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Tuesday, May 4, 2010

It's going to be hot summer part II: KIKO Sun Essentials cream foundation and blushers

So in my previous post I said that the main feature of the summer collection by KIKO are their face products. I am going to review 3 of them now: Sunproof Cream Foundation, and two of their Sun Bronzing Trio's.
The first thing I've noticed about them was the divine packaging. If you click on the image below and zoom in, you'll understand why:

I heart it: it looks so summery and expensive!

Now on to the actual products, you may have noticed that I have been using my Sunproof Cream Foundation (my shade right now is 00 Very Light, and it's the most exact match I have ever got!!!) everyday since I've received it.
Normally, I'd use a liquid foundation, and I am also very picky with it, as my skin is normal to combination, and no many formula suit me.
I pleasantly found out this cream foundation works well on my skin, and it's a perfect product for your spring-to-summer-transition!
It's very light on your skin, and you won't even feel you have it on, plus it's smooth and moisturizing! Yay. Its coverage is light, so this won't suit problem skins, or people who suffer from rosacea. However, if your skin is normal to combination, like mine, it's enough to cover discoloration patches, small blemishes, and even pores. If you want a proof of that, just look at my last FOTD's :)
Also, since it's a cream it will leave your skin glowy, rather than matte, which is something I like during spring/summer. Another + for this product is that it has an SPF 15 (medium) - just for comparison, Revlon Colorstay has SPF 6 (low), and DiorSkin Nude has SPF 10 (low to medium).

L-R: Sunproof Cream Foundation in 00-Very light (€ 13,50), Sun Bronzing Trio 01-in Bonne Mine Pink, Sun Bronzing Trio in 02-Highlighting Coral (€ 13,50)

The other two products I have been using religiously, and I couldn't wait to try, are the Sun Bronzing Trio's. I have 01 Bonne Mine Pink, and 02 Highlighting Coral.
I use them as blushers, and I love the fact that you can mix the three stripes to obtain a different shade each use! also, the lightest colours can also be used as highlighters.
These Sun Bronzing Trio's are slightly shimmery (slightly! Not like the MAC MSF, which turn you into a discoball sometimes) and will provide the most beautiful glow! Yes, I hereby declare my love for these two products! :)
The swatches don't really do them justice, as it's hard to swirl the shades together with your fingers, but you get a hint. Also, they are brighter in real life!


So all in all, I highly recommend these 3 products, and I am sure you won't be disappointed in them too!

PS: the foundation lasted me all afternoon and evening, with no touch-ups. And trust me, when I walk around the town to reach places, I run and sweat (yuck) in the Sardinian heat!


Italian version:
Nel mio post precedente vi ho detto che la caratteristica principale della collezione Sun Essentials di KIKO sono i prodotti viso, ebbene ora farò la recensione di tre di questi prodotti: il Sunproof Cream Foundation (fondotinta in crema!), e due dei Sun Bronzing Trio.
La prima cosa che ho notato di questi prodotti è stata la confezione, e capirete andando a cliccare sulla prima foto per ingrandirla. La adoro, sembra così estiva e costosa!
Ora, per quanto riguarda i prodotti, avrete certamente notato che ho usato il Sunproof Cream Foundation in tutti i miei FOTD's da quando mi è arrivato.
Io normalmente uso dei fondotinta liquidi, e sono anche molto selettiva perché visto che la mia pelle è da normale a mista, non ci sono tante formule che mi vanno bene.
Questa invece è stata una piacevole sorpresa, finalmente un fondotinta in crema che vada bene per la mia pelle, e che è anche il fondotinta perfetto per il periodo di transizione dalla primavera all'estate.
E' molto leggero sulla pelle, tanto che non lo sentirete praticamente per niente, ed in più ha un finish liscio ed è anche idratante! Evviva! La coprenza è leggera, quindi questo prodotto non è adatto alle pelli con problemi, o alle persone che soffrono di rosacea. Tuttavia, se la vostra pelle è come la mia, cioè da normale a mista, è abbastanza per coprire aree con discolorazioni, o piccole imperfezioni, ed addirittura mascherare i pori! Se ne volete una prova, date un'occhiata ai miei ultimi FOTD's.
Inoltre, visto che è un fondotinta in crema, lascia la pelle radiosa, piuttosto che opaca, il che a me personalmente piace molto durante la primavera e l'estate.
Un altro pro di questo prodotto è il fattore di protezione solare 15 (medio) - per fare un po' di paragoni, il Revlon Colorstay ha un SPF 6(basso), ed il DiorSkin Nude ha un SPF 10(da basso a medio).

Gli altri due prodotti che sto usando quasi quotidianamente, e che non vedevo l'ora di provare, sono i Sun Bronzing Trio. Io ho lo 01-Bonne Mine Pink, e lo 02-Highlighting Coral.
Li uso come fard, e adoro il fatto che si possano mischiare le tre strisce di colore per creare delle tonalità differenti ad ogni uso! Inoltre la parte più chiara si può usare come illuminante.
Questi Sun Bronzing Trio sono un po' brillantinati (ma poco! Non come gli MSF di MAC, che possono dare l'effetto "circo" a volte) e quindi vi garantiranno un aspetto radioso! Sì, dichiaro apertamente il mio amore per questi due prodotti!
E gli swatches non gli rendono giustizia, perché è difficile mischiare le strisce di colore con le dita, però almeno ve ne fate un'idea. Sono molto più intensi dal vivo!

In conclusione, vi raccomando vivamente questi 3 prodotti, e sono sicura che non ne rimarrete deluse!


Disclaimer: these products were sent to me by KIKO for reviewing purposes. I didn't gain any monetary compensation for my HONEST review.

8 comments:

  1. I love the coral one but dont think you can get kiko products in the UK. ive never seen it :(

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  2. Thanks for the review, now I really WANT the cream foundation and higlighting coral blush!

    How long does the cream foundation last on your face? do you have to do a touch ups during the day?

    http://getreadyforsummer2010.blogspot.com/

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  3. Those look gorgeous and you are right the packaging looks really chic and expensive. I've never heard of Kiko products before and I have never seen them around in stores when shopping for makeup.

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  4. @Tougba, no I'm afraid - as they are a new Italian company - that they only sell in Italy and some stores in Spain.
    However, they are considering espanding the market with international shipping through their site, but it will take a while for that. This is why I had a poll on my sidebar. To try and help me to make this decision.


    @SummerBabe: LOL yeah I was lemming over highlighting coral too! it's so cute!
    And the cream foundation lasts long, even with the heat and sweat, it has a great staying power for being a cream foundation! It lasted me all afternoon and evening!
    Thanks for the question!

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  5. Thanks for the answer, I can`t wait to get to Trieste next time and do a little KIKO shopping ;) My wishlist is already long and I really love some of their products that I have ;)

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  6. oh, are you Slovenian? ahah at least you can get to a KIKO store! I love their products, seriously, they are amazing value for the money! I now love them waaaay more than Pupa!

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  7. Yes ;)

    I did like some of the Pupa products, but in my opinion KIKO is much better ;) will do a post about some of my Kiko products ;) They were available here a few years ago but they were muuuuch more expensive than in Italy and now they don`t have it available anymore ;)

    Too bad they don`t ship in Slo. but guess I`ll have to go on a trip again ;)

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  8. Great Review! =)
    I was really interested in the Bronzing Trios and now you've convinced me to give them a try! =D

    Bacioni!!

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