Eyelid Type: Oily
Hello IMBBians,
Today’s review is on Kiko Milano Smart Colour Eye Pencil ‘04 Pearly Golden Brown’. Keep reading to find out how it fared for me.
Price: GBP 2.50
Product Description:
Coloured eye pencil for the waterline and lash line that delivers a precise, uniform line of intense colour.
The pencil’s bright colour draws on without a problem. The soft, smooth-gliding texture applies perfectly on the upper and lower lash line and waterline.
Choose from 16 colours available in three different finishes: matte, pearl and metallic.
Ophthalmologically tested.
Ingredients:
Triethylhexanoin, Mica, Ricinus Communis Oil (Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil), Ozokerite, Copernicia Cerifera Cera (Copernicia Cerifera (Carnauba) Wax/Cire De Carnauba), Cera Alba (Beeswax/Cire D’abeille), Dipentaerythrityl Tetrahydroxystearate/Tetraisostearate, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate, Dicalcium Phosphate, Lecithin, Tocopherol, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Citric Acid, Silica, Tin Oxide. +/- (May Contain): Ci 77891 (Titanium Dioxide), Ci 77491-Ci 77492-Ci 77499 (Iron Oxides), Ci 77000 (Aluminum Powder), Ci 77007 (Ultramarines), Ci 77510 (Ferric Ferrocyanide), Ci 77742 (Manganese Violet), Ci 19140 (Yellow 5 Lake), Ci 42090 (Blue 1 Lake).
My Experience with Kiko Milano Smart Colour Eye Pencil 04 Pearly Golden Brown:
Packaging:
Starting off with the packaging, this crayon pencil comes in a regular, sleek black crayon pencil form and is a sharpenable pencil. No sharpener has been provided with the pencil. It has a color coded bottom which makes the shade identification easier. The cap sits securely in place. The packaging looks very simple and nothing fancy. Maybe adding a colour-coordinated cap to this product would have increased the packaging value and helped at instant shade identification instead of putting it at the bottom.
The product body bears only the shade name about the product. Initially, the pencil comes packed in a cellophane wrapper to prevent tampering with the packaging. All the product details are written on the body of the pencil itself.
The only con in the packaging is that these pencils are not retractable; rather it needs to be sharpened regularly. The pencil can be sharpened using a normal sharpener. Sharpening means unwanted wastage of product which is disappointing. Overall, the packaging is sturdy and travel-friendly.
Shade:
The shade ‘04 Pearly Golden Brown’ is a gorgeous medium brown shade which has a fine pearly finish to it. It shows a beautiful golden glow in its undertones when swatched. The colour might look like rich red-brown if you go for online shopping but, believe me, it’s not. There are no glitters or shimmers visible when you swatch it. It doesn’t really brighten up my look. For experiment purpose trying it was good, but I would not say I am very happy with the shade. The colour looks very subdued when you wear it, so it is apt for everyday wear. Also, it goes with all skin tones quite well.
Pigmentation:
The pigmentation of this eye pencil is not very rich and could have been better. It needs 2-3 swipes to get the true colour payoff. Also, I had to put a little pressure to draw the lines on my eyes so it is not that effortless as eyeliner. You might want to draw multiple lines if you want to create a more intensified and broader eyeliner look. The colour intensity that you would obtain in a single swipe or in multiple swipes varies prominently. The colour does not show up on the eyes well and I had to put a lot of effort to make it clearly visible in the eye swatches.
Texture and Finish:
The texture of this eye pencil is medium soft, smooth and it sets to a beautiful subtle pearly finish which looks really gorgeous. The finish lacks any glossiness. It glides on smoothly but with some tugging and pulling. The formula is not super creamy and does not blend like a dream. Since this eyeliner has no hint of visible glitter or shimmer, so you can wear it easily at any time of the day. This eyeliner can be applied on the upper lash line, waterline and the lower lash line but you would need to put some pressure while drawing the lines.
This eye pencil is not perfectly smudge-proof or transfer-proof as the formulation is medium-creamy. If you have very oily eyelids, then it will start getting messy and will look faded after a few hours. It is not waterproof also.
Sometimes I use this coloured eyeliner alone and sometimes I pair it with a black liner. When I pair it with a black liner, I use the black liner on the upper lash line and the coloured liner on the waterline of my eyes. You can also use it as an Eyeshadow and blend the colour on the lid to get a soft but glam look. I can use this liner to create different types of looks. Overall, I liked the formulation of this eye pencil but I am not super impressed.
Staying Power:
The staying power of this eyeliner is not very impressive. It will stay in place for about 4-5 hrs on the upper eyelids without smudging. After that, the colour fades from the inner corner of the eyes. On the water line, it stays for about 5 hours after which the colour intensity fades.
Those who have oily lids, it is advisable to prime your lids with a loose powder or an eye primer for oil absorption and increased the longevity of the liner. This liner comes off easily with any makeup remover. I used the Garnier micellar water for removing this liner.
Overall:
It is a highly wearable colour. The texture, pigmentation and shade are okay-types and its staying power is also not something praiseworthy. It definitely did not leave a mark with its performance, so I can’t say it is way too good. If you want some good quality eye products and at the same time you are concerned about the price, then this range is for you. So, I am happy with the purchase.
Pros of Kiko Milano Smart Colour Eye Pencil 04 Pearly Golden Brown:
• Travel-friendly packaging
• Beautiful medium brown shade which has a fine pearly finish to it
• Has a subtle golden pearly finish to it
• Colour coded
• Good pigmentation
• Feels lightweight
• Does not sting the eyes
• Suits all skin tones
• Very affordable
• Smooth and creamy texture
• Can be used to create different types of looks
• Can be used as a kajal or as an eyeshadow
• Buttery formulation
• Removal of this eyeliner is pretty easy
Cons of Kiko Milano Smart Colour Eye Pencil 04 Pearly Golden Brown:
• Staying power can be improved
• Not retractable eyeliner, needs to be sharpened
• Pigmentation can be better
• The shade is not rich brown
• A bit pricey for the quantity provided
• Little pressure needed while drawing lines
• Creaminess could be better
• Does not come with a sharpener
• Not waterproof
• Not completely transfer-proof
• If you have oily lids, you need to prime your eyelids
IMBB Rating: 3/5
Would I Repurchase Kiko Milano Smart Colour Eye Pencil 04 Pearly Golden Brown?
No.
Will you Recommend Kiko Milano Smart Colour Eye Pencil 04 Pearly Golden Brown?
Yes, you can try if you want to.
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