LIQUID LIPSTICK | Milani Amore Matte Lip Creme in Adorable

Happy National Lipstick Day!
As an avid lipstick hoarder, I thought it's appropriate to review a new find I enjoy from the drugstore.
Enjoy (:

The applicator holds product on both sides, I usually just use 1 side for my entire lips bc it holds plenty.

Adorable is described as a "pink nude beige" on the Milani website.

Pros

Thin, smooth formula

Pigmented
Long lasting

Neutral

Sweet vanilla scent

18 shades

Cons

Feels a bit dry when it dries (and looks dry after you eat)

Kind of accentuates lip lines (maybe all matte lipsticks are like this)

Price

$7-9 for 0.21 oz / 6 g

Verdict

I was really impressed after trying the Kat Von D (my favorite, review here) and ColourPop liquid lipstick (review here). Milani's formula very thin and easy to spread, although it does feel a bit dry when it dries due to the matte finish. 

Repurchase?

Yes but another color

Would I recommend it?

If you're into the matte liquid lips trend, this one's pretty good

Can you tell that I'm too lazy to put on makeup. Lol I only wear makeup on the weekends now that my skin is better. It's really freeing to wear less makeup (:

Idk why I feel like this is like a greige. But it's just a pinky beige. Much more wearable but I rarely wear these kind of super nude colors now.

REVIEW | Milani Conceal and Perfect foundation

Creamy vanilla is the lightest color but it's really yellow

Usually vanilla is more pink-toned

Pros

Decent coverage

Not heavy feeling

Natural looking finish

Long wearing

Cons

Limited color selection

Price

$10 for 1 oz

Verdict

I purchased this per xteeener's mention in her videos.

It looks ok in the photo but it looks reaaally yellow in real life on me. I applied sparingly since the color is so dark, you can definitely apply more to achieve a flawless coverage - if the shade matches you. The texture is kind of thick, I feel like it's almost a cream foundation in a bottle. The finish is satin-y on me, not matte, which is nice. There's a slight fragrance but it's not bothersome.

 I will most likely mix this with my MUFE Mat Velvet (which is too light for me) to make a good shade for me.

Would I recommend it?

Yes. 

Would I repurchase?

Probably not unless they come out with a better color match.

REVIEW | Milani Ultrafine Liquid Eyeliner in Black Vinyl

11 hours later

Pros

Long wearing

Cons

Not super pigmented

Doesn't seem to apply very evenly

Kind of drags on my lid

Price

$8 for 0.058 oz / 1.7 ml

Verdict

Rating: C

Unfortunately, I'm not a fan of hard tips that drag and poke my eyelid. This liner isn't really pigmented either, I must prefer the L'Oreal Lineur Intense brush tip (review here). The wear was good on my oily lids, and it removes in flakes like a lot of waterproof liquid liners.

I personally prefer brush tips or the pen liquid liners, if you like this kind of felt tip this might be good for you.

Repurchase?

No.

Would I recommend it?

No.

REVIEW | Milani Color Statement Lipstick in Fruit Punch

Milani website describes it as Bright Pink

Pros

Creamy

Vibrant color

Inexpensive

Smells like watermelon

Cons

None that I can think of at this time

Price

$5-7 for 0.14 oz / 3.97 g

Verdict

I saw xteeener talk about this and looked it up online. It's much more of a medium hot pink than a "creamy coral pink" that I wanted, but it's a nice change since I have sooo many coral lipcolors.

Some Youtubers say it's moisturizing, I think it's not especially moisturizing but it's not drying. If you like a color from this range I definitely recommend it. I noticed at all the Walgreens I went to they're always out of stock of the bottom row of bright colors, must be really popular.

Repurchase?

No.

Would I recommend it?

Yes, if you find a color you like. 

REVIEW | Milani Liquid Eye Pencil

Before

After ~12 hrs

I actually wiped with my fingers twice during the day bc it looked really smudged

Smudges from when I wore it on the waterline. Apparently I just can't stop anything from smudging near my eye.

Pros

Very dark

Creamy (glides on easily)

Paraben free

Cons

Smudges on oily lids

Price

$6-8 for 0.04 oz / 1.2 g

Verdict

I was really looking forward to trying this eyeliner, but unfortunately it was smudge city for me. I heard it's supposed to be a gel liner in a pencil but it doesn't seem to set for me. I personally found that pencil eyeliner doesn't last on oily eyelids, I usually use liquid (the Milani Infinite eyeliner is literally waterproof and smudgeproof, review here)

This glides on really well on the waterline/tightline, so I guess I'll use it for that purpose.

Repurchase?

No.

Would I recommend it?

Yes. It is one of the best drugstore pencils in terms of color and wear, but it does still smudge for oily-skinned gals like me

REVIEW | Milani Infinite Liquid Eyeliner

Different angles of the brush

After 12 hours

Pros

Very long lasting (even if you go swim, it doesn't smudge or run)

Very pigmented

Inexpensive

Cons

Brush takes some getting used to

Takes longer to remove

Price

$7-9 for 0.17 oz / 5 ml

Verdict

I've gone camping and swimming with this eyeliner, it's amazing! The "liquid" a very thick cream texture that dries like paint and doesn't come off without waterproof eye makeup remover.

If you always have problems with eyeliner smudging like me, this is your savior. I love to use this on days I want my eyeliner to last the ENTIRE day, it will literally last 24 hours (I fell asleep unintentionally once, it was still there).

If you don't like the brush it comes with you could always use another eyeliner brush, but I'm too lazy to wash my brushes.

To remove this I use jojoba oil on a qtip, works like a dream. Cleansing oils and eye makeup removers take longer

This is my holy grail liquid liner if I want it to stay in a tropical climate or when I'll be in water. For everyday, I prefer  the L'Oreal Lineur Intense (link here)

Quick note:

If you have oily skin and find pencils and cream/gel liners alway smudging, it's time to go liquid. Liquid eyeliner almost always works better for me, although there are ones that smudge.

Repurchase?

Yes!

Would I recommend it?

Definitely.

REVIEW | Milani Eye Tech Perfection Liquid Liner

Felt tip applicator

This is supposed to have a "ergonomic" design that contours to the way your hand is so it's easier to apply?

Right off the bat, I have to say this kind of drags my eyelids...

And also if you can tell in the 2nd photo, the line isn't really smooth, it's hard to get continuous color

Pros

Pigmented

Dries quickly

Cons

Drags my eyelids

Not smooth

Kind of smudges

Price

$6 for 0.013 oz / 0.4 ml

Verdict

I am mildly disappointed in this product. I never cared for eyeliner pens in particular because my impression is that the pens dry out quickly. I store my eyeliner pens upside down to hopefully avoid this problem, but I've only tried one other one by Physician's Formula (review here) which has an excellent applicator brush. The Milani drags my eyelids and doesn't apply very smoothly, and although it's pigmented, if you don't go over it multiple times there are uneven "bumps" where you apply the line because the felt tip drags against the skin rather than gliding. This also smudges on my undereye area when I draw a wing.

If you're looking for an eyeliner pen, I'd recommend the Physician's Formula one.

Repurchase?

No. I wish I could return this.

Would I recommend it?

No. I noticed a lot of felt tip liners drags across the lid, I'll stick to brush tips