KIKO Cosmetics Liquid Skin Second Skin Foundation
So as promised here is a full review of my current favourite foundation: KIKO Cosmetics Liquid Skin Second Skin Foundation. I featured this fella in my Top 15 Beauty Products post which you can catch up on here.
I was very kindly gifted a voucher to spend in the brand new KIKO store over in Covent Garden and it so happened the day I ventured on in, I had just had a spray tan done (Vita Liberata do the BEST spray tans FYI). I therefore needed a foundation to match my new skin colour and I was in the mood to play with something entirely new. Read on to hear all my juicy thoughts.
Firstly, the brand new store in Covent Garden is ruddy fantastic. It is a make-up artist or beauty blogger’s dream. I have been a huge fan of KIKO for years now and love how it has now become more accessible here in the UK with new stores popping up all over the show.
I was approached by a lovely make-up artist who asked if I needed any help. Usually I say no and just figure it out for myself, but even as a make-up artist, it is sometimes nice to get the professional advice of others too. I decided I wanted to pick this guy’s brains and so we wondered on downstairs to where it was a little quieter. You can get your make-up done professionally in this area and it is a bit more private if you want to ask any questions. I explained I was after a new foundation to match my temporary tan and he asked me a few questions about what I wanted from a foundation. I responded with:
- It needs to be suitable for dehydrated skin
- It needs to a light but buildable coverage – that does not feel too heavy
- It needs to be long lasting
He then strolled off and returned with Liquid Skin.
The name of this foundation says it all really. The foundation feels and looks exactly like your skin, just so, so much better. I have never used a formula like it. I believe the new MAC Waterweight SPF30 Foundation is meant to be similar but as I have never used this I can not offer you a comparison.
The formula is of course liquid, but feels very light, as if you were putting water onto your skin. It is packed with hyaluronic acid to help moisturise the skin as well as Vitamin C to maintain the skins elasticity and keeps the skin soft to touch. You can literally stroke my face now and have no idea I am wearing foundation. It does not roll off the skin in anyway, feel greasy or slippy, it magically just becomes one with your skin.
Even if you want to layer it up for a fuller coverage, you can do with absolute ease and still not detect it on the skin. Did I say how amazing this actually is? All you need is 1-2 drops.
It also contains UVB sunscreens to help protect your skin, which is becoming more and more important to me as I get older.
I have quite a dark shade for my skin tone naturally, I mean like it is 6 shades too dark for me currently without any tan on, and that is no exaggeration, so I tend to mix my Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk into it, which is the palest shade known to man, to get my perfect shade.
However, this is only because I have not had chance to revisit the store to get a colour match. I do intend on going this week actually to pick up not just my shade, but 3 different ones for my professional kit. This will be my go to foundation for a wee while I think.
It photographs wonderfully, stays put all day long without the need for me to touch up – even when my nose gets shiny, I still don’t feel the need to powder. The satin / velvety finish is exactly what I need and love from a foundation and I cannot recommend this enough to those of you who have dehydrated skin like me.
Foundation aside, whadda ya think of my new grey hair?
41 Comments
Laura
Wow, your skin looks amazing! So glowy. I like a bit more coverage, but love this on you x
Laurzrah
Zoe Newlove
Thanksss buddy π I am on a comment replying mission today if you hadn’t noticed haha xxxx
Jennifer Monforton
What a beautiful finish! Flawless, yet natural. I wish Kiko were easier to get here in Canada!
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Zoe Newlove
Ahh you live in Canada! How awesome that you stopped by my blog π Where in Canada do you live? xxx
Jennifer Monforton
I’m in Toronto! Happy to have come across your blog π
Lys
Looks amazing! I’m always looking for foundations that feel super comfortable on the skin- so curious to give this one a try too π
Zoe Newlove
Highly highly recommend it π xx
Zoe Mountford
This looks beautiful on you, your makeup is flawless x
Zoe Mountford x
Zoe Newlove
Aw thank you Zoe xx
Dagmara Klich
Your skin looks flawless! Now I’m very intrigued by this foundation π x
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Zoe Newlove
Thanks lovely!! xx
erinlouisehunt
Everyone foundation that you try looks absolutely fantastic on you. So jealous of your flawless face. Also love love LOVE the grey hair!
Zoe Newlove
Thanks you babe, i wish my hair was still this grey though, it has faded out now π xxx
LovefromJen
This sounds like the perfect foundation for my skin type, I have been wanting to try some Kiko products out lately and this will be going on the list!
Zoe Newlove
Everything is so well priced from Kiko too! xx
Lipsticks and Dreams
It really photographs beautifully! I think I’m gonna have to visit a kiko store soon! Love your hair btw,xx
Zoe Newlove
So glad you like my hair π thanks lovely xxx
Miriam
You’re gorgeous! This foundation looks great and love the packaging too!
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Zoe Newlove
Thanks babe!! xx
Adalias C
I haven’t heard much rave about Kikos foundation but this sounds amazing and looks great on you! xx
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Zoe Newlove
I cannot get enough of it π xxx
Coco
I love that Kiko is becoming more accesible. This foundation has been catching my eye overtime I visit the store. It looks so good on you, as well as your new hair π
Zoe Newlove
Thanks Coco π xxx
McKenzie
So beautiful! I need a foundation like this! My skin is always feeling dehydrated and I always have trouble finding a foundation that looks good on my skin + matches my skin tone! I’m really going to look into this! xo
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Zoe Newlove
Definitely recommend it lovely π xxx
hollycarole
Oh my goodness you have made me want to try this SO badly! It sounds incredible and just the kind of formula I’ve been looking for, I definitely need to get my hands on one π Love your new grey hair too it really suits you.
Love Holly x
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Zoe Newlove
I wish my hair was still this grey, it has faded now π waaah xxxx
Lauren S
You look amazing Zoe, and I’ve been loving Kiko recently definitely need to swatch this!
Lauren x
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Zoe Newlove
Thanks you babe !! ( I am on a total comment replying mission today) xxx
Siobhan Lloyd
This foundation looks amazing, definitely adding it to my wish list! Your hair looks fabulous.
Love, Siobhan
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Zoe Newlove
Thanks gorg! xx
Pam Scalfi
loving your hair and loving the look of this foundation! im a massive Kiko fan, but never tried their base products!
Pam xo/ Pam Scalfiβ₯
Zoe Newlove
GOOOO GET IT π you will love it xxx
Nashia Anthony
Oh wow your skin looks amazing. I am so glad Kiko landed here in Hong Kong so going to check this foundation out. Thanks for the review hun.
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Zoe Newlove
Thank you!! And you are most welcome ! I hope you love it as much as me! xx
Sophie
This foundation looks amazing! xx
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Zoe Newlove
It is epic xx
Beauty Bird
Zoe your skin and hair look amazing!! Love! xx
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Zoe Newlove
Thanks lovely! I wish my hair was still this grey, it has washed out now! Toners last two minutes π xxx
Kiran
Beautiful! I love the sound of this foundation and I am a massive fan of the MAC Waterweight foundation myself so this sounds like an awesome dupe. I will have to compare the two once I have been colour matched for this one!
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