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Kylie Cosmetics Raised Nearly Half a Million Dollars for Charity With This Lip Kit

In 2016, Kylie Jenner proved to the world that she was more than just the youngest sister of the clan when she started Kylie Cosmetics, her own makeup company. Since the star released her now-famous lip kits, fans have fought to get their hands on the matte liquid lipstick and matching lip pencil duo, hoping that, with the right contouring tricks, they’ll be able to replicate Kylie’s famous pout.

Kylie, however, has proved that her makeup line has done more than just provide the world with bigger lips to show off on Instagram. Kylie Cosmetics partner with Smile Train, a charity that works to provide surgeries for children born with clef palate, free of charge. She released a lip kit appropriately named “Smile,” a gorgeous light pink, and announced that all profits from the sale of the product would go to Smile Train.

When the product was first released in the fall of 2016, it raised $159,000 for the charity, which equates to the funding of 638 surgeries for those in need. Since her latest restock of the product on January 5, People reports that the lip kit has raised nearly half a million dollars.

Smile is currently out of stock on Kylie Cosmetics, however, Kylie has been notorious for giving the fans what they want. So if you’re interested in not only getting a flattering, limited edition lip kit, but giving back, make your request known to Kylie! You know where to find her.

Amanda is a National Intern, Style and Beauty Blogger and a Chapter Advisor for Her Campus. She is doing a double major in criminology and sociology at Western University. She is a proud member of Alpha Gamma Delta - Zeta Chi chapter, and makes 99% of her decisions based off of WWEWD (what would Elle Woods Do?). Follow her on instagram @amanda_h_jones, and listen to her talk about makeup *a bit* more than usual at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_m-7cOzh_oI&t=237s