Milani Amore Matte Lip Cremes

Milani is a cruelty free brand that does not test on animals which is a HUGE plus in my book.  They are certified by both PETA and The Leaping Bunny Program (CCIC).  The company was started in 2002 and is family owned and operated.  The line is designed for women of all races and ages and is pocket friendly .

Milani is drug store available and can be purchased online from milanicosmetics.com.  The line can also be purchased from Walmart, Walgreens, CVS and Kmart in most areas.  There are a variety of products for the eyes, lips, face and nails. 

About the matte lip crèmes:

• They are highly saturated
• Liquid to matte finish
• Dries down completely matte
• Gives the appearance of fuller lips
• Double sided flexible applicator
• Opaque color
• Non-sticky
• Smudge and kiss proof

Price for the product ranges from $5.49 to $8.99.  Note to all matte lip product lovers, these are only available for a limited time and they are on sale this week (8/31/2015) at CVS for $2.99.

There are 8 colors in the collection and I was able to find and purchase 7 of the colors to test and give my opinion of the line.

Let's get into the product:

01 Crush - this is described as a warm brick brown with very warm undertones.  This color applied evenly to the lips and will work for any complexion.

02 Adore - this is described as a pinkish nude.  This color applied very patchy and was very, very drying on the lips.  After wearing for a few hours the product would begin to flake off the lips.

03 Beloved - this is described as a brown rose with warm undertones.  This color applied very evenly.  This color is beautiful and is suitable for every day wear.  The color was not patchy and also was not drying.

05 Embrace - this is described as a deep reddish plum.  This color applied a bit patchy.  The patchiness is not noticeable from a distance, but is noticeable up close. 

06 Desire -  this is described as a bright red.  This color applied very evenly and is a beautiful vibrant red.  This was my favorite color in the collection.  It can work for any skin tone.

07 Romance - this is described as a deep red.  This color also applied very evenly and is my second favorite color (and you tell a theme here with me and the reds :-).

08 Flirt - this is described as a deep vampy wine.  This color applied very, very patchy.  This formula was the worst of all of the 7 colors that I purchased and tried, and as this is a deep color the patchiness is very noticeable.

My overall opinion:

I am a fan of the product and the formula.  There are a few that did not apply smoothly and were patchy and there were other colors that once dried, were drier on the lips than others and due to this dryness the product after a few hours would flake.

The formula held up for the majority of the day.  I wore most of the colors for approximately 8 hours and most held up through eating and drinking throughout the day. 

I am a huge fan of the Milani brand but have never been a fan of the matte lipstick fad, however  overall I was very impressed with the product and price.  I enjoyed wearing the formula as most of the colors were comfortable on the lips and wore beautifully.

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