Budget Beauty Tuesday: Editor's Picks-Milani Romantic Rose Blush & Matte Blissful Lipstick

Finding neutral blush colors and nude lipstick with a pink undertone can be somewhat daunting when you have brown skin. Add in yellow undertones to that equation and the odds of finding a suitable color match grows. Well, I’m fortunate in that I found a gorgeous duo of neutral pink blush and a matte pink lipstick that works for me, and I think would work for almost anyone. Needless to say, for Budget Beauty Tuesday, these colors come from one of our favorite brands — Milani.

Here are the details about Milani Romantic Rose Blush $8.49:

What it is:

An ultra silky-soft powder blush that helps deliver the perfect amount of color and easily blends onto cheeks. Gorgeous in the compact, even prettier on cheeks, this petal soft, natural-finish powder shapes, contours and highlights. Streaks? Never. Easy to use? Always. In ultra-flattering shades that you just can’t live without.

Gorgeous Compact

Petal Soft, Natural Finish

Ultra-Flattering Shades

How to use:

Glide a brush through the color and lightly tap off excess powder. Lightly apply to cheeks, forehead, chin and/or nose and blend well for a soft glow.

Why it’s an editor’s pick:

Milani Romantic Rose Blush is more than a blush — it’s an all over color that adds subtle glow and color. It’s so neutral in color that it can even be used to do a bit of contour to the face. I have reviewed Milani Rose Blushes before, and they are beautiful, matte, long-wearing and full of pigment, making them a wonderful choice for brown skin. Not to mention how pretty they are in the compact!

Bling Factor:

Pro: Matte finish, loads of pigment, perfect for all over glow

Con: None

Price: $8.49

Buy Again: Yes

Packaging: 5 Blings

Overall: 5 Blings

Hero Ingredient: N/A

Natural/Organic/Vegan: No

Cruelty Free: Yes

Here are the details about Milani Color Statement Matte Blissful Lipstick $4.99:

What it is:

The matte that not only feels great but also helps color last for hours and has “a-mazing Instagram selfie” written all over it. Infused with grape seed extract imported from Italy, this smear-proof lip soother delivers mega color that won’t budge, even after a close encounter with a cappuccino cup.

With Grape Seed Extract

Promotes Smear-Proof Coverage

Promotes Mega Color

How to use:

Begin applying from the center of your upper lips and work your way to the outer edges. Same application is used for your bottom lips.

Why it’s an editor’s pick:

I have to admit that when I saw this pink in the tube, I thought I could never pull it off. And even after seeing myself in it, I wasn’t totally convinced. Then I posted my photo on Instagram and I got so many compliments, so what do I know? Well, I do know this — this lipstick is matte, but not drying. It is smooth and creamy and lasts for hours. Plus, the color you see in the tube, is the color you get on your lips.

Bling Factor:

Pro: Matte, moisturizing, creamy, great pigment

Con: None

Price: $5.49

Buy Again: Yes

Packaging: 5 Blings — I love that the bottom of the tube shows you the color of the lipstick

Overall: 5 Blings

Hero Ingredient: Grape seed extract

Natural/Organic/Vegan: Vegan

Cruelty Free: Yes