Late
last year I headed to central London with my dear friend Shel, and our last
shop was one I had never ventured. Shel was adamant that I would love KIKO Cosmetics and as she knows me so well, I was looking forward to exploring what
they had to offer, particularly seeing how much the store was heaving as we
entered. Just from glancing at some of the product price points, I couldn't
believe how this brand had slipped me by for so long, but apparently they're
relatively new to the UK, originating from Milano, Italy.
I
made a beeline for the lipsticks (because I don't have enough!) and fell in
love with so many shades, but for my first trip I restricted myself to my
favourite four:
Note: Click on the shades to be forwarded to the full product and all shades available.
Smart
Lipstick
Shade: Amaranth -914
No.
of shades available: 24
It's
no wonder this is KIKO's best selling lipstick. I can't get over how much I
love this lipstick and shade, and I also can't believe that this gem of a
lipstick is a mere £3.90! The lipstick tip is a little wider than usual which
makes this ridiculously easy to apply and the application is made even simpler
because the texture is so soft and buttery. This is the lipstick I've been
using the most and has become a favourite of mine from my obscenely large
lipstick collection. My lips always feel fresh and hydrated with little or no
reapplication throughout the day. I'll be heading back to buy many more shades!
Luscious
Cream - Creamy Lipstick
Shade:
Dark Scarlett Red - 511
No.
of shade available: 25
You
can tell by the title that this is the fancy range. It claims to do three things:
•
Give lips more fullness
• Keep lips looking healthy with an energising agent
•
Give lips a younger look
I
can't personally comment on whether it does any of these as I have only worn
this particular lipstick a few times, but what I can say is that I love
the shade and how the texture felt on my lips. It's a silky texture and easy to
apply and I can tell out of the four products I tried that this one will last
the longest as I literally applied one thin layer with success. It also has the
best packaging I have ever had with a lipstick.
Unlimited
Stylo
Shade:
Cherry Red - 007
No.
of shades available: 14
This
is my new go-to everyday wear lipstick because it really is 'unlimited'. I have
worn this numerous times and it hasn't budged. It is the perfect day-wear lipstick
when you're working long hours because it has a high pigment formula for a
semi-mat finish, to leave you feeling nothing but confident that you can relay
on this lipstick to take you through to dinner time. I also adore the shade and
think it goes incredibly well with my skin tone. The only gripe I have is the
tip. The flat round tip doesn't make it as easy to apply as I would like, but
it's a small price to pay for excellent results.
Creamy
Lipgloss
Shade: Carmine Red - 106
No.
of shades available: 13
Never
judge a book by its cover. I chose this gloss because I was so surprised to see
that it was a crayon claiming to give a lovely shine finish - I bought it with
scepticism. As soon as I applied a layer to my lips though, there was instant
gloss. It's so smooth and easy to apply, but I did find that I had to apply more
than one layer due to my darker complexion. Those with lighter skin probably
won't have the same issue as the colour is there but if you're darker, it's
less prominent.
With
such great products and a price point to make other related brands look
embarrassingly extortionate, KIKO will be my go-to place for affordable
high-end makeup.
'til
next time.
Love
and hugs,
Isha
xxx
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