New Make-up kit additions!

This weekend I went Christmas shopping but as you can see ended up make-up kit shopping instead!
I absolutely love KIKO cosmetics and their flagship store at Oxford Circus is absolute make-up heaven, if you still haven't seen or tried KIKO cosmetics do check it out. The quality and pay-off of products is excellent, the packaging is sleek and simple and the prices are just fabulous! I got a few different foundations to try one is hydrating and for all skin types the other is a matte finish and longwear and in the words of Make-up supreme Val Garland "MattTastic".
I also got a clear lipgloss that volumizes and plumps lips, the application wand is perfect to use I am very impressed with this product and nearly want to keep it for myself! I thought I would try the black liquid eyeliner as my one is getting low and again this product is great,longwear and waterproof you will need to use a good eye make-up remover to get it off.  Lastly I have tried some of the cleansing wipes that gently exfoliate skin on side then cleanse to remove on the other.
I also popped to MAC to stock up on one of my all time favourite foundations Face & Body and popular lipgloss shades.

Inside my summer make-up bag!

What to know what is inside the make-up bag of a Professional Make-up artist?

Here is my personal summer make-up bag staples.

Laura Mercier Bronzing gel for face
Smashbox camera ready concealer stick shade 04
YSL Touche eclat
Kiko bronzing powder shade 100
Kiko Rock Attraction shade 05 Sound Coral brightening blusher
Kiko eye base primer
Charlotte Tilbury eye pencil colour chameleon shade Amber haze
Nars Eyeshadow duo shade Isolde
Shu Uemura eyelash curlers
Barry M Lash Vegas black mascara

I'd love to know what your summer make-up essentials are, get in touch and let me know!

Niki

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My Top Beauty products for January 2014!

1) Estee Lauder Double Wear Concealer.
For fabulous long lasting coverage.

2) Creme de la Mer:  The Eye balm Intense.
Miracle cream to hydrate, brighten and banish skin conditions such a eczema.

3) Lucas Papaw Ointment.
The ultimate lip balm and a super ointment for dry skin conditions.

4) BioDerma Crealine H2O cleanser.
Super gentle cleanser that easily removes even stubborn make-up.

5) YSL Rouge Pur Couture Vernis A Levres glossy lip stains.
Superb array of colours that shine brightly and really last without drying the lips.

6) Kiko Cosmetics lip pencils.
Fabulous long wearing colours at an even more fabulous price.

7) Kiko Cosmetics Lipsticks.
Super range of colours and different finishes at a super price.

8) Stick on nails
My new Obsession for trendy nails. Check out some of my recent choices below!
Different brands are available at most good Chemists and make up stores.

9) St. Tropez Gradual Everyday Body Moisturiser
Keep that gorgeous glow even in winter.

10) Loreal Absolute Make-up Remover Eye & Lip.
My all time favorite eye make up remover, non-oily and removes even waterproof make-up.

Kiko cosmetics

I have to give a well worthy mention to the Italian professional make-up brand 'Kiko cosmetics' as I think they are fabulous!

Last year I purchased a coral nail colour and a smart lip pencil to try while I was in Spain as they were around two euros per item! I assumed at this price they would not be as good as they looked. I couldn't have been more wrong. The lip liner has a great colour payoff, feels very good on and lasts. Likewise the nail colour is long wearing, vivid colour that applies well.

Whilst on a Christmas visit to Berlin this month I visited another Kiko store and this time had a good play for at least an hour or more!  I purchased a lipstick to try, this I am amazed by it is long wearing, feels so nice on and the packaging is great to boot all this for just 5 euros! I brought a few more lip pencils for my kit and some palette eyeshadows which I am also pleased with. Kiko have different sized eye palettes starting from just three shades so you can choose your own colours from their wide array to go in them.

I left the store with over ten items and only spent around £43.00!

I think their products are super affordable, very good quality and mostly well packaged.

Purchase in the UK at Westfield and the new Kiko store on Regent street also online at www.kikocosmetics.co.uk