Milani Color Statement Lipstick

I have been collecting these lipsticks ever since I found them at CVS Pharmacy.  There is such a large range of colors to choose from with a total of 36 shades available.  They cost $5.99 each and can be found at select drugstores and at  http://milanicosmetics.com.

The lipstick packaging caught my eye with their shiny gold caps and tubes.  They give off a little bit of a vintage vibe.  The scent of sweet melon emerges as soon as the cap is removed.  I honestly don’t mind it and the scent does fade as the lipstick is worn throughout the day.

From Left to Right: Nude Creme, Fruit Punch, Uptown Mauve, Red Label, Sweet Nectar, Orange-Gina

I will be reviewing six shades of the 36 available:

Nude Creme- pink nude

Fruit Punch- warm medium pink

Uptown Mauve- red based berry

Red Label- blue undertoned red

Sweet Nectar- bright orange

Orange-Gina- brown orange with gold metallic shimmer

All these shades are very creamy, smooth, and provide a slightly shiny finish.  They all feel moisturizing and no gloss is needed on top!  All the shades except Orange-Gina are pigmented and opaque.  The colors are vibrant and absolutely gorgeous.  About two layers are needed in order to get the color to really pop.  The lipstick isn’t light-weight as they do apply thick but that doesn’t bother me.  The product lasts about 4 hours as long as you don’t eat or drink anything.  The only negative about this lipstick is that it transfers extremely easily.  I wore shade Fruit Punch in the morning one day and after eating my lunch nothing was left on my lips!  I don’t mind reapplying but I am a heavy water drinker lol so I prefer a lipstick that doesn’t transfer so easily.  I was also disappointed that the shades didn’t leave a stain on my lips.

I am wearing shade Sweet Nectar with Orange-Gina on top.

As you can see from the photo above, the color is vibrant and opaque as I have mentioned.  Would I recommend this lipstick?  I would say this lipstick has good quality for the price.  I love the shade variety and how beautiful the colors apply.  CVS Pharmacy also has buy one, get one 50% off deals all the time so you can try many different shades.  If you want a lipstick that will last through lunch I would recommend more of a liquid lipstick.  Overall, I am happy with this product.

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