Did you know that studies from the Journal of Social Psychology show that the color red amps up attractiveness and red lips have been proven to increase this attractiveness? Don’t be afraid to rock a bold red lip anytime, anywhere, but especially on Valentine’s Day, whether you have a special someone or you’re enjoying your day solo. I know when I wear red lips, I instantly feel that much more “vixen” and my husband usually takes notice almost immediately of my newly bold lip choice. Milani Cosmetics Color Statement Lipsticks are the perfect accessible, budget-friendly option for your lips, not to mention that these go on super rich and opaque in just one swipe. Today, I’ve got all the Reds & Oranges for you from the collection, so you can choose which one you like best, or grab them all for your collection. You can never have enough great red lipstick!
I adore Milani Cosmetics. I remember the first time I spotted their brand new shiny display in the drugstore and I just had this urge to get stuck in the store and play with everything! Their makeup is always high quality and pigmented, but I can find it at the drugstore for a reasonable price, which is just part of their charm. They also have incredible color variety in all of their products which can be hard to find nowadays, especially for women of all complexions and skin tones.
The Orange’s:
Orange-Gina is a bright tangerine orange with a slight shimmer to it. The shimmer is what helps make this color really dazzling and wearable. If you’re intimidated by really bright orange lipstick, this is a good option for you. I loved how smooth and rich in color this was with just one swipe.
Sweet Nectar is a straight flaming hot orange creme, which I LOVE! If you are looking for an inexpensive, pigmented, rich, true orange lipstick, this is a fantastic option. I was so pleased with the color this put down, and this is such a trendy lip color right now. We saw Jessica Alba wear hot orange lipstick on the red carpet last month for the Golden Globe Awards, and it was hot, hot, hot.
For comparison, I swatched the two shades next to each other, as well.
The Red’s:
Best Red is a slightly darkened red. The red’s in this collection are all very pigmented, smooth, and rich in application, and after staring at them all, you might think they look very, very similar, but there are slight nuances to each of these red’s that comes out.
Ruby Valentine is a bright red creme, and it is so moisturizing and smooth that it is worth noting how wonderful these are to apply. With red lipstick you have to be especially picky about the formula because you want your lips to look hydrated, smooth, and perfect (think Marilyn Monroe). Milani delivers wonderful red lipstick on a silver platter, all you have to do is apply it!
High Voltage is the brightest, truest red. This is so bright and bold and lovely on the lips. It screams sexy and alluring. Love it.
Red Label is another bright red, although this one has less of an orange tone to it as the previous bright red. The littlest details in a red can really make it look fabulous against your complexion and skin.
Cherry Crave is probably my favorite out of all the red’s in this collection because it reminds me of Dorothy’s ruby red slippers. It has this extremely fine bright red shimmer in it that makes it light up against the light and it is extraordinary.
Above, I swatched the red lipsticks in the same order as this post, from top to bottom. When you actually put them next to each other, you can see the tiny differences between them all, including finish, texture, warmth, and tone.
The Lipliner:
The two lipliner’s in this part of the collection: 02 – True Red (top), and 03 – Nude (bottom).
I was incredibly impressed with how moisturizing these lipliner’s felt. The red was particularly buttery and smooth which is important when lining your lips red. A+ from me.
Overall: The red’s and orange’s in this collection perform beautifully. When wearing such bold, bright lip color, it’s important that the formula is just right. Milani really ups the amp and makes every single lipstick feel smooth, buttery, and moisturizing on the lips. The pigmentation is incredible and you’ll get even, rich, true color in just one or two swipes.
[ALL PHOTOGRAPHY ON THIS SITE IS TAKEN BY REBECCA KAZIMIR. NO PHOTOGRAPHS ARE TO BE REPRODUCED WITHOUT WRITTEN PERMISSION.]
[This article contains a sample product provided by the brand or PR company. Beauty Gala’s opinions are our own, and we commit ourselves to honesty in our reviews and descriptions at all times. Sample products are not guaranteed a review. For consideration of your product, please send all PR requests to Rebecca@beautygala.com, or by using our Press Inquiry Form.]
Leave a Reply