5 Must-Haves from Milani Cosmetics

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I've been doing a lot more makeup looks lately (which I'll eventually post on here) and realized that while I've done a lot of reviews, it'd be really handy to write about overall brand recommendations on the blog. One of the best and most consistent drugstore brands is Milani and I'll be talking about my personal 5 must-haves from them. I'll eventually be covering my picks from other drugstore, mid-end, and indie brands!

Milani is available at CVS and also MilaniCosmetics.com


5 must haves from milani

Photos courtesy of Milani Cosmetics

Brow Shaping Clear Wax


When I was still using eyebrow powder for filling in my eyebrows, this brow shaping clear wax was a must-have as a primer. The powder and the wax would sort of mix together and form a light pomade onto my brows. I've switched over to a heavier brow gel so I am not using this as much but if you're searching for a product just to give hold to your brows or as a primer before using eyebrow powder, you'll like this! This is valued at $4.49. 


Easyliner for Lips


Although retractable liners don't come with as much product as liners that you can sharpen, I still tend to prefer them since they can be creamier to use. I happen to like these Easyliners for that purpose, creamy while still being pigmented and I don't have to deal with the mess of a sharpener. These are valued at $4.99


Color Statement Lipsticks 


Although these lipsticks are what I consider must-haves from the line, I will be honest and say that the smell gets to me (it's an artificial watermelon scent). If you can get over the scents, you'd be hard pressed to find any lipsticks in such a wide range of colors and textures in the drugstore. These are creamy and don't drag on the lips. They are valued at $5.49 each. 


Eyeshadow Primer


In my opinion, there's no better drugstore primer out there. The formula is similar to Too Faced Shadow Insurance in performance and feel but there's no separation problem like with the TF Shadow Insurance. It does a great job at preventing creasing on my eyelids and doesn't impair blending of pressed or loose eyeshadows. For only $6.49 it's worth a try (plus the packaging is an excellent squeeze tube that hasn't exploded on me).


Baked Blushes


The baked blushes have a wonderful texture with lots of payoff. Unfortunately my favorite shade by them is discontinued but there are other wonderful shades in the line. I will say that the downside to the line is that the colors are primarily shimmery but there are two mattes available if you're not into shimmer like I am. These are valued at $7.99 each.


Do you have any picks from Milani that I didn't list here? What do you like from the brand?


Disclaimer: I purchased the products mentioned in this post. All opinions are my own. I wasn't compensated for this post.



24 comments

  1. I've got the brow wax but I haven't used it yet. I love all of the Milani products you mentioned!

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  2. <3 color statement lipsticks! I have some of the brow wax, but i've yet to try it out!

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  3. The scent of the color statement lipsticks is so offputting that I'm rather upset that I bought six of them. The colours are nice, but good GOD that smell/taste is horrible.

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  4. I love the Colour Statement lipsticks.

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  5. I can't handle the melon scent so I stay away from the lipsticks. Milani is a little harder to find in my area (most places don't stock the full line) but I'm on the lookout for their newer clear lip liner and the new gel/powder shadows.

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  6. Their nail polishes are pretty good, too. I love their lipsticks, but their glosses are too vanilla-scented to me. I'll have to sniff the lipstick and see if it smells like watermelon to me! I've never really noticed.

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  7. I love your picks! Then again Milani is great in general!!

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  8. I love everything from Milani though you do need to get the new eyeliner that they have.

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  9. Milani is such a fabulous brand. I'm in love with their blushes. I haven't tried the shadow primer yet, but I will have to give it a try!

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  10. I love Milani for pretty much the same reasons everyone does, great products and affordable!

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  11. Milani products are fabulous, I agree, it's one of the best drugstore makeup brands.

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  12. I agree, five great products, I'm really happy with Milani products lately.

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  13. I agree with all of these choices!

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  14. Their bronzers are pretty awesome too

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  15. I love the primer SO much! The baked blushes are the bomb too.

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  16. I will add the Bella Eyes shadows to this list, I love them!

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  17. Great suggestions. I love Milani lippies

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  18. Their baked blushes are fantastic!

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  19. Would you believe I only have the baked blushes! And I have so much Milani but I clearly need to buy more.

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  20. I see 3 of my favs in that list. ;) Awesome.

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  21. I have loved everything I've tried from Milani so far!

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  22. I've got to get that primer. It's on the list!

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  23. That blush looks like something I would like

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