Kiko 385 "Pastel Blue" - Swatches and Review - and a Comparison

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I swear the Kiko names get lost in translation from Italian to English because this one is not what I would call pastel blue - at least to MY eyes! Maybe a Cornflower Blue? But it's such a gorgeous shade that you know I had to show it.

Kiko 385

This one is a vibrant blue that also has a touch of purple making it *almost* a periwinkle but not quite, I just couldn't capture it. The formula, as is the norm with Kiko, is like butter. Smooth and easy.

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Nail of the Day: Kiko 240 Apple Red

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It's FRIDAY!!!! I just have a quick "drop and run" Nail of the Day for you today with Kiko 240 Apple Red.

Kiko 240 is called "Apple Red" by Kiko, but it's a medium blue-based cool-toned red creme. Formula and application are perfect - in keeping with all of the other Kiko cremes I've tried.

Two coats with one coat of Dazzle Dry top coat for the photos.

You can purchase Kiko polishes anywhere from £0.50 to £4.49 on their site here IF you're not in the US. They are based in Italy and ship all over Europe and the UK. Unfortunately, I don't know of any stocklists in the US who carry them. Ninja Polish has the Sugar Mats (textured collection) but for regular polishes? I'm still waiting!

Have a GREAT WEEKEND!

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Nail of the Day: Kiko 315

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I swear sometimes I wonder how I manage to stumble through life. I'm wearing a polish I've worn at least a dozen times and yet I've never posted swatches! But that's not the worst. I've taken swatch photos THREE times and still didn't manage to get it posted.

So tonight I AM posting it.

Kiko 315 "Dark Mauve"

Why it's called "Dark Mauve" I do not know. Loses something in the translation from Italian to English? Good thing they number them! But it's a warm-toned purple.

Two coats and one coat of Poshe top coat. Perfect, creamy, smooth formula. Perfection as are all of the Kiko cremes I've tried.

Curse Royal Mail! I'm not sure how I'm going to get my Kiko fix now.




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Kiko Sugar Mat Collection Part 4 of 4 - Swatches and Review

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I didn't forget! Today I have the final installment of the Kiko Sugar Mat Collection - the last 4 "Pearly Mattes" to show you!

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Kiko Sugar Mat Collection - Part 3 of 4 - Swatches and Review

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Are you ready to start the Kiko Sugar Mat Collection "shimmers?" Tonight I have part 3 of 4 - starting the final 8 polishes which are the "Pearly Mats."

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Kiko Sugar Mat Collection - Part 2 of 4 - Swatches and Review

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As promised, I'm back with part 2 of 4 posts showing you the 16 new polishes in the Kiko Sugar Mat Collection!

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Kiko Sugar Mat Collection - Part 1 of 4 - Swatches and Review

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Remember the one-finger teaser swatches of the 16 new Kiko Sugar Mat Collection polishes? Well I promised I'd be back with full swatches and tonight begins part 1 of 4! I figured after my last post (with 18 kajillion photos) I'd give your scrolling finger a little relief and break them up into smaller posts.

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Kiko Sugar Mat Collection

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Happy Monday! This morning I have a "teaser" post for you. One-finger swatches of the Kiko Sugar Mat Collection. Starting soon I will have full swatches and reviews and (are you sitting down?) US purchasing information! Yes, that's right United States Availability!!!


But for now...

These shades are numbered 631 through (and including) 646. There are 8 with "sparkle" and 8 without.

Top: L-R #631 through 638
Bottom L-R #639 through 646

These are quick one-finger swatches of course, but wait until you see the full swatches!

First impression - I loved them because the formula was great on all of them - two coats, just a minute or so dry time between coats. No top coat of course. I did no clean up at all and was extra pleased that they weren't messy to apply.

Are you as excited as I am to get ANY Kiko in the US? One of my favorite brands and hopefully, eventually, we will have access to the full line, but for now, I'll settle for special collections like the Sugar Mats.

Stay tuned for the full swatches and purchasing information! Hopefully soon!


Have a great week!!! ♥

Sheila




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Nail of the Day: Kiko 381 Purple Grey

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Busy weekend so I have a quick NOTD post for you. I'm working on a new collection for you tonight though! My nail of the day is Kiko 381 Purple Grey.

Kiko 381 - no top coat

Kiko 381 is a dark grey creme with blue (or blurple) undertones and the formula is perfection. Smooth and creamy. Easy application. Photos are two coats and each photo caption indicates whether it's with top coat or without. This one isn't too poorly named, but with a lot of the Kikos, I can see why they're sticking with numbers!


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