Kiko Milano is one of my favorite beauty brands because they create such superb products at nominal prices. I first heard about them through a friend who had traveled to Italy, and I’m excited to see their stores popping up stateside! Now I don’t see a Kiko store coming to my neck of the woods in Atlanta anytime soon, but ordering online makes it just as easy.
For spring 2016, Kiko presents “The Artist” — a limited edition collection to inspire you to become a canvas of your own. The packaging is minimal and clean and was inspired by an artists’s tools. I’m pleasantly surprised by the attention to detail.
Starting on base makeup, the Glacial Light Soft Sifter Foundation ($15) is a lightweight water-based liquid foundation. The coverage is sheer, and it’s available in six shades, with the one pictured being the darkest. 06 (Neutral 80) is a little dark for me, but according to the back of my hand, the foundation blends very nicely. Great for minimal makeup days.
I love how quickly the slightly oversized Artist Foundation Brush ($15), which Kiko recommends for this kind of formula, spreads the product. Conveniently, the brush is also very pretty to look at!
There’s also a Powder Face Brush ($15) that looks heavenly.
Priced at just $8, the Colour Click Lipstick gives you full-on color from a single swipe. The click packaging is pretty addicting as well! Can’t find any complaints with this lipstick, other than how there needs to be more shades!
The next two eye lining products are the most obviously artist inspired. Starting with the Signature Eye Marker ($8), which is spatula-shaped and has a very thick and rounded tip. If you turn it on its side, you can draw a thinner line. It drew on really easily for me, but it can’t top some of my other favorite eyeliners.
Now, the Fine Art Pencil ($7) may just be the longest lasting kajal-type eyeliner I’ve ever tried, and the color of 03 is really unique and pretty for the under-eye area.
Since I’ve been playing around with the idea of a printable face chart, I decided to create a blank version for you guys to color and customize! Happy drawing…and see you in the next!
Anna
denise S says
April 27th, 2016 at 4:16 pmI haven’t heard of this brand before.Prices are reasonable and I like the swatch of the red lipstick. Surprised that purple liner looks lighter on you than the swatch. The Artist reminds me of Prince (:
Anna Oh says
April 30th, 2016 at 8:45 amI get that vibe too 🙂 Kiko is consistently strong with their products and pricing!
susan says
April 27th, 2016 at 5:20 pmYour drawings are beautiful! I really want to try this brand so I guess I’m gonna have to place an order. I was kinda excited to see they have a store in Connecticut, which is two hours from me – not exactly around the corner, but maybe on my way north to visit family 🙂
Anna Oh says
April 30th, 2016 at 8:46 amOhhhh I’d love to run around and try all the things at a store 🙂 Yep maybe a pit stop for your next road trip ?
LindaLibraLoca says
April 27th, 2016 at 5:48 pmOh, thank you for the pretty face chart!
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Anna Oh says
April 30th, 2016 at 8:47 amYou are welcome! ^_~
Agata says
April 27th, 2016 at 6:21 pmThe face chart is awesome. Thank you. I have not tried anything from Kiko yet but I would love too. I like the color of that eyeshadow.
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Chris25 says
April 27th, 2016 at 7:52 pmI haven’t tried anything from this brand, but the lipstick and shadow look lovely!
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Karen says
April 27th, 2016 at 8:50 pmI just downloaded the chart and can’t wait to go to town on it once the baby’s fed and goes to sleep! 😀 Thanks, Anna!
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Anna Oh says
April 30th, 2016 at 8:50 amWoohoo~ Thank you 🙂
Kiss & Make-up says
April 28th, 2016 at 12:17 amLove the chart!! 🙂 And you’re looking pretty as always. Also, how cute is that pink-tipped brush??
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Anna Oh says
April 30th, 2016 at 8:48 amThe powder brush has a bright peach/coral tip!!! I have my eye on that because I am addicted to powder brushes haha
Kelly B. says
April 28th, 2016 at 3:37 amKiko is one of those brands I’ve been pretty desperate to try! Especially this collection, I love how minimal but bold it is!
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Anna Oh says
April 30th, 2016 at 8:49 amMe too! It’s so cute and vibrant.
Erin says
April 28th, 2016 at 10:11 amLoving the colors. Especially for the eyes.
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