Milani Haul & First Impressions

It's no secret that Milani makes some of the greatest, affordable cosmetics today and that is why I was so excited when I was lucky enough to receive this amazing package from them! I have been trying out a variety of their products lately (including their Metallic Lip Cremes) and love that the quality of every single of one their products is so well put together and their packaging is just so damn beautiful. I am a sucker for monochrome packaging & Milani's is no exception - look at those gold accents too.

I've said this before but I will say it again - Australia's cosmetics prices suck (compared to the US in particular) and it can seriously be so difficult to find a great cosmetic company that has good quality products that don't break the bank. Luckily for us Milani Cosmetics is available in Australia and is so, so affordable. If you check out their website here, you'll be able to see for yourself just how great their prices are - nothing is over $20AUD!

Prime Sheild & Prime Perfection Face Primers* $19.95AUD from Milani

Prime Shield* - I have been trying out a variety of different mattifying primers lately and I have really enjoyed using the Milani Prime Shield*. It's gentle on my skin and has that velvet kind of feel about it after you let it settle in. I don't know if the primer minimises the size of my pores a whole lot but it definitely gives me an even base and smooths out fine lines.

I love the monochrome packaging that this primer comes in and you get 20mL which I think is a great amount for a primer that costs only $19.95! It's completely oil free so it's perfect for those of you that struggle with an oily complexion and need a good primer to help your foundation last all day! You don't need a whole lot of this product to get a flawless finish and sometimes I just pat it onto any dry patches on my face if I don't want to prime all over.

$19.95AUD from Milani

Prime Perfection* - I really love this primer, it's as simple as that. It's hydrating, feels light on my skin and I really don't have to use much product to cover my entire face. The only thing that I would say I'm not a huge fan of with this particular primer out of the two is that it smells like peppermint - obviously if you love the smell of mint, this wouldn't be a problem.

Other than the smell, I think that this primer really does wonders on my skin. It doesn't make my skin dry out, doesn't cling to the dry patches on my face and gives me a soft, plump base before I apply my foundation. Again, the packaging of this primer is absolutely stunning and I would recommend anyone looking for an affordable primer for their dry skin should try this out. The more I use it, the more I love it. I am beginning to think that this might be a new favourite!

Conceal & Perfect 2-In-1 Foundation* $19.95AUD from Milani

Being a massive fan of concealer, I was so intrigued by the sound of this foundation. How could it be both a foundation and a concealer? The moment I tried it, my jaw dropped. It's full coverage and quite a thick formula, which I know a lot of people don't like, but I love. It's surprising how thick it looks straight out of the pump but as soon as I blend it out with my Beauty Blender, it makes such a flawless, full coverage finish - a definite staple in my collection now!

Although I love this foundation, even the lightest shade isn't light enough for me. Like I have to with a lot of my other drugstore foundations, I usually add a couple of drops of my Body Shop Shade Adjusting Drops and then go in with my Beauty Blender to work it into my skin. Although the foundation does oxidise a little bit, I've found that with the Shade Adjusting Drops mixed in, it doesn't seem to bother me a whole lot anyway.

This foundation is meant to help cover redness, under eye circles and hide skin imperfections & blemishes - a healthy mix between a foundation & concealer. Even though the bottle is glass, which is never the best option for travelling, I honestly think that this could be the exception. The fact that it is a full coverage foundation that can be built up to a highly pigmented concealer is amazing. I will definitely be purchasing another bottle of this once it's all run out, I'm in love!

Baked Blush in Luminoso* $15.95AUD from Milani

After hearing NikkieTutorials go on and on about this blush forever, I just had to get my hands on it! I'm a big sucker for blushes - they're so versatile! Since receiving this amazing package from Milani a few weeks ago, I have used this blush daily, I can't put it down. Milani has about 9 or so different shades in their baked blush range and Luminoso is my number one pick. It's soft a soft peachy pink and really brightens up my face and is super illuminating too, which I love! (But not over the top sparkles or anything)

Can we talk about the pigmentation in this blush?! It is absolutely in-cred-ib-le. One quick swipe of my brush across the top of the blush and that is literally all I need to last me all day long. And that packaging.. So chic & luxurious! I've even heard that the shade I got, Luminoso, is a dupe for the Nars Orgasm blush that retails for $44.00AUD. For the price you pay, this blush is honestly one of the best you could find. I think it's safe to say that this baby has now become another Holy Grail of mine!

After trying all of these products from Milani, I am even more obsessed with them! The packaging, the prices, the quality of the products and their amazing customer service - Milani is basically everything I look for in a cosmetics company! You can purchase their products directly from their website or some of these Australian sites - Crush Cosmetics, Rouche Boutique and even Discount Beauty Boutique.

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