I couldn’t resist. I had to pick up one of the new Milani rose powder blushes that have come out for summer 2015. I already own several of these beauties, and I’ve reviewed the Milani rose blushes previously. There are three new limited edition shades for Summer 2015: American Beauty Rose – shade 9, Awakening Rose – shade 10 and Blossomtime Rose – shade 11.
In my local CVS, they are tucked in on the side of the regular Milani display, though I have heard that some stores have an LE display. I chose Awakening Rose because it looked like a great fall shade. It’s a browned pink with a slight gold shimmer, a rather different shade and finish from the others that I already own that are satins and mattes.
In the past, I’ve had some fallout with the Milani rose blushes, but not so with this one. With some of the bright or deep Milani blushes, I apply with a stippling brush, but a regular blush brush is fine to apply this one. The shade is a neutral so I’m not worried about applying too much. It lasts on me for many hours. I love the slight golden shimmer.
As I’ve mentioned before, I adore the embossed rose on the powder blush. To me, it’s like a personal little sculpture. I just love looking at it.
At the CVS that I finally found Awakening Rose at in my area, Milani powder blush was priced at around $9 or so. Luckily, I had a CVS 30% off promotion and a few Extrabucks to get the price down. The Milani limited edition rose blushes are available at CVS, Walgreens, drugstore.com, and the Milani website, and the MSRP is $7.99. Milani limited editions are very difficult to find where I live so I had to go to 4 stores to find this shade. But I’m glad I finally found it!
Also, I noticed that the ingredients are different on the Awakening Rose that I bought compared to the rose blushes in the permanent, previous limited editions and even the limited edition ingredients on the Milani website. There are no parabens listed in the ingredient list on the back of the compact I bought, but there are on the Milani website. Oh well, I’m not losing sleep about it either way, but it’s something I noticed.
The compact is 0.60 oz./17g – it’s a big compact like the other rose blushes and contains a LOT of blush! It’s made in Italy. Milani is not tested on animals.
Have you tried any of the Milani rose powder blushes? Which is your favorite shade?
Oh I love that blush! Looks gorgeous on you. I really like Milani makeup. I always forget to visit CVS for some. Hope you had a great holiday weekend Allison.
It was mostly a great weekend, Laura! How about you? Were you able to get out? Any BBQing? I like Milani too. In fact, I’ve been searching for the beautiful Dolce bronze LE collection but can’t find it around here.
No outdoor cooking since it was so hot. I am worn out from getting out yesterday. I am making the couch my best friend today. 🙂
Sounds like the right thing to do, Laura. It’s in the 90s here too. Trying to decide if/when to jog outside today. Hope you’re feeling more energetic soon.
I love shades like this for Autumn. TFS
You’re welcome! I agree – perfect for fall. Looks like a caramel shade and the slight shimmer is really nice
I am tempted to pick it up. We only get it on one website in UK and it’s constantly sold out. I got Corallina from their baked collection and I adore it so these will be mine too 🙂
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I haven’t tried Coralina but I have Luminoso from the baked collection and love it. It really is worth owning at least one of the rose powder blushes because they are so darn pretty!
I agree !! I would just get one so it looks so darn pretty in my blog pictures 🙂
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LOL!
This is a lovely color choice for you, Allison. It is just a spectacular neutral. It’s very odd that their is a disparity in the ingredients listed, but I wouldn’t much care either. I really love Milani blushes!
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Isn’t that odd, Helen? Next time I’m at the store, I’m going to read the ingredient its on one of the other compacts/shades. But yes, who cares 😉
Those rose blushes are one of my weaknesses!
They truly are so lovely! I’ve got quite a collection too 🙂
The packaging is so pretty that I don’t think I could bring myself to use it!
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Haha, I know what you mean. It took me a while, but fortunately it takes a long time to see any degradation in the embossing. These blushes last forever!
Love the Milani Rose blushes! Looks great on you, as always!
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Thanks, Kat! I love my collection of the Milani roses. So pretty!
I really love the subtle shade of Awakening Rose! Looks great on you!
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I’m so frustrated that I can’t find these. I’ve yet to buy one of their blushes but I want to try the new ones. This is a great shade Allison.
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Worse comes to worst, Marcia, there’s always the Milani website. I may have to do that for the LE Dolce collection that I can’t find either.
Those rose blushes are so darn cute! Great neutral on you 😉
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Thanks, Mandy! I agree, just the cutest and affordable too 🙂
I just love the way these look! They are so dainty and the colors are so pretty from what I have seen so far. I am not sure why I have not bought one of each yet? Maybe becuase I don’t see them anywhere. Anyway, very pretty!
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I found this one in the regular Milani display at CVS rather than in a freestanding LE display. They’re on the side of the display. Definitely worth a look!
I’ve been tempted by this same exact shade. The color looks great on you and I may grab this next time I have a CVS coupon.
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Thank you, Lisa! I had to go to 3 or 4 CVS stores to find this shade, but finally I prevailed. I hope you can find these pretty LE blushes!
That color is so pretty on you. It really sets off your eyes. Now I have to buy it. Thanks for posting.
Thank you so much, Leah! It is such a great shade especially for fall. Hope you don’t have trouble finding it! It was on the regular Milani display at my CVS stores rather than an LE display.
I always see these at CVS, love the packaging! I’m looking for a new fall blush, this looks like the kind of shade I’m wanting!
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I think Awakening Rose is a lovely fall neutral that would look good on a variety of skin tones. And the rose embossing is just so pretty 🙂
I definitely need this and the others because Milani blushes are my favorites! I use one of them daily because it’s perfect for everyday! <3
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I agree. I like the baked ones too!
I love your Milani blush on you! I need to check out the other colors as I need something a little bit deeper!
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Lady Rouge in the regular collection is a gorgeous deep red that would look beautiful on you!
It gives you a beautiful flush!
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Thank you 🙂
I would never be able to use it because it’s too pretty!
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I know, but you’d be surprised how long you can use these pretties before they show the slightest bit of wear!
Oh, I love that blush! Looks great on you, Allison. It gives you a pretty flush. Love your post as always 🙂 xo
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Thanks so much, Sharon! I think it’ll be a great fall shade 🙂
OMG I need this blush. I am obsessed with the detail of the rose. And the color is phenomenal. Simply beautiful girl!!
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Thank you, Jamie! You do need at least one of these pretty roses!!
This blush is so pretty & really is a lovely Autumn shade! I purchased one of these LE’s too but can’t think of the name right now. lol It’s pinker than this one and, yes, I apply it with a stippling brush. I also got it with some Extra Bucks. Aren’t they the best?!
Yes, I looked at the other two as well but this shade was different from the other blushes I own. All three were so pretty! I had to go to 3 stores looking for this one! I’m glad you picked one up too, Natalie! Have you seen the LE Dolce Bronze Collection in your area? I’m still on the hunt for it
I haven’t seen that collection either. Although, I don’t use bronzer type products so I may not have really been looking. Limited Edition products?! The one that always gets me hunting everywhere are the seasonal Color Tattoo’s. They’re always either not carried at all or they’re all sold out and I live in Florida, there’s a CVS or a Walgreen’s every couple of blocks. lol
The Milani Dolci Bronze Collection may have a bronzer but it’s a color collection with eyeshadow, lipstick, lipgloss, bronzer, blush, and maybe nail polish all in shades of bronze, copper and rose gold. As a redhead, I neeeeeeeed this collection but it’s nowhere to be seen in these parts. I’m going to try the big Walgreens tomorrow, but I’m not holding my breath. I may have to order on the website 🙁 The lipstick looks incredible!! Now, are there seasonal Color Tattoos out yet? I have been looking but I’m still seeing the old shades. Have you heard anything about new ones???
I’ve seen the Milani collection on blogs and the eye shadow looks like a super pretty rose-gold. I’d for sure use that shade. So sad about ordering online but at least it’s available. My Sister is a redhead too so she would love this collection. I’ll have to let her know about it. I haven’t heard anything about new seasonal collections of the Color Tattoo’s. Just, in general, I have a hard time finding them and end up getting the shades I want on Ebay (after the prices go down – lol)
Thanks, Natalie. I’ll be keeping an eye out for new Color Tattoos. Last year, they came out with the new ones in July for Fall, and they came out with the Spring shades in March, I think. They should be releasing some new ones, I would think! Do tell your sister about the Dolci Bronze collection so she can hunt for them too,lol!!
These rose shaped blushes are some of my favorites from Milani.
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They’re so distinctive!
It looks beautiful on you! I walked by these at CVS last week and now I wish I picked one up. I’ll look for this shade now,. The hint of gold sounds so nice.
When I saw this fall-leaning shade, Valerie, I couldn’t pass it up plus I had the 30% off coupon and a couple of Extrabucks! I’m glad I got it because I don’t really have any or many neutral-ish blush shades and the hint of gold shimmer is really pretty. Next time, I’ll pair it with a more peachy or orange lipstick instead of the pomegranate lip crayon from Jordana that I adore but that reads purpley-red. See what you think about Awakening Rose next trip to CVS. I’m also on the hunt for the Milani LE Dolce Bronze collection. Has it made it to your area? We almost never get the LEs on the North Shore.
I’ll look for the Dolce Bronze this week. It’s funny….I’m such a newbie here. We’ve only lived in MA a few months and I’m still exploring different areas. I guess we are south shore right now. The 2 CVS I’ve been to are ok, but, don’t offer as much as I’d like.
I agree, Valerie. There are quite a few CVS stores near where I am on the North Shore, but they different widely in terms of what they carry. Sometimes one of the smaller CVS stores closest to me has the best and most LEs but often I’m driving around looking for stuff. Milani limited editions are difficult to find in my area unfortunately as is anything from Jordana, the sister brand. Maybe I’ll try the big Walgreens on Rte 114 in Peabody near the North Shore Mall. I’m running out of ideas.
I went on the hunt for some of the LE blushes and Amore Liquid lippies, and none of my local CVS stores had an LE display. 🙁
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Same here, Nidia, but the LE Milani rose powder blushes are shelved on the regular display on the right hand side in my CVS stores, not in an LE display.
I really want to get some of these! They’re just so pretty!
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They really are so lovely. You should pick up at least one 🙂
I love these new LE blushes, I have 2 or the 3.
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That’s great that you found all 3 of the LEs! I had to hunt for this one.
Ooooh I like this natural shade! The Powder Rose Blushes are my favorite powder blushes ever!!
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I liked this natural, neutral shade too. Definitely a good addition to my powder rose blush collection 🙂
The shade looks fabulous on you. I like the rose-embossed packaging
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Thank you, and yes, the embossing is the best part (though I really do love the blush too)!
Oh, what a beauty! I love that shade on you. Milani makes the prettiest blushes and bronzers.
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Wow that’s beautiful! I’d be too scared to use it hahahaha!
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It is so pretty and the embossing stays on forever!
I have yet to really try any Milani products but I’ve heard good things. This blush looks amazing so maybe I’ll give it a try first!
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Bethany, you should definitely try something from Milani. I think it’s often the most interesting brand in the drugstore! All of the rose powder blushes are great and so are the baked blushes. The eye shadow singles are wonderful and pigmented in fab shades, and I like the nail polish too. And quite a few of the eyeliners!
That’s a very nice color on you!
Thanks, Lisa. I think going neutral with blush is nice for a change 🙂
Gorgeous shade – I love the Milani rose blushes!
I agree – such a pretty neutral shade and the Milani rose blushes are so lovely to look at 🙂
Such a great shade! These haven’t popped up here yet, but this is the shade I’ve got my eye on.
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I found this on the side of the regular Milani display, Bailey, rather than on a separate LE display.
I agree with you, I wouldn’t be able to resist it either, the color is truly so stunning!
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Thank you, Norah! It’s so different from the other blushes I own.
I have a few of these, I’m glad to see the rose blushes back.
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Me, too. They’ve clearly done well with the rose blushes that started out as LEs.
I am a mega fan of the rose powder blushes but Awakening blush is one of my favorites and I’m glad I have it.
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Isn’t the shade beautiful? Glad you’re a fan too
This is a great color for fall! I’ve tried some of Milani’s baked blushes before and I’ve always been really impressed with how pigmented they are.
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And this one doesn’t disappoint either, Molly!
I have a few extra bucks and haven’t tried a new blush in a while…hmmmm. 😉
Definitely worth picking up, Laura! They are so pretty to look at, and the blush (though a tad powdery) is very long lasting. See if CVS has a sale on Milani – they often do!