You know, I feel like my lipstick color choices really reflect the seasons: the brighter the sun – the brighter the lippies! I decided to upgrade my lippie wardrobe for the season and picked up two new Milani Color Statement Lipsticks to add to my stash: 03 Orange-Gina and 12 Flamingo Rose.
Milani is one of my favorite, if not THE most favorite brand of drugstore lipstick, so when I need to quickly pick up a couple seasonal colors, or experiment with something out of my comfort zone, that’s where I usually shop, because $5.99 per bullet is easy to swallow [and most drugstores also have coupons and sales].
I am no stranger to orange lipstick, which is surprising, because most redheads are convinced they can’t pull it off. I might be delusional about this, but I think it looks quite nice on me, as long as it leans a little coral. Orange-Gina is that kind of orange, and it also contains loads of shimmer, making it a bright and fun Summer hue.
Another lovely shade I got was Flamingo Rose, a very bright coral with strong pink tones; I think it’s a universally flattering lippie that will suit absolutely everyone! I also like to wear this shade on my nails, I feel like it’s one of those classic warm weather colors that are perfectly appropriate for Spring/Summer.
While it’s undeniably an eye-catching color, wearing Flamingo Rose doesn’t translate to “trying too hard”, so it looks great on people of all ages. I bet my Mom and I, and my 17 year-old niece would all make it appear equally age-appropriate.
Swatch reference: My skin tone is between MAC NC15 and NW15 with neutral undertones. Sometimes I can wear NW20 in the Summer. I thought this would be useful to know, since all screens show colors differently, and I also don’t have a studio setup with consistent lighting. Hope that helps!
Overall, I’m happy I got both of these. Flamingo Rose is everything I already adore about Milani’s creme finish lipsticks, so it has that same great buttery smooth formula, and a fairly decent lasting time. Orange-Gina was an unexpected surprise, since I don’t usually go for shimmery/frosty finishes. It didn’t look like I just traveled into the future from the 70s, and the shimmery particles didn’t feel as gritty as I thought they would be. The staying time was about 5 hours with no touchups, and I’m pretty delighted about that!
WHERE TO BUY: $5.99 for 0.14 oz. Available at Milani, Drugstore.com, Walgreens, local drugstores.
Do you “update” your lipstick wardrobe for Summer? What’s your go-to makeup brand for inexpensive beauty experiments? Let me know in the comments below!
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Oh my goodness – loving flamingo rose!!!! It’s GORGEOUS on you!!
Thank you Kat! <3 <3 I adore them both, and that coral is a dupe for some MAC shade that I forgot the name of.
I love ’em both, but I’ll probably pick up Orangina. And I love your pix, as always!
Thank you, Allison! I love them both, as well. I did not expect Orange-gina to be as fun as it is, so glad I picked it up after all 🙂
These are both gorgeous. I am trying so hard not to buy anymore lipsticks or glosses this summer, but I may have to break that promise.
The good thing is that these won’t break the bank, and since they’re sold in drugstores, it’s easy to stack a good sale with some coupons to score a really good deal.
You can wear both of these shades, easily. I’m rather smitten with the red, myself.
That red is just gorgeous! And it reminds me of some MAC shade, but I forgot which one. It’s on the tip of my tongue, though.
that red is a stunner!
I’m loving it, too!
LOVE both!! Orange-ina, tho… that one has my heart 🙂
it’s a gorgeous tangerine orange! I wish people weren’t so afraid of orange lipsticks, because they really look amazing 🙂
the brighter the season, the brighter the lips. that’s how we roll!!!
Yass!
I really like Flamingo Rose.
It’s a beautiful Summer coral, I love it, too 🙂
I’m surprised how much I like Flamingo Rose! They both look great on you, but the orange one is fantastic!
Thank you! They really both look amazing 🙂
Both of these are gorgeous on you!
Thank you!
Those 2 shades are so beautiful on you – I own both and still find that orange shades are not my thing… but I love Flamingo Rose… I can’t seem to pull off Orange-Gina. Not sure if it is just my mindset because people say I look good but I don’t like it on me. lol
I’m sure you would look gorgeous with Orange-Gina on, I can totally picture you with that lippie!
The orange is pretty, but I love the Flamingo on you.
Thank you!