Overall score: 75/100
Tested May 2019
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Shade tested: Geranium
Providing rich, shiny and metallic lipstick shades, KIKO uses a formula containing orchid extracts and hyaluronic filling spheres. This is a creamy lipstick in 30 bold colours with a shiny finish. We tested one of several bold reds in the collection and found that the combination of a smooth, supple texture and the intense bright colours create a smile brightening, teeth whitening smile. The lipstick comes in new packaging of a metallic finish with a button at the top of the cap to open it.
Available from: kikocosmetics.com
GHI EXPERT VERDICT
This is a highly pigmented, block red shade on fair skin but a softer, more natural red on darker skin tones. That’s proof of the versatility of KIKO’s Gossamer Emotion Creamy Lipstick. The creamy, moisturising texture has an easy application. 83% of our testers agreed the product glided smoothly across their lips and gave good coverage. A majority said it came with clear instructions and those who closely followed KIKO’s advice found the product had great staying power for the whole day. The sleek, metallic packaging opens with a button on the cap and contains a cocoa fragranced bullet.
KEY SPECIFICATIONS
- Number of shades available: 30
- Size: 3.5g
RATINGS
- Ease of use: 8/10
- Performance: 44/60
WE LIKED
- Bright and cheerful shade
- Didn't need to reapply all day
- Lovely texture
WE DIDN'T LIKE
- Bled a little without lip liner
- Some found the packaging to be too complicated
- Others felt the bright colour looked better after blotting
- All product information provided by the manufacturer is correct at time of publication.
