This kiko purchase was solely down to the YouTube beauty guru Nikki Tutorials, who said that Kiko Water eyeshadow in 200 was a spot on dupe for macs whisper of guilt. Now 'whisper of guilt' is a Mac Extra Dimension Skin Finish/Highlighter this is like gold dust, the hardest highlighter to come across.
So when in my local Kiko store in Westfield Stratford, I spotted these beauty's and HAD to have them. Out of the 32 luminescent shades available I picked up shade 200 & 208.
So when in my local Kiko store in Westfield Stratford, I spotted these beauty's and HAD to have them. Out of the 32 luminescent shades available I picked up shade 200 & 208.
Before we go into more detail about the shades I picked, let me quickly explain how the Kiko Water eyeshadows are actually used;
Kiko Water shadows are a soft to the touch shimmery shadow. When used dry they give a soft shimmery metallic finish, that can be easily blended out. Giving the shimmery nature of the shadow there is surprisingly no fall out at all. When applied wet the shadows metallic finish intensifies to a gorgeous, stunning almost wet looking foil on the eye.
The pattern of the actual eyeshadow itself is absolutely beautiful, they are presented in a three-dimensional shape very similar in effect to the Mac Extra Dimension Skin Finish. Apparently the special ergonomic design of the shadow facilitates product uptake, making the shadow quick and easy to pick up & apply?! Well all I know is they are some serious eye candy for any makeup lover.
Kiko Water shadows are a soft to the touch shimmery shadow. When used dry they give a soft shimmery metallic finish, that can be easily blended out. Giving the shimmery nature of the shadow there is surprisingly no fall out at all. When applied wet the shadows metallic finish intensifies to a gorgeous, stunning almost wet looking foil on the eye.
The pattern of the actual eyeshadow itself is absolutely beautiful, they are presented in a three-dimensional shape very similar in effect to the Mac Extra Dimension Skin Finish. Apparently the special ergonomic design of the shadow facilitates product uptake, making the shadow quick and easy to pick up & apply?! Well all I know is they are some serious eye candy for any makeup lover.
Let's talk shades; 200 is a golden peachy champagne shade. That has to be my favourite of the two, but just by a smidge.
208 is a true golden shade, that will look stunning in the summer with a nice tan.
Now for using these shadows as a highlighter like I've heard suggested by other bloggers & vloggers, I'm not convinced. On the eyes the shimmer looks no where near chunky, but when on the cheek the formula looks completely different. It looks too patchy & glittery for my liking, so these Water eyeshadows will be used as just that, an eyeshadow.
208 is a true golden shade, that will look stunning in the summer with a nice tan.
Now for using these shadows as a highlighter like I've heard suggested by other bloggers & vloggers, I'm not convinced. On the eyes the shimmer looks no where near chunky, but when on the cheek the formula looks completely different. It looks too patchy & glittery for my liking, so these Water eyeshadows will be used as just that, an eyeshadow.
For anyone looking for an opaque glisten for there eyes I highly suggest these shadows.
£8.90 from Kiko stores & £5.90 on there online sale right now.
Sooooo pretty! What a deal, too! I agree that IDK if those would be best on the best!
ReplyDeleteKallie
Incredibly pretty :) xx
DeleteBeautiful shades - I can't believe I still haven't tried anything from KIKO, time to fix that I think :o) Xx
ReplyDeleteMakeup by Candlelight
Ooh :) let me know what you get xx
DeleteCan you get these in the US?
DeleteCan you get these in the US?
DeleteOh wow these are beautiful! I really need to pop into Kiko and try some of their products. They seem really lovely quality at a great price too xx
ReplyDeleteKiko seem to be reasonably priced for the quality. xx
DeleteGreat review, these are gorgeous!!
ReplyDeleteThanks huni xx
DeleteI've never heard of this brand before, but those are stunning! I especially like 200!
ReplyDelete200 is a stunner xx
DeleteI love these shades, the look you created is beautiful x
ReplyDeletedaisy-drops
Aww thank you so much huni. xx
DeleteThese shades are absolutely beautiful
ReplyDeleteMegan x | MeganRoisinn
Gorgeous aren't they xx
DeleteI love the look and sound of these products! Shade 200 is gorgeous! Thanks for sharing xo
ReplyDeleteNatalie | Shabby Chic and Tea♥
200 has to be my fave :)
DeleteThis is something i can see myself using this looks stunning on you!
ReplyDeleteJess x
www.momentsofbeautywars.blogspot.co.uk
Aww your too sweet, thank you xx
DeleteI want these SO baddddd but I hate that they have a minimum spend threshold! xx
ReplyDeleteGemma // Miss Makeup Magpie
Ahh do they? That sucks xx
DeleteOoh your such a beaut Megan! These look stunning colours, but I am not sure if I could use them as highlighters. I can't rebel that much haha.
ReplyDeleteBelle ♥
Mascara & Maltesers
Haha me either, i'll stick to using them as shadows me thinks. xx
DeleteShade 200 wet is so gorgeous! That's totally a shadow I'd wear all the time! Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteSo pretty isn't it, glad you like hun. xx
DeleteThese are gorgeous! I really wish we could get KIKO in the US, my wishlist is getting a mile long!
ReplyDeletekatespitz.blogspot.com
That is such a shame you dont have Kiko in the USA xx
DeleteThese look amazing! I've recently heard some great things about them, really cool that they can be used wet too!
ReplyDeleteI'm gonna check them out for sure!
Jess xo
jessicacottonxo.blogspot.co.uk
Yeah being able to use them wet is pretty cool xx
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ReplyDeleteI have a question :) I see you have Shimma Shimma MUG, is it similr to Kiko 208?
I don't see any similarities between the two no. xx
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