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KIKO Generation Next Collection | Review & Swatches


I know I'm a little behind on this one! However, after picking up products from the KIKO Generation Next Limited Edition Collection in dribs and drabs over the past couple of months, I thought I'd share my thoughts on the things I've tried from it whilst you can still get your hands on it! (It's also currently 30% off...)

KIKO always brings it with their surprisingly affordable Limited Edition collections and this one is no exception. Generation Next has a bit of a futuristic Korean/K-Pop theme and comes in silver and white packaging. The products themselves include Asian beauty technology. 

The first thing I picked up a while back was the Mosaic Compact Blush in 01 Inspiration Rose Coral (£11.90), for obvious reasons as it's absolutely stunning! It's an unusual one as it's a little hard to get the product to pick up. However after a good few swirls of my brush it's actually a really nice blusher. Bright blushers can be difficult to work with when they're very pigmented, however this looks extremely pretty and subtle on the cheeks. It's very easy to apply and long-lasting (without going patchy!) one applied; a matte-finish bright peachy coral. It won't be for everyone but I like having this blusher in my stash.

An intriguing product I picked up was the Cool Touch Eyeshadow in 03 Revolutionary Brown (£8.90). It's a gorgeous deep (slightly red-toned) shimmer brown. The formula is a really unusual (water-based according to KIKO) cream. I find it applies best patted on using my finger, which is something I rarely say! I wouldn't say it's as long-lasting as the Maybelline Colour Tattoos, for example, but it's really quite gorgeous.

I've saved the best 'til last: the Crystal Eyeliners in 02 Technological Brown and 03 Reflect Burgundy (£6.90). These are just so pigmented and in such beautiful colours. Technological Brown is a neutral-bronze shimmer whereas Reflect Burgundy is a deep red with a more subtle sheen. The formula is beautiful; they just glide on with minimal effort. They're nice and creamy so you can smudge them out if you like however once they've set they last amazingly well throughout the day with little-to-no transfer. If you only pick up one thing from this collection then make it the eyeliner! I was recently eyeing up the much-hyped Urban Decay ones and after swatching those, I think these are very similar.



Have you checked out the Generation Next Collection?


 


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38 comments

  1. The blush looks very pretty, as the eyeliners, especially Burgundy! x

    Mummy’s Beauty Corner

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  2. The blush looks so gorgeous in the pan and swatched, KIKO seems like an amazing brand!
    Jodie xo // Jodie Loue

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    1. I don't think they've ever disappointed me! xx

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  3. The eyeshadow and the eyeliners look so pigmented! They're upping their game very quickly these days xx

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  4. I love KIKO eyeliners - I bought those shades yesterday aswell. They're so amazing and last so long aswell.

    Nikita | nikitabatavia.com

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    1. They were such a surprise favourite from the bunch! xx

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  5. I really like your hauls because I know I can trust your recommendations!! OK, I reallllllllllllllllly need to get to KIKO...xx

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  6. That blush looks beautiful, both the packaging and the shade!

    Sarah | sarahanne14.blogspot.com

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  7. The mosaic blush looks stunning! x
    Emma | Emmys Beauty Cave

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  8. Holy cow, both eye liners are super pigmented and I can see how creamy they are from your swatches. My list of Kiko products to try just grew longer.

    Shireen | Reflection of Sanity

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    1. They were the standout products for me :) xx

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  9. I haven't tried anything from KIKO yet but boy oh boy does that mosaic blush look amazing! Peachy - coral shades are my absolute favorite!

    / Amber
    xo

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  10. Those eyeliners look and sound divine, I will definitely have to nip back to Kiko and hope that they've got them in stock still! Both shades are so gorgeous and totally up my street too!

    Heather, porcelainbeautyx

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  11. I was drawn to the blush just from the picture! It swatches lovely too. You have me wanting to wear a coral blush now. xx
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  12. Oh my goodness I debated between, the burgundy and brown, picked up the former, now I just wish I had picked up the brown one too.. It looks gorgeous.

    Beautydetour

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  13. That burgundy eyeliner is beyond gotgrous. There's a Kiko store that's just opened in Nottinghsm where I live, so I'm totally going to call in and hunt this down, xx

    Sarah | www.seriouslyshallow.co.uk

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  14. I think that blush wins the award for the prettiest blush ever! It's gorgeous in the pan and when swatched, wow! The eyeshadow is such a stunning colour too! x

    Jasmine || http://www.blogsallbeautyy.blogspot.co.uk

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  15. I love the look of the blush! So pretty!
    fixmeinfortyfivex.blogspot.co.uk - A Beauty & Lifestyle Blog
    xx

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  16. I had a blusher similar years ago (I think it was an Avon one) and absolutely loved the mix of different colours that created such a beautiful colour on the cheeks.
    This one looks just as good!
    Unfortunately it's currently unavailable on the website but I hope it comes back in stock so I can add one to my collection!

    Thanks for sharing :)

    Helen
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    www.jumblebug.co.uk

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  17. I love love love the look of those eyeliners! I see the Kiko shop every time I go into Cambridge for shopping, but I never actually go in! Probably because I've already spent all my money in MAC by the time I get there! I'll have to go in and check these products out next time x

    http://whiteshirtchic.blogspot.co.uk/

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  18. Love the eyeliners <3
    www.travelera.es

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  19. That blush...I need it! Even if I probably can't pull off such brights!

    Annabel ♥
    Mascara & Maltesers

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    1. It's quite subtle so could be great if you're a little uncertain with brights :) xx

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  20. i really want to try kiko, but the london store is always so busy, i can never get to see anything!

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    1. Yeah the Leeds branch is much calmer, my boyfriend hates being dragged into the London one lol. Although I still battle through because it's worth it! xx

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  21. Next time I'm in the store I will def check this collection and buy something, cuz it sounds super great!

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  22. The two eyeliner look amazing, I especially love the colors of them!

    http://www.notesofglam95.blogspot.it/

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  23. That blush! I would buy it just for the look! However I do wonder if the look is just a spray over, or if it goes all the way through?

    Angie x | Chocolate & Lipstick || UK Beauty and Lifestyle Blog

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    1. From the (very used) tester in store it looks like it goes right the way through :) xx

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  24. Oh wow that blush looks amazing! Kiko is really going strong lately! x

    Love, Charline | Charline Has a Blog

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  25. Thank you for all your comments! I hope you get to try some of the products before they go :) xx

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  26. Ohhh those eyeliners look dreamy!! Defo need to hunt down a kiko store closer to home and pick some of those up, they're very affordable too which is always a plus ^_^
    Iqra |The Blushing Giraffe x

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  27. OMG the mosaic blusher looks absolutely stunning! I love KIKO products and need to restock on their precision eyebrow pencil. I will take advantage of that to have a look and swatch this! xx

    Alexandra | Glam O’Clock

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