Monday, 14 September 2015

Review: Kiko Long Lasting Stick

The One Wash Wonders 

Without Flash L-R: 05, 06, 21, 25 
Without Flash L-R: 05, 06, 21, 25 

Outer Packaging
Kiko is a brand that I'd heard so much about but as there is no Kiko store near me and I didn't want to order blindly from the internet I had held back from purchasing. I recently went to Barcelona where Kiko appears to be a wildly popular brand. The Kiko stores themselves are absolutely beautiful and are set out a lot like MAC, although Kiko's products have a much lower price tag, with lovely staff who are more than happy to help with any questions you may have. 

The product that I immediately made a beeline for was the Long Lasting Stick, as I have wanted to purchase the By Terry Ombre Blackstar in Misty Rock but just couldn't justify the pricetag but these Kiko sticks not only dupe the formula but 05 appears to be extremely similar in colour to Misty Rock.

I headlined this post One Wash Wonders because that really is what they are. A sweep of colour across the lid and a quick blend around the edges with a 217 and you are ready to go. These for me last all day but do crease a little towards the end of the day, but if I use them over my MAC Painterly Paintpot then they last all day without creasing. The standout shade for me is definitely 05 which I have been wearing on minimal makeup days when I don't want to wear eyeliner. Another shade which I absolutely love is 25 which a muted silvery taupe and makes a perfect base for a 60s cut crease eye which is love on a night out.

Overall Rating 5/5

Available here for £6.90