Kester Black
1.9 • 18 Reviews
Kester Black vegan lipstick and nail care products that are sustainable and long-lasting.
1.9
Kester Black earns mixed reviews: the brand delivers vibrant, chip‑resistant vegan nail polishes for some—Jungle Gym and Black Rose draw praise—yet many report lipsticks that feel dry, crack, and fade quickly, plus polishes that peel within days. Reviews of Kester Black highlight appealing ethics and clean aesthetics but flag inconsistent color accuracy and performance, along with concerns about misleading marketing.
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1y ago
Very drying on lips. If you put moisturiser on top or under lipstick it becomes a sticky mess and is no longer non transferable. In other words it comes off everywhere. Also, forget about them honouring 30 day returns! Regret purchasing from Kester Black
8mo ago
I absolutely love every product I purchased. The lippy is such a flattering colour & lasts all day long. It is so easy to apply & I don't need lip liner. The serum, nail care & cleansing balm are excellent. Gentle on the skin & they don't leave a mess. I am seeing beneficial outcomes from all of these products & they didn't cost an arm & a leg.
Not big on nail polish these days, but when the urge arises, it will be Kester Black. They have a not-too-humble array of shades, both classic and some, a little off kilter. My pick is Petal, an inoffensive neutral with a touch of mauve. It's a smooth formulation to apply. Easy to remove as well. Yes, there are likely many other nail polishes that would do a similar job, but this one ticks some other boxes that make it a better choice than much of its competition. Cruelty Free, B Corporation, Halal, Vegan, and Carbon Neutral. Does your nail varnish meet all the aforementioned criteria? Perhaps it should.
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I have found the lid/applicator thingamajig can get a bit sticky but I am prone to screwing the lid on real tight so, in all likelihood, it's just a user issue. Nail polish noob alert.
4y ago
Although I love the brand ethos, I never quite noticed changes in my nail health or overall nail application experience (the "no nasties" advertisement point). The nail oil and cuticle mask is nice - but I wouldn't repurchase due to the price point and other products half it's price could work the same. On that note, I have been using both products forever and have lots more to go. The nail oil is what you expect - a nice hydrating oil, but the packaging is so clean and luxe, definitely a nice experience and Insta pic. The cuticle mask is a bit meh - doesn't do a whole lot that any other nail/hand mask or just a thick hand cream can easily replicate. The nail colours are pretty (I bought nearly 1/3 of the range back when I was obsessed with their pretty aesthetic) but the product chips/lifts very quickly and doesn't assist to help strengthen nails. There was also the water-based nail remover which was pretty cool, it's like oil based and feels very hydrating (and oily) afterwards. I didn't have a negative experience with the products but it wasn't exceptional. Plus, now I get my nails done by a private nail tech using soft gel and builder gel - so I get pretty, long lasting colours, neatly applied (that part's on me, not Kester Black), that assist to help grow my nails nice and strong.
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Price point for sure - I understand the pretty aesthetic, breathable formula, etc. that the brand sells but underneath the fancy schmancy words, it's just really average nail polish.
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