Jewel tones are in for Fall 2014. I remember jewel tones in the 1980s, but today’s jewel tones capture more of the shimmering qualities of the gems themselves. So much more beautiful.
Milani has jumped on the bandwagon and is introducing the limited edition Bedazzled collection of gel eyeliners, nail lacquers and lipsticks with gemstone names and shimmering shades. They will be sold in CVS and Walgreens, but they just became available on the Milani website. If you’re lucky enough to see them in the store, grab ’em while you can, and if not, get ’em online.
I was fortunate to receive the three Constellation Gel Eyeliners and one of the nail polish shades.
Constellation Gel Eyeliners
The three shades are:
- Enchanted Lapis 01
- Enchanted Black Opal 02
- Enchanted Emerald 03
The benefits that Milani listed on the packaging are:
- vibrant
- long wearing
- smudge-proof
- precision brush applicator.
Each eyeliner comes in a fairly large pot (0.14 oz./4g) with the trademark Milani gold round packaging, making it just a bit too large to carry around in a makeup bag. Since I mostly apply eyeliner at home, that shouldn’t be an issue.
A small brush comes with it. Usually the brush or applicator that comes with makeup is a cheap throwaway, but this one is actually decent. Instead of using my own brushes, I’ve used this one, and I like it. However, I will also use my own slant brush for making a thinner line.
Each shade is quite stunning, both in the pot and on the eyelid. Each gel eyeliner is made up of a variety of colors with subtle glitter. So pretty!
Here are swatches:
Although the lovely colors on top appear to be sprayed on and go away as I use the liner, the glitter and flash is still there when I apply it. Here’s how Enchanted Lapis looks:
The gel eyeliner is buttery and fairly easy to apply even for eyeliner-challenged women like me. Don’t pick too much up on the brush because there can be some fallout.
You can also blend out the eyeliner, and use it as eyeshadow. Sweet.
Here are the ingredients for one of the shades and Milani’s instructions:
Color Statement Nail Lacquer: Limited Edition Shades
I received one of the three new nail lacquer shades. I got Enchanted Garnet, and it is a true garnet shade: deep red with brown that gleams in the sunshine. It’s the exact shade of the garnet earrings I bought in Florence years ago. I love the color.
I put it on a few nights ago. This shade benefits from two coats, otherwise it doesn’t go on evenly. It dries quickly. I was in a rush, and I didn’t put on topcoat. That was a mistake. After three days, I noticed some tip wear, whereas after applying a topcoat on shades from the new permanent collection, I got almost a week of wear.
The other two lacquer shades are Enchanted Emerald and Enchanted Sapphire. I just saw them at my neighborhood CVS, and they look pretty. But judging just from looking at the bottles, Garnet seems to me to be the standout. Now, the Bedazzled polishes are available on the Milani website, too.
Final Thoughts and Info
Unfortunately, I don’t know the pricing on these new products. And I don’t know the exact timing of when you can expect to see them in CVS and Walgreens stores near you. Like all limited editions, some stores get them and others don’t, so you have to hunt, or buy them on the Milani website.
The Bedazzled collection also includes three limited edition matte lipsticks in jewel tones: Enchanted Topaz (nude), Amethyst (a light-medium purple), and Ruby, a wine shade that I just bought today at CVS. I’ll review it separately soon.
I really love the Milani limited edition products I’ve tried so far because the colors are just so dang gorgeous! If you love jewel tones and subtle bling, I’d keep my eyes open for these beauties 🙂
Those gel liners are beautiful. I want them all!
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They are beautiful, Aleya, and lovely to work with!
Oh my! They are so stunning!! I never have good luck finding the Milani LE items, but I am really going to hunt for the liners! Love that beautiful polish too!!
I hope you can find them, Amber. I just saw a display at my local CVS. The Enchanted Garnet polish is the prettiest of the 3 polish shades!
Those liners are so pretty.
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They are indeed, Erika!
Those looks so pretty. I like the subtle shimmer but the depth of the shades. Seriously gorgeous!!
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That’s the right description, Jamie: “subtle shimmer but (with) depth of the shades”!
I’ve seen the eye liners (which I’ll probably pass on), but I do indeed want to find that lovely garnet nail polish <3
Monica.
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The garnet polish is gorgeous, Monica, and worth buying!
That polish is so pretty!
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I ADORE the Enchanted Garnet shade, Leigh. It’s gorgeous!!
I have these and can’t wait to try them out! That polish is stunning.
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You’ll love ’em, Destany!
Such pretty eyeliner shades!
They really are, Cindy!
Today I wore Black Opal for the first time! I can’t wait to test the other two.
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These are just so beyond pretty! I love the way they look in the swatches and on your pretty face! Milani always comes out with products that are almost too pretty to use.
Oh, wow, Justina, I’ll bet Milani would love to hear that! I agree, their products are just beautiful.
Really pretty!
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I agree!
i am in love with these liners!! Beautiful
They are beautiful and fun, too!
I am very impressed with the liners… though they are not quite smudge proof for me… I still love them tremendously. I can’t wait to do a new look using them. I love how durable and awesome the brushes are. I can’t wait to use that red on my nails 🙂
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I like these gel eyeliners. I hope to find ’em here in HI!
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Oh my! Those liners are gorgeous!
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Those liners look gorgeous!
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I’m on the fence about these liners because pretty packaging doesn’t mean a great product.
I’ve had good luck with them so far, Melody. As long as I don’t put too much on my brush, it makes a nice line with no fallout.
Loved that jewel toned eyeliner on your eyes!!
xoxo
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I haven’t run across those liners yet, but I want them!
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Nidia, they’re for sale on the Milani website now 🙂
I want all of the eyeliners and I hope I can find them!
Mina, they are for sale on milancosmetics.com now!
OHMY! I neeeed these in my life that first one the Enchanted Lapis is beautiful! Great post I hope I can find them! Love seeing more post with your gorgeous face!
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Heather, they are very pretty indeed. And now they are sold on milanicosmetics.com, too!
I don’t think I’ve ever seen such beautiful eye liners!
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They sure are pretty!
I ordered the liners and can’t wait to get them!
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You’ll do great things with them, Leticia! enjoy 🙂
These are the Eyeliners of my dream. Can’t wait to use it.
I love Milani, and the Constellation Gel liners are terrific. Thanks for reminding me about using them. I think Milani still makes them.