Kiko Milano Smart Colour Eyeshadow 18 Metallic Hyacinth Review

Skin Type: Dry and occasionally acne-prone
Skin Tone: Fair with neutral undertones

Hello beauties,

Today’s review is Kiko Milano Smart Colour Eyeshadow in the shade “18 Metallic Hyacinth”. Read on to know how good it fared as a metallic eye shadow.

Kiko Milano Smart Colour Eyeshadow Metallic Hyacinth full

Product Description:
Kiko Milano presents a brightly coloured eyeshadow that has repeated mixing of pigments and oils resulting in a revolutionary formula, truly an explosion of colour and sensations.The soft, creamy powder is extremely buildable and has particularly smooth and uniform consistency ensuring high blendability. The eyeshadow is silky to the touch, its pure colour is revealed instantly and glides on evenly. The eyeshadow comes in a modern, practical compact its unique, distinctive packaging features the KK monogram embossed on the see-through lid. The handy, fun size eyeshadow will tempt you to collect lots of different colours for creating intense, unique eye makeup for every occasion.
Features:
·Brightly coloured eyeshadow with smooth texture
·Ophthamologically and dermatologically tested (provided with low sensitization)
·All Kiko products are formulated without parabens

Price:
GBP 2.50 for 1.8 gm

Ingredients:
Talc, Mica, Dimethicone, Triethylhexanoin, Zinc Stearate, Nylon-12, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tin Oxide. +/- (May Contain): Ci 77891 (Titanium Dioxide), Ci 77491 – Ci 77492 – Ci 77499 (Iron Oxides), Ci 77007 (Ultramarines), Ci 77510 (Ferric Ammonium Ferrocyanide, Ferric Ferrocyanide), Ci 19140 (Yellow 5 Lake), Ci 42090 (Blue 1 Lake).

Kiko Milano Smart Colour Eyeshadow Metallic Hyacinth ingredients

My Experience with Kiko Milano Smart Colour Eyeshadow 18 Metallic Hyacinth:

Kiko Milano Smart Colour Eyeshadow comes in a beautiful range of 22 shades with three types of finishes-matte, pearly and metallic. The shade range is intriguing and it left me befuddled, so I got quite a few of them from each type of finish to know how good they work.

Kiko Milano Smart Colour Eyeshadow Metallic Hyacinth full packaging

Packaging: Let’s begin with the packaging of the product. The eye shadow pot comes packed inside a black cardboard cover that has a hole in the middle, so you can spot the shade through the hole of the cover. As you know all Kiko Milano products come packed in black packaging, so this kind of packaging was nothing new to me. The eye shadow comes packed in a square pot with rounded ends and has a clear flip lid.

Kiko Milano Smart Colour Eyeshadow Metallic Hyacinth closed pan

The name of the brand is mentioned on the back of the square pot and also on the front of the black cardboard cover in white fonts. On the back side of the container and also on the body of the outer cover, the shade name of the eye shadow is mentioned. The size of the container is small, so it looks very cute and girly. It can be carried around conveniently everywhere. Overall, I love the packaging of these cute little circular pot eye shadows from Kiko Milano.

Kiko Milano Smart Colour Eyeshadow Metallic Hyacinth outer packaging

Shade: The shade “18 Metallic Hyacinth” is a very pretty but subdued light pink colour. The colour looks very pleasant when you swatch it. The metallic effect of this shadow is not very pronounced rather it looks quite muted.

Kiko Milano Smart Colour Eyeshadow Metallic Hyacinth pan

It is suitable for everyday wear. It will look gorgeous both during the day as well as for night looks. However, since the pinkish-ness is more on the lighter side, it will compliment fair to medium skin tones more. It can also be used as a blush to give a pinkish tint to your cheeks.

Pigmentation: The pigmentation of these eye shadows is decent but not bang-on. You will get a decent colour payoff at 1-2 swipes. For fuller coverage and maximum colour payoff, I need 3-4 swipes. The colour payoff is really good but it could have been much better. But I don’t have much complains as it is really affordable. The colour occupies the lids properly, so I must say they have a good pigmentation.

Kiko Milano Smart Colour Eyeshadow Metallic Hyacinth pigmentation

Texture and Finish: As per the product description, the eye shadows are meant to give metallic finish to the eyes. On using this for the first time, I found the texture to be very smooth and non-gritty. It blends well with other shadows and can be used to create beautiful looks. The application did not feel uncomfortable on the eyes. The formulation is neither very creamy nor very powdery. It just has the right amount of consistency and gives a lightweight feel post application.

Kiko Milano Smart Colour Eyeshadow Metallic Hyacinth texture

When I swatched this shade, I noticed a smooth and even finish with very less perceptible glitters or shimmers in it. It just imparts the right amount of metallic finish to the eye and makes it quite wearable. The shimmers are not quite visible and you get more of a pure matte finish.

These eye shadows can be applied both with a brush and even with your fingers. But a brush helps in better blending. The metallic look will be more intensified if you wet your brushes and apply this. The shades don’t feel patchy and ensure a smooth finish post application. Overall, I really love the texture of these shades and their amazing finish.

Staying Power: These shades stay in place for a decent amount of time without any creasing. They last for about 5-6 hours which I think are good at this price value.

Kiko Milano Smart Colour Eyeshadow Metallic Hyacinth swatch

If you have oily lids, you will definitely need a primer prior to application; otherwise the intensity will gradually fade away. These shades are easy to remove as well. They come off easily with any makeup remover.

Overall: I really loved this super affordable and pretty colour from Kiko. The colour “Metallic Hyacinth” is a lovely shade and I am happy with the purchase. If you want to collect different colours but don’t want to empty your pockets much, this range is a steal deal.

Pros of Kiko Milano Smart Colour Eyeshadow 18 Metallic Hyacinth:

  • Travel-friendly packaging.
  • Comes in cute little square pots.
  • Comes in a total of 22 shades.
  • Comes in 3 different types of finishes.
  • Very affordable.
  • Beautiful light pink shade.
  • Pigmentation is decent and the colour shows up well.
  • Soft texture.
  • Delivers a smooth and even finish.
  • Matte type of look.
  • Does not feel patchy.
  • Stays for a decent period of time.
  • Imparts the right amount of metallic finish.
  • Shimmers don’t give an over-the-top makeup look.
  • Gives an understated look.
  • Does not crease.
  • Removal is very easy.
  • Lightweight formula.
  • Suitable for all skin tones.

Cons of Kiko Milano Smart Colour Eyeshadow 18 Metallic Hyacinth:

  • Does not come with an applicator brush.
  • Shimmer particles look less prominent when the shadow is applied with a brush.
  • Primer application needed for oily lids.
  • No mirror provided.
  • Pigmentation could have been better.

IMBB Rating: 3.5/5
Would I Repurchase/Recommend Kiko Milano Smart Colour Eyeshadow 18 Metallic Hyacinth?
Yes to both.

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