Review: Kiko Colour² Lipstick in Hearty Magenta
Normally this is not the kind of colour I would go for, pink or even pinkish colours are not normally my kind of thing. Personally I blame the pre-Christmas impulse buy, but really I can’t complain because it is a lovely colour and over the Kiko Bordeaux lip liner the combination is just beautiful.
£ 7.90 . Magnetic Closure . Made in Italy . Cruelty Free . Moisturising
Kiko marketed this lipstick as moisturising, and they’re not lying. First time trying on this lipstick I felt like I’d applied a really rich lip balm, it’s amazing! And the packaging I can’t fault at all. It’s sturdy, well made and the magnetic clasp is one of those small touches that make you feel like you paid £20 for it.
I don’t like pink in general, but even I can appreciate how beautiful that swatch is. Ugh, so pretty! Down side of it being so creamy and moisturising is it doesn’t have a tone of staying power unless it’s over a good matte lipliner. If you are planning on using this colour for a night out be prepared to bring the lipstick with you to touch up, especially if you’re eating or drinking.
I like using this lipgloss more as lip tint or over a base of lipliner, you still get the moisturising effect but without having to worry about re-applying it, unless of course you’re using it as a lip tint. On it’s own this lipstick will last about 3 maybe 4 hours before it needs to be re-applied.
