Brand: Kit Cosmetics
Range: Tint Sheen
Shade: Peachy Tint
Swatched by yours truly: akisa

• Kit Cosmetics have added a tint of colour to their cult lip product Lip Sheen, a multi-tasking moisturising gloss that makes lips feel soft and nourished all day long.
• Available in 3 shades – berry tint, pinky tint & peachy tint.
• Deliciously infused with peppermint-oil infused that gives lips a cooling effect.
• The slanted applicator helps to spread the balm evenly and melt onto lips
• Peachy Tint gives lips a barely-there light pink sheen.  I would have preferred more pigment than this for a tinted product.
• It also works as a great moisturising base underneath lipstick formulas that are unforgiving to lines & flakes (eg. matte, creamy)
• Verdict: Delightfully minty, incredibly moisturising and it’s true that it lips stay nourished all day long. The formula hardens in cold weather so you’ll need to give it a good hard squeeze to get it out.  You only need a small amount to instantly revive lips.  Recommend trying the berry/pinky tints as peachy tint is too natural for a tinted product in my books.

 RRP: $15.95 AUD

This product was provided for consideration.

Brand: Kit Cosmetics
Range: Lipstick
Shade: Viva la Rose (Limited Edition)
Swatched by yours truly: akisa

• Kit lipsticks are creamy, moisturising & gives rich opaque colour in just a few sweeps.
• Even without lip balm, these applied incredibly smoothly due to their lip-loving ingredients (Vitamin A, C, E, chamomile & aloe).
• Whilst these are long lasting, they do go patchy as it wears off so I recommend lining lips first with a rose lip pencil if you don’t have time to touch up frequently.
• 2 limited edition shades available this season – Viva la Rose (creamy rose), Viva la Berry (berry / plum).
• Verdict: Props to Kit for designing the perfect creamy rose shade that’s manages to stay bright even on medium lip tones  (most rose shades turn darker on me). I’m also highly impressed with the creamy yet streak-free formula that somehow manages to pull a satin shine at the same time.

Brand: Kit Cosmetics
Range: Lipstick
Shade: Fire Lighter (Capture the Moment Collection)
Swatched by yours truly: akisa

• Kit’s latest ‘Capture the Moment’ lipstick collection is inspired by the vivid bright lip shades as seen on the runway. 
• As with all Kit lipstick formulas, they are pigmented, long wearing and moisturising (with Vitamin A, C, E, chamomile, aloe).
• I wouldn’t describe these as creamy, but they do glide on smoothly and blend well with your lip surface.
• Available in 4 shades – Cherry Picker (cherry red), Dream Believer (pastel pink), Hip Shaker (magenta rose) and Fire Lighter (vibrant tangerine).
• Click here to view other Kit lipstick swatches
• Verdict: One can never have too many coral shades, and this warmer version suits a wider range of skin tones -  especially those who’re timid of brighter corals but still like a punchy finish.
  

Applied on Clarins Firming Lip Contour Balm & Elizabeth Arden Lip Primer.

RRP: $24.95 AUD
Available at Kit Cosmetics (Australia)

This product was sent for consideration.

Brand: Kit Cosmetics
Range: Lipstick
Shade: Show Stopper (Fuschia), Freedom Fighter (Coral)
Swatched by yours truly: akisa

• Creamy, pigmented lipsticks that give an opaque finish
• Good lasting power but I wouldn’t go as far as saying they’re transfer resistant.
• Contains lip conditioners (Vitamins A, C and E, chamomile, aloe)
• Despite the above, looks best when worn over a lip base or lip balm that doesn’t slide.
• Available in 5 shades, but of course I picked the boldest in favour of the bold lip trend this season.
• Verdict: Overall very impressed with Kit’s lipsticks, in terms of taste (hardly any), colour payoff, texture and price!

“Show Stopper”

This hot pink is more wearable than fuschia in my opinion.
What do you think? Is this a wearable pink for you?

“Freedom Fighter”

“Freedom Fighter” looks really bold at first, but once applied on lips the orange hues blend with your lip tone. On my medium pink lips, the result is a pink-coral! This shade applied much smoother than “Show Stopper”.

Looks orange on my arm, but it will blend in with the tone of your lips.

Also available in the following shades:

• Moon Lighter (nude)
• Soul Sister (neutral pink)
• Heart Starter (true red)

RRP: $24.95 AUD
Available exclusively at KitCosmetics (Australia)

This product was sent to me for consideration.

The opponents for today’s showdown are..
Lucas PapawOintment vs. Kit Multipurpose Wonder Balm

• Price: Lucas (approx $5 AUD), Kit ($22.95 AUD) similar size, both made in Australia.
• Packaging: Lucas (an icon but old school), Kit (fun and current)
• Ingredient List: Lucas (Doesn’t disclose, other than fermented pawpaw & potassium sorbate. However it’s generally known to contain petroleum). Kit (certified organic, and discloses a full list of ingredients)
• Multi-purpose factor: Lucas (claims to be capable of treating and cleansing wounds), Kit (mentions general usage on face, nails and body)

• Texture (from tube): Lucas (easy to squeeze), Kit (more stiff, but not as hard as pure Lanolin)
• Texture (on lips): Both melt into lips very well
  
• Taste: Lucas (Not its strength. I guess it can only be described as fermented pawpaw?), Kit (has hints of honey and citrus)
• Ability to rescue chapped lips: Both are better at maintaining / protecting rather than healing.
• Overnight treatment: Because both absorb so quickly, both don’t leave a protective film that heals lips overnight.
• Once absorbed: Both soften lips well, but Lucas leaves lips dry, wanting more.
• Appearance on lips: Similar, see pics below.

Lucas Papaw OintmentKit Multipurpose Wonder Balm

Verdict:

• Kit Multipurpose Wonder Balm: For those who love sweet-tasting multi-purpose balms, and place an importance in packaging.
• Lucas Papaw Ointment: An affordable icon, and is economical if you plan to use it for healing wounds and skin irritations. The petroleum content however doesn’t work for everyone’s lips, with mixed reviews on whether it dries lips in the end.
• Personally: Kit Wonder Balm will go in my dresser as an all-purpose balm rather than as my go-to lip balm as I need stronger long-lasting hydration on my lips that I seem to only get with pure lanolin. Lucas Pawpaw ointment is headed for my First Aid Kit.

The Kit Wonder Balm was sent to me for my review. I purchased Lucas Papaw Ointment from Priceline.