Milani Lady-Like Sheer

Press Sample
Need a palette cleanser polish? You know, that barely there, no fuss polish? Well Milani Lady-Like Sheer is just that. Despite me giving it a side eye on the name, I was actually not too mad at this polish.

I used a base of Duri Rejuvacote, 2 coats of polish and finished with Glisten & Glow H K Girl top coat. The formula was really nice and may have even been totally opaque with another coat but I figured this was supposed to be a lighter take on color.

Okay, so you can definitely see my natural nail without question but again, this doesn't appear to be a full creme polish - hello, read the name again. So what is this polish good for? Office appropriate, an undie color for glitters or when you don't want to just be using naked nails for a polish... Good stuff for those who need it and especially at just $4 a bottle.

You can visit Milani on their website and purchase directly or buy it in stores like CVS/pharmacy or Walgreens for around $3.99.  You can Like them on Facebook, follow their Twitter, follow on Instagram and subscribe to their YouTube Channel.

Disclosure: The product[s] in this post was [were] provided to me by the company for consideration.  For more information, please read this post.

Milani Mint Crush

Press Sample
Are you a mint person? I have a love/hate with mint polishes. Sometimes I love them and sometimes I'm more on the fence. Which one am I with Milani Mint Crush?

I used a base coat of Duri Rejuvacote, 2 coats of polish and finished with Glisten & Glow H K Girl top coat. This polish was a little on the runny side and I got it all over my cuticles. I did try to clean up the best I could but I'm still see a little. No staining from the polish though, which is always good.

Okay, so let's talk about this polish. My index is a bit of a mess and probably needed one more quote to be opaque. The rest? Eh - I'm not sold on the color. It's more of a white based green mint which I'm not a huge fan of. This polish may end up in my charity box.

You can visit Milani on their website and purchase directly or buy it in stores like CVS/pharmacy or Walgreens for around $3.99.  You can Like them on Facebook, follow their Twitter, follow onInstagram and subscribe to their YouTube Channel.

Disclosure: The product[s] in this post was [were] provided to me by the company for consideration.  For more information, please read this post.

Milani Peri-Wink

Press Sample
So last week I showed you the "Rose Quartz" inspired polish by Milani called Pink Beige. Today I have the "Serenity" inspired polish named Peri-Wink. 

I used a base coat of Duri Rejuvacote, 3 coats of polish and finished with Glisten & Glow H K Girl top coat. The formula on this polish was a little thinner, a little streaker, and that's why I needed three coats. Also this polish has this teeny tiny blue shimmer that it's really hidden but also makes the polish dry slightly matte. I always wear top coat unless the polish is supposed to be matte like with Zoya or some of the China Glaze polishes. Typically even then, I will put top coat and a final coat of polish to give the matte effect without compromising in long lasting polish. However for this polish, I felt like it needed top coat for shine and to allow that shimmer to MAYBE show through.

This is definitely a more baby blue than I expected originally but it's still pretty. I think I can get away with wearing this in the office as it's not too in your face. I do wish the shimmer came across more.

You can visit Milani on their website and purchase directly or buy it in stores like CVS/pharmacy or Walgreens for around $3.99.  You can Like them on Facebook, follow their Twitter, follow on Instagram and subscribe to their YouTube Channel.

Disclosure: The product[s] in this post was [were] provided to me by the company for consideration.  For more information, please read this post.

Milani Pink Beige

Press Sample
It's been a LONG time since I've visited with Milani. Like... four and a half years long. But I'm slightly obsessed with the Pantone Colors of the Year Rose Quartz and Serenity, so when Milani said they had a Rose Quartz inspired color on the market, I had to try. Today I have Pink Beige, a rose creme.

I used a base coat of Duri Rejuvacote, 2 coats of polish and finished with Glisten & Glow H K Girl top coat. The formula was awesome - smooth without flooding. I could have almost gotten away with one coat!

I'm definitely a fan of this rose. It's darker than my other "Rose Quartz" colors but it's very office appropriate and a nice palette cleanser for me. I feel that this new bottle shape (new to me), the wide flat brush and this formula will have me pulling for this color more often.

You can visit Milani on their website and purchase directly or buy it in stores like CVS/pharmacy or Walgreens for around $3.99.  You can Like them on Facebook, follow their Twitter, follow on Instagram and subscribe to their YouTube Channel.

Disclosure: The product[s] in this post was [were] provided to me by the company for consideration.  For more information, please read this post.

Milani High Speed Dry One Coat Formula

Please enjoy the following press release from Milani:

MILANI NAILS IT

Milani presents its hottest and brightest shades that complement every summer glow

July Limited Edition Summer Products

STOP! Wardrobe change? No problem, create a gallery of nail looks with Milani’s New Limited Edition High Speed Fast Dry One Coat Formula Nail Lacquer – fast and luxurious, to get you on the GO – their new flat brush for fast and flawless application that dries in 60 seconds. For an additional pop of color use Milani’s High Speed Fast Dry One Coat Formula Nail Lacquers for extreme shine and electrifying nails.  These high voltage bright pigments are available in eight high fashion shades and great for the summer season!

 Available Shades: Purple Rush, Instantaneous Blue, Racy Green, Fast Fuchsia, Jiffy Orange, Violet Dash, Yellow Whiz, & Hot Pink Frenzy.

  

Limited Edition Items available ONLY the month of July at select CVS drug stores.

High Speed Fast Dry One Coat Formula Nail Lacquer, Retail, $3.99

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Milani Nail Art

I have never been good at nail art.  I try but I just don't have the patience I guess.  Milani has come out with 10 different nail art lacquers each with a precision brush that actually helps you make those fine lines.  Above are Black Sketch, a black creme and Art of Gold, a gold glitter.

Check out that brush tip!  It's definitely to the point.


I went over my existing Milani manicure of Bijou Bronze (which had a top coat) and just drew whatever came to mind.  I ended up with this (sun then shade).

On the far left (pinkie), you can see that Art of Gold didn't work well by itself as a line burst like I did with Black Sketch on the ring finger.  On my middle finger was a crown in Art of Gold and I just filled in the rest with the Black Sketch, although in the shade it appears I did a horrible job.  The best use of Art of Gold was actually OVER Black Sketch on my index finger - go figure.  Overall these nail art lacquers were GREAT.  I'd actually go get the others based on this experience.


Each Nail Art Lacquer is $4.99.

You can visit Milani on their website and purchase directly or buy it in stores like CVS/pharmacy or Walgreens.  You can Like them on Facebook, follow their Twitter and subscribe to their YouTube Channel.

Disclosure: The product[s] in this post was [were] provided to me by the company for consideration.  For more information, please read this post.

Milani Bijou Bronze

Small break from the Zoyas to give you another brand - Milani.  They are currently having a giveaway for a Flip Camera on their Facebook page.  Just "Like" them, and then enter on the left hand size where it says "Flip Camera Sweepstakes."  Contest ends June 10 at 12 noon PST (which they mean PDT but whatever... I always forget).


I can purchase Milani at CVS/pharmacy and Walgreens but the ones in my town NEVER get new collections.  I've been waiting for the 1-coat glitters since December with no avail.  :[


Bijou Bronze is a brownish red, slightly metallic finished polish (who'd have thought) and applied well.  I used a base of Seche Natural, 2 coats of Bijou Bronze and I finished with Milani Quick Dry Top Coat.

Oh look, more cloudy weather.  BOO.  I do love how firey this looks though - very nice.

You can definitely see my ridges when not wearing a ridge base.  I also apparently got something stuck under my middle nail.  And these were all taken before I got a manicure - oops.


Overall for my first experience with Milani, this was nice.  Good coverage, nice price at $4.50 a bottle.


You can visit Milani on their website and purchase directly or buy it in stores like CVS/pharmacy or Walgreens.  You can Like them on Facebook, follow their Twitter and subscribe to their YouTube Channel.

Disclosure: The product[s] in this post was [were] provided to me by the company for consideration.  For more information, please read this post.

Milani Cosmetics goes Green With Envy

Please enjoy the following press release from Milani:

Green with Envy

Milani Cosmetics gets gorgeously green for St. Paddy’s Day

This St. Patrick’s Day, Milani Cosmetics is offering 25% off their classic green shades for eyes and nails! This is the deal that will have everyone green with envy!

Also, check out Milani Cosmetics DIY nail tip of the month to achieve sassy shamrock nails without breaking the budget at the salon!

Retail, $4.09 to $8.99

Available for purchase at: www.MilaniCosmetics.com

*Discount will be applied at checkout after entering promotional code.

How to video: http://www.youtube.com/user/milanimakeup?feature=mhum

Milani How-to Steps:

1.        Apply Smoothé Base Coat Specialty Nail Lacquer MST-01 to entire nail. Let it fully dry

2.        Apply French Manicure Nail Lacquer MFM-302 Angel Pink as a color base coat. Allow it to fully dry

3.        Use Nail Lacquer MNL-829 Dress Maker across the very tip of the nail, creating a French tip. Allow to fully dry

4.        Add 4 small “V’s” the arrangement of a four leaf clover using Nail Art Lacquer MNA - 709 Green Sketch

5.        Apply a tiny dot in the center with Nail Art Lacquer MNA – 701 Art of Gold. Allow to fully dry

6.        Apply Glossé Top Coat Specialty Nail Lacquer MST-02 over entire design

For additional information, please visit www.MilaniCosmetics.com