DRUGSTORE GOODIES

I've been searching for the new Milani Matte lipsticks and blushes for a while and finally found them at my local Walgreens the other day. Milani is one of my favorite brands so I was excited to see some new  products from them, especially if they're matte.

First up are the Matte Lipsticks. There were 8 to choose from but I just grabbed three for now. These lipsticks are creamy and feel amazing on the lips compared to other matte formulas that I've tried in the past.

I also grabbed two of the new Matte Blushes as well. There were three in the display but i only purchased two. These have such great pigmentation to them and they blend like a dream. They are a tad on the powdery side but nothing that can't be fixed. I think these are one of the better formulas of blush at the drugstore and I hope they come out with more colors in the future.

Have you picked up any of these products?

xoxo

Summer Lovin

Here are a few things that I have been obsessed with this summer.

Love and Beauty Illuminating Bronzer
I saw this at Forever 21 and picked it up on a whim. I am loving it for a bronze highlight. It looks amazing on tan skin and give you that right amount of J.lo glow. For $3.80 you need to pick this up.

Milani Bronzer
This was released in a limited edition collection about a month ago but I have been using it literally every day.  This bronzer is insanely creamy and blends on the skin amazingly.  Now that I am tan I use this as an all over powder and then go in and contour with a darker bronzer. It works beautifully and gives your skin a nice glow. If you can track this bad boy down grab it right away. I have not tried any of the permanent Milano bronzer but I would be interested to see if tell quality is the same as this one.

City Color Cosmetics Be Matte Blush
These blushes are some of the best products that I have discovered this year. I picked up a bunch when I was at IMATS NYC in April and I have been using them ever since. The color that I have been loving for summer is Fresh Melon. This bright peachy color gives such a fresh pop of color on the cheeks. These are hands down the best drugstore priced blushes I've ever tried. They are $3.99 a piece and worth every penny.

Too Faced Summer Eyes Palette
This is last year's version but I busted this bad boy out again this year and have been giving it a lot of love. The colors in this palette work together beautifully and I love the pops of color included.

These are some of my summer staples. What have you been loving this summer?

Xoxo

HIGH END QUALITY AT THE DRUGSTORE?

I love the brand Milani, but one of the things that has never done it for me was their eyeshadows. I just have never found a formula that has worked well on me and with there being so many other great shadows at the drugstore I always gravitated towards other brands. But I saw on NouveauCheap (who I adore) that Milani had released new Gel Powder Eyeshadows. This sparked my interest so I ran to my local Walgreens and I spotted the whole untouched display. I ended up purchasing five shades in total and I am OBSESSED. These shadows feel like nothing at the drugstore currently. The formula kind of reminds me of the MAC In Extra Dimension formula, how it feels creamy but the product itself is a powder. The pigmentation of these products is insane. One swipe and you get intense color. Let's get to the pictures!

Are you as excited as I am about these shadows? 

Let's be honest, I will probably have them all soon. 

Retail: $4.29 at Walgreens/CVS

xoxo

2014 Milani Matte Baked Blushes

I walked into my CVS today and I finally found the new Milani Baked Blushes. Milanis blushes are fabulous so the fact that there are two new ones, and they're matte? I knew I had to have them. 

These colors are bright and pigmented. They blend beautifully on the cheeks and last all day long. Bella Rosa gives a rosy flush to the cheeks and Delizioso Pink is the perfect baby pink color. Similar to MAC's Pink Swoon. Milani knocked it out of the park with these two. 

Xoxo

NEW MILANI LIP PRODUCTS

I love Milani Cosmetics so when i saw there was new products releasing for 2014 ofcourse I had to check them out. 

Lip Intense: Pink Rave 

$6.49

"Satisfy your craving for shockingly intense, super-shiny, full lip color with Lip Intense Liquid Color. Lip Intense applies like a highshine gloss, but has the longevity and wear of a lipstick.  The sponge-tip applicator allows for a fast,easy, and precise application. Paraben-free."

This color is amazing. It feels comfortable on the lips and lasts all day long. 

Power Lip: Raspberry Tart, Mango Tango, Macaroon & Pink Lemonade

$6.49

"Power Lip Lasting & Moisturizing Gloss Stain combines the shine of a gloss with the long wear of a stain. When first applied it goes on like a high-shine gloss, and then wears to a rich stain that lasts. Formula cushions lips and provides a non-drying, comfortable wear.  Get the power of a bold lip in just one click! Paraben-free."

Mango Tango

Macaroon

Pink Lemonade 

 Raspberry Tart

These are great lip products as well. They stay glossy for about four hours until they start to fade. When they do fade it is evenly and definitely leave a stain behind. 

Brilliant Shine Lip Gloss: Luminous

$5.49

"Experience lip gloss that has rich color, extreme high shine, and comfortable lasting wear. Brilliant Shine Lip Gloss is moisturizing and non-tacky. The flexible sponge-tip applicator makes application easy. Paraben-free. "

This color is such a beautiful pinky gold duochrome. You NEED this. I can picture this on top of many different colors to add a beautiful sheen. 

All these products are available at CVS and wherever Milani is sold. 

xoxo

Milani Antigua

So I just left CVS with some goodies. My favorite of the bunch is this Milani eyeshadow named Antigua. My eye immediately went to this color as I was walking around and it is just BEAUTIFUL. Can't wait to try some looks with this beauty. Xoxo