Budget Beauty Tuesday: Editor’s Pick—Milani Cosmetics Power Lip Glossing Stain

Every woman needs a power lip, right? Well, Milani Cosmetics has your covered–literally.  The new collection of Power Lip Glossing Lip Stains are nothing less than amazing.  Housed in a cute little tube that transports ever-so-well in your makeup bag or teeny weeny clutch, these power pigments for lips wear so well, you may not even need to touchup!

About Milani Power Lip:

Power Lip Lasting & Moisturizing Gloss Stain combines the shine of a gloss with the long wear of a stain. When first applied it goes on like a high-shine gloss, and then wears to a rich stain that lasts. Formula cushions lips and provides a non-drying, comfortable wear.  Get the power of a bold lip in just one click! Paraben-free.

Before first use, prime brush by twisting base until lipcolor appears on applicator tip. For light shine and stain, apply one coat onto the center of the lips and brush toward the outer corners. For more coverage and color pop, apply two coats.

Why we picked Power Lip:

I clearly remember when lip stains came into fashion. I was immediately drawn to them because I loved their staying power.  However, that whole dry lip thing was a serious pain.  Then there were the stains that added a second layer of moisture.  No thanks, I’m not a two-step girl.  So getting a creamy lip stain that lasts and moisturizes and at such a great price point is simply wonderful.

You can buy one of each color of these Milani Power Lips for close to what it costs for a high end lip stain.  Ummm, that’s simple math.  I will take five over one any day.

My pics here.  I think my daughter absconded with one before I got this posted!

Milani Power Lip 07 Mango Tango

Bling Factor:

Pro: Moisturizing, long-lasting, great pigment

Con: None

Price: $6.49

Buy Again: Yes

Packaging: 5 Blings

Overall: 5 Blings

Hero Ingredient: Coconut Alkanes (emollient)

Natural/Organic/Vegan: No, but no

Cruelty Free: Yes