Milani e/s swatches

[krystalena]

Hey everyone, I'm new here and I was browsing around and saw that a lot of you were curious about Milani shadows and how the compare to MAC. Well, I can't be one to say how the compare to what, but I do own quite a few Milani shadows and thought I would do a few swatches on my hand so you can see what they look like before buying them! I hope this is resourceful! All of them are with Vaseline as a base

1-Atlantis
2-Garden Mist
3-Enchantment
4-Shock (my fav)
5-Mercury
6-Taffy
7-Sheer Sand
8-Silver Bullet
9-Icy Plum
10-Storm

 

[yoonjungifer]

WTH?! The colors look so much bolder applied over vaseline. I own about 5 of the Milani shadows and I couldn't get the colors to show up at all even over a cream colour base. :/

Well, thanks so much for sharing this! You have officially convinced me to start expanding my Milani eye shadow collection, lol!

 

[Showgirl]

Now I NEED icy plum, lol!

It's weird that they pop so much better with vaseline.... I use Paint mainly as a base, and my "Shock" and "Garden Mist" still go on pretty sheer.... though I found "Silver Bullet" and "Enchantment" to be fine over Paint...

 

[krystalena]

Quote:

Originally Posted by yoonjungifer WTH?! The colors look so much bolder applied over vaseline. I own about 5 of the Milani shadows and I couldn't get the colors to show up at all even over a cream colour base. :/ Well, thanks so much for sharing this! You have officially convinced me to start expanding my Milani eye shadow collection, lol!

they are awesome with a good base!!!

 

[krystalena]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Showgirl Now I NEED icy plum, lol! It's weird that they pop so much better with vaseline.... I use Paint mainly as a base, and my "Shock" and "Garden Mist" still go on pretty sheer.... though I found "Silver Bullet" and "Enchantment" to be fine over Paint...

yea, i really like icy plum! i used shade sticks as bases too before, but the color just doesn't pop as much with the shade sticks as it does with the vaseline

 

[Dani]

Oh man I need Sheer Sand!
Last night I put Garden mist straight on one eyelid and on the other I put it over UDPP and the difference was amazing, It went from sheer to completely vibrant. Doesn't Vaseline feel greasy on your eyelids? I remember once in 7th grade I tried to use it as an 'eye gloss'...it felt like I dipped my face in some melted butter

 

[krystalena]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dani Oh man I need Sheer Sand! Last night I put Garden mist straight on one eyelid and on the other I put it over UDPP and the difference was amazing, It went from sheer to completely vibrant. Doesn't Vaseline feel greasy on your eyelids? I remember once in 7th grade I tried to use it as an 'eye gloss'...it felt like I dipped my face in some melted butter

lol...i don't put enough on for it to feel greasy

 

[MACATTAK]

These look great, thanks!

 

[XShear]

Now, I'm convinced that I have to try more Milani shadows! I have a 2 or so already .. but, I MUST have that Icy Plum ...

 

[prppygrl69]

Ah you make me want Milani shadows.I used to have some but they never seemed to show up when i used them.You inspired me to go and try to find some of these colors...especially shock :-D

 

[milota]

I LOVE Milani shadows!! I've never used Vaseline as a base, but it seems to really make the colors stand out! Do you mind sharing your method on how you do it? Like, apply a thin layer of Vaseline w/ your finger/brush and then apply the eyeshadow w/ brush/finger? Hehe! If you use brushes, does it make the brushes sticky? Thanks!!!

PS - I LOVE your FOTDS with the Milani shadows!!

 

[krystalena]

Quote:

Originally Posted by milota I LOVE Milani shadows!! I've never used Vaseline as a base, but it seems to really make the colors stand out! Do you mind sharing your method on how you do it? Like, apply a thin layer of Vaseline w/ your finger/brush and then apply the eyeshadow w/ brush/finger? Hehe! If you use brushes, does it make the brushes sticky? Thanks!!! PS - I LOVE your FOTDS with the Milani shadows!!

I love the shadows too!! They are my fav! haha

anyway,
i put on a really thin layer of vaseline with my finger, i guess you could use a brush if you like, but i feel in control using my finger. and no it doesn't make my brushes sticky, i was worried about that to at first but if you pat the shadow on instead of rubbing it on (if that makes sense) the brush doesnt touch the vaseline...i think this sounds confusing lol. i'll try to post a video of me doing it if you would like....

 

[milota]

Quote:

Originally Posted by krystalena I love the shadows too!! They are my fav! haha anyway, i put on a really thin layer of vaseline with my finger, i guess you could use a brush if you like, but i feel in control using my finger. and no it doesn't make my brushes sticky, i was worried about that to at first but if you pat the shadow on instead of rubbing it on (if that makes sense) the brush doesnt touch the vaseline...i think this sounds confusing lol. i'll try to post a video of me doing it if you would like....

Thanks!! I think I understand it more now! That would be cool if you could post a video too!!

 

[TIERAsta]

i bought garden mist today & i can't wait to use it!!

 

[xiahe]

wow the colors look so vibrant with vaseline! forget spending $14 on some UDPP or MAC paint....

 

[yumemiru]

Is Taffy the one in the 4-in-one case?

 

[thelilprincess]

Quote:

Originally Posted by yumemiru Is Taffy the one in the 4-in-one case?

i've seen taffy as a single pan color. my local drugstores have limited color selection

hoping to find a store with more because the website lists a bunch of colors.

 

[revaannxx3]

how much do the milani eyeshadows cost ?

 

[Showgirl]

I buy mine from ebay for like $2 / £1.30 each. Steal!

 

[Showgirl]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Showgirl I buy mine from ebay for like $2 / £1.30 each. Steal!

PS, they depot beautifully into MAC palettes