03 - Nude

Milani Cosmetics:  Color Statement Lipliner in 03 - Nude (Vegan)

Description: (Taken from the Milani Cosmetics Website)

"Just like its namesake lipstick, Color Statement Lipliner packs a bold punch and was built to go the distance. Precise but never draggy, its creamy finish lets you comfortably fill-in all over, or simply trace your lips to prevent feathering. Like to customize your look and make it your own? Layer it under a contrasting shade of lipstick or gloss. And when it wears down, get right back to the point with your Milani Duo sharpener."

Net Weight: 0.04 oz / 1.14 g

Made in: Czech Republic / Distributed in: Los Angeles, CA

Price: $4.49 - To Purchase Online Click Here

Purchased at: CVS Pharmacy Store for $4.29

Packaging:

The color statement liner is a recycled-colored wooden pencil that matches the color of the shade. The company's information and the shade's information are etched into the pencil in a metallic gold. There is a golden metallic top protecting the tip of the liner. Prior to use, you'll find a plastic security wrap to it that needs to be removed.

Includes: One eyeliner pencil
   
Application: (Taken from Milani Cosmetics Website)

"To outline your lips, make an X on the center of your upper lip (lip cleavage). Following the contour of your mouth, start from the outer edges of your lips and work your way towards center of your upper lip (where the x is marked). This will prevent from making one arch higher, pointier or rounder than the other.  Tip:   Lipliner helps extend the wear & keeps your lipstick from feathering.   When choosing a lipliner shade, match the lipliner to your lipstick shade or match your lipliner to the shade of your lips which will work with all your lipstick shades.   Create a custom lipcolor by using a contrasting lipliner and lipstick shade.   Before applying your lipliner, pat your lips lightly with your foundation or pressed powder puff, which also helps keep you lipstick from feathering."

Formula: (Taken from Milani Cosmetics Website)

"Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Synthetic Wax, Zeolite, Stearyl Dimethicone, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Hydrogenated Polydicyclopentadine-2, Polyethylene, Diisostearyl Malate, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-di-t-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Mica, Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891). +/- May Contain: Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499), Red 6 (CI 15850), Red 7 (CI 15850), Red 28 (CI 45410), Yellow 5 (CI 19140), Carmine (CI 75470), Blue 1 (CI 42090)."

Batch Code: 15212A

Shelf Life: 24 months

Swatches:

Color Commentary:

Milani Cosmetics describes the Color Statement Lipliner in 03 - Nude as a 'nude'. It is a nude with a pinky-brown undertone.

Chart Review:

Pros

Cons

Cruelty Free Vegan Great pigmentation True to color description Affordable Smooth Application Doesn't tug on the lips Moisturizing  Not waxy Doesn't color transfer Doesn't collect in the lip lines Universal shade that works well with a lot of lipstick shades Easy to use for overdrawing your lips Easy to remove Long-wearing: Lasted about 6.5 hours which included eating and drinking Fades into your natural lip color Multipurpose: Used as eyeliner in the lower lash and waterline Great for travel Milani Cosmetics does offer an exchange if purchased product through their website

Smells like a Crayola color pencil Doesn't work well in the waterline it transfer to the lower lash line Slightly drying when used to fill in the lips completely Needs to be sharpened since it is a wooden pencil Milani Cosmetics does not ship international you would have to go through a third party vendor.

Overall Thoughts:

Milani Cosmetics' Color Statement Lipliner in 03 - Nude debuted back in the 2013 for their Spring Collection. There are currently 8 shades available for purchased on the Milani Cosmetics Website. The 03 - Nude is by far my favorite lipliner including both drugstore and high-end brands. This shade  applies extremely smooth and is not waxy. It did not transfer nor collect in my lip lines. To date, I have also tried to use this as an eyeliner and in my waterline. It worked great in my upper and lower lash line but was a disaster in the waterline due to some color transfer. The color statement lipliner in nude is a very universal flattering shade that works well with most lipstick shades. It is very easy to remove and did not leave a stain. If overdrawing your lips is your style, I highly recommend this line. Now on to the negatives. There is a color pencil smell to the lipliner but you do not notice it after application. It was a bit drying when I used the lipliner to fill in my lips completely and did not use lipstick or lipgloss on top. In my opinion, I hate wooden pencils. I have the worst luck when it comes to sharpening them. I will try to pick up the Milani Cosmetics sharpener that they recommend on their website to see if my luck changes. I am hopeful seeing as Milani has yet to let me down. The nude lipliner wore well throughout dinner and drinks and lasted about 6.5 hours before fading nicely into my natural lip color. Seeing as this brand is extremely affordable, I will be making a trip to my local drug store to pick up more shades to try them out. Which shades have you tried out?

Repurchase: Yes

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