Kjaer Weis Essential Trio No.2| Luxury Green Beauty Review

Kjaer Weis Essential Trio 2 in box

Overall Performance: 9/10

Price: £85

Developed by New York makeup sensation, Kirsten Kjaer Weis, through 8 years of extensive research, Kjaer Weis is a luxurious green beauty brand like no other. Her products are eco-friendly, organic and high performance. I have been coveting the KW range for quite some time now, and have finally decided to acquire the Trio Set as I am  indecisive keen to try out all of her products!

I have worn the three products altogether for several nights out, and I’m glad to say that the Kjaer Weis range truly lived up to its name. I now am a very happy bunny with three new staples in my makeup bag!

Kjaer Weis Essential Trio 2

Let us take a moment here to lust over Kjaer Weis’ sleek packaging. Honestly, I’ve never seen anything like it. Move over Tom Ford and Chanel, the casing of KW is made with quality metal, with a reflective surface that could double as a compact mirror. As a result, the products are more weighty than meets the eye.

Better yet is that the packaging is meant to last. Kjaer Weis sells refills in biodegradable containers at a cheaper price, making it both environmentally-friendly and (relatively) budget-friendly. The magnetic adhesive makes it very easy to swop refills to take on-the-go.

From the top:
1) Passionate Lip Tint
2) Wisdom Eye Shadow
3) Blossoming Cream Blush

There are currently 3 different Essential Trios Sets on the market, all of which include a cream blush, an eye shadow, and a lip tint. I have the Kjaer Weis Essential Trio in number 2, which includes the Blossoming Cream Blush, the Wisdom Eye Shadow, and Passionate Lip Tint.

This set is for the ladies who love a natural, fresh-faced, “just had a run in the park” look. Although the products seem pigmented in the pan, the finished look is very neutral, and suitable for both day and night (photo at the end of the post).

Kjaer Weis Trio Swatches

Passionate Lip Tint:

This Lip Tint is sheer, but the colour is buildable. I usually apply around 2 layers, and this gives me a very flattering “your lips but better” look. The finish is semi-matte, but also smooth enough to erase any lip lines. Passionate is a berry shade, which I think will look great on any skin tone, but especially on fair-skinned ladies! The wear itself is not very long-lasting, so you would need to reapply every few hours.

I apply Passionate with a lip brush to reduce the risk of contamination. I also have a retractable one which I bring around with me on-the-go!

Moisturising ingredients in the lip tint include Castor Oil, Jojoba Oil, and Shea Butter. The tint also contains Lemon Peel Oil, which is anti-bacterial (great for anyone will chapped lips), and Rosa Rubiginosa Seed Oil, which has tissue regeneration properties for reducing lip lines.

This product is certified organic; a minimum of 95% of all ingredients comes from organic farming.

Individual Price: £32; Refills: £16

Wisdom Eye Shadow:

Wisdom is a mauve colour – my favourite shadow colour as it is flattering for any occasion. The pigment is shimmery, but not so over the top that it borderlines glitzy.  The best thing about Wisdom is that it is not just a wash of colour on the lid, it’s also great for adding depth and dimension to an eye look. I am in love with this shade – even Kirsten Kjaer Weis admits that this is one of her favourites!

In terms of wear, this shadow doesn’t transfer on my extremely oily lids. However, it does crease, even with a setting powder on top. Thankfully, the creasing is not so unsightly that a trip to the bathroom won’t fix. In all fairness, every other eyeshadow has creased on me so far (except for several non-natural ones). So if you don’t have oily lids, this eyeshadow should work perfectly on you.

You can also apply Wisdom with a damp brush, and use it as a liner on the lash line.

Interestingly, this eye shadow uses Bamboo as an ingredient for a silky finish. Bamboo is rich in silicone, which is an important ingredient in collagen synthesis. Other great ingredients include Gardenia Florida Extract, an antioxidant, which can protect the delicate skin around your eyes against free radicals.

This product is certified natural; a minimum of 70% of all ingredients comes from organic farming.

Individual Price: £30; Refills: £15

Blossoming Cream Blush:

Blossoming is my favourite product in the trio. Of all products, the blush is the one formula that Kirsten Kjaer Weis mastered perfectly.  I cannot fault it in any way.

Blossoming is very long-lasting and extremely pigmented – a little goes a long way. It is a rosy colour that gives you a youthful, fresh-faced look. When applied on the apples of your cheeks, it looks as though you are glowing from within. This blush creates a dewy sheen, which also has the ability to erase pores and minor imperfections. I apply this using a clean brush, and use my fingertips for smudging.

Nourishing ingredients in the cream blush include Caster Seed oil, Jojoba Seed oil and Beeswax. Similar to the lip tint, it also contains Rosa Rubiginosa Seed Oil and Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract.

This product is certified organic; a minimum of 95% of all ingredients comes from organic farming.

Individual Price: £38; Refills: £21

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The finished makeup look using all of the aforementioned products:

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Would I repurchase this product? The refills – yes for all of them! Might try out different colours too.

What are your thoughts? I’d love to hear from you!

Also, if you are considering other Essential Trio sets, take a look at Plein Vanity’s review of the Kjaer Weis Essential Trio number 3. I read her review before I made my purchase, and she has been so helpful! 🙂

I got my set on ContentBeauty with a 10% off first time buyer coupon code (you can get it when you sign up for their newsletter!)

Get The Kjaer Weis Essential Trio 2 Here!

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