The Makeup Wars! Team is currently featuring the new Milani eyeshadow palettes, and some of us were unable to track them down in time for this feature, therefore you will also see a few other products the we love from Milani. For me, it was an easy selection since I have long held that Milani Beauty's Touch Illuminating Face Powder is one of the most beautiful blush/highlighters on the market, irrespective of price.
Every now and again, a drugstore makeup line does something so right that were it not for the utilitarian packaging one would swear that it was a high-end luxury product. Such is the case with the Milani Illuminating Face Powders. Of the three shades available, I chose the obviously cooler leaning pink Beauty's Touch 03.
The first, and visceral, reaction is clearly solicited by the embossed roses that look like a gorgeous tightly grouped wedding bouquet. It is so gorgeous that if it were in a Guerlain or Chanel compact that you would be willing to pay upwards of $100.00 for this lovely piece of makeup artwork. The creamy dreamy buttery soft finely milled texture will have you waxing poetic about the many virtues of this wonderful multitasking illuminating face powder. When swirled together it is a lovely soft baby pink. For the über fair, this can double as a blush, but for everyone else this will make for one beautiful and luminous highlighter. Medium to darker skin tones may find this too light- therefore the other shades will likely hold greater appeal.
I tend to apply it with a blush brush, and frankly if I didn't know any better I would swear that this was a prohibitively expensive luxury beauty powder.
The front and back of the compact
In order to produce this Milani swatch I swirled my finger in a circular motion around the entire compact, and it can be lightened further by concentrating on the pigment found in some of the lighter roses, and conversely one can focus on the darker roses to darken the overall hue.
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Overall Assessment: It would be no exaggeration to state that this is my very favorite drugstore makeup purchase in a very very long time. A+
Please check out what the other Makeup Wars Team members selected by clicking on their badges below!
It is very hard to believe that it is already Back-to-School time for so many! Thankfully, I have over a month left before the new academic year begins again, and I am back to teaching a whole new crop of undergrads and grads. I thought that I would put together my Back To School drugstore beauty picks for college students.
Milani AMORE MATTALLICS LIP CRÈME ($8.99 each from Milani, Walgreens and CVS): If you are looking for a comfortable-wearing, lightweight and super glam, metallic lip cream, then you really have to pick up a few of the limited edition Milani Amore Mattallics Lip Crèmes. They are gorgeous, ultra-pigmented and very metallic. They are comfortable and light on the lips, and boast the perfect amount of cushion. I neither find them drying, nor moisturizing, but I do find them to be very long-wearing. The base offers a gorgeous matte finish, but it is punctuated by the beautiful dimensional metallic finish. The formula is silky smooth, is glides across the lips effortlessly, deposits color evenly, and it has a pleasant sweet vanilla scent that does dissipate.
According to Milani,
Paint your pout with gilded glamour. Introducing 8 limited edition shades of new metallic matte liquid lip crème. Bold and richly pigmented, these metallic liquid lip colors shine with a soft luster and dry to a smooth matte finish—without drying out your lips. Waterproof and kiss-approved, each Amore Mattallics Lip Crème delivers up to 16 hours of wear. Remove with an oil-based longwear lip color remover.
Directions: "Using the soft plush applicator, glide the liquid matte across your lips smoothly, starting at the cupid’s bow in a criss-cross pattern, then along the outer corners of lips, and the bottom of lip. Next, fill in the rest of the lips as if you are connecting-the-dots."
CHROMATTIC ADDICT: Beige
MATTERIALISTIC: Rose Gold
MATTE ABOUT YOU: Coral
CINEMATIC KISS: Pink
DRAMATIC DIVA: Hot Fuchsia
MATTELY IN LOVE: Red
AUTOMATIC TOUCH: Wine
RAVING MATTE: Purple
Ingredients: Isododecane, Mica (CI 77019), Trimethylsiloxysilicate, cyclopentasiloxane, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Propylene Carbonate, Isodexadecane, Dimethicone, Kaolin, Flavor (Aroma), Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Synthetic Beeswax, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Hexylene Glycol, Tocopheryl Acetate. +/- MAY CONTAIN: Red 30 Lake (CI 73360), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Red 6 Lake (CI 15850), Red 7 Lake (CI 15850), Yellow 5 Lake (CI 19140), Manganese Violet (CI 77742), Red 27 Lake (CI 45410), Red 28 Lake (CI 45410), Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499).
RIMMEL LONDON Brow This Way Brow Gel ($4.49 each for 0.17 oz. fromUlta): This lightweight brow gel keeps brows in place, adds a definition and fills in brows. I never find that it flakes, but I do find that a lighter hand renders the best results– otherwise it can end up looking artificial. According to RIMMEL, Rimmel's lightweight Brow This Way Brow Styling Gel tames and defines your brows whilst maintaining a natural and groomed look. Dermatologist and ophthalmologist tested. •Perfectly groomed eyebrows in an easy, smooth application •Defines, fills and fixes brow all day with a tint of shine •Comfortable lightweight texture Ingredients: Aqua / Water / Eau, PEG / PPG-8 / 3 Laurate, Polyethylene, Sodium Polyacrylate, Mica, Paraffin, Phenoxyethanol, Ammonium Acrylates Copolymer, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein / PVP Crosspolymer, Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate, Alcohol Denat., Lauric Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium Deceth-5 Sulfosuccinate, Laureth-30, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Potassium Sorbate, Disodium Edta, Tocopherol, Methylparaben, Ethylparaben, Butylparaben, Propylparaben. May Contain: Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891). RIMMEL LONDON Brow This Way Brow Sculpting Kit in 002 Medium Brown ($4.49 from Ulta): This effective two-step brow kit is easy to use, and delivers polished-looking brows. Brow This Way Brow Sculpting Kit gives defined high impact brows in three easy steps: Step 1: With the angled brush apply the wax to define and set your eyebrows Step 2: With the other side of the brush blend the powder to fill in sparse areas Step 3: Finish by using the combing brush to perfect your look Ingredients: Wax: Polybutene, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Cera Alba / Beeswax / Cire D'abeille, Caprylic/ Capric Triglyceride, Cera Microcristallina / Microcrystalline Wax / Cire Microcristalline, Copernicia Cerifera Cera / Copernicia Cerifera (Carnauba) Wax / Cire De Carnauba, Talc, Mica, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Alumina, Glycerin. May Contain: Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891). Powder: Mica, Talc, Dimethicone, Caprylic / Capric Triglyceride, Magnesium Stearate, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Alumina, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Silica. May Contain: Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891).
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New NYC New York Color Individual Eyes Shadow Palette in Pink Nudes and Bronze Nudes ($4.99 from Walmart): NYC New York Color makes high quality, affordable eye shadow palettes that are definitely worth collecting. They are finely milled and beautifully pigmented, and at this price you can choose more than one! NYC New York Color introduces NYC New York Color individual eyes eye shadow palette, featuring everything necessary to complete an eye look in a slim, portable design. 3 shade ranges for every mood: the nudes, the basics and the smokeys! Each eye set includes a color-boosting primer, four highly pigmented, high-definition, complimentary shadow shades, a highlighter and a gel eyeliner. Plus, with clearly indicated step-by-step instructions, the Individual Eyes Eye Shadows Palette give you tips for easy application and professional results! An all-in one palette containing a primer, four complimentary shadow shades, a highlighter and a gel liner. Each palette comes with step-by-step instructions for easy application
Left to Right: Pink Nudes (first 4), Bronze Nudes (second 4) & Primer, Illuminator and Gel Liner (last three)
Whether your nail problem is dryness, ridges, dullness, breakage, peeling, or all of the above, Sally Hansen presents the solution: new Complete Care 7-in-1 Nail Treatment. This product helps restore dry, brittle nails making them visibly healthier and beautiful. After just 3 days, nails look shinier, stronger, mega-moisturized and brighter with ridges filled. The exclusive patented formula, with Avocado Oil, Sea Salt, Pomegranate Extract and Calcium, immediately protects and continuously nourishes nails, helping create the perfect foundation for any manicure. The product features a new brush for an even application and dries quickly to a smooth, hard finish.This versatile treatment can be used alone or with your favorite Sally Hansen nail color when applied as a base coat or as a protective top coat. To wear it alone, simply apply two coats to clean, dry, bare nails. Use it to refresh a manicure by brushing on one thin coat to nails. It goes on smoothly and evenly, for a streak-free application.
Patented with Vita-Care Technology for advanced wear, gel shine and nourishing care
Instructions: 1. Shake well with cap on before use. 2. Apply 2 coats of polish to clean, dry nails. Allow each coat to dry before applying the next one.
Carmex Moisture Plus ($2.49-$3.95 each for 0.075 oz. from Walgreens, Amazon and Drugstore.com): Carmex Moisture Plus lip balm offers a soft vanilla flavor and satiny shiny finish. The sunscreen protects your lips from the harmful rays of the sun, while the ultra moisturizing formula leaves your them soft and supple.
According to Carmex,
Packaged as a stylish slim-stick with a sleek slant tip, Carmex Moisture Plus® also contains Aloe, Vitamin E, and Shea Butter to soothe chapped lips and keep lips moisturized….
Active Ingredients: Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane (Avobenzone) 2.5% Sunscreen, Ethylhexyl Salicylate (Octisalate) 3.3% Sunscreen, Homosalate 5.5%.Sunscreen and Octocrylene 4.4% Sunscreen.
It Soothes. It Heals. It Protects.™ Suffering from chapped lips and occasional cold sores, Alfred Woelbing invented Carmex® lip balm in Milwaukee in the early 1930s. Formulated with a variety of natural ingredients, the mixture was carefully hand poured into small glass jars, which Alfred would sell to pharmacists from the trunk of his car. Over the last 70 years, people have come to love the lip balm that works like no other.
Carmex Original Tube Lip Balm (3 pack $2.77 from Target): This is a classic that keeps lips ultra-moisturized, but in a very convenient squeeze tube!
Suffering from chapped lips and occasional cold sores, Alfred Woelbing invented Carmex® lip balm in Milwaukee in the early 1930s. Formulated with a variety of natural ingredients, the mixture was carefully hand poured into small glass jars, which Alfred would sell to pharmacists from the trunk of his car. Over the last 70 years, people have come to love the lip balm that works like no other.
Rich with intensive hair-healthy ingredients to strengthen and reveal hair’s true beauty. The i-23 Complex®, enriched with provitamins, proteins and amino acids, pampers and promotes soft, healthy-looking, manageable hair.
Infusium 23 Repair + Renew Conditioner ($5.79-$6.99 from Target): This is a great conditioner choice, particularly if you blow dry your hair. It offers great hydration and leaves hair silky smooth and shiny.
Reinforced with hair-healthy conditioners and shine enhancers to recharge, renew and deeply treat dull, damaged, stressed-out hair.
Reduces split ends and tames fly-aways. Improves the quality of hair over time and protects against breakages. Instantly detangles wet or dry hair.
PRO Beauty Tools 1875W Ionic AC Motor Dryer ($39.00 from Target): A reliable blow dryer is a must-have when you are rushing to get to your first morning class, and this PRO Beauty Tools does the trick. It is affordable, efficient and comes with a Concentrator & Diffuser Attachment.
Style Your Hair Like a Professional from the comfort of your own home. Pro Beauty Tools speaks WOW with Striking design and technology, professional performance at an irresistible price. The 1875W Ionic AC Motor Dryer has a high powered airflow that allows you to save time which exposes your hair to less heat and in turn less damage.
This easy to use, moisturizing treatment oil with Pure Cocoa Butter, Vitamin E, Natural Oils and Cetesomate-E® Complex helps improve the appearance of scars, stretch marks, dry, uneven skin and aging skin. Hypoallergenic - Paraben Free - Phthalate Free - Dermatologist Tested.
Select Ingredients:
Cocoa Butter: a rich, natural moisturizer that leaves skin soft and silky, transforming even the roughest, driest areas into buttery soft skin.
Vitamin E: a powerful antioxidant that helps improve the appearance of scars, stretch marks and imperfections on the skin, giving a more even and toned appearance
Cetesomate-E®: helps improve the appearance of scars, stretch marks, dry,damaged skin, uneven skin tone, aging skin and fine lines and wrinkles
Sesame Oil: moisturizes deeply to improve skin's moisture levels leaving it looking more hydrated, firmer and more plump
Canola Oil: helps even skin tone by targeting marks and spots while moisturizing and conditioning the skin
Rosehip Oil: contains essential fatty acids, Vitamin C and Vitamin A to promote healthy skin cell rejuvenation
Palmer's Cocoa Butter Formula Skin Therapy Oil is an advanced multi-purpose skin perfection product that can be used all over the body. This hypoallergenic, lightweight formula contains an exclusive blend of key ingredients formulated to help improve the appearance of scars, stretch marks, dry, damaged skin, uneven skin tone, aging skin and fine lines and wrinkles. Skin looks and feels instantly soft and smooth with this unique, non-greasy, non-staining formula. Hypoallergenic - Paraben-Free - Phthalate-Free - Dermatologist Tested.
Palmer's Cocoa Butter Formula Heel Repair Stick .9oz softens and smoothes dry, cracked heels and feet and contains pure Cocoa Butter, Vitamin E, Shea Butter and Peppermint Oil. Palmer's Cocoa Butter Formula Heel Repair Stick offers a convenient, no-mess stick applicator in a unique solid formula that melts on contact with skin but will not melt in the heat!
Hawaiian Tropic Sheer Touch After Sun Moisturizer Ultra Radiance in Island Mango ($9.99 for 8 oz. from Ulta): This is a lovely deeply moisturizing lotion that leaves skin ultra radiant. It contains a blend of Shea Butter Complex and Mango Fruit Extract that leaves skin soft, supple and hydrated. Furthermore, the formula boasts light reflecting pigments to give skin a radiant glow. It has a lovely night tropical scent.
Hawaiian Tropic Silk Hydration Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Lotion Sunscreen ($9.99 for 5.1 oz. from Ulta, Drugstore.com and Amazon): This is an ultra moisturizing sunscreen that employs a "breakthrough dual ribbon formula" that combines strong SPF protection with a luxurious and hydrating silk protein to "wrap skin in continuous moisture and help you maintain luminous skin in the sun." It has a light tropical fragrance that smells refreshing.
Biore Blemish Fighting Ice Cleanser($5.99 for 6.7 oz. from Target and Ulta): Going off to college can be very stressful, and can definitely wreak havoc on the skin. If you are experiencing breakouts, then Biore offers a good and affordable solution to zap those zits.
Biore Blemish Fighting Ice Cleanser helps stop belmishes before they start by targeting and removing more than 99% of dirt and oil that can cause blemishes leaving you with clear skin.
Introducing, the newest Biore weapon in the fight for clean pores: Baking Soda! This concentrated POWDER scrub cleanses and exfoliates PORES 2.9x better without over scrubbing. (Can't over scrub as product naturally softens/dissolves!) How does it work? Powder scrub removes oil from your T-zone while also exfoliating dry, flaky skin just by adding water. Great for Combination Skin.
Bioré Deep Cleansing Pore Strips are twice as effective at cleaning pores and removing dirt, oil, and blackheads. With regular use the Deep Cleansing Pore Strips can actually reduce the appearance of large pores. Dermatologist tested. Hypoallergenic.
Overall Assessment: A great and affordable way to head off to college with some great beauty picks.
Press Sample. All views expressed are categorically my own.
There is no question that Milani makes extraordinarily high quality products that continually reaffirm the fact that the gap is rapidly closing between the quality of cosmetics found in drugstores and department stores. However, Milani's products are also beautiful– as their Rose Powder Blushes clearly demonstrate. The gorgeous rose-laden blush is almost too pretty to blemish with use, but the quality is so lovely and the price is so affordable that you will quickly want to dip into this lovely compact.
Milani Rose Powder Blush in Romantic Rose 01 is a lovely warm and muted mid-tone pink. It can be built up or sheered out, and it effortlessly glides across the skin depositing color evenly. The formula is finely milled, but firm enough to retain its shape. Milani suggests that this formula is a new kind of matte shade, and it is indeed just that. Unlike many matte blushes, Milani's offers a very natural finish that is not in the least bit flat. This is an amazingly high quality blush that is well-worth having! The remaining two colors are Coral Cove and Tea Rose, and they are absolutely stunning and worth getting. They are part of the permanent collection, therefore you will have ample opportunities to find them.
According to Milani,
Milani’s Matte collection, releasing in January 2015, features a new kind of matte finish. Every product feels great, is easy to apply, is long lasting and looks amazing in Instagram selfies. From eyes to lips to cheeks, the Matte Collection includes: Matte Rose Powder Blush – Gorgeous in the compact, even prettier on the cheeks, this petal soft, matte-finish powder shapes and contours. Streaks? Never. Easy to use? Always. Available in three ultra-flattering shades. Now this is a blush that deserves to be seen! Gorgeous in the compact, even prettier on cheeks, this petal soft, natural-finish powder shapes, contours and highlights. Streaks? Never. Easy to use? Always. In ultra-flattering shades that you just can’t live without.
Directions: Glide a brush through the color and lightly tap off excess powder. Lightly apply to cheeks, forehead, chin and/or nose and blend well for a soft glow.
Ingredients: Talc, Synthetic Wax, Aluminum Starch, Octenylsuccinate, Hydoxylated Lanolin, Isopropyl Lanoate, Petrolatum, Cyclomethicone,, Lanolin Alcohol, Cetyl Actate, Acetylated Lanolin Alcohol, Methylparabne, Proprylparaben. +/- May Contain: Synthetic Flourphlogopite, Mica, Tin Oxide, Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499), Yellow 5 (CI 19140), Red 7 (CI 15850), Red 28 (CI 45410), Red 36 (CI 12085), Blue 1 (CI 42090), Carmine (CI 75470), Ultamarines (CI 77007), Ferric Ferrocyanide (CI 77510), Manganese Violet (CI 77742).
Left to Right: Multiple passes and then blended out.
Overall Assessment: A lovely formula and a beautiful blush. If it were housed in a luxe compact, it would easily sell for ten times the price! I now need to find Tea Rose!
$7.99 for 0.60 oz. from Milani and CVS (Unaffiliated Links).
Press Sample. All views expressed are categorically my own.
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Win a Dream Trip to Italy from Milani:
Milani launched the “Win a Dream Trip to Italy” contest, inviting women to design a look inspired by an Italian beauty legend of their choice. Entrants are encouraged to share their selfies with Milani for the once in a lifetime chance to win a dream trip for two to either Milan, Venice, Rome or Florence for five days, inclusive of hotel and airfare plus $7,500 for spending. Milani is accepting submissions at www.milanidreamtrip.com now through March 31, 2015 11:59PM EST and will announce the grand prize winner based on creativity, uniqueness and brand relevancy on April 5, 2015. Beyond the grand prize, Milani will be rewarding over 500 entrants at random with exciting new Milani products.
Milani Cosmetics just launched, "seven revolutionary additions to its portfolio of cutting-edge makeup. Inspired by the latest trends of metallic shine and subtle mattes seen on the catwalks of Milan, Milani will be providing women everywhere with what they need to interpret these runway looks while reflecting their individuality. In support of this launch, Milani has announced a nationwide contest, 'Win a Dream Trip to Italy,' which started on January 1, 2015."
Milani's Fierce Foil Eyeshines are among the new products released, and they are positively spectacular. They offer such a wonderful way of translating the glistening wet look runway eye makeup for amped up everyday wear.
At first glance, Milani's Fierce Foil Eyeshines may appear to be ultra finely milled creamy powder eyeshadows, but instead they are light textured creams that are very concentrated. A tiny bit goes a long way, and they glide across the lids effortlessly and evenly. While they offer full opaque coverage, they can be sheered out for a wash of shimmering color.
You can either use the applicator or your fingers to apply the Eyeshines, but many people find that tapping them onto the lid more effective than gliding them across. The wet texture adheres to the lid more effectively when applied over a primer to avoid migration and creasing, but the little extra effort is definitely worth the stunning results.
According to Milani, their "Fierce Foil collection, releasing in January 2015, is the first of its kind with buildable, highly-metallic, foil finish that creates a look unlike anything on the market today."
Milani Fierce Foil Eye Shines are described as, "A first! This isn’t a shadow. It is a shine. Milani’s groundbreaking gloss technology created especially for eyes instantly imparts a beautiful multidimensional foil finish. Available in four shade quartets named for Italy’s starriest, most beloved cities, the lineup includes Milan (soft pinks and taupes), Rome (lavenders and purples), Florence (coppers and gold), and Venice (icy whites and cool blues)."
Florence 03 is a warm neutral palette of molten gold, rose and bronze
Rome 02 is a cool palette consisting of lush lavenders and smokey purples
Milani Fierce Foil Eyeshine in Rome 02
Milani Fierce Foil Eyeshines offer rich pigmentation and a gorgeous glowing sheen
Overall Assessment: Milani Fierce Foil Eyeshines are gorgeous, and the unique formula is so much fun to work with. That said, if you prefer a more traditional eyeshadow with less sparkle, then these aren't going to be a good fit for you. If, however, you love runway makeup, and want to add some gleaming shimmer and shine into your life– then look no further than these twinkling gems!
Milani launched the 'Win a Dream Trip to Italy' contest, inviting women to design a look inspired by an Italian beauty legend of their choice. Entrants are encouraged to share their selfies with Milani for the once in a lifetime chance to win a dream trip for two to either Milan, Venice, Rome or Florence for five days, inclusive of hotel and airfare plus $7,500 for spending. Milani is accepting submissions at www.milanidreamtrip.com now through March 31, 2015 11:59PM EST and will announce the grand prize winner based on creativity, uniqueness and brand relevancy on April 5, 2015. Beyond the grand prize, Milani will be rewarding over 500 entrants at random with exciting new Milani products.
Milani Cosmetics just launched new permanent products that are, "inspired by the latest trends of metallic shine and subtle mattes seen on the catwalks of Milan," One of the fabulous new products is the Fierce Foil Eyeliner that is available in four breathtaking colors.
Milani's intention is to provide, "women everywhere with what they need to interpret these runway looks while reflecting their individuality." To celebrate this launch, Milani is hosting a nationwide contest, “Win a Dream Trip to Italy,” which runs from January 1, 2015 to March 31, 2015 11:59PM EST (see details below).
According to Milani Fierce Foil Eye Liner is,
...so new, it’s hopping right off the Milan runway and into your makeup bag. A truly next-level eyeliner, it gets its richness from a black base that blasts the luminosity, creating a shiny, shimmery special effect that lights up your eyes. Blackened jewel tones with a foil finish, these can be used for lining or a full-on lid look. And there are two great ways to play these blendable beauties: For a “classic cat” look, extend the color just past the lashline. For a “smoldering smoky” vibe, gently blend upward from the lashline to the crease. Available in four chic shades - Black Gold Foil, Brown Foil, Purple Foil and Navy Foil – with a custom pro brush that deposits color exactly where you want it. Glow for it.
Of the four shades available, I have Black Gold Foil 01 and Navy Foil 04. Both have a creamy gel-like texture, but the final finish becomes a powder– yet it wears more like a gel than a powder. The consistency is dense in the pot, but is lightweight when applied. The unique formula lends itself to gliding across the skin effortlessly without any tugging or pulling. Both Black Gold and Navy Foil are suspended in a blackened base that is punctuated by shimmer that imparts a beautiful sheen. Black Gold has a rich blackened base punctuated by golden sparkles, and Navy Foil consists of a blackened navy base punctuated by cool bluish silver sparkles. While there is a definite shimmer and sheen, I don't think that I would describe the finish in either as completely metallic. They are both truly gorgeous.
One could certainly use them all over the lid for a dramatic effect, but they are quite pigmented and dark, and will be too intense for day wear for a majority of the people. I love to use them to create the perfect cat eye, and they do a fantastic job in this capacity. They are long wearing, and on me they last all day long. That said, I don't have oily eyelids, therefore your wear-time may vary. I definitely would not recommend using them on the waterline since they do contain sparkle.
Left to Right: Black Gold Foil 01 and Navy Foil 04.
Each liner is handmade with an innovative blackout base that allows rich shimmer to shine through. This versatile product can be used as a smoldering eyeshadow or as an eyeliner to rock a classic cat eye. Available in four rich, jewel-like shades.
Directions: "Gently glide the tip of the applicator brush over color. Apply product by gliding brush along lashline from inner to outer corner of the eye. For the Classic Cat Eye: Slightly extend the end of the liner past the lashline. For a Smoldering Smoky Look: Blend upward from the lashline to the crease."
Black Foil is a rich black with golden shimmer
Navy Foil is a deep navy with bluish silver sparkles
Overall Assessment: If you are an eyeliner girl like me, and you want a little extra je ne sais quoi, then you should definitely consider getting one (or four) of these twinkling jewels!
N.B. Milani includes a little brush in each package, but my press package did not include them.
$6.99 each from Milani and CVS (Unaffiliated Links).
We are committed to inspiring women through the creation of beautiful products that they want to use every single day, and with these game-changing launches, we continue to push the envelope and are transforming the way our customers look at makeup,” says Milani President, Laurie Minc. “To help bring these new collections to life, we are hosting a contest to not only surprise and delight our consumers but to also immerse them into Italian culture, which is what inspires us as a company every day. Milani launched the 'Win a Dream Trip to Italy' contest, inviting women to design a look inspired by an Italian beauty legend of their choice. Entrants are encouraged to share their selfies with Milani for the once in a lifetime chance to win a dream trip for two to either Milan, Venice, Rome or Florence for five days, inclusive of hotel and airfare plus $7,500 for spending. Milani is accepting submissions at www.milanidreamtrip.com now through March 31, 2015 11:59PM EST and will announce the grand prize winner based on creativity, uniqueness and brand relevancy on April 5, 2015. Beyond the grand prize, Milani will be rewarding over 500 entrants at random with exciting new Milani products.
