Kiko Milano Smart Fusion Lipstick 431 Chocolate Review

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

Hello beauties,

This post is on Kiko Milano Smart Fusion Lipstick in “431 Chocolate.” Read on for more details on this lipstick.

Kiko Milano Smart Fusion Lipstick 431 Chocolate full

Product Description:
Kiko Milano Smart Fushion Lipstick is a rich and nourishing lipstick that has creamy, enveloping texture which leaves the lips feeling wonderful and incredibly soft for a long time. The lipstick glides on easily and the colour is revealed immediately. Available in 36 striking colours, it provides to medium to full coverage.

Kiko Milano Smart Fusion Lipstick 431 Chocolate shade label

Ingredients:
Polybutene, Caprylic/capric Triglyceride, Polyethylene, Cera Microcristallina (Microcrystalline Wax/cire Microcristalline), Mica, Dicalcium Phosphate, Stearalkonium Hectorite, Propylene Carbonate, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Ethyl Vanillin, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil (Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil), Litchi Chinensis Fruit Extract, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-di-t-butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Tin Oxide. +/- (May Contain): Ci 77891 (Titanium Dioxide), Ci 77491 – Ci 77492 – Ci 77499 (Iron Oxides), Ci 15850 (Red 6, Red 7 Lake), Ci 15985 (Yellow 6 Lake), Ci 19140 (Yellow 5 Lake), Ci 42090 (Blue 1 Lake), Ci 45410 (Red 28 Lake).
Price:
INR 390 for 3 gm.

Kiko Milano Smart Fusion Lipstick 431 Chocolate ingredients

My Experience with Kiko Milano Smart Fusion Lipstick 431 Chocolate:

The ‘Smart Fusion Lipstick’ range from Kiko Milano has about 24 shades in its collection. You will find it hard just to grab one shade from this range. The colour collection is awesome to choose from and would suit Indian beauties really well. Now, let’s get into the packaging details.

Kiko Milano Smart Fusion Lipstick 431 Chocolate outer packaging

Kiko Milano Smart Fusion Lipstick 431 Chocolate tube

Packaging: The lipstick bullet comes in an outer cardboard black box that has a matte finish. The brand name and other details are mentioned on the body of this box. The lipstick bullet is black in colour and has the brand logo printed on the top of the bullet. This type of simple and minimal packaging gives a classy finish to the lipstick. The black cap closes securely in place with an audible click. There are details related to the product description and ingredients list on the cardboard body. The shade code is mentioned on the outer cardboard box and top of bullet body. Overall, the packaging is travel friendly and sturdy.

Kiko Milano Smart Fusion Lipstick 431 Chocolate color

Shade: “431 Chocolate” is a rich chocolate brown color. It looks quite bold and vampy on my fair skin tone, so I would not prefer to wear it much. However, it will suit women in their late 30’s or 40’s better as brown colors look better for such age brackets. It will also complement medium to dusky skin tones beautifully. Overall, this is pretty shade but it not of much use to me.

Kiko Milano Smart Fusion Lipstick in Chocolate

Pigmentation: The pigmentation of this lipstick is super rich and intense. On my lips, it needs 1-2 swipes to obtain the true colour payoff; pigmented lips will need about 3-4 swipes to hide their lip pigmentation completely. It is very easy to layer the product to build the intensity and it will never feel heavy or cause crumbling. This lipstick has a strong scent of vanilla, the odour is very sweet and I feel like I would eat up the whole lipstick.

Kiko Milano Smart Fusion Lipstick Chocolate texture

Texture and Finish: Being a cream lipstick, it has a super creamy texture that glides on the lips smoothly for an even application. It does not cause any drag during application. This lipstick provides the right amount of sheen and glow which looks perfect. This lipstick is a big relief to me because I have super dry lips if not prepped. It hydrates and nourishes my lips and gives a creamy finish. It never dries out my lips. It acts as a good lip plumper and adds definition to my lips.

Kiko Milano Smart Fusion Lipstick Chocolate swatch

The formula is very lightweight and does not cause any discomfort when I rub my lips. I think it is definitely worth the price you pay for it. When you buy lipsticks with creamy formula, you can even apply it without prior moisturization. It does not get patchy and does not highlight harsh lines of my lips. The main drawback is that it doesn’t set on the lips, so if you touch your lips by chance, the colour will spread all over your face, that’s why this lipstick is not completely smudgeproof or transferproof.

Kiko Milano Smart Fusion Lipstick Chocolate on lips

To make this lipstick last longer, I dab some loose powder on my lips. Then, I line the cupid of my lips to make an ‘X’ with a lip liner. This gives me fuller-looking lips and also helps the lipstick to stay in place longer. You can also apply the lipstick using a lip brush for a more precise and defined application.

Staying Power: This lipstick stays on the lips for a decent amount of time. It can stay for about 4-5 hours and it would not need any reapplication. If you have an oily meal, then the formula breaks down from the centre of your lips and the intensity fades away slowly. After that, you would need reapplication. When it fades away, it does leave a nice, soft stain of color which looks amazing. Removal of this lipstick is super easy. Any normal makeup remover can remove it completely.

Overall, in a nutshell, the color looks pretty, but it doesn’t suit my skin tone much, but if you don’t mind wearing brown colours, it will be a great option for you. The lipstick has a good performance and you will not regret buying it.

Pros of Kiko Milano Smart Fusion Lipstick 431 Chocolate:

  • Sturdy and travel-friendly packaging.
  • Vanilla flavoured.
  • Very affordable.
  • A rich chocolate brown colour.
  • Pigmentation is super rich.
  • Instantly brightens up the face.
  • Hydrates lips.
  • Complements medium to dusky skin tones better.
  • Doesn’t cling on to the dry patches.
  • Does not highlight harsh lines of the lips.
  • Easy to layer.
  • Good for everyday wear.
  • Ideal for people with dry lips.
  • Glides smoothly on lips.
  • Lightweight formula.
  • You can skip the moisturisation part before application.
  • No parabens.

Cons of Kiko Milano Smart Fusion Lipstick 431 Chocolate:

  • Not completely smudge proof and transfer proof.
  • Staying power can be improved.
  • Cannot survive oily meals.
  • Needs complete reapplication.
  • Doesn’t suit fair skin tones much.

IMBB Rating:
4.5/5
Would I Repurchase/Recommend Kiko Milano Smart Fusion Lipstick 431 Chocolate?
I would not repurchase, but I would recommend if you are a fan of brown lipsticks.

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