Kim Kardashian slammed for 'embarrassing' new SKKN reviews after fans blast new brand as 'overpriced
KIM Kardashian new skincare line SKKN has dropped, and fans are slamming the products.
Fans took to an on an online fan page to voice their disappointment calling some of the products “overpriced” and “embarrassing.”
Kim posted reviews of her line to her Instagram stories.
However, fans were quick to notice that the reviews came from her own friends and family members.
One even came from her younger sister, Kylie Jenner, who wrote: “My favorite SKKN produce is the Face Cream – the Face Cream firming moisturizer. It’s everything.”
Another from Simon Huck, Kim’s friend and a publicist : “I did this two days ago – it de-pored me, but it didn’t hurt my skin, but it was strong enough.”
A fan page lit up with comments stemming from the Instagram screenshots, with one writing : “Like it de-PORED you??? That sounds painful.”
“Kylie, Simon Huck, Sara Foster and all her PR contacts ? do people outside this sub see how she thinks we’re stupid or not?” questioned one fan.
Another wrote: “Honestly these are underwhelming reviews…even the ones from the legit sources. “it’s hydrating because it’s like water” etc. Nothing in here would inspire me to shell out hundreds of dollars, even if I had it.”
One critic wrote: “Omg reliable reviews from family & friends who probably spend thousands on skincare lol that’s it they convinced me. Let me go give Kim my hard working money while she spends thousands on face lifts & Botox.”
‘OUT OF TOUCH’
Since the launch, the SKKN brand has already faced criticism over its price point.
The complete collection, including a cleanser, a toner, and an exfoliator, comes to a total of $673.
Other products, like a hyaluronic acid serum and night oil, are $90 and $95 each respectively.
Kim described her new range as “prestige” in an interview with The New York Times, causing fans to slam her as “out of touch”.
On Twitter, one wrote: “$670? That s**t better be super-sized. Who the hell could afford that?”
The formula seems to be working for her, as Kim’s recommended bundle sold out less than 24 hours after becoming available online.
“We doubled our sales goal in the first 20-30 minutes,” she told the guests at a celebratory dinner.
Kim went on The Today Show last week to promote her new beauty line.
Close-up photos of her face from her TV appearance were shared by fans.
While Kim still looked stunning, the reality star was noticeably less airbrushed and pore-free than in her social media photos.
Fine lines were visible under her eyes and around her cheeks as well as minor blemishes.
SUED FOR SKKN
The Sun exclusively revealed back in January that Cydnie Lunsford, the owner of SKKN+, a Black-owned spa and beauty center in New York City, was fighting with Kim over the trademark for the name.
Beauty Concepts claims it owns the rights to “SKKN+” and says Kim’s use of the name on her beauty products is confusing their customers, TMZ reported.
The company says it’s a Black and woman-owned business that survived the pandemic and opened a store – only to learn that Kim had launched a brand with a similar name, according to their lawsuit.
Beauty Concepts says they contacted Kim’s team after she filed papers to get the rights to “SKKN”, told her they already hold the trademark for “SKKN+” and asked her not to use similar branding.
They claim Kim’s team ignored their request and released her line anyway.
Kim’s attorney Michael Rhodes hit back, calling the lawsuit a “shakedown effort”.
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