Skin type: dry and occasionally acne prone
Skin tone: fair with neutral undertones
Hello beauties,
Today’s review is about Kiko Milano Smart Colour Eyeshadow in the shade ’27 Metallic Pine Green’. Read on to know how well it fared as a metallic eyeshadow.
Price: GBP 2.50 (INR 290) for 1.8 g
Product Description:
Brightly coloured eyeshadow. The repeated mixing of pigments and oils results in a revolutionary formula, truly an explosion of colour and sensations.
The soft, creamy powder is extremely buildable. Its particularly smooth and uniform consistency ensures 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 will tempt you to collect lots of different colours for creating intense, unique eye make-up for every occasion.
Choose from 32 amazing colours available in four different finishes: matte, pearl, satin and frosted.
Ophthalmologically tested.
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).
My Experience with Kiko Milano Smart Colour Eyeshadow 27 Metallic Pine Green:
Kiko Milano Smart Colour Eyeshadow comes in a beautiful range of 22 beautiful shades with three types of finishes: matte, pearl, 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 well they work.
Packaging:
Let’s begin with the packaging of the product. The eyeshadow 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 not new to me. The eyeshadow comes packed in a square pot with rounded ends and has a clear flip lid.
The name of the brand is mentioned at 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 eyeshadow 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 eyeshadows from Kiko Milano.
Shade:
The shade “27 Metallic Pine Green” is a dark moss-green colour. It looks quite bold and stunning on the eyes. You can actually spot finely milled shimmer particles in this shadow that are meant to give a metallic finish. But when you swatch it, these particles diffuse completely and give a stunning look to your eyes. The metallic look that it delivers looks really gorgeous but nothing in excess.
This colour can actually be used on the crease area or in the outer corners to create stunning makeup looks. The colour looks metallic but not very metallic and I love the kind of look I get with this colour. It will go with all skin tones and it is definitely a popular shade in this range. So, you can definitely give this a try.
Pigmentation:
The pigmentation of these eyeshadows is decent and not bang-on. You will get a decent colour payoff with 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. Still, the pigmentation is better than that of ‘Pearly Lotus’. But I don’t have much complaints as it is really affordable. The colour occupies the lids properly, so I must say they have a good pigmentation.
Texture and Finish:
As per the product description, the eyeshadows are meant to give a 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 light-weight feel post application.
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. These eyeshadows 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 is good at this price value. 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. The fine shimmer particles also don’t create any mess and are removed easily.
Overall:
I really loved this super affordable and pretty colour from Kiko. The colour ‘Pine Green’ looks very gorgeous and is one of the best shades in this range. If you want to collect different colours but don’t want to empty your pockets much, this range is a steal deal. Overall, I am happy with the purchase.
Pros of Kiko Milano Smart Colour Eyeshadow 27 Metallic Pine Green:
• 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 moss green colour
• Pigmentation is decent and the colour shows up well
• Soft texture
• Delivers a smooth and even finish
• 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
• Light-weight formula
• Suitable for all skin tones
Cons of Kiko Milano Smart Colour Eyeshadow 27 Metallic Pine Green:
• 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
• Not a good option for you if you don’t like metallic eyeshadows
IMBB Rating: 4/5
Would I Repurchase/Recommend Kiko Milano Smart Colour Eyeshadow 27 Metallic Pine Green?
Yes to both.
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