MOTD: Full Face Daytime Glam Look Using Milani Cosmetics!

Drugstore Daytime Glam Look!

If you're looking for a daytime glam look using drugstore makeup you're on the right blog post! ;-) Milani is one of my favorite drugstore brands so I decided to do a full face using only Milani products. 

I wanted to create a simple look that can be transitioned into the night with a few extra steps. Let's get into the specifics! 

Face:

*Milani Conceal + Perfect 2-in-1 Foundation + Concealer in Light Beige

This foundation is amazing! It provides medium to full coverage depending on what you need and it also lasts so well! I don't use it to conceal because I prefer a concealer that's lighter than my foundation. 

*Milani Make it Last Setting Spray Prime + Correct + Set

I love this setting spray! It smells delightful (bonus, yay!) and it does a great job at prolonging my makeup. If you're makeup is leaning towards the powdery side definetely use this product and you will look flawless!

*Milani Strobelight Instant Glow Powder in Dayglow

This color is stunning! It's a beautiful golden champagne color that I can see looking amazing on many skintones. It's a great formula with no glitter or shimmer. I love the sheen/glow it adds to your skin without emphasizing texture. Annnnnnnd... they seem to have new colors on their website! I'll be adding a few more to my collection very soon! ;-)

Eyes:

*Milani Everyday Eyes Eyeshadow Palette in Must Have Metallics

The Everyday Eyes collection is one of my favorites when it comes to drugstore eyeshadow palettes. The color selection is great and they are only $11! I used the copper shade all over the lid along with a bit of the matte black and my bronzer in the crease for a simple glam look. I used the highlighter in the inner corner too for some brightness. You can easily smoke out this look, wing out the liner and you're ready for a night out! Versatility & affordable? Yes please! :-)

I hope this post was helpful and serves as inspiration to create your next look using drugstore makeup. Definetely checkout Milani products because they are some of the best at the drugstore!

Swatches: NEW Milani Baked Blushes in Bella Bellini & Rosa Romantica!

NEW Milani Blushes!

While snooping through the Milani website I came across two NEW blush shades within their Baked Blush line! I was really excited because that line is one of my favorites from the drugstore. I wear Luminoso and Rose D'Oro all the time in the Spring & Summer! These retail for $8 each and are available on the Milani website, I haven't seen these in-store yet. The gold packaging gets me every single time... am I the only one? haha. 

The first shade is called Bella Bellini which is described as a rose gold. I'd say its more of a peachy pink base with a golden shift...gorgeous! I wore this one with a light-hand in the picture below. It's really glowy and pigmented! The second shade is Rosa Romantica which is described as a light pink. It is really light which will still work for me, on darker skin it would be a pretty pink highlight.

 

Here are the swatches! These shades are really pretty! Milani, if you're reading this (haha) release more shades please.

Hope these swatches were helpful. If you're a Milani fan like me these are must haves. Stop by they're website, they have tons of new releases that look worth purchasing! :-)

Review: Milani Strobelight Instant Glow Powder in Dayglow!

Time to Glow!

Back to back highlighter reviews! Check out my previous post for my thoughts on the NEW E.L.F Shimmer Highlighting Powders by clicking here! Today I'll be sharing my thoughts on the NEW Milani Strobelight Instant Glow Powder in Dayglow. I ordered mine from the Milani website for $10 and there's a total of four shades to choose from. I love Milani products so I definitely needed to get my hands on this one! I decided to only order one to give it a shot and here are my thoughts! :-)

First off... the packaging is gorgeous! From the gold accents to the wavy print... it looks high-end! It reminds me of the Make Up For Ever Pro Light Fusion Highlighter design.

On the left it's swatched dry and on the right it's swatched wet. The top is in natural lighting and the bottom is taken with flash. Dayglow is a beautiful champagne shade with a golden undertone. The texture is really smooth, no glitters or shimmers just a beautiful sheen!
To apply I prefer to spritz my fan brush with setting spray and apply it wet for a more foiled look. But you can also wear it dry for a natural glow to the skin. I love this shade on my skintone! I love it so much that I also wear it as an eyeshadow and inner corner highlight, haha.

Bottom line: I love this shade and how it wears! It stays put for an entire work day without fading too much. I really like how multipurpose it is and how beautiful it looks as a shadow. It's buildable and doesn't sit oddly on the skin. Also, since it doesn't contain glitter/shimmer it doesn't emphasize texture. You really look like you have a healthy glow... who doesn't want that? ;-)

Make A Statement With Orange! (Featuring Kat Von D & Milani!)

Orange for Spring & Summer!

If you know me you know how much I love orange, terracotta shades on my eyes! It's my obsession and what I find to be most flattering on me. Recently I thought to myself... let's experiment with that color but skip the eyes! Now that Summer is right around the corner I wanted to do minimal makeup with a POP of color! Normally the focus for me are my eyes but I wanted to switch it up a bit and I love how it came out!

What I used for the POP:

Milani Baked Blush in Luminoso-  oh mah gah! If you don't own this blush stop what you're doing and go get it! It's a beautiful luminous peach shade that can be built up to your liking. I tend to skip highlight when wearing this shade because it's already so glowy. It's about $9 at the drugstore so pretty affordable and accessible. 

Kat Von D Studded Kiss Lipstick in Chula- When I wear this color I get so many sweet compliments, makes my day! :-) It's a stunning rich burnt orange shade that lasts all day long! I rarely touch up when I wear this lipstick and even though it's matte it's very comfortable. I haven't found a color close to this one so it's worth the $21 to me!

Makeup is fun so don't be afraid to experiment. If it doesn't turn out remember that it wipes right off! Hope this inspires you to add some color to your life! :-)

Everyday Drugstore Makeup Look! (Using NEW Drugstore Products!)

Look For Less!

I wanted to share with you my everyday look using only drugstore products! :-) All of these products are NEW at the drugstore and I'm been pretty much obsessed with them! Let's get into it!

Face

Primer- I used the Milani Prime Perfection Face Primer which is Hydrating + Pore Minimizing. It's so amazing and I definetely notice a difference when it comes to my pores. It makes my foundation look smoother and the hydration factor is a plus! It's $9.99 :-)

I also used the NYX First Base Primer Spray before the Milani primer just to prep and refresh my face a bit. I find that it helps with extending the wear of my makeup. This is $7.99!

Foundation- I've been loving the L'Oreal True Match Lumi Cushion Foundation for my everyday looks because it's so easy and quick to use! It's so skin like but brace yourself for the price... $16.99! Make sure you have a coupon for this one, haha.

Powder- If you haven't tried the Maybelline Face Studio Master Fix Setting + Perfecting Loose Powder you are definetely missing out! It's so finely milled and sets your foundation into place. It also helps with the wear time! It's $9.99.

Eyes

Eye Primer- I used the bh Cosmetics Smooth Canvas  Long Wear Shadow Primer in Malt which is a great shade to neutralize the lid. It's a great formula and makes any shadow last! It's only $7.00 right now on bhcosmetics.com

Eyeshadow- I used the NEW Covergirl Roses TruNaked Eye Shadow Palette which is such a great drugstore palette! I own the entire collection but this one is my favorite. They shadows are buttery and it's only $11.99!

Mascara- I stuck with Covergirl and used the NEW Lashblast Plumpify Mascara! The wand is enormous but it gives me so much volume and holds a curl so well. Since I also wanted some length I used the Milani Length in Seconds Lash Extension Fibers which is also pretty amazing! The mascara is $11.99 and the fiber one is $8.99.

Lips

Last but not least I used the Revlon Ultra HD Matte Lip Color in Seduction. I love this formula! It's matte yet so moisturizing and super longwearing! This lippie is only $8.99!

Must Haves: Milani Conceal + Perfect 2-in-1 Foundation + Concealer!

New Favorite Foundation!

Milani blew me away with their new foundation! The Milani Conceal + Perfect 2-in-1 Foundation + Concealer (Wooo, what a name! haha) is pretty much amazing! It retails for $9.99 which isn't bad for a foundation that comes with a pump. There's 14 shades on the Milani website and I ended up with 03 Light Beige. I've been wearing and testing it out for about 2 weeks now and here are my thoughts! :-)

The pump is a huge plus in my book! The consistency is on the thicker side in my opinion which concerned me at first because I thought it would be difficult to blend. But guys... it blends so effortlessly! I love to use my beauty blender with this foundation because it blends it into my skin so well. It's a beautiful satin-matte finish with amazing coverage. Just like the bottle states it's a medium to full coverage, definetely buildable. Milani also claims that the foundation is sweat-proof and water-resistant which I totally agree with! I was so impressed with the longevity and even more when I noticed I didn't get oily in my T-Zone which always happens!

As far as using it as a concealer I prefer not to. I like a lighter concealer compared to my foundation which is why it didn't work for me. But as a foundation it's hands down one of the best! Here's what the foundation looks like on:

Bottom line: I am so obsessed with this foundation! It's kinda like all the things I love about other foundations in one! I love how long it lasts and the coverage is outstanding without looking cakey. It's an oil free formula which is great because it doesn't feel heavy. If you spot it at your local drugstore I'd say go for it! Best $10 I've spent! :-)

Must Haves: Milani Everyday Eyes Powder Eyeshadow Collections! (Review, Swatches + Look!)

Amazing Drugstore Palettes!

Milani =  my obsession right now! :-D
While I was strolling through my local Walgreens I found a brand new Milani display filled with a few different palettes from their Everyday Eyes Powder Eyeshadow Collection! My first instinct was to purchase them all....but I then snapped out of it and came home with two! haha. These were $9.99 each and there a few different ones to choose from, more online. I've tried both and I have some looks to share with you so lets get started!

First off I have "Bare Necessities" which is your typical nude palette. The matte shades are really smooth and blendable. The shimmer/metallic shades are a bit crumbly so I made sure my brush was damp so I can pick up color better. The colors in this one weren't anything out of this world but if you're someone who's looking for a great everyday palette this would be a great choice! It comes with a dual ended brush which isn't' bad at all and a diagram on the back showing you where to place the colors. Here's the look I came up with using this palette:

My favorite of the two is "Earthy Elements"! I love that pop of orange, the bronze tones... it's everything! The two matte shades are wonderful, very impressive! The shimmer shades are also great, this one is a must have. The only shade that wasn't as great is the first one. It's not really pigmented compared to the others. But these oranges are on trend due to the Morphe 35O palette so if you're looking for something similar this will do the trick!

 I love how vibrant the shades are!  Here's a look using the palette!

 I was really feeling my makeup that day haha.

Bottom line: I'm loving this collection! From what I saw in the display and online they have something for everyone. Not to mention it comes in the cutest packaging! I think $10 is very reasonable for a great formula. Two thumbs up! :-)

Dupe Alert: Drugstore Alternative Of Kat Von D Everlasting Liquid Lipstick in Exorcism!

Vampy For Less!

Liquid lipsticks are pretty much ruling the world! I thought by now some new, innovative lip product would've taken over but every where I look a new liquid lipstick formula is being released. I personally love liquid lipsticks because they are so convenient... but I'm starting to miss the slip of a gloss haha. Anywho! Today's post is about a dupe I came across a few days ago. One of my great friends was over and so happened to try on the Kat Von D Everlasting Liquid Lipstick in Exorcism and she fell in love! I know $20 for a lipstick seems crazy for most people so I decided to look through my collection and I found a color that's very similar!

Milani released their version of liquid lipsticks called Amore Matte Lip Creams which have been raved about a lot in the makeup world. I personally think it's a good formula for $9! I own two colors, a nude pink and this stunning burgundy shade. In all honesty the lipstick applied extremely patchy, it took about 3-4 layers to make it look like it does above. It's still not as even as I would like but the color itself is so similar to Exorcism! BTW: excuse the application on the right... the struggle is real when swatching one liquid lipstick after another haha.

Kat Von D liquid lipsticks are so long wearing and not drying which is why I would pay a little more to be worry free. The Milani formula lasts a good 5 hours but on my lips it begins to crumble and wears off from the inside out.

Two price points for similar colors, it's up to you which one to get! Milani is an amazing drugstore brand so definitely check out the liquid lipsticks and their other awesome products! :-)

Dupe Alert: Drugstore Dupe of Tarte Amazonian Clay 12-Hour Blush in Exposed!

Another Day, Another Dupe!

Dupe Alerts is my favorite post to write! :-) I've been on a role recently so make sure to check out my previous Dupe Alerts! Today I wanted to share a pretty spot on dupe of my all time favorite blush: Tarte Amazonian Clay 12-Hour Blush in Exposed. I've had this blush for years, old packaging and all haha. It pairs with pretty much any look and it's the one I go to most days! It retails for $28 but the dupe is only $8!

Here's Tarte Exposed and Milani Rose Powder Blush in Romantic Rose! They're are both a matte pink nude, perfect everyday shade! :-) Something to point out too is that with Milani you get 17g of product... #blushfordays! Tarte has 5.6g of product so Milani is cheaper and you tons more for your money. They're both smooth, silky and blend effortlessly. I will say Tarte Exposed lives up to the 12 hour claim and the Milani blush will start fading within 5 hours or so.

Here are the swatches! :-) Really similar right? You can tell in the pic above that Tarte Exposed is very loved to say the least haha so I'm excited to know that once I run out I don't need to spend another $28.

I hope this Dupe Alert was helpful and I highly recommend the Milani Rose Powder Blushes! :-)

Must Haves: Milani Bella Eyes Gel Powder Eyeshadow in Dolci! (Limited Edition!)

Gorgeous Shade!

I love the Milani Bella Eyes Gel Powder Eyeshadow formula! It's my favorite eyeshadow formula at the drugstore which makes it very affordable... what more can you ask for? ;-) I pretty much own all of the permanent shades but they recently released a limited edition shade called Dolci and it's a must have! It's less than $5 and I was able to find it at my local Walgreens in a special display with their summer collection. It doesn't compare to any of the colors in the permanent, it's very unique!

In the pan it may not look like much but once swatched and on the lids it's such a dimensional color! It's pretty rose gold base with a golden shift/shimmer to it. It has no fall out and when worn wet it's incredible!

Here's a closeup of the color. The duo chrome qualities is what sold me on this shade. Normally duo chrome shades don't translate the same on the lid but this one does and it's pretty intense! I love how it looks all over the lid with a few matte shades in the crease...perfection! ;-)

Here's what it looks like swatched. It's such a beautiful shade and if you have a tan?... gorgeous! If you like these kind of shades visit your local drugstore and catch it before it's gone! :-)

This To That: Eyeshadow As Highlight!

2 in 1!

Hey everyone! Today I have a very exciting post to share with you! It might be the beginning of a new series on my blog, let me know if you'd like more of these in a comment down below :-) I was sorting my single eyeshadows which I use once in a while but not as often as I do my palettes. I wanted to make it a goal to use them more and then it hit me... I can use these lighter Milani Bella Eyes Gel Powder Eyeshadows as a highlight!

These are the shades that seemed perfect for my little experiment! Bella Ivory is a satin matte finish for those who are not into the sparkle. Bella Chiffon has shimmer which looks amazing on the cheekbones! It's a white gold type of highlight... so pretty! These shadows are less than $5 each and so accessible since they're from the drugstore.

These are the swatches, I love Bella Chiffon the best! That golden sheen would be perfect for the summer! I'm pretty stoked about using these now: brow bone highlight, inner corner highlight, cheekbones beaming haha, the possibilities are endless! This will put me in the right direction to using some of my products up! Win Win situation! :-)

Review: Milani Color Statement Moisture Matte Lipsticks!

More Matte Lippies!

You would think with all the matte lipsticks I've being reviewing lately I would be over this trend... but I'm not! haha. Matte lipsticks are a hit with me, specially the formulas that are done right. Milani released their version which they called the Color Statement Moisture Mattes. There's a total of  eight shades in the line and I have three to review for you! They retail for $6 each and come in the signature (and gorgeous!) gold packaging. These are the fanciest looking lipsticks at the drugstore haha.

Milani claims that the formula not only feels great on but it's also long wearing. It definetely leaves your lips feeling hydrated all the day which I love! The texture reminds me a lot of the Maybelline Creamy Mattes but these are just a tad more matte. They are really comfortable on! I wouldn't say they're long wearing by any means. I find myself having to blot to avoid transfer. They leave a beautiful stain behind which lasts a few good hours but you do need to reapply.

The gold... I can't! haha. I'm obsessed with the packaging. I also love the scent of these. Goodbye to the watermelon scent and hello to a yummy vanilla one!

Here are some swatches! The pigmentation on these is lovely. One swipe and you have full color. Plus the color is buildable so you can have it as bright or sheer as you want! The go on like buttah.

*Matte Naked- a neutral brown pink, a stunning nude that pairs with everything! I've worn it as is and with a gloss, looks so pretty on!

*Matte Diva- a bright hot pink, so bright you guys haha. I wore it to work and received so many compliments. It's a little scary at first but it's such a great color!

*Matte Passion- a red-orange, another beautiful shade! Since it's matte I find it to be more wearable and oddly enough it's very flattering!

Bottom line: The formula is amazing! I would recommend them if you're looking for a matte lipstick that won't dry out your lips. They are very affordable so you'll end up with more than just one haha. Plus who can say no to that gold packaging? ;-)

Review: Milani Fierce Foil Eye Shine in Rome!

New From Milani!

Milani released a bunch of new products recently including this one called the Fierce Foil Eye Shines! I was super intrigued because the formula sounded so promising and unique from other shadows in the market. There's four quads in the line and they're priced at $9.99. The price for me is a little high for the amount of shadows. That's why I only picked up one haha. You can find these quads on the Milani Website, CVS, Walgreens and Kmart.

I have to give it to Milani on packaging, they always release the sleekest looking products! I love the gold accents, so fancy looking!

So here's a close up of what the shadows look like. They're pretty small compared to the norm. Milani claims that these are a "gloss" formula which is a pretty odd description... nice going Milani because it definetely caught my attention haha. The formula is so weird and not in a great way. Once you dip your finger into the product it just sinks. It's a really creamy, mousy texture that doesn't seem to set at all on the eye. I've heard comparisons made between these and the ColourPop shadows but they are not similar at all. These are just a sheer-ish base of color coated in glitter which for a night out may look amazing but they don't last more than 1-2 hours. I was a bit disappointed with this formula.

The quad comes with this applicator which is made of rubber, great for picking up product. When I was using it I kept a makeup remover wipe next to me to make sure it was clean before dipping into the next color. It's a bit annoying but got the job done. Using your fingers will be more effective at the end of the day.

Here are the swatches. I had to build up the lighter colors a bit to make them visible. The darker shades are decent when swatched but on the eye they just move around so they don't end up looking like this at all.

This is what it looks like after a few hours of wear, everything just gathered in the inner corner.

Bottom line: I wasn't a fan of this at all. At first it seemed promising but after 2 hours it looked like a hot mess. It creased so much and the color faded, all that was left were the glitters. I wore it over primer and that didn't help either. I would skip on these quads, I just can't think of a way to make them work. If you're interested in trying Milani eyeshadows the Bella Eyes Shadows are absolutely amazing! :-)

Review: Milani Constellation Gel Eye Liners!

To Infinity & Beyond!

Milani released some cosmic awesomeness and I managed to get my hands on it! :-) I've been hearing/reading so many reviews on these Milani Constellation Gel Eye Liners and they have been pretty mixed. Some love them and some feel like Milani in a way tricked us with the glitter over-spray. I decided to give them a try myself and here are my thoughts!

I give Milani props for releasing such a unique collection! The liners look gorgeous in the pan but that glitter goodness is just on the top of each liner, not throughout the product. Priced at only $5.99 I think these are pretty amazing! Unlike most people I'm not upset about the over-spray. It's a beautiful touch to the liners but honestly... would you want a disco ball on your eyes? Not me haha. I love how subtle the shimmers are, they're still noticeable and adds a cool look to your eyes! The actual gel liner is really smooth which is amazing, there's no tugging with application. Here's a closeup of the liners:

*Enchanted Lapis- a sparkling navy blue, this one has gorgeous mix of purple and teal shimmers. This is my favorite from the three! Make sure to click the image to see how stunning the colors are!

*Enchanted Opal- a sparkling black with a mix of silver and magenta shimmers, very pretty! The black base isn't too deep, more of a charcoal.

*Enchanted Emerald- a sparkling emerald with a mix of green, blue and pink shimmers, really unique! The green base is lovely in this one!

As far as wear time, I don't find that they are the most long wearing. They don't set quickly so they are prone to smudging which is a con. But... for me these would be perfect for a night out where you don't need your makeup to last more than 4 hours. These can also be used as bases which is why I think they stay so creamy. The colors are perfect for smokey eyes! They all come with a liner brush which is amazing quality so make sure to keep them.

Bottom line: If you're looking for a cool gel liner that isn't going to last you all day than this would be ideal for you! It's super affordable and perfect for those days that you want to spice up your look. The colors are amazing and like you see in the swatch the shimmer is visible but not as opaque as in the pan. Keep in mind... you're also getting a lot of product! There's 4 grams of product in each so these will last you a long time. These are limited edition so if you've been thinking about it, I'd say go for it! :-)

Review: Milani Matte Lip Art Lipsticks! (Limited Edition Bedazzled Collection!)

Limited Edition Matte Lipsticks!

As soon as I saw these gorgeous colors I knew I needed them in my life! Plus...they are limited edition so that pushed me over the edge haha. These are the new Matte Lip Art Lipsticks from Milani, priced at $4.19 on their website and about $6 at CVS which is where I purchased mine. They were having a great BOGO half off sale so it ended being a great deal! I've heard others referring to them as the Enchanted Lipsticks due to their names. They're part of the Bedazzled Collection which includes those breathtaking liners that everyone is talking about... I want those so bad! haha. But today the spotlight is on the lipsticks so lets get on with the show! :-)

Here is what the packaging looks like, super adorable!

I'm loving the clear cap, the new packaging is captivating! It's not cheap by any means and the lipstick does screw all the way down which is a plus! (Avoids crushing the lipstick haha) I love the gold packaging, always looks so sleek and expensive. The display at CVS included three shades total, I went for the brighter colors of the three and left behind the nude. These are a wonderful matte formula that goes on really creamy! I would recommend to wear some lip balm underneath because after a few hours they tend to dry out your lips a tiny bit. But on the plus side they last all day! I didn't notice any fading until the 7th hour of wearing it and it faded evenly.

Here are the colors swatched:

And here are the lip swatches:

*Enchanted Amethyst- a medium purple-pink color, very unique and pretty. Once it settles it dries down to a darker purple shade which looks amazing! My only con is that it's not the most flattering since it makes your teeth look yellow.

*Enchanted Ruby- a deep burgundy red... stunning! I love this color the most, looks amazing on and because it's blue toned it makes your teeth look extra white!

Bottom line: I'm really loving these! I think that Enchanted Ruby is a must have because the formula is spot on and the color is perfect for the season. It feels really comfortable on the lips just remember to apply some lip balm beforehand. The color payoff is great and the packaging is just so cute! I also wanted to point out that they smell so yummy! Instead of a fruity scent the permanent line has these smell like a vanilla cupcake. Check out your local drugstores or online on milanicosmetics.com to get'em while you can! :-)