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Makeup Talk in Milan!

May 27, 2009

Greetings from Italy! I’ve been in Milan for almost a week now, one of the fashion capital of the world …. And wherever there’s fashion, there’s makeup! Here are some Italian makeup brands that I’d like to introduce, if you don’t know them already.

I’ll be on the lookout for more – before writing this post, I realized that I could not name ONE Italian beauty brand (except Dolce & Gabbana makeup?!) and that is appalling!

Pupa Milano

“Pupa’s makeup line is a constant surprise,” says their website, and so it is! I had vaguely heard and seen this brand a few times and it seems now there is a skincare line, mineral line, accesories line, and a suncare line. Very impressive! They pride in making ultra-modern products for women that are top quality, high on comfort filled with multitude of colors and innovative textures. It seems to have some great eyeshadow colors as well, create for experimenting with bold looks!

Kiko Make Up Milano

A professional makeup line for women who love color, Kiko lives up to fashion capital’s Milan creativity and glamour.

With Kiko, they represent color; colors and textures for every look, trend; whatever’s hot, Kiko translate into their new color and production concepts, texture; agreeable and soft, and quality; maximum quality, attractive price. The brand consists of two lines – Front line, which is the main makeup line that is updated regualry, and doesn’t change. The second is the “One Shot” collections, which are the trendy collections that suit the fashions in season. I’ve never heard of any makeup brands doing this before, and I think that’s a great idea – really brings the world of fashion and makeup together.

NOUBA Professional Make Up

Created by makeup artist Rosy Armanini, NOUBA has been in existence since 1982, a fabulous makeup line that has been setting trends ever since. NOUBA was chosen in honor of the NUBA, an ancient population of central Africa that paints their faces and bodies with extraordinary colors and designs to celebrate and experience rituals and daily events.

The line includes a range of products, all packaged a little like something we’ve seen before, no? I’ve been reading a lot about this brand online and so far it’s all been raves, hopefully I can find this line soon!

One thing I’ve noticed with all the makeup? Cute names, lots of color and promises of great quality … I’m definitely gonna look out for them.

Has anyone tried products from these brands, or recommend any other Italian beauty brands that I should look out for? Thanks! :)


{ 13 comments… read them below or add one }

Bionic Beauty May 27, 2009 at 23:02

Pupa is gorgeous!!! Thanks for introducing me to some new brands. :)

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Renee June 7, 2009 at 05:25

You’re most welcome! :)

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Katia June 26, 2009 at 03:51

Hi,
I’ve noticed that you mentioned Italian brands. When I was in Italy, I fell in love with Victor Moda makeup. I actually loved it so much that I brought back a lot of it and gave it out as gifts. My girlfriends are falling in love with Victor too! The lip glosses are so delicate, non-sticky, and smell so good… The shadows, loose silk shadows especially, are just phenomenal… Oh, and I love the bronzers! Let me know what you think of it if you try it…
Katia

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Renee June 29, 2009 at 03:17

Hey Katia, thanks for the suggestions! Unfortunately I’ve already come back from Italy and I don’t think they have it here :( Will have to look for it online I think.

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Pumps And Gloss September 1, 2009 at 07:05

Hiya! I have Nouba eye shadows and one blush and I love them!! Good stuff.

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nouvelle February 26, 2010 at 03:15

pupa rulezz

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Sasha May 14, 2010 at 22:58
Merv September 6, 2010 at 06:34

Hi ,
can any body please give me or help to contact KIKO head office in Italy , since am trying to reach them and I called all the branches in Italy and Spain but can’t reach the contact info , so I appreciated if can any one help me to email me at merv34@hotmail.com
Regards .

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Ari January 3, 2011 at 02:56

Hello Merv,
I’m italian and I really like KIKO cosmetics, they aren’t expensive and I use their products.
Here you can find some info (it’s a link of their website) http://www.kikocosmetics.com/EN/stc_pag,81/Contatti.html

bye

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Denise November 14, 2010 at 09:13

Beautiful brands, I’m just now learning about the Nouba brand.. :) Great post!
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Marcin December 15, 2010 at 22:55

Hiya! I have Nouba eye shadows and one blush and I love them!! Good stuff.

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claudine Ellul Sullivan August 31, 2011 at 20:59

I have been trying to get in direct contact with the head office of Kiko Cosmetics but it seems that I can only access their website. I have written to them but never got a response. I am interested in opening outlets outside Italy. Can anyone pass on a telephone number or an email address of their Head Office in Milan.

thank you

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Lynne Keohi September 8, 2011 at 03:17

Do you know if there is some place to create your own makeup in Italy? Can you recommend a place to create your own perfume?

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