Make-up | KIKO Cosmetics Modern Tribes Collection
Kiko Cosmetics, without fail always bring out amazing make-up collections, and the latest limited edition Modern Tribes collection is no disappointment. Without a doubt, the stand out piece for me is the Maxi Essential Bronzer. The packaging is so unique, a gorgeous wooden box, with a great sized mirror inside and a magnetic close. Definitely a Summer essential, I can see this being taken on holidays and packed in my beach bag for sure. The colour of the bronzer is a little to dark currently for my skintone, and can come off as a bit “orangey” but when I eventually, eventually, get a tan this will be a really flattering colour.
I love the Graphic Ritual Kajal Eyeliner in Savanna Violet*, such a pretty shade and insanely makes my eyes stand out. I love playing around with different coloured eyeliners, it is nice to step away from bog standard black. This can be used inside and outside the eye, and I found once it had “set” it did not crease or smudge.
The Dawn Till Dusk Buildable Mascara* is okay, I didn’t find it to be very dark – my lashes are so blonde so it is noticeable if a mascara is not highly pigmented. Saying this, considering this is indeed a Summer collection, I don’t want a heavy mascara and this would therefore be great for taking on holiday. It builds well without clumping, keeping nice separation and definition.
I was most impressed by the Free Spirit Lips and Cheeks Pencil*. I am very wary of products that can be used both on the lips and cheeks, as you tend to find the formula to be too greasy or too shiny to be used on the cheeks – a lot smudge and slide around, ruining the base beneath. These however, are PERFECT. I am in love with the pinky shade Typical Dahlia, which I am wearing in the photograph above, on top of the bronzer. My lips are very dry so I found as an all over lip colour it was a little too matte, but worked perfectly as a blush. Crayons are great space saving products, instead of carrying a powder palette that could smash and a brush to match, a pencil slides in your make-up bag and you can just apply and blend with your fingers.
The most unusual addition to the collection is the Modern Tribe Face Brush*. Now I work for a make-up brush company and never have I seen a brush this shape. Surprisingly, it works really well with the bronzer and is incredibly soft. It is supposed to be ergonomically cut to help sculpt your face, which is pretty clever. The gold ferrule gives it an edge of luxury which I really like.
I had so much fun photographing this collection and I am looking forward to taking it away with me to Mallorca in a few weeks time.
What stands out in this collection to you? Will you be buying any of this new make-up?
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21 Comments
Emily Knott
You’re makeup as usual looks beautiful! There are so many products I would love to try from KIKO. Once this spending ban is over, I think a trip to the Oxford Street store is a must!
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Zoe Newlove
Thankyou Emily!! I definitely plan on visiting the Oxford Street store this weekend 🙂 x x x
Kathryn
This collection is absolutely stunning!
I would love to try the brush out, never seen anything like it before!
Kathryn /Cherries in the Snow
Zoe Newlove
The brush is so unusual, but it is fab! x x
Josie
Oh how fabulous do you look! Want all of these products!
Josie XOXO
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Zoe Newlove
Ohhh Josie, you are far too kind as usual. Looking forward to seeing your face in the morning! Me and Megan are coming to meet up with you and Hayley! x x x
Heather Mcknight
This is such a beautiful collection; I’m currently testing out a few bits from it myself and i’m completely smitten! The Lips & Cheeks pencils are just fabulous aren’t they?! I was a little concerned about them at first too but they’re so easy to work with! and oh my, you look absolutely gorgeous in that photograph! *inserts all the heart eyed emojis*
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Zoe Newlove
LOVE the lip and cheek pencils, I definitely want to pick up a more peachy shade!!! Eurgh, I really am not happy with how I look in that photo. Still getting used to my short hair and finding good light in my new place!! *stresses* x x x
Heather Mcknight
I really want to try out the highlighter and blush now though, I’m testing the bronzer and *love* the formula; I think they’re going straight to the top of my shopping list come pay day! & gurrrrrrrl, you look fab, hair and lighting included! xxx
Jodie
I love the look of the packaging, and the bronzer is just so pretty!
Jodie xo // JodieLoue
Zoe Newlove
I wish I had taken a photo of the actual cardboard packaging it all comes in, as that is just as pretty too 🙂 x x
Angelika L
the bronzer is amazing!
the collection in general is stunning!
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Zoe Newlove
I really want the highlighter ! x x
Coco
This collection is so pretty! A Kiko store is opening in my country and I can’t wait to FINALLY try Kiko products!!! OMG
Zoe Newlove
Ahh amazing!! you will never leave the store hehe!! x x x
Jasmine Turner
Girl you look flawless! I need to try some KIKO soon!!
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Zoe Newlove
Jasmine!! Thankyouu!!!! You do indeed! Get on down to Oxford St or Westfields hehe x x x
Lily
I definitely need to own some of this collection. KIKO is on my “need to go to” place list x
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Zoe Newlove
Lily you would love the store in London. I am going to swing by this weekend and hopefully not spend too much haha! x x
Alina
I love the packaging from this collection and that bronzer especially looks amazing. You look stunning as usual x
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Andrea
Loved your face makeup! Really pretty!
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