Milani Color Statement Lipstick Naturals & Browns
Hey guys! This is the last set of shades I have for review. I actually ended up liking this set the most (as do my man’s dog!) cause there are a few that are quite flattering against my skin tone when I thought none would work on me. Read on for my review and swatches on the Milani Color Statement Lipstick Natural & Brown shades.
Milani Color Statement Lipstick Naturals & Browns
Milani Color Statement Lipstick Naturals & Browns (direct sunlight)
These are described as:
- One stroke, full coverage application
- Lightweight, creamy formula
- Contains Vitamins A, C & E to moisturize lips
The formula for these is very smooth and creamy. These are very well pigmented with a super opaque payoff and not waxy at all. With my last review on the Plums & Berries feeling like the formula isn’t as creamy, this is not the case with these shades. The shades are quite surprisingly complementary to my skin tone. My man like this group the most on me I think. The darker shades will be harder for me to wear but there are only 2 of those that fall in that bucket for me. With these, there is no flaking or cracking that I get with some other lipsticks I’ve tried in the past. The finish for these shades vary from cream to pearl to metallic and shimmer. For a match up on what type of finish each shade is, see my press release post on this here. All 9 shades are perfect for day or night. Staying power is very impressive as usual. There is barely any wear at all throughout the day except for times when I have to consume food or take a drink. Swatches shown below are in ascending numeric order of the shades available in the naturals & browns category. For each shade, I applied 2 slow strokes onto my arm since one stroke was barely visible for the first shade. For the middle shade, Candied Toffees, I had to use a lip brush to apply the color onto my arm. There’s a funny story to it actually. 
Milani Color Statement Lipstick Naturals & Browns Swatches (in shade)
Milani Color Statement Lipstick Naturals & Browns Swatches (direct sunlight)
Milani Color Statement Lipstick Naturals & Browns Swatches (even brighter)
Milani Color Statement Lipstick Naturals & Browns Swatches (with flash)
And here’s a few shots of what happened to the shade Candied Toffees when I got home one day….
Milani Color Statement Lipstick Candied Toffees R.I.P.
Milani Color Statement Lipstick Candied Toffees R.I.P. (cap off)
The cap off shot is what greeted me first. He managed to chew the cap and dislodge it. I assumed he detected the same smell he sniffed before that was on my lips and thought “Hmmm…..this smells good like food and I’ve detected this scent on her mouth before!” My man has told me before it smells like strawberries or something like it and I don’t doubt that his dog thought so too! The only thing I ended up doing is facing the dog wailing “Why?! Why this shade? It looks good on me! Why not this or this?!” See? Even dogs love them too! But in all seriousness, best to keep them out of reach from our furry friends! He attempted to chew through several tubes in this group before emerging successful with Candied Toffees.
These retail for $5.49 each and should now be available in retail stores where Milani is sold. Otherwise, try nabbing it online on their website.
*Some products in this review may have been provided by the PR company or manufacturer for an honest opinion.*
Milani Color Statement Lipstick Plums & Berries
You guys have seen my swatches of the Milani lipsticks in oranges and reds and also the pinks and corals. Read on for my review and swatches on the Milani Color Statement Lipstick Plum & Berry shades.
Milani Color Statement Lipstick Plums & Berries
Milani Color Statement Lipstick Plums & Berries (in shade)
These are described as:
- One stroke, full coverage application
- Lightweight, creamy formula
- Contains Vitamins A, C & E to moisturize lips
Unlike with the oranges and reds and the pinks and corals groups, I find these slightly less creamy and easy to apply. The formula is still very good and very well pigmented with a super opaque payoff, but it feels like…..the only way I can desribe it is the formula has more wax. It’s less “spreadable” than the first 2 groups and the lipstick itself felt more “firmer” per se (which explains why I thought it felt like it contains more wax). It’s not bad at all and I would think that this would be less noticeable on warmer days. The shades are bright and crazy against my skin tone. I actually thought that I’d find more that would go well in general with my face but this was not the case. They’re wearable but not as much as the shades in the first 2 groups for me. It glided on smoothly with me using a bit more pressure and my lips stay moisturized all day. As mentioned in my other review, there is no flaking or cracking that I get with some other lipsticks I’ve tried in the past. The finish for these shades vary from cream to vinyl to metallic to matte and shimmer. For a match up on what type of finish each shade is, see my press release post on this here. All 7 shades are perfect for day or night. Staying power is very impressive as usual. There is barely any wear at all throughout the day except for times when I have to consume food or take a drink. Even when that is the case, most of the color stayed on my lips and is still very pigmented. Swatches shown below are in ascending numeric order of the shades available in the plums & berries category. For each shade, I applied 2 slow strokes onto my arm since one stroke was barely visible for the first shade.
Milani Color Statement Lipstick Plums & Berries Swatches (in shade)
Milani Color Statement Lipstick Plums & Berries Swatches (direct sunlight)
These retail for $5.49 each and should now be available in retail stores where Milani is sold. Otherwise, try nabbing it online on their website.
*Some products in this review may have been provided by the PR company or manufacturer for an honest opinion.*
Milani Color Statement Lipstick Pinks & Corals
You guys have seen swatches of the oranges and reds, now it’s time to move on to the next color group. Read on for my review and swatches on Milani Color Statement Lipstick Pink & Coral shades.
Milani Color Statement Lipstick Pinks & Corals
Milani Color Statement Lipstick Pinks & Corals (in shade)
Milani Color Statement Lipstick Pinks & Corals (direct sunlight)
These are described as:
- One stroke, full coverage application
- Lightweight, creamy formula
- Contains Vitamins A, C & E to moisturize lips
Just as with the oranges and reds, I find these simply awesome. The formula is very creamy and pigmented with a super opaque payoff. The only shade not living up to the “one stroke, full coverage application” claim for me is Pink Frost. A few others are a little light or bald with just one stroke, but 2 strokes did the trick for me. Formula is super creamy and light just as they claimed to be. It glided on super smooth and my lips stay moisturized all day. As mentioned in my other review, there is no flaking or cracking that I get with some other lipsticks I’ve tried in the past. The finish for these shades vary from cream to vinyl to metallic and matte. For a match up on what type of finish each shade is, see my press release post on this here. All 7 shades are perfect for day or night. Staying power is very impressive still. There is barely any wear at all througout the day except for times when I have to consume food or take a drink. Even when that is the case, most of the color stayed on my lips and is still very pigmented. Swatches shown below are in ascending numeric order of the shades available in the pinks & corals category. For each shade, I applied 2 slow strokes onto my arm since one stroke was barely visible for the first shade.
Milani Color Statement Lipstick Pinks & Corals Swatches (direct sunlight)
Milani Color Statement Lipstick Pinks & Corals Swatches (with flash)
These retail for $5.49 each and should now be available in retail stores where Milani is sold. Otherwise, try nabbing it online on their website.
*Some products in this review may have been provided by the PR company or manufacturer for an honest opinion.*
Deborah Lippmann Romantic Rapture Collection
INTRODUCING SPRING 2013 COLOR COLLECTION: ROMANTIC RAPTURE
Revel in the breath-taking rhapsody of Spring 2013! Introducing two brand new lipsticks and three new nail lacquers, the Deborah Lippmann Spring 2013 Color Collection offers a variety of bold and subtle hues that are romantically feminine.
Expanding her lipstick collection, Deborah Lippmann is launching two bright shades that give the collection a sexy punch. The formula is a unique hybrid, offering the rich, creamy texture of a lipstick and the sheer, high-shine finish of a lip gloss. She Bangs is a ravishing red that makes a bold lip statement. Call Me Maybe is a sheer cheeky coral that will be as popular as the song it was named after. They are universal yet vibrant and playful shades that are the perfect complement to any spring wardrobe. “These are two very wearable lip colors that are fun, happy and will make you look and feel beautiful,” says Deborah. “Just apply and go – if you don’t have time for anything else. A great lip shade will make you look put together and sophisticated.” she adds.
The collection also introduces Moon Rendezvous, a faded slate blue shimmer, Careless Whisper, a scintillating nude shimmer and Groove Is In The Heart, a flamingo pink crème. Deborah’s nail lacquers never cease to impress with modern, sophisticated and easily wearable hues for all ages.
Deborah Lippmann Moon Rendezvous
Deborah Lippmann Careless Whisper
Deborah Lippmann Groove Is In The Heart
Suggested Retail Price: $17 each, available at www.deborahlippmann.com, Barneys New York, Bloomingdale’s, Neiman Marcus and Nordstrom
Deborah Lippmann She Bangs
Deborah Lippmann Call Me Maybe
Suggested Retail Price: $22 each, available at www.deborahlippmann.com
Milani Color Statement Lipstick Oranges & Reds
I was very, very excited when I got these and they do not disappoint! Read on for my review and swatches on Milani Color Statement Lipstick Orange & Red shades.
Milani Color Statement Lipstick Oranges & Reds
Milani Color Statement Lipstick Oranges & Reds (in shade)
Milani Color Statement Lipstick Oranges & Reds (direct sunlight)
These are described as:
- One stroke, full coverage application
- Lightweight, creamy formula
- Contains Vitamins A, C & E to moisturize lips
Two words to describe this is pure awesomeness. The formula is very creamy and pigmented with a super opaque payoff. Some shades aren’t quite living up to the “one stroke, full coverage application” claim, but it comes really close if that’s the case. Formula is super creamy and light just as they claimed to be. It glided on super smooth, almost like spreading butter. My lips stay moisturized all day. There is no flaking or cracking that I get with some other lipsticks I’ve tried in the past. The finish for all shades vary from cream to vinyl to metallic to pearl and matte. For a match up on what type of finish each shade is, see my press release post on this here. All 7 shades are perfect for day or night. Staying power is extremely impressive for me. After 6 hours, there is barely any wear at all. After 8, only a little and that just shows the quality that I have come to love about this brand. Swatches shown below are in ascending numeric order of the shades available in the oranges & reds category. For each shade, I applied one slow stroke onto my arm to show what it looks like as a lipstick that’s one stroke, full coverage application.
Milani Color Statement Lipstick Oranges & Reds Swatches (in shade)
Milani Color Statement Lipstick Oranges & Reds Swatches (direct sunlight)
These retail for $5.49 each and should now be available in retail stores where Milani is sold. Otherwise, try nabbing it online on their website.
*Some products in this review may have been provided by the PR company or manufacturer for an honest opinion.*
Milani Color Statement Lipstick & Color Statement Lipliner
I’m so happy to see this news in my inbox!
EDIT: Oranges & Reds Lipstick Swatches here, Pinks & Corals Lipstick Swatches here, Plums & Berries Lipstick Swatches here, Naturals & Browns Lipstick Swatches here, and Lipliner Swatches here.
Milani Color Statement Lipstick
COLOR STATEMENT LIPSTICK
Make a statement without saying a word! True Instant Color. One stroke, full coverage application. This next generation lipstick gives the ultimate in color, texture and finish. The lightweight creamy formula contains Vitamins A, C, & E to moisturize and nourish lips. Paraben-free. Available in Vinyl, Metallic, Cream, Shimmer, Pearl & Matte finish.
Milani Color Statement Lipstick
COLOR STATEMENT LIPLINER
Make a statement without saying a word. True Instant Color. Satin color in one stroke application. This next generation lipliner is a long-wearing, easy-glide formula to line & fill-in your lips. Paraben-free.
I have swatches of the orange & reds group that will be posted here soon. Stay tuned!
Hard Candy Megawatt Smile Lipstick
The full name of this product is Hard Candy Saturated Lip Color Duo & Brush On Tooth Whitener, but I figured that most readers would refer to this as the Hard Candy Megawatt Smile Lipstick. I believe it’s one of their new products for 2012.
Hard Candy Megawatt Smile Lipstick
Described as “A lip duo that will have your smile looking perfectly pearly white! One side is a lipstick with a shimmer top coat center core, and the other is a brush-on tooth whitener. Shimmer center core is infused with blue pearls to make teeth appear more white. Tooth whitener can be applied daily for the brightest, shiniest smile around! $6″, this product comes in 8 different shades to choose from.
Hard Candy Megawatt Smile Lipstick (see the center core?)
What I love about this product? It comes in a typical lipstick size, so it will fit in your makeup bag and clutches just fine. The bottom part is the tooth whitener and that comes with a small brush for ease of application. The lipstick part has a nice center core that contains the shimmer in the product. The lipstick itself does not contain shimmer for the shade I got, Picture Perfect. Formula is smooth and creamy. It’s not as dry as some lipsticks I’ve tried. It’s more on the moisturizing side that could almost pass for a lip gloss, but not quite really. I’ve been seeing more and more lipsticks having this texture instead of the traditional ones where it’s more dry. It’s a pleasant change really. It lasts a decent amount of time on my lips, 6 hours or so. There is a minty feel that it leaves on my lips. I’m assuming it’s due to the center core part of the lipstick. The tooth whitener part works just like any other brush-on tooth whiteners out in the market.
What I don’t like about this product? None really. There is a shade for everyone pretty much and the price is very reasonable.
This item retails for about $6 is available exclusively at Walmart.
*Some products in this review may have been provided by the PR company or manufacturer for an honest opinion.*
Jordana Easyshine Glossy Lip Color
If you guys haven’t noticed, Jordana Cosmetics is now available at Walgreens! I spotted them there 2 weeks back and today I’m going to show you a couple of shades from one of their products, the Easyshine Glossy Lip Color.
Jordana Easyshine Glossy Lip Color
Jordana Easyshine Glossy Lip Color (shot to show shade names)
These are described as:
- Fun Pop Of Color
- High Impact Shine Finish
- The Perfect Combination of Color, Flavor & Shine
- Made in USA
I find these to be a cross between a lipstick and a lip gloss. They are not super opaque or pigmented like lipsticks, but they have more color than tinted lip glosses. There is a good variety to choose from, ranging from matte to shimmery shades. The scent on all of them is not heavy at all and quite pleasant to my nose. The flavor varies. Most of them doesn’t bother me with the exception of Sweet Strawberry surprisingly. It’s not what I thought how it would be compared to strawberry lip products I’ve used before. I barely noticed any scent or flavor with Sugar Cookie. Texture is not sticky at all and it is very moisturizing. It glided dreamily onto my lips during application. Lasting power? I went for 6 hours without having to retouch it at all. If you frequently eat or drink throughout the day, you will have to reapply pretty much each time after that. Shown below are in ascending order of the #s from left to right, which is the opposite in the shots shown above. I labeled them in the first shot below for convenience.
Jordana Easyshine Glossy Lip Color Swatches (Sugar Plum, Berry Colada, Raspberry, Watermelon Juice, Sweet Strawberry, and Sugar Cookie)
Jordana Easyshine Glossy Lip Color Swatches (direct sunlight)
Jordana Easyshine Glossy Lip Color Swatches (closer shot)
These retail for $1.99 each, cheaper than a lot of other options out there. You can get these on their website or at your local Walgreens. My favorite among these 6? Berry Colada! Not too red, not too pink and has just the right amount of shimmer. ♥
For reference: Sugar Plum, Watermelon Juice and Sweet Strawberry are cremes while Berry Colada, Raspberry and Sugar Cookie are shimmers.
*Some products in this review may have been provided by the PR company or manufacturer for an honest opinion.*
Illamasqua Theatre Of The Nameless Collection
A little late with this posting for you guys. Their photography is just stunning. I have yet to try their products though, but enjoy this press release!
Illamasqua Theatre Of The Nameless
Descend into the riotous scene of erotic adventure that is THE THEATRE OF THE NAMELESS.
In this nocturnal den of the dissident leaders of underworld subcultures, exotic dancers rub shoulders with actors and anarchists. Exhibitionists and Boot Girls openly compete for the Master of Ceremonies’ eye, and all participate in the Club’s endless, pleasure-seeking rituals, baptising their senses in an exquisite hedonistic frenzy.
Teased by the sweet pungent tang of opium, the air throbs with the electric shock of naked flesh. Dare to feel the intensity of the club’s intimate caress by abandoning yourself to the glorious wonders of unfettered night-time make-up.
“Theatre of the Nameless is a heady mixture of opulent hues, decadent pigments and fearless application. A bruised and burnished palette that gives a sensual slip, that bleeds color into color, worn through and kissed off.” Alex Box, Illamasqua Creative Director
“This collection brings us back to the brand’s heritage, inspired by the essence of self-expression that transformed 1920s Berlin” Joseph Corré, Illamasqua Joint Managing Director
This rich and indulgent collection envelops the senses. Darkly sophisticated tones are accompanied by shocks of dazzling iridescence, creating a breathtakingly modern interpretation of the most illicit nightlife in history.
It’s time to cross the threshold and embrace a world of unadulterated decadence.
- Illamasqua Theatre Of The Nameless Makeup
Theatre of the Nameless Product Range _
Pure Pigment $24
These versatile performers were made to be played with, giving a high-shine metallic finish of pure color in shimmering Zeitgeist (dark shimmer) and Beguile (light shimmer).
Precision Ink $27.50
Our most exotic colored Precision Ink yet, Havoc (aubergine) lets you scrawl hidden messages across your naked flesh, to be discovered at midnight by your secret lover.
Shimmer Powder Blusher $24
Mirroring the glimmer of starlight that illuminates this insomniac’s lair of unending night-time pleasures, the dusting of shimmer in our new blushers, Ambition (neutral) and Morale (rosed flush), adds a rich radiance to your face.
Intense Lipgloss $20
Full, glossy lips in dark, sultry Façade (grey pink) and Belladonna (deep pink) give you the ultimate high-shine power-pout that will stop them in their tracks at a hundred paces.
Lipstick $22
Color-intense lipstick with a highly pigmented formula in the dark, sultry and powerful shade of Kontrol (blue violet), gives you the deep-down confidence to dominate any situation.
- Illasmaqua Theatre Of The Nameless Nail Varnish
Nail Varnish $14
Taking a lead from the color-coded specialities of the Wittenberg Platz’s domineering Boot Girls, Illamasqua introduces confident new shades in Taint (stone brown), Kink (bottle green), Vice (deep cerise), and Faux Pas (blue violet). Parading a kinky new waxy ‘rubber-look’ finish, each Theatre of the Nameless Nail Varnish bottle comes with a limited edition rubber lid.
Masquara $23
If the eyes are the windows of the soul, Illamasqua’s new Masquara in Raven (midnight black) reveals a heart of darkness with a new formula that lengthens, defines and dramatises lashes to extremes. The happy union of our unique brush design and smudge-proof formula ensures lashes can last the whole night through.
The Theatre of the Nameless Collection is available in the US from September 8 2011 on Sephora.com, and at select Sephora stores on Thursday September 15th.
Milani Lip Flash Full Coverage Shimmer Gloss Pencil
I love lipsticks and lip glosses. There are pros and cons to both. Lipsticks can be very drying, possibly leaving your lips in a not-so-desirable state to look at after a couple of hours or so. Lip glosses can either be sticky or runny, take your pick. At least those are the main cons for me on each type of product. We’re not even going to talk about other factors such as the taste and smell. The way they look is what I love. Lipsticks are generally very pigmented and have this sleek, satiny look. Lip glosses have that dewy, shiny finish. Could there be something in between? Why, yes! Enter Milani Lip Flash Full Coverage Shimmer Gloss Pencil.
Milani Lip Flash
Milani Lip Flash (shot to show shade names)
Milani Lip Flash (with flash)
These are described as “Electrifying lip color. Easy to sharpen.” on the body of the pencil itself. They applied on very smoothly and I love how it looks on my lips. They are all very pigmented with a shimmery, shiny finish. The consistency during application is a dream. It’s literally something between a lipstick and lip gloss. It has the opacity and saturation of a lipstick with a good amount of moisture that’s not sticky or watery. It feels good on my lips and has a glossy finish. And the wear? They stayed on for hours on my lips. I only had to reapply after eating lunch and it’s still on when I got home from work. I work at least 8 hours a day. I am not kidding! The wear is very impressive for my expectations of the product. I detected no smell at all from these.
Milani Lip Flash Swatches
Milani Lip Flash Swatches (closer shot)
Milani Lip Flash Swatches (with flash)
Milani Lip Flash Swatches (lighting changed)
These are part of Milani’s permanent makeup line. I spotted these on CVS the last time I was there. They retail for $6.99 each, cheaper than other options out there. Will I be buying these again? You bet!
*Some products in this review may have been provided by the PR company or manufacturer for an honest opinion.*
