Available: mecca.com.au, Mecca Maxima and Kit Cosmetics.
RRP: $21

Top 5 highlighters with swatches!

Highlighters - some people are opposed to them and prefer a matte finish. Some people love the glitz and glam feel you can get from them. I'm definitely the latter. I love that delicious shiny, dewy, decadent skin that glows from within. I love that you can accentuate all the glorious high points to your face and all the other good spots with something so simple. 

However, I'm definitely a powder girl vs liquid. Although, I'm not impartial to mixing a liquid highlighter into my foundation for a subtle all over glow, when I do, the liquid I use is MAC lustre drops in Sun Rush and Pink Rebel. 

These are my absolute fave highlight powders, in order, and what I recommend to getting that stunning complexion. 

1. The Balm Mary-Lou manizer
OMGGGGGG!! I actually cannot get enough of this one! It is SO pigmented I HAVE to use a fan brush otherwise I look like a disco ball (look at them shine). It's a pale champagne/ beige and is absolutely beautiful on light to medium complexions (it might be too ashy on darker skintones). Just do yourself a favour and go buy this already.... 

2. MAC Mineralize Sheersheen loose powder in Lucent
I don't know if anyone remembers these, hell even I can't remember when they were released to be honest. My partner did up an old table thing for me to store all my makeup in, and as I was reorganising everything I rediscovered this gem. It's a finely milled baby pink powder with the most gorgeous shimmery sheen I've ever seen! My only gripe is you can't get it anymore (like most good MAC products haha). Oh also, like most of MAC powder products that aren't compacts, you get so much product out of those little holes so you have to use the lid so you don't get too much product on your brush (I use MAC 109 brush). It's not a dissimilar product to Silver Dusk power, so I was thinking "why so much less product?" but then I remembered that (I'm pretty sure) MAC marketed SD as an all over body powder, and who am I kidding, I could use this everyday and still not finish it in this lifetime. I must learn to not be greedy haha. 

3. Bobbi Brown shimmerbricks
OK, cheating a little here, but I love them all. I currently have 14 of them. They're all just delightful and have great pigmentation. As they're little strips of colour, you can use the shades individually or swirl your brush into the whole thing to mix all colours together. Some of the really lighter shades can come across a little frosty if you use a strong hand so use with caution. I feel like they're only now starting to get the hype they deserve, thanks to Sandstone being re-released. They are pricy, BUT they are absolutely worth it. I use a MAC 109 brush to apply these. If you haven't started a collection yet, my recommendation would be beige and pink, then collect them all haha. Occasionally, older shades will get re-released, so if you've seen previous swatches, don't lose all hope. Sandstone, Plum and Nectar have all been released twice. I really need to get bronze, it's the only permanent shade I don't have. 

4. MAC MSF in Glissade
This is the most perfect prettiest cool peachy pink shade. Because of the veining and the mix of colours, it is so versatile and would work with so many looks with different colours and tones. Again, I use a MAC 109 brush to highlight. 

5. Becca skin perfecting pressed powder in Rose Gold
This is perfect highlight for a sexy bronzed summer look!! The only 2 downsides is 1. this baby is SO hard to find for those in Australia/ NZ and not the liquid version either. 2. the price. Holy Shit $60 + shipping from the Becca site. To be honest, if I hadn't of found a cheaper one, I wouldn't have bought it. This is perfect for medium to dark complexions or someone with a great tan! This is also amazing as an eyeshadow too (I may be pale but this bitch will force it haha. YOU WILL LOOK GOOD ON ME AND YOU WILL LOVE IT!!), it doesn't actually look bad but there are better options for my skin tone. *crazy moment over*
I would love to try Opal next. These do also come in liquid form, so if you prefer a liquid over powder finish, then these would be great for you. The little pack of trio mini's would be perfect! 
Buy it here: $46.20aud activeskin.com.au is where you need to go!! 

L-R: Glissade, Mary-Lou, Lucent, Beige and Rose Gold. 

What's your favourite highlight?