40 - Cabaret Blend

Milani Cosmetics: Color Statement Lipstick in 40 - Cabaret Blend

Description: (Taken from the Milani Cosmetics Website)

"Bellissimo! You know how some (lesser) lipsticks look one way in the store, and then completely different in your bathroom mirror? Color Statement is the antithesis of that. A super-luxe, grown-up girl lipstick, it delivers true instant colour in a single swipe. Laced with vitamins A and C to hydrate and nourish, this collection is all about options: Corals and Reds, Orchids and Plums, Nudes, and Pinks. Trust us, you’ll want an entire wardrobe."

Net Weight: 0.14 oz / 3.97 g

Made In: USA / Distributed By: Los Angeles, CA

Price: $5.99 - To Purchase Online Click Here

Purchased At: CVS Pharmacy Store

Packaging:

A recycled gold-mirrored plastic rectangular tube with the color sample selection, the color assigned number selection, and name of the color shade are located on the bottom of the lipstick tube. The company's name is seen on the top of the lipstick tube in an off beige/gold color. You take the top off to twist up the lipstick for use.

Includes: One lipstick tube

Application: (Taken from the Milani Cosmetics Website)

"Begin applying from the center of your upper lips and work your way to the outer edges. Same application is used for your bottom lips. 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."

Formula: (Taken from the Milani Cosmetics Website)

"Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil, Tridecyl Trimellitate, Euphorbia Cerifera (Candelilla) Wax / Euphorbia Cerifera Cera, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Microcristallina Cera (Microcrystalline Wax), Cera Alba (Beeswax), Ozokerite, Copernicia Cerifera (Carnauba) Wax/Cera Carnauba, Benzyl Benzoate, Fragrance (Parfum), Vanillin, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Tocopherol, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil, Retinyl Palmitate, Hydroxycitronellal. +/- May Contain: Mica, Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499), Red 6 (CI 15850), Red 7 (CI 15850), Red 22 (CI 45380), Red 27 (CI 45410), Red 28 (CI 45410), Yellow 5 (CI 19140), Yellow 6 (CI 15985), Blue 1 (CI 42090), Carmine (CI 75470)."

Shelf Life: 18 months

Swatches:

Color Commentary:

Milani Cosmetics describes the Color Statement Lipstick in 40 - Cabaret Blend as a 'deep red-berry.' It is a deep wine red with a cool purple undertone. 

Chart Review:

Pros	Cons
Cruelty Free Strong watermelon smell Beautiful packaging  Affordable Color true to swatch and color selection on the back of the tube Great pigmentation Very moisturizing on the lips Does not settle into lines Smooth buttery application Buildable No feathering Not tacky No crumbling Lightweight Longlasting: about 6 hours before I needed to reapply	Color does transfer onto other objects if they come into contact with Color can smudge  Staining of the lips after removal If you are sensitive to smell or don't like the smell of watermelon then this is not for you Packaging can get dirty with fingerprints

Overall Thoughts:

Milani Cosmetics' Color Statement Lipstick in 40 - Cabaret Blend is definitely true to its name. As soon as I put it on, I felt as I had been frolicking in the wine vineyards sampling the nectar of the gods. This color glided effortlessly with amazing pigmentation. The coverage is buildable. You can start with a sheen coverage and work your way up to an opaque coverage. Cabaret Blend is very moisturizing on the lips and does not settle into any fine lines. It doesn't really dry down but looks very moist. I did not experience any feathering, tackiness, or crumbling. There is a strong watermelon smell. If you are extremely sensitize to smell then I recommend you not to purchase this color. Like most lipsticks, you will have some color transfer and smudging. The only thing that I was like "meh" about is that removing the color was a bit of a nightmare. I did notice there was a slight staining of the lips. Cabaret Blend lasted about 6 hours before I noticed fading. The fading was kind of cool cause it gave that ombre effect from the center out.  All in all I am a huge fan of this shade and can't wait to try out the other ones in the line.

Repurchase: Yes

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