Product Review: Milani Baked Powder Blush in Corallina

As I have mentioned on my previous posts, I've been digging coral-pinks lately, thus, the reason for me buying this Milani Baked Powder Blush in Corallina. After seeing positive reviews and gorgeous swatches, I was immediately sold so just imagine how excited I was when I finally got my hands on this blush. It was love at first sight and swatch. But did I actually fall in love with it? Let's find out. :)

Corallina is a gorgeous coral-pink shade with gold and white/silver veining, which will remind you so much of MAC MSFs. I remember having a product almost the same as this one from Physician's Formula, and a baked Chanel JC Blush. While the color is very lovely, the texture isn't. I find it powdery and a bit rough and chalky. Not as smooth and pressed and finely milled as other baked powder blushes. It is pigmented, though, so those who prefer pigmented blushes might like this, especially if you are not too keen on texture and stuff.

It has a separate brush compartment and mirror. I never really understood why the mirror has to be on the back side of the blush. It just doesn't make sense to me why anyone would enjoy flipping the product over just to see yourself in the mirror. As usual, the brush included is scratchy.

Gorgeous on the pan, swatches beautifully. I thought I would love it to bits but I was disappointed when I realized that it made me look sunburned. Someone asked if I've gone to the beach because she thought my cheeks were sunburned and I was wearing this blush. That happened not just once, not even twice, but thrice. And that isn't a good sign. So off it went to the For Sale list and it's now on its way to a new mommy. Such a shame that a blush as pretty as this gave such an effect on me. And it didn't even cause any allergic or bad reaction so we would've had a good relationship if it weren't for the sunburned look. That being said, I won't buy another baked blush from Milani. Not even my love for coral-pinks saved this from getting sold to someone else. But then again, a lot of bloggers love this blush so do give it a try. Each product has varying results on different people anyway. This is really pretty but it just doesn't work for me.

Swatch

Have you tried this blush? Love it?

Happy Friday, super awesome peeps! :P

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Blush Love: Milani Baked Blushes - Corallina and Luminoso

I received these babies earlier this morning. And I was still sleepy yet but I decided to get up and take pictures of these pretty blushes.

I got two shades - Luminoso and Corallina. 

Luminoso is peach with golden shimmers while Corallina is coral-pink with gorgeous veining. Between the two, I am loving Corallina more. Luminoso turns peach-brown on me while Corallina is just a pretty coral pink on me.

Swatches.

Review coming soon! :) A shout out to sis Ali. Thanks for buying these stuff in the US for me and for the other girls too. :)

Happy Thursday, super awesome peeps! :P

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Back with Hauls! Warning: Picture Heavy

I'm back! And I am so excited to share my latest haul! I did splurge on this one. I was supposed to be on a no-buy mode but I couldn't keep myself from buying anything after depriving myself for almost 2 weeks. So I decided that a no-buy won't be best for me but rather a control over whatever I am going to spend on. I should start shopping wisely instead. So I promise this is the last of my impulsive shopping. :P







The Soap Factory Tomato and Halo Halo Fiesta Soaps
- Each soap costs 99


Chanel Blushes - Joues Contraste in Tea Rose and Irreelle Blush in In Love




Chanel Joues Contraste Tea Rose
- A pretty pale rose/pink shade with very subtle shimmer.
- Buildable
- May be a little too light when swatched but looks very pretty and natural when applied.
- Got this from my mom's makeup stash.
- SRP PHP2350






Chanel Irreelle Blush in In Love
- I am definitely In Love with this blush!
- I cannot really describe it but I think it is a coral-pink shade with subtle shimmer.
- A little more expensive than JC, I got it for PHP2500.





Swatches: In Love and Tea Rose





Kanebo Coffret D'or Foundation Refill
- Since Revue was phased out, I was told by the Kanebo SA that Coffret D'or replaced it so I thought I should give it a try as I really like Kanebo foundation. This is 100 bucks cheaper than Revue for PHP2000. Shade is BE-C, same as my Revue shade.

Stila Lip Glaze in Starfruit and Stila Lip Color in Pixie


MAC 188 Brush
- Got it for PHP2050 due to the price increase.
- bought it mainly for blushes.




Garnier Brightening Eye Roll-On

Alba Botanica Terratints in Bloom

Maybelline Volume Express Black Mascara

L'oreal Blush Delice Shimmer of Hope & Milani Glimmer Stripes in Bronze Glimmer



Dr. Bronner's Magic Soap
- I forgot the exact price but is costs in between PHP300-PHP400 at Healthy Options for a small bottle.
- It effectively cleaned my brushes. :P

Shawill Blush No. 3
- A cheap blush I got for PHP138 at Watson's.
- Quality is good for the price.
- Pigmented and pretty blush.





Missha Cleansing Oil + M Signature Foundationm (freebie)

Zen Zest Martini

4U2 Magic Blushes
- BOGO for PHP424




VOV Show Case Ball on Cheek
- Got this for PHP450 on eBay
- I read somewhere that this is the cheaper and Korean version of Guerlain Meterorites but I really can't tell since I do not have the latter and I do not intend to purchase it. :P




Random purchases:
- Garnier Light facial wash
- Cetaphil cleanser
- Pantene 3-Minute Miracle Treatment
- Off Insect Repellent Spray
- Vaseline lotion
- Caronia clear nail polish
- Colgate 360 toothbrush (pink)
- Kleenex Tissue pack
- Cleene cotton balls
- J&J Baby Milk Bath refill
- Charmee feminine wipes
- Time of the month necessities
- Schick razors

Saizen Goodies

Foundation
- A must-buy from Saizen!
- Review to follow ;)

Charcoal Soap
- Review to follow ;)

The Face Shop Nail polish Remover (Bubblegum) and Pack Brush

Fanny Serrano Silky Coral Blush
- The blush is a pretty pink-peach on its own. But I hate how it tried to look like the Chanel Irreelle blush.


See what I mean?


Fanny Serrano Foundation in Mocha and True Light Liquid Lipstick in Light Berry

Foundation in Mocha
- I first used this when I was still in college, a freshman or a sophomore perhaps and I remember liking it.
- I like that it has a matte finish and matches my skin tone really well.
- I like that it provides heavy coverage.
- I find myself liking it again. :P



Now the lip color is weird because this is the first time I ever encountered a lip gloss that has a light on.

See what I mean?



I find this lip gloss a little runny and staying power isn't that great but this is perfect if you want nude lips with a hint of pink. :P

So there you have it. My recent haul. :)

I hope you like it! I'll be back for reviews. Ta!

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