I only started using KIKO products in the last couple of years. I was drawn in by a sale (surprise surprise) during summer a couple of years ago and I haven’t looked back since! I have purchased so many things, from eyeshadow palettes to cream shadows, from foundations to metallic lipsticks and I am yet to have a negative experience with any of their products. I have to say, I think KIKO is very underrated, I don’t hear that much about them in terms of reviews etc and I’m not sure why that is as they are a great company! KIKO have been around for 20 years, with over 1,000 stores in 20 countries. It’s influenced by modern Italy, focusing on art, fashion and design. KIKO offer over 1,400 products ranging from makeup, skincare, brushes and beauty sponges. I really recommend checking them out.
Whilst I was in Bath (read about my trip here), I was delighted to find a nice and spacious KIKO store. I had to restrain myself as there was so many things that caught my eye! One thing that I did pick up was their Arctic Holiday Baked Blush in 01 Marmoreal Biscuit. This product particularly caught my eye because of it’s stunning golden chrome/holographic packaging, perfect for the frozen theme of the collection. I think it looks pretty high end actually. It is priced at £16.90 but it is currently on sale at £11.80
I was surprised when I found that the blush came in a little silver bag. It made the product seem so luxury and fancy, again, reminding me of high end brands. Also it’s perfect for travelling with as I recently went away and I opened my makeup bag to find that my blush had smashed and in the process had covered all my other things, so this little bag will come in very handy!
So the blush comes in a silver, mirror-style plastic packaging which I think looks very sleek and elegant and it was designed by Ross Lovegrove. I also think it matches pretty well with the icy/glacial vibes that seems to be going on.
I love the fact that there is a mirror included, again, making it brilliant to travel with. I am usually super fussy with blushes. I tend to run away from anything bright or baby pink and I typically go for more muted and musky. I really liked the shade as soon as I saw it, as it’s what I would usually go for. I also liked that it’s a baked blush with a metallic finish. I’m so used to seeing plain old matte ones and I feel like they can be quite harsh on my face (I might just be crap at blending) so I was keen to try out a different type. The blush is described to have a fragrance of “ginger and spices” which I’m not so sure about. It definitely has a subtle but pleasant scent, however ginger and spices didn’t come to mind when I first sniffed it. The smell disappears when applied to the face as well so I’m not fussed.
As you can see, this is super pigmented (this was one swatch). It has the most gorgeous creamy texture to it, which makes it so easy to blend out for a more natural look. It gives the cheeks the perfect glow and brightens up my whole complexion. I wear a dewy foundation so this blush enhances that by adding a healthy dash of colour to my face. It wears for hours and I have received so many compliments so I will definitely be keeping this in my makeup bag!
I absolutely love this baked blush. It’s basically everything I want in one – a dash of pink, a healthy sheen and a creamy texture! It’s also priced very reasonably given the immediate colour payoff and also the quality of the product in how it applies and also how it’s presented in it’s gorgeous holographic packaging. I feel like KIKO doesn’t fit into the drugstore category nor does it fit into the high end category either so it’s sort of in the middle, so I kind of expect to pay a tad more than I would from a drugstore brand. The quality of their products is always high and their packaging is always very nice too. If you like the look of this blush it’s also available in two other shades! There’s also loads more in this collection so click here if you fancy taking a look at what else is available. Everything in the Arctic Holiday collection seems to be on sale to so go go go!
I would love to know if any of you have tried this blush out or anything else in their Christmas collection. Also, let me know what you think of KIKO in general as I don’t hear that much about them and would love to know if you guys enjoy their products too.
N xxxx
Kiko Milano makes some great products, that blush looks beautiful! Thanks for the thorough review 🙂
They’re great aren’t they? I love them! Thanks Babe xx
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What a gorgeous palette. There are a few Kiko stores near me but I have never actually been in them! I will have to take a look next time I am passing!
Isn’t it so nice! I’ve been using it every day x
I’m new to Kiko but have totally fell for that mother-of-pearl shimmer on the packaging! Thanks for the recommendation – Apologies for being 20 years behind!
Isn’t it so pretty! Awww no worries lovely xx
That shade is beautiful, I haven’t heard of this brand before and I love the little silver bag, that’s a fab touch x
Ooh well they’re definitely worth looking into! Their products are fab x
I went to KIKO in Bath too. The sale is very good. This blusher looks great, love the color
I really liked that store! The sale was great x
What a gorgeous shade! Love the packaging too, so very pretty!
Yeah it’s stunning! I love it x
Beautiful colour and looks like you’d only need the smallest amount for a great result.
Yeah you definitely don’t need much! A little big goes a long way x
I’ve never used Kiko but the colour of that blush looks great. Perhaps I should try.
C x
It’s such a flattering shade, I defo recommend it x
I love Kiko. They offer some absolutely stunning beauty products and yet they are super affordable 🙂 loving the colour of the blush x
I don’t think they get talked about enough! It’s so pretty isn’t it x
I haven’t heard of this brand before, but the shade is lovely and I love the silver bag! Fab!
It’s so cute isn’t it!
I love Kiko and own so much from them. This is beautiful and I love the packaging, can’t believe I don’t have it in my collection x
I reckon they’ll have other similar blushers in their range xx
I have not come across this brand before but the makeup looks lovely, I will lookout for it next time I am out shopping for makeup.
I would definitely checking them out – they’re great x
That shade is stunning! The packaging looks so pretty.
it’s so pretty isn’t it! I can’t bring myself to throw the box away either haha! x