Isn't it Pretty!? Kiko Gossamer Lipstick 109 Amaranth Review

Bought in April, I’d totally forgotten about this lipstick until I uncovered it in a box it shouldn’t have been in a few weeks ago, and since it’s been cracked out a couple of times a week! Given it’s autumnal colour, it’s actually been a good one to just be trying and discovering now.

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I wasn’t sure when I bought this whether the Gossamer Emotion lipsticks from Kiko, I wasn’t sure whether they were going to be limited edition items or not, but 6 months on they’re still available online – Kiko’s LE collections only tend to stay around for about around six-eight weeks so it would seem as if they’re permanent at the moment. There are 30 shades within the collection and are priced at £10.90 each. £10.90 is quite expensive I will say, Kiko is normally a brand which sits somewhere around the £5-£8 mark for lip products, and over £10 definitely feels up there, but saying that the packaging is really glorious.

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These have a spring loaded button at the top which releases the lipstick from the cap. The spring, if I’m being picky – isn’t the nicest, it feels a little clunky and I’ve found it essential to keep in a pocket in my handbag, even the slightest knock on the button releases it easily.  The outer lid is a gorgeous chrome gunmetal packaging with a rose gold button with the kiko logo on top, inside the bullet itself is mostly rose gold, with the part that twists being the same gunmetal shade from the outside, it is metal rather than super shiny plastic. The lipstick itself also features the Kiko ‘K’ logo and overall this lipstick looks really chic.

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When I bought this I had to look up what Gossamer meant as I wasn’t sure but it’s described as a fine, filmy substance consisting of cobwebs spun by small spiders, seen especially in autumn, from what I can tell – this isn’t one of the ingredients inside and I’m not entirely sure what would have inspired the name as the formulation of theses are thick and creamy, reminding me very much of the pigmentation of a MAC Amplify lipstick with the consistency of a creamsheen formula – making for a very comfortable wear.

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The shade I picked up was 109, named Amaranth, a plant which I have plenty of in my garden – but I’ve never seen any in this deep mauvey purple, so I’m not entirely sure where that name came from either. From what I can tell (although I have had a bit of a cold which is still passing), these lipsticks are completely scentless, and make for a change from the normal vanilla infused varieties from most other brands.

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In terms of wear time it’s not the longest due to it’s creamy formula, I’d say a 3-4 hour wear is standard with the glossy balm life sheen fading with wear, but actually at this time of year, where the change in season has seen me really needing to reach for the lip balm, then it’s been just what I’ve needed. I’d definitely think about picking up more of these shades in future, and into my next stop in Kiko I’ll be seeking some more shades out. All of the line fall in to the ‘normal’ shade line, red, browns, nudes and berry shades – so for anyone who is hoping for a more out there colour, I’m sad to say, there isn’t currently anything in the Gossamer line up.

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34 Comments

  1. kathy
    October 19, 2016 / 6:44 am

    This is gorgeous and I love the colour
    Kathy x

  2. October 19, 2016 / 6:46 am

    What a beautiful colour!!!

  3. October 19, 2016 / 6:55 am

    Love this shade, it’s perfect for this season. I placed my first order from Kiko two weeks ago and I cannot wait to receive it, I haven’t tried Kiko before and I am so excited!
    Yiota
    PinkDaisyLoves

  4. Bethany Jane
    October 19, 2016 / 7:11 am

    This is a stunning colour, perfect for autumn and it looks amazing on you. The packaging is really adorable too. I’ve never tried anything from Kiko but these look lovely!
    Beth x

  5. WineAndWhine
    October 19, 2016 / 8:17 am

    It looks so moisturising and the packaging looks gorgeous also the shade is a perfect winter berry x

  6. belindalauriewrites
    October 19, 2016 / 11:58 am

    Beautiful colour. And I’d like to add that your lips are pretty much perfect! I just keep staring at the swatch photos lol. You my dear, should be a lip swatch model. I promise I’m not just blowing smoke up your behind haha.

    • October 19, 2016 / 12:10 pm

      Haha thank you, I always get comments on my lips in just about every lipstick review or makeup post! I used to hate them as a teen but they’re definitely on trend now, Kylie Jenner eat your heart out ha!

  7. October 19, 2016 / 12:14 pm

    This looks like such a beautiful shade and while the packaging is nice, I’m sure it would become annoying. The formula sounds incredible and if that was NZ, the price wouldn’t be unreasonable at all haha x

    • October 19, 2016 / 12:41 pm

      Haha true, TBH the price isn’t bad – I just think of Kiko as being a cheaper brand but the quality and packaging warrants the difference between their normal line! The packaging is okay, now I’ve realised it’s prone to a casual pop off I just make sure I store it in the phone pocket of my handbags so it doesnt get ruined! x

      • October 19, 2016 / 12:44 pm

        That’s a good idea, keep it upright lol x

  8. October 19, 2016 / 2:31 pm

    I love “finding” makeup in a random box lol! I just found a Shiseido lipstick I’d bought a least 2 years ago in a basket. 😆
    I’m a sucker for spring-loaded lipsticks, or the kind that slides up with a lever. Why? I don’t know. It does not affect the performance of the lipstick whatsoever. 😛 The packaging of this IS really chic!
    The shade is lovely! Reminds me a bit of a deeper MAC Twig. And thank goodness no cobwebs used in the making of this lipstick! 😛

    • October 19, 2016 / 2:38 pm

      I can’t work out for the life of me why they’ve chosen that word if it’s playing no part in it, Arachnophobes must be turned off if they look it off!
      It’s something that makes them different and interesting to other lipsticks. It kind of reminds me of MAC Alluring Aquatic Mystical now I’m looking at it again today. I need to swatch them side by side!

      • October 19, 2016 / 2:40 pm

        I have Mystical too! 😀
        I guess they are thinking gossamer as a sheer veil? Kiko is Italian, maybe something lost in translation? 😉

  9. Mili
    October 19, 2016 / 4:04 pm

    Lol don’t you hate it when brands are so random about their naming? At least the actual product rocks! This shade looks gorgeous on you 🙂 I also don’t mind if a lipstick doesn’t last super long as long as it’s moisturizing.
    Mili | Sharmtoaster

    • October 19, 2016 / 4:08 pm

      Thanks Mili! Yeah I do – especially when I can’t see any vague marketing fluff as to a rubbish reason why they’ve named it that! When it’s come to the change in season I’d rather it was like this than all dry and stripping!

  10. October 19, 2016 / 8:01 pm

    That colour is gorgeous! I keep looking at these in my local store, I might have to pick it up next time!

  11. October 20, 2016 / 3:32 am

    This lipstick tube looks so expensive!! Beautiful shade also!

  12. October 20, 2016 / 5:22 pm

    This shade looks GREAT on you. VERY PRETTY. I love the dusty roses and mauve shades. This one is really nice.

  13. Sherry Scribbles
    October 21, 2016 / 4:04 pm

    #NeedInLife <3

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