The New Cocoa Shock Blushes From Kiko Are Just Too Cute

You guys probably know by now that I'm a bit of a blush addict...I have a hard time resisting every time a new one launches, whether it's drugstore or high-end, singles or palettes.

 But when a new blush comes in the cutest packaging ever? Let's just say my willpower goes right out the window and that's exactly what happened when I walked into Kiko Milano last week and spotted the new Cocoa Shock Blush Duos ($18).




They come in adorable compacts that look like chunky little bars of chocolate, very reminiscent of the Too Faced Chocolate Bar palettes. They have a delicious vanilla scent, which is kind of odd considering they look like chocolate bars, but I love it anyway. The scent fades as soon as you apply it, so it's not heavy or overpowering.

They come in four color combinations, but I purchased the two that I felt would suit my fair-to-light skintone the best.

The first one is called Sweet Coral and Apricot...it's such a pretty peachy pink combo and the shades look great alone or mixed together.

The next duo, Silky Rose & Mauve gives my cheeks more of a dusty rose flush of color...it's so beautiful!

This is a baked formula, but unlike some baked blushes that have a dry texture, this has a velvety, suede-like feel and is very soft. It blends beautifully and it also adheres nicely to the skin due to the softer formula, making it a bit longer-lasting than some of my other baked blushes.

Left: Silky Rose and Mauve
Right: Sweet Coral and Apricot

Overall, this was a total impulse purchase for me, but I'm so glad I picked these up! They are not only cute to look at, they also smell delicious and the shades are super pretty. If you love blush and cute packaging like I do, these are a must-have. But then again, I'm rarely ever disappointed by Kiko!

If you don't have a Kiko store near you, you can always find these at Kikocosmetics.com


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