KIKO makeup? Anyone?
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lilithbloody
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Hi there!
I know KIKO for more than a year now.
I have eyeshadows, lipglosses, brow stuff, lipsticks, blushes, mascaras and some nail lacquers.
They have two different priced eyeshadows, the cheaper one is supossed to be less pigmented but i cannot tell the diference. Some of their eyeshadows are great, other just good. Kiko also has the "colour sphere" that can be compared to MAC mineralize e/s. I have to say that not all the colors work great, you have to test them at the store to know if they would blend well and their pigmentation 'cause some of them seems to be very pigmented and then when you use them they're not.
About KIKO lipglosses... they smell like candy! is true, i want to eat them
The colours are nice and they last long.
Kiko has a great variety of mascaras, they have two version of each mascara, wich I find very usefull, so you can get a black one or a brown one.
I could tell lot of things about Kiko, just ask
ps: They always have some discounts in a range, for example, for 15 days they have all of their shadows for 3€. Then is when i usually buy kiko make up
I know KIKO for more than a year now.
I have eyeshadows, lipglosses, brow stuff, lipsticks, blushes, mascaras and some nail lacquers.
They have two different priced eyeshadows, the cheaper one is supossed to be less pigmented but i cannot tell the diference. Some of their eyeshadows are great, other just good. Kiko also has the "colour sphere" that can be compared to MAC mineralize e/s. I have to say that not all the colors work great, you have to test them at the store to know if they would blend well and their pigmentation 'cause some of them seems to be very pigmented and then when you use them they're not.
About KIKO lipglosses... they smell like candy! is true, i want to eat them
The colours are nice and they last long.Kiko has a great variety of mascaras, they have two version of each mascara, wich I find very usefull, so you can get a black one or a brown one.
I could tell lot of things about Kiko, just ask
ps: They always have some discounts in a range, for example, for 15 days they have all of their shadows for 3€. Then is when i usually buy kiko make up
lilithbloody
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I'm not sure about Germany, but here in Spain prices are very low, so I guess you would end up by trying more than just a lipgloss..
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You can always ask for a custom purchase
Originally Posted by Susanne
This sounds great! I will try a lipgloss for sure! And I am interested in the e/s. I saw your collection thread - thanks for sharing! I will visit the store when it opens, look at their products and come back with questions
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I'm not sure about Germany, but here in Spain prices are very low, so I guess you would end up by trying more than just a lipgloss..
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| Originally Posted by KeishaG14
The colors look GREAT! I'd love to try them, but don't see them being sent to the US. |
You can always ask for a custom purchase
malika
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I bought some stuff from KIKO when I was in Italy this summer.
Some of the things I got were GREAT, others just so-so.
I got their dual-phase makeup remover, which I think worked wonderfully. Removed makeup effectively, and didn't sting my eyes. A winner!
I got a makeup fixer, from their Dreams collection, that worked very well, made my makeup last longer - but felt like spraying hairspray in my face. Not very pleasant.
I got a blush - OH THE BLUSH! It's the 103, and it's so gorgeous! The material of the packaging is the NARS rubber, and the blush itself is so pigmented I have to be careful applying it. The 103 shade is a peachy-pink similar to Orgasm, but more pink, more pigmented, and suits my coloring (cool) much better than Orgasm.
I also got the KIKO Supergloss in number 109, which is one of my favourite glosses. Very creamy and pigmented!
I got a top coat nail polish, which works wonderfully at making my polish last longer - but the label says it has formaldehyde in it. Which scares me a little bit.
I got some of their brushes too! Like a slanted eyeliner/brow brush, which works wonderfully for brows, eyeshadow as liner and gel liner. I got a big powder brush, but that one was just very prickly and not very soft. I suppose the material was too cheap. So go for the angled brow brush!
I also got a makeup remover pen, for mistakes. It works great! Perfect for when you mess up liner or mascara.
All in all I'd say KIKO is good quality for money. I wish I had tried some of their eyeshadows and what looked like MSFs and mascaras. I will next time!
I will also say that the design of their ads and such, in the store, made me think that the makeup was meant for younger girls than me (I'm only 23). So maybe they should rethink their graphics
Some of the things I got were GREAT, others just so-so.
I got their dual-phase makeup remover, which I think worked wonderfully. Removed makeup effectively, and didn't sting my eyes. A winner!
I got a makeup fixer, from their Dreams collection, that worked very well, made my makeup last longer - but felt like spraying hairspray in my face. Not very pleasant.
I got a blush - OH THE BLUSH! It's the 103, and it's so gorgeous! The material of the packaging is the NARS rubber, and the blush itself is so pigmented I have to be careful applying it. The 103 shade is a peachy-pink similar to Orgasm, but more pink, more pigmented, and suits my coloring (cool) much better than Orgasm.
I also got the KIKO Supergloss in number 109, which is one of my favourite glosses. Very creamy and pigmented!
I got a top coat nail polish, which works wonderfully at making my polish last longer - but the label says it has formaldehyde in it. Which scares me a little bit.
I got some of their brushes too! Like a slanted eyeliner/brow brush, which works wonderfully for brows, eyeshadow as liner and gel liner. I got a big powder brush, but that one was just very prickly and not very soft. I suppose the material was too cheap. So go for the angled brow brush!
I also got a makeup remover pen, for mistakes. It works great! Perfect for when you mess up liner or mascara.
All in all I'd say KIKO is good quality for money. I wish I had tried some of their eyeshadows and what looked like MSFs and mascaras. I will next time!
I will also say that the design of their ads and such, in the store, made me think that the makeup was meant for younger girls than me (I'm only 23). So maybe they should rethink their graphics
user79
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They used to sell in Switzerland, unfortunately the brand has been phased out of my country. It's actually an Italian brand called KIKO Milano.
I bought a few of their lipglosses and glazes and they are AMAZING! In some ways even better than MAC. So pigmented, last forever, but very sticky. But that's why they last so long. I wish I had stocked up, they are very good.
They eyeshadows are so-so, I remember having a lot of fall out and creasing with the cream ones. That's all I've tried. Def give it a shot though.
I bought a few of their lipglosses and glazes and they are AMAZING! In some ways even better than MAC. So pigmented, last forever, but very sticky. But that's why they last so long. I wish I had stocked up, they are very good.
They eyeshadows are so-so, I remember having a lot of fall out and creasing with the cream ones. That's all I've tried. Def give it a shot though.
PlatinumV
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Here I am too.
I love e/s, I love KIKO e/s and I can say they are the MOST PIGMENTED e/s I ever tried in my entire life. I can get the coverage that Karlasugar shows usually in her swatches... by simply passing softly over the pan.
They have had some collections with less pigmented e/s, but also those were at level of MAC e/s. Yes, KIKO e/s are more pigmented than MAC ones.
Brushes are not so good, a bit too coarse for me. Blushes are fantastic, a wonderful texture and wonderful colours!
I am not a lip products expert (I don't use them so much) by all my friends said also lip products are fantastic!
I love e/s, I love KIKO e/s and I can say they are the MOST PIGMENTED e/s I ever tried in my entire life. I can get the coverage that Karlasugar shows usually in her swatches... by simply passing softly over the pan.
They have had some collections with less pigmented e/s, but also those were at level of MAC e/s. Yes, KIKO e/s are more pigmented than MAC ones.
Brushes are not so good, a bit too coarse for me. Blushes are fantastic, a wonderful texture and wonderful colours!
I am not a lip products expert (I don't use them so much) by all my friends said also lip products are fantastic!
Caderas
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I have a friend that lives over in Italy and she's sent me 4 things from KIKO!
I have #34 & #49 (DC'd? but #148 is close) eyeshadows, which I'm in love with.
Also have #6 Color Sphere, but mine is brighter than the website picture.
And then I have #24 Cream Shadow!
I'll take pictures as soon as I get my camera back.
I have #34 & #49 (DC'd? but #148 is close) eyeshadows, which I'm in love with.
Also have #6 Color Sphere, but mine is brighter than the website picture.
And then I have #24 Cream Shadow!
I'll take pictures as soon as I get my camera back.
wetwater
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I got my first Kiko products just a few days ago and I'm in love with it! I got an eyeshadow, which is one of the most pigmented, smooth, and long-lasting eyeshadows I've tried! The color is brilliant as well! (#23) I also got one of their lipsticks, which is a perfect smooth, creamy pinky-nude color. It's not blotchy and looks so natural. I had to try more, so I just got a blush (105) in a plummy color. I've yet to use it, but it swatched wonderfully and oh-so pigmented. In fact, I think my only worry with this is that it might be TOO pigmented! If it's good, I'll have to go try out more stuff! The cream eyeshadow stick thing looked interesting, but I'm not sure about its staying power...
PlatinumV
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There are many kinds of cream e/s.
Believe me, SKIP those in a heart-shaped box.
Instead, these KIKO MAKE UP MILANO: Long Lasting Stick Eyeshadow - ombretto tenuta estrema are wonderful! They are also blendable as soon as you put them on your lids, to "fix" after few seconds. And I can assure you that they stay exactly where they are supposed to stay for the entire day! Without creasing!
Believe me, SKIP those in a heart-shaped box.
Instead, these KIKO MAKE UP MILANO: Long Lasting Stick Eyeshadow - ombretto tenuta estrema are wonderful! They are also blendable as soon as you put them on your lids, to "fix" after few seconds. And I can assure you that they stay exactly where they are supposed to stay for the entire day! Without creasing!
PlatinumV
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some KIKO polishes swatches
some KIKO polishes swatches
Ilenia
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Have you been talking about the one in Oberhausen?
I've only bought two nail polishes so far and I never wear them because they're of poor quality. Not comparable to Essie or OPI!
| Originally Posted by Susanne
There will open a KIKO makeup store near me soon. Who has ever bought makeup from this brand? How would you compare it to MAC? Do you like the quality, colour range? |
Have you been talking about the one in Oberhausen?
I've only bought two nail polishes so far and I never wear them because they're of poor quality. Not comparable to Essie or OPI!
s_lost
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I first knew Kiko when I was in Italy and I was amazed how cheap and pretty their stuff was/is. But didn't have much time to play with, so just grabbed a few items to give as presents.
Back home, I discovered a recently inaugurated store. I always visit it when I go to the mall, and the best thing about this brand is defintiely the price. I keep trying to love their products, but I can't. I didn't like the mascaras or the brushes, and the es similar to the mineralize are very very glittery (or frosty). I don't have any of the regular ones, because I don't like the texture. The lipsticks have a strong scent, I got 3 and simply can't use them, even leaving them open for several days.
Some examples:
I do like this es and a green one, but I didn't find a 3rd one that I liked. I keep trying though =)
The liner is supposedly waterproof, but is really not. The regular kajals simply disappear after an hour (and used as an eyeliner, not in the waterline!).
The lipstick/pencil was a waste of money. Bad taste in the mouth and it doesn't lasts long.
Anyway, IMO the "good" stuff are very glittery, and the regular not that great. You need to dig.
Back home, I discovered a recently inaugurated store. I always visit it when I go to the mall, and the best thing about this brand is defintiely the price. I keep trying to love their products, but I can't. I didn't like the mascaras or the brushes, and the es similar to the mineralize are very very glittery (or frosty). I don't have any of the regular ones, because I don't like the texture. The lipsticks have a strong scent, I got 3 and simply can't use them, even leaving them open for several days.
Some examples:
I do like this es and a green one, but I didn't find a 3rd one that I liked. I keep trying though =)
The liner is supposedly waterproof, but is really not. The regular kajals simply disappear after an hour (and used as an eyeliner, not in the waterline!).
The lipstick/pencil was a waste of money. Bad taste in the mouth and it doesn't lasts long.
Anyway, IMO the "good" stuff are very glittery, and the regular not that great. You need to dig.
Aelya
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well I bought from KIKO today and for sure I'll not compare to mac in quality. But it's the kind same product ! Mac is better ! But Kiko is great too ! I really love their gloss and blush ! The lipstick are good but they seems really cheap for me ! Eyeshadow are great ! Maybe we can more compare to NYX. I have some picture :
tats
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I got my first package from Kiko today and definitely not the last one.. I was impressed with e/s I got so I went to reserach this brand on here..
I'm not sure how new these e/s are I've only discovered the brand a few days ago but everything on the website looked so appealing so I gave it a go and ordered couple of things.. Their water eyeshadows seem very impressive although quite a few of the shades were out of stock..
I like that their products come in boxes like a luxury brand even tough they are fairly cheap..
I will post an update later and swatches..
I'm not sure how new these e/s are I've only discovered the brand a few days ago but everything on the website looked so appealing so I gave it a go and ordered couple of things.. Their water eyeshadows seem very impressive although quite a few of the shades were out of stock..
I like that their products come in boxes like a luxury brand even tough they are fairly cheap..
I will post an update later and swatches..
