LIPSTICK | Kiko Cosmetics Velvet Passion Matte Lipstick in 302

In case anyone noticed I haven't posted in a while, it's because I was busy with tax season (I prepare tax returns for corporations, partnerships, and individuals. The deadlines for extensions are in September and October). But also, I've been using Wordpress because the Blogger app is no longer available in the Apple App Store :/ probably because no one really uses it.

In contrast, Wordpress' app is really great.

https://conconw.wordpress.com/

This will probably be my last blogpost on Blogger (otherwise I think it's quite a process to upload photos from your phone to here. I've tried using the webpage but it's just not worth it).

Not a HUGE fan of their packaging, but I thought this one was cool bc it's magnetic 

Vanilla scented

$12

A bit light for my taste, but I'm sure a lot of people are into these kinds of nudes

MASCARA | Kiko Extra Sculpt Waterproof Mascara

Price

$14 for 0.37 oz / 11 ml

Kiko has free shipping over $15 so that's always good

If you watch KathleenLights, you know this is probably her favorite mascara (although I think she uses the washable version)

Unfortunately, for my thin, straight, long ish lashes - these didn't even hold a curl!

They seem decently lengthening and volumnizing but a bit clumpy (as the formula seems a bit dry) and the wand is huge. If you always struggle with getting mascara on your upper lid, these would be a nightmare. It also seems to smudge on my under eye more so than my Maybelline mascaras. My favorite to use recently has been the Falsies Push Up Angel (review here). Honestly Maybelline just makes good mascaras.

All in all a fail :/ the curl-holding thing is VERY important. I actually saw an Asian Youtuber saying that the Extra Sculpt didn't work out for her, but waterproof mascaras at the least hold a curl, so I didn't take her word for it.

Repurchase?

No.

Would I recommend it?

Only if your lashes don't have problems staying curled.