Milani HD Lip color & Baked Blush Swatches!

Hello there! I have recently become a fan of Milani Cosmetics on Facebook. The perks of being a Milani Facebook Fan are great: I have managed to win 2 of their recent giveaways. They first gave away thousands of their baked blushes in the shade Terra Sole. Then they gave away thousands of their HD Lip Colors. What I liked about the lip color giveaway was that you could select the shade you wanted. Not the exact shade, but the color family you wanted. I chose pinks/corals, and ended up with a surprise...
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Here are my two FULL SIZED products that I got just for clicking a button:

Milani Baked Blush in Terra Sole:

This color is a bit dark. It actually could function as a bronzer for some skin tones. I haven't yet tried it as bronzer, only a blush. The back of the packaging says that the blush "shapes, contours, and highlights" so I guess this one is good for shaping and contouring! I like the smooth texture of this blush. A little goes a long way! The packaging has 2 compartments: the top is the blush, and then the bottom houses a mirror and brush. The brush isn't very functional. But it could work well with a highlighting color, or use it as a fan brush to sweep away fall out. I do like this blush, just not the right shade for me! I really want to try out Corallina and Luminouso.

Milani HD Lip Color in Vivacious Fuchsia:

When I selected Pinks/Corals as my lip color, I was expecting a more nude or rosey pink. Or even a nice coral shade. What did I receive? A straight-up-bright-as-the-sun fuchsia color! At first, I was upset because I felt like I'd never be able to wear this color. But then I realized, that the only lip colors I own are neutral pinks and a few reds. I have nothing like this color in my mini lippie collection. So now I've accepted this new color. I'll only wear it on certain occasions, but I do like this! The color is so pigmented and creamy! It applies like a dream! As for lasting power, I can't vouch for this product. I have yet to wear this for a long period of time. I do have a problem with the packaging. It's nice and sleek. But I have to twist the tube multiple times to make the product pop up. Once it's twisted up, it won't go back down! So I have to only twist up a minimal amount of product. But other than that, this is a great product!

I was usually the last to receive my goodies, but I was so pleased with how well they were packaged! I was so afraid my lipstick would melt sitting in the 100+ degree mailbox, however it survived!

I am very happy that I "liked" Milani on Facebook! I look forward to more giveaways in the future, and hopefully I'll be just as lucky to win some more free goodies! I highly recommend liking their page!

Have a lovely day!

Quick EOTD: Turquoise & Bronze Liner

Hello there! I've got a really fast "eye of the day" to share with you! It won't be a full tutorial, just some pictures and comments! The pictures are a bit blurry, sorry about that! =)

Products I used:
-Covergirl Eye Enhancer single in Tapestry Taupe[dusted all over lid]
-NYC Eyeliner pencil in Jet Black[Upper tightline]
-Wet N Wild Turquoise pencil[Upper lash line]
-Wet N Wild Bronzed pencil[Lower lash line]
-Rimmel Max Volume Flash mascara[upper lashes]
-Estee Lauder Zero Wear mascara[upper & lower lashes]

And that's it! 
Have a lovely day!
=)

Deuce Beauties 100th post Giveaway!

Hello there! I have yet another giveaway post for the Deuce Beauties blog. She is having a giveaway for her 100th post! Here's the details!!

Ends August 26th at 11:59 pm PST

What you will receive:

-7 OPI Shatters

-Mini OPI Pirates collection

-Mini OPI Summer Dreaming collection

-Mini OPI Texas collection

The Musts:

-Be a public follower of Deuce Beauties

-Leave follower name & email

-Answer: what set are you most excited about?

The Maybes:

-Blog about giveaway

-Link blog to sidebar w/ picture

-Tweet, Facebook, or other site

-Add to blogroll

-Blog about blog sale

-Add blog sale to sidebar

Winner will be chosen randomly! 

I think everyone should enter this giveaway! Great prizes are up for grabs!! =)

Here's the giveaway link:

http://deucebeauties.blogspot.com/2011/08/giveaway-my-100th-post.html

Congrats on your 100th post, Deuce Beauties!!

Deuce Beauties 500 Follower Giveaway Entry!

Hello there! Deuce Beauties blog is celebrating her blog's 500th follower! She is offering 3 amazing prizes 3 lucky followers!! Here's what you need to know:

This giveaway ends August 24th at 11:59pm.

The musts:

-Follow Deuce Beauties publicly 

-Leave your follower name & email

-Comment stating which of the 3 prizes you are most excited about

The maybes:

-Blog about her giveaway, and you must state that there are 3 prizes

-Add giveaway & picture to your sidebar

-Blog about her blog sale or add blog sale to your side bar

-State if you were referred to her page & by whom

This is a great giveaway! 3 great prizes! Here is the link to her giveaway, make sure you follow her and keep up with her posts! =)

http://deucebeauties.blogspot.com/2011/08/giveaway-500-followers-part-1-my-100th.html

Prettymaking Giveaway Entry!

Hello there! I'm here to tell you about a very exciting giveaway! Prettymaking blog is doing her 1st giveaway! I discovered her blog looking for eyeliner reviews, and I came across her blog. At the top, I saw she was doing this giveaway & I was so excited! 

What exactly is she giving away??

-Mini Boscia's Makeup-breakup Cool Cleansing Oil

-Mini Urban Decay All Nighter Makeup Spray

-Full Size Clinique Almost Lipstick in Black Honey

-Full Size Makeup Forever Aqua Liner #14

*****Drum roll please.......

-Urban Decay Naked Palette!!!!

Yeah, I'm excited!!! =)

Here are the musts:

-Must follow publicly through Google Friend Connect

-Leave only 1 comment containing your first name, GFC name, and email

Here are the maybes:

-Follow her on Twitter (@atinymandolin) & retweet her giveaway

-Blog about her giveaway....like me!

-Follow on Beautylish

-Make sure to include everything you did in one comment!

Goodluck & make sure to enter!

=)