Manicure Monday- Kiko Milano Nail Lacquer 295

For years now, I have a Sunday night routine which involves me painting my nails, and I thought why not do a mini review on the nail varnish I've chosen each week.

So the first nail varnish I have decided to choose wasn't something I decided to apply last night... Last Sunday I applied a different nail varnish and I was so dissapointed in it that it was off by Tuseday and replaced by this one. I never normally skip my Sunday night routine but last night I felt I could, as this nail varnish was just as good as when I applied it almost a week ago.

Now, you're probably wondering what this little beauty is... Something that hasn't chipped or come off within 5 days of applying and still has the same finish and hasn't weakened my nails. Well Kiko Milano has alot to answer for.

In my Salou Travel Journal I wrote about my visit to Barcalona and i had a field day in the Marina Shopping Mall, especially in Kiko Milano- seriously, I bought 11 products under 25 Euros HOW GOOD IS THAT!!! I ended up buying 4 nail varnishes and one is definetely my favourite from my selection. This is the nail lacquer in the shade 295 which such a bright cyan blue, I do have other colours like this but this is just in a different league. Like I said before I have had this varnish on for over a week and the staying power is just fantastic. I only applied 2 coats of this and I'm just astounded by how long it's lasted and how bright and glossy it is without applying a top coat. It's simple but sleek packaging is desirable for all and the brush is a great size for applying 3strips down your nail, it isn't too thick and not too long to loose control of the brush. It also dried reasonably fast aswell and doesn't have an awfully strong smell. And how can I not forget the price... It was only €1.90 in Spain!

There's nothing really more I can say about this varnish, I can praise it's staying power enough. Kiko can so easily be lost in the beauty market and a lot of people seem to forget how amazing their products are, and this is one that shouldn't be forgotten. I recently found out that they are bringing a Kiko Milano store to Newcastle and I am so beyond excited about it as I can buy more of their amazing products right on my doorstep and love them more and more.

Elisa :-) x

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