Milani released several brand new lip products as part of their Spring 2014 Collection, and in this blog post I wanted to share my review and swatches of Lip Intense in Red Extreme shade. Lip Intense is a unique product, it’s basically a buttery lipstick in lip gloss-like tube with a wand applicator, and I don’t think there was ever a lippie like that in Milani lineup.
Milani explains that Lip Intense “applies like a highshine gloss, but has the longevity and wear of a lipstick to provide shockingly intense, super-shiny, full lip color”.
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| Milani Lip Intense in Red Extreme – wand closeup and arm swatch |
The tube packaging, as I mentioned before, looks just like a lip gloss, with a flat fluffy wand that scoops just enough product for an even and opaque application. I really wish the wand was a differemt shape, like a pointed doe foot or at least slightly angled.
Ultra-pigmented formula smells buttery and even a little sweet [vanilla’ish?], which reminds me of my favorite Korres Lip Butter. I fully expected it to start feathering on me, but surprisingly the contour of my lips stayed nice and even without any additional tricks. Another great thing worth mentioning: Lip Intense doesn’t stain your lips, despite being highly saturated, and the removal is extremely easy using any available makeup removing product you have on hand [even plain soap will do].
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| On the lips – Milani Lip Intense in Red Extreme 01 |
Red Extreme can be described as a vibrant, bight red with cool undertones, and it’s the perfect shade to wear if you want your teeth to look whiter. It applies smooth and even, and sets with fantastic sateen finish. The wear time can vary depending on whether I snacked or not, but on average I’d say 5 hours or so is a fairly good estimate.
P.S.: Lip Intense contains petrolatum [mineral oil] and I try to be very cautious about that particular ingredient in my lip products. I thought I should mention that just in case you care, too.
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| On the lips – Milani Lip Intense in Red Extreme 01 |
THE VERDICT
For $6.49 Milani Lip Intense lippies are practically a steal! Their super pigmented and buttery smooth formula sets with lovely sateen finish, providing 5 hours of fade-proof wear. Unlike most highly saturated lip products it doesn’t stain the lips, and once the color is smudged off, it will reveal your true lip color underneath. The only complaint is the shape of the applicator, it could have been better designed IMO.
PRODUCT RATING
99%, A+
Formula 10/10 | Application 9.5/10 | Pigmentation 10/10 | Longevity 10/10 | Product 10/10
PRICE & AVAILABILITY
$6.49 for 0.2 oz. Available at Milani, drugstores.
Ingredients:
Petrolatum, Mineral Oil, Beeswax, Ozokerite, Silica, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Caprylic Capric Triglyceride, Isononyl Isononanoate, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Olus Oil, Euphorbia Cerifera (Candelilla) Wax, Mangifera Indica Seed Butter (Mango Butter), Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, (Almond) Oil/Lavandula Angustifolia Extract / Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil (Lavender Butter), Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin-E), Phenoxyethanol, Flavor. +/- May Contain:Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Iron Oxides (CI 77491,CI 77492, CI 77499), Yellow 5 Lake (CI 19140), Red 27 (CI 45410), Red 27 Lake (CI 45410), Red 28 Lake (CI 45410), Blue 1 Lake (CI 42090), Red 6 (CI 15850), Red 7 Lake (CI 15850), Manganese Violet (CI 77742), Red 36 (CI 12075), Mica, Red 21 (CI 45380), Red 21 Lake (CI 45380), Red 22 Lake(CI 45380), Orange 5 (CI 45370), Orange 5 Lake (CI 45370).
Phew, that is so….red! It looks good on you. I tend to default to less adventurous colors…every so often I’ll try something a little more dramatic, but I just never like it on me, it just strikes me wrong, so I keep the lip more neutral and the drama on my eyes…
Uhh, I know right? It’s like POWWW RED kind of red! I’m really not a bright lip kind of girl either, or at least I wasn’t until very recently, and now I feel like I want to experiment more 🙂 Maybe you should give it a shot as well!
This looks so pretty on you!! I want it!
Thank you :)) <3 I bet it will look fantastic on you.
red is definitely your shade!
Thank you Laura 🙂 I still haven’t gone outside wearing red though, hopefully one day I man up and do it.
Yay I love it on you!
Thank you 😀 <3
What a gorgeous red on you!!
Thank you! <3 <3
I need to pick up some of these Milani lippies. That red – need! Looks fab on you, love a red lip with a minimal eye and dark lashes.
Yes! If you’re into reds, this will be a fantastic lippie to try. Milani is on a roll this year!
Wow! That packs a punch, absolutely love it. I’ve heard such great things about these, unfortunately no drugstores by me carry them.
Bummer! Well, if all else fails, these can be found on Milani website. Sometimes when none of the drugstores carry a particular product that’s my only option =/
wow! This looks so pretty and looks great on you!
Thank you Leelo, I’m so happy to hear that you love it! 🙂
It’s such a pigmented shade ! & Gorgeous on you by the way
Thank you Betzy, yes it is super pigmented! This Spring collection has been so amazing!
That color is stunning and you wear it well. I am running to get me some, seriously!
You won’t regret that purchase, Norah, this is a truly fabulous product! And thank you 🙂 <3