Milani Cosmetics - Color Statement Lipstick - 21 Sangria

Milani Cosmetics: Color Statement Lipstick in 21 - Sangria

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 for $6.29

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, Cetyl Acetate, Propylene Glycol Myristyl Ether Acetate, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Talc, Euphorbia Cerifera Cera (Candelilla) Wax, Cera Alba (Beeswax), Ozokerite, Synthetic Beeswax, Copernicia Cerifera (Carnauba) Wax, VP/Hexadecene Copolymer, Lanolin, Acetylated Lanolin Alcohol, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Benzyl Benzoate, Fragrance (Parfum), Vanillin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Tocopherol, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil, Hydroxycitronellal, Mica, Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Red 28 (CI 45410), Yellow 5 (CI 19140). +/- May Contain: Manganese Violet (CI 77742), Carmine (CI 75470), Red 7 (CI 15850), Red 33 (CI 17200), Iron Oxide (CI 77499)."

Shelf Life: 18 months

Swatches:

Color Commentary:

Milani Cosmetics describes the Color Statement Lipstick in 21 - Sangria as a deep purple berry. It is a 'deep red wine with cool purple undertones'.

Chart Review:

Pros

Cons

Cruelty Free Strong waxy-watermelon smell Beautiful packaging  Affordable Color true to swatch and color selection on the back of the tube Great pigmentation after a few layers applied Very moisturizing on the lips Does not settle into lines Smooth application Buildable No feathering Not tacky No crumbling Not drying  Doesn't cling to dry patches on the lips Lightweight Gorgeous color Perfect for fall/winter Beautiful for an evening look Glossy, semi-matte finish Longlasting: about 7 hours before I needed to reapply

Applied a bit patchy at first but dried evenly Did make teeth appear slightly yellow Not a complete matte finish 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:

Happy Winesday! The Milani Cosmetics Color Statement Lipstick in 21 - Sangria is and forever shall be my wine partner in crime. After I had a small little break from Milani Cosmetics last week, I am back embracing this little gem and reigniting my love for the brand. During the Halloween season, I may or may not have gone a bit crazy (depends on your definition of crazy) and purchased a crap ton of darker lipstick shades that were definitely out of my nude comfort zone. I do not regret my decision one bit. Over the weekend, I attended a wine tasting. I decided to pair this glorious deep wine red color with a top knot and a killer winged eyeliner. This color applied smoothly and was moisturizing. Although upon initial application, it was a wee bit patchy but eventually it set evenly after a few layers. Sangria's finish can be described as a glossy, semi-matte. It did not settle into my lip lines nor did it cling onto any dry patches on my lip. Sangria is very lightweight and lasted for about 7 hours long. Maybe wine could be attributed to its longlasting powers but I highly doubt it. This shade was true to the color swatch and selection on the bottom of the tube. My only complaint is that it can make teeth appear slightly yellow. Yes, there is staining and transfer and smudging oh my but come on now have we not turn a blind eye to these things before? I know I have. I don't know about you but in my experience it is getting harder and harder to find certain Milani products at my local drugstores. I feel like they have been coming out with new stuff and just completely doing away with some permanent items. I really hope this changes soon cause I love 99.9995% of the whole collection and have been slowly trying to complete my collection.

Repurchase: Yes

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Bobbi Brown Cosmetics - Sparkle Eye Shadow - 26 Silver Lilac

Bobbi Brown Cosmetics: Sparkle Eye Shadow in 26 - Silver Lilac

Description: (Taken from Bobbi Brown Cosmetics Website)

"A featherweight eye shadow formula that instantly lights up eyes with a combination of shimmering pearls and fine sparkle. This once-limited edition fan-favorite is now a permanent part of Bobbi’s line thanks to its crease-free, long-lasting wear and creamy-soft powder feel. Uniquely flat-shaped pearls impart a multi-dimensional, prismatic effect (this sparkle packs real punch). Featuring an incredibly wearable range of bright to soft shades, Bobbi handpicked each color to complement every skin tone, day and night."

Net Weight: 0.1 oz / 3 g

Made In: Italy / Distributed By: New York, NY

Price: $33.00 - To Purchase Click Here

• This item was purchased at Sephora for $33.00

Packaging:

The Bobbi Brown Cosmetics' Sparkle Eye Shadow in 26 - Silver Lilac comes in a black cardboard square box with white lettering. The eyeshadow comes in a black plastic square compact with a snap  enclosure. The bottom has a black sticker in the center with the name of the color shade and some company information in white. The lid has a clear plastic square center which allows you to see the color. The name of the brand is in black on the lid. 

Includes: One eyeshadow compact square.

Application: (Taken from Bobbi Brown Cosmetics Website)

"Sparkle Eye Shadow is a great accent; apply it at the inner corner of the eye to add brightness or layer it all over the lid for more intense sparkle."

From Sephora Website:
-Using your fingertip, apply shadow by pressing onto the lid. 
-It can also be applied by using an angled eye shadow brush. 
-For a more opaque, full sparkle effect, apply on top of an eye shadow base.

Formula:

CALCIUM SODIUM BOROSILICATE [] TALC [] DIISOSTEARYL MALATE [] CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE [] SILICA [] HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL HYDROXYSTEARATE [] 1,2-HEXANEDIOL [] CAPRYLYL GLYCOL [] TIN OXIDE [] TETRASODIUM EDTA [] CHLORPHENESIN [] POTASSIUM SORBATE [] [+/- MICA [] TITANIUM DIOXIDE (CI 77891) [] IRON OXIDES (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499) [] FERRIC AMMONIUM FERROCYANIDE (CI 77510) [] MANGANESE VIOLET (CI 77742) [] YELLOW 5 LAKE (CI 19140) [] CHROMIUM OXIDE GREENS (CI 77288) [] CHROMIUM HYDROXIDE GREEN (CI 77289) [] CARMINE (CI 75470) [] BISMUTH OXYCHLORIDE (CI 77163) [] BLUE 1 LAKE (CI 42090) [] ULTRAMARINES (CI 77007) [] FERRIC FERROCYANIDE (CI 77510)] <ILN39599>

Shelf Life:

This information is not available on the website. We have emailed Bobbi Brown Cosmetics a request for information. We will update this section as soon as we get a response. 

Swatches:

Image from Bobbi Brown Cosmetics Website

Note: Swatch done using primer on skin.

Color Commentary:

Bobbi Brown Cosmetics describes this Sparkle Eye Shadow in 26 - Silver Lilac as an 'opal lavender'. The Sephora Website describes this color as an 'opal pink lavender sparkle'. It is a light-pale white lavender with a pink shift in a sparkle shimmer finish.  

Chart Review:

Pros

Cons

Cruelty Free Made a permanent shade in the collection Multipurpose: used as a cheek highlighter, inner corner of the eye, and layered over an eyeshadow Complements many different skin tones Subtle hint of shimmer / glitter that is simply beautiful  Best if used with a primer or with MAC fix plus because if not its very hard to see this color More intense if packed and pressed on to the eyelid  Great exchange / refund program

Extremely hard to get this color to appear on the swatch Not buildable  Not blendable Patchy application Rough gritty texture Glitter fall out  Has this weird smell that reminds me of a cleaning product  Hard to open the package unless you use your nails or tweezer Packaging is not ideal for travel Got about 5.5 hours of wear time Bobbi Brown Cosmetics only ships to Us and Canada

Overall Thoughts:

The Bobbi Brown Cosmetics' Sparkle Eye Shadow collection is available on their personal website with 9 different shades. They are also sold on the Sephora website but only 7 shades are available. The Sparkle Eye Shadow in 26 - Silver Lilac is a color you really want to love so bad but it is like that boyfriend that makes numerous promises time and time again yet always falls short of your expectations. It was originally released in a few different limited palettes but was made a permanent shade in the collection. The color is gorgeous in the pan and if you really work with this color it can give you a subtle elegant shimmer that is best used layered over an eyeshadow base. Trust me, I have tried using several eyeshadow primers, concealers, setting sprays, and MAC fix plus. The best way to get this eyeshadow to show up on the lid is to use an eyeshadow base and spritz with MAC fix plus to pack on Silver Lilac with a synthetic brush. The texture in the pan is extremely gritty and rough to touch with a patchy application. There is some glitter fallout but that is usually expected when dealing with glitter-shimmer shadows. This shadow is extremely hard to build up nor does it blend out at well. The picture does not do the color any justice. I also detected a weird smell that reminds of a cleaning product. Silver Lilac lasted about 5.5 hours before I noticed some fading. Unfortunately, I do not think I will be repurchasing this shade again. Although, it is a lovely color it requires way too much work to get it to show up and I have other products in my collection that do a better job.

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