A foolproof follow-up: swatches of my full collection (so far) of the delicious Kiko Long-Lasting Eyeshadow Sticks [original review].
The black tubes are all from the core range, while the silver/white ones are limited edition from the spring 2013 Colours in the World collection; they now retail for £6.90 each in the UK but offers roll around a few times a year.
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01 Pearly White semi-sheer shimmer. Slightly warmed white (like sunlit snow), definitely not silver [3 swipes]
04 Golden Chocolate v. pigmented shimmery brown base with gold sparkle
05 Rosy Brown v. pigmented rose-tinted taupe with tonal sparkle
06 Golden Brown v. pigmented golden brown with old gold shimmer
15 Lilac cool orchid pink with sparse silver sparkle [2 swipes]
16 Purple violet with subtle tonal shimmer [3 swipes]
17 Midnight Blue dark rich blue with sparse copper sparkle [2 swipes]
20 Black true, glossy black (no shimmer) -- a great base for smoky looks
30 Shiny Fuchsia hot pink shimmer
33 Smoky Grey a slightly warm sooty grey (demi-matte)
As you see, they do vary a bit in terms of pigmentation and finish. If my first stick had been Purple or Pearly White, I probably wouldn't have become quite such a devotée, but as it is, these are edging out almost every other cream eyeshadow and pencil formula I own.
Encompassing a great range of shades, both neutral and fashion-led, this line-up beats the likes of Laura Mercier, By Terry or (most recently) Bobbi Brown; in texture and performance I find them every bit the equal of the high end brand offerings.
The black tubes are all from the core range, while the silver/white ones are limited edition from the spring 2013 Colours in the World collection; they now retail for £6.90 each in the UK but offers roll around a few times a year.
Swatches made onto bare arm, one swipe unless otherwise specified.
01 Pearly White semi-sheer shimmer. Slightly warmed white (like sunlit snow), definitely not silver [3 swipes]
04 Golden Chocolate v. pigmented shimmery brown base with gold sparkle
05 Rosy Brown v. pigmented rose-tinted taupe with tonal sparkle
06 Golden Brown v. pigmented golden brown with old gold shimmer
15 Lilac cool orchid pink with sparse silver sparkle [2 swipes]
16 Purple violet with subtle tonal shimmer [3 swipes]
17 Midnight Blue dark rich blue with sparse copper sparkle [2 swipes]
20 Black true, glossy black (no shimmer) -- a great base for smoky looks
30 Shiny Fuchsia hot pink shimmer
33 Smoky Grey a slightly warm sooty grey (demi-matte)
As you see, they do vary a bit in terms of pigmentation and finish. If my first stick had been Purple or Pearly White, I probably wouldn't have become quite such a devotée, but as it is, these are edging out almost every other cream eyeshadow and pencil formula I own.
Encompassing a great range of shades, both neutral and fashion-led, this line-up beats the likes of Laura Mercier, By Terry or (most recently) Bobbi Brown; in texture and performance I find them every bit the equal of the high end brand offerings.