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Milani Shadow Eyez 12 Hour Wear Eyeshadow Pencil Reviews, Swatches and Photos

Phyllis — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 01:14:32 +0000

Boasting a creamy smooth, long-lasting, water-resistant, crease-proof and paraben-free formula, Milani Shadow Eyez 12 Hour Wear Eyeshadow Pencils are new color-rich pencils that can double as both shadow and liner.

Milani Shadow Eyez 12 Hour Wear Eyeshadow Pencils
There are six great colors to choose from, including three neutrals and three brights:

* 01 Winter White is a shimmery white.
* 02 Brown Deluxe is a metallic bronze with copper sparkles.
* 03 Champagne Toast is a metallic peachy champagne.
* 04 Green Safari is a metallic green and the most unqiue color out of the bunch.
* 05 Aquatic Style is a metallic aqua blue.
* 06 Royal Purple is a matte purple.

Like my favorite Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Shadow Pencils and NYX Jumbo Eye Pencils, these glide on just like butter. The pigmentation is unbeatable, except for Winter White and Royal Purple, which are slightly sheerer and require a few more layers to be opaque. I also like that you can apply a thin line with these despite their chubby size and they make a perfect base for powder eyeshadows and loose glitter.

As for the claim of being long-lasting, water-resistant, crease-proof? Totally true! The pencils stayed on my bare lids for 10 hours straight without shifting or fading the slightest bit, yet come off easily with an oil-based remover.

At just $5.99 a pop, these are definitely more than just a bargain. Head over to your closest CVS NOW to get some!

Winter White, Brown Deluxe, Champagne Toast, Green Safari, Aquatic Style, Royal Purple

Winter White

Brown Deluxe

Champagne Toast

Green Safari

Aquatic Style

Royal Purple

Winter White, Brown Deluxe, Champagne Toast, Green Safari, Aquatic Style, Royal Purple Swatches

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Milani Shadow Eyez 12 Hour Wear Eyeshadow Pencils are available exclusively at CVS for $5.99.

Disclosure: The products in this entry were provided by the manufacturer for consideration only. Please see my Disclaimer for more information on my posting policy.

Milani Total Lash Cover Mascara Review, Swatches and Photos

Phyllis — Sat, 14 Apr 2012 03:31:52 +0000

When it comes to mascaras, the drugstore is always full of hidden gems. So when Milani Cosmetics introduces Total Lash Cover Mascara for Spring 2012, a new mascara with a one-of-a-kind 3 Zone Brush, I just had to try it out.

Milani Total Lash Cover Mascara
With both plastic and synthetic bristles, the 3 Zone Brush is split into three parts (pink, clear and green) to define, build and curl lashes. The mascara also boasts a long-lasting, non-clumping formula that feels comfortable for all day wear and is only available in one shade, 105 Black.

Yes the applicator does look super cool but I’m not sure if I like it. Getting the brush in and out of the tube is a bit difficult for me (I literally had to jam mine back in) and the brush soaks up a LOT of product. As a result, my lashes always clump up really badly. But the good news is, the spikes on the pink part do help to separate the clumps, so the more you brush the applicator through your lashes, the better your lashes will end up looking.

The wear is also phenomenal. The mascara always stay on all day without smudging or flaking yet comes off easily with warm water.

The verdict? Milani Total Lash Cover Mascara can be a nice mascara that delivers length and volume but time and patience is definitely needed to make it work.

Wearing two coats of Milani Total Lash Cover Mascara

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Milani Total Lash Cover Mascara is available at select Walmart stores in April for $4.99.

Disclosure: The product in this entry was provided by the manufacturer for consideration only. Please see my Disclaimer for more information on my posting policy.

Giveaway: Win a L’Oréal Paris Youth Code Serum Intense used on the set of The Hunger Games!

Phyllis — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 22:18:53 +0000

Loved by the cast of The Hunger Games to keep their skin hydrated on set, L’Oréal Paris Youth Code Serum Intense utilizes the latest development in gene science, GenActiv TECHNOLOGY™, for luminous, younger-looking skin.

Ingredients include Biolysat, Adenosine and peptides that are clinically proven to activate the repair gene, enhance the skin’s capacity for faster recovery and stimulate DNA and protein synthesis while producing collagen.

With just one drop, you will immediately notice a difference in the skin’s luminosity and in four weeks, you will see a significant reduction in the signs of aging and a dramatic improvement in skin texture and tone.

The giveaway has ended and the winners are Jenny, Pinky Li, Veronica Kim, Renabette and Stacy Z.

L’Oréal Paris Youth Code Serum Intense is available at drugstores nationwide and drugstore.com for $24.99.

Milani Illuminating Face Powders Reviews, Swatches and Photos

Phyllis — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 04:49:59 +0000

Dior Garden Party, Lancome Roseraie des Delices, Anna Sui Rose Fairy… This spring brings us a slew of products that come in the prettiest floral designs and the latest to join the line is Milani and its Illuminating Face Powders.

Milani Illuminating Face Powders
The powders come in a gold round compact with a clear lid. There are three gorgeous sets of colors to choose from, which can be used as blush, bronzer or highlighter depending on your skin tone.

* Amber Nectar is a melange of peach and nudes.
* Hermosa Rose is a melange of warm bronzes that is slightly darker than Amber Nectar.
* Beauty’s Touch, my favorite, is a melange of pinks and cream.

The powders are finely milled and apply smoothly with sheer, buildable color. I like to swirl a big brush over them, tap off excess then buff into the skin for a soft, non-shimmery glow. More pics below!

Amber Nectar

Hermosa Rose

Beauty’s Touch

Amber Nectar, Beauty’s Touch and Hermosa Rose

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Milani Illuminating Face Powder is available at drugstores nationwide and drugstore.com for $8.99.

Disclosure: The products in this entry were provided by the manufacturer for consideration only. Please see my Disclaimer for more information on my posting policy.

Get Your Perfect Foundation Match With L’Oreal Paris True Match Matchmaker App!

Phyllis — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 22:05:22 +0000

Finding the right shade for your foundation can be an arduous journey. But with L’Oreal Paris True Match Matchmaker App, your search for the perfect match can end right here!

To find your match, just download the free True Match Matchmaker App onto your iPhone/iTouch/iPad, answer 6 simple questions about your skin tone and voilà! You will be given your True Match shade for foundation, concealer, powder and blush, information about your undertone and even a store locator to show you where to get the products.

For my light to medium yellow-based skin, I was matched W4 Natural Beige, the same color family as L’Oreal spokesperson Jennifer Lopez. I ended up picking up both the True Match Super Blendable Makeup and True Match Powder in that shade.

L’oreal True Match Super Blendable Makeup and Powder in W4 Natural Beige

The True Match Super Blendable Makeup comes in an oil-free, fragrance-free formula with micro-fine optical pearls to diffuse imperfection and Glycerin, Vitamins B, E, wheat germ and grapefruit extract to nourish skin. It also contains Titanium Dioxide and Iron Oxide to provide SPF 17, which is great for your everyday sun protection.

There is a HUGE color selection with a total of 33 skin-true shades available, definitely the biggest you can ever find in a drugstore brand. The colors are split into cool, warm and neutral and W4 turned out to be the perfect match for me.

The foundation has a slightly drier yet very blendable texture. I like to apply it with a damp stippling brush or mix in a bit of moisturizer. On my dehydrated combination skin, it gives a soft, satin finish that looks and feels just like skin with medium, buildable coverage.

Another great thing about it is the wearability. Once I set the foundation with a light layer of the True Match Powder, it will stay put a good 8 to 10 hours without oxidizing or fading and no touch up is required.

Below is me rocking True Match Super Blendable Makeup and True Match Powder in W4 Natural Beige.

Overall, the L’Oreal Paris True Match Matchmaker App is a fun, easy-to-use app that works fantastically, just like the True Match Super Blendable Makeup and True Match Powder. Definitely check them out!

L’Oreal Paris True Match Super Blendable Makeup and True Match Powder are available at drugstores nationwide for $10.95 each. True Match Matchmaker App allows you to find your precise True Match shade by determining your unique undertone and depth through a series of focused questions. Once you find your True Match shade you will be able to use the store locator feature to see which stores carry your shade as well as see who your celebrity undertone match is and get other product recommendations based on your unique shade!

Disclosure: Compensation was provided by L’Oreal Paris via Glam Media. The opinions expressed herein are those of the author and are not indicative of the opinions or positions of L’Oreal Paris.