Friday, January 27, 2012

say what!!! saved $63.87 on MILANI cosmetics from CVS

yep you read the title right!!!
i saved $63.87 on Milani Cosmetics from CVS
since i am currently unemployed i am always looking for a bargain
i went to CVS to get paper towels/toilet paper because they have a deal where you get $10 CVS cash when you spend $30 on certain products.  
i always stop in the makeup section just because there are always deals that are not advertised (a lot of makeup products are usually 75% off, just have to look for the sticker) , the deal that they had advertised was buy 1 get 1 50% off and i planned to get something to go towards the $30 needed to get the $10 CVS cash.
i have never purchased Milani cosmetics before although i always look at their products and heard great things about this drugstore brand. i found this the perfect opportunity to test out the brand.
i was in shock when i saw:
 nail polish for $1.17, saving $3.52 (purchased 4)
liquid eyeliner for $1.75, saving $5.24 (purchased 1)
bronzer for $1.62, saving $4.87 (purchased 1)
single eyeshadow for $1.75, saving $5.24 (purchased 4)
fashion eyeshadow/6 colors for $2.25, saving $6.74 (purchased 2)
blush for $1.75, saving $5.24 (purchased 1)
total amount paid for the 13 products: $21.30




here are the 13 products together
Infinite Liquid Eyeliner in 03 Eternal
#09 Caribbean Sea & #10 Blue Lagoon
#04 Coffee Shop & #08 Shamrock
02 Fashionista Pinks & 08 Catwalk
08 Catwalk
02 Fashionista Pinks
37 Black Magic, 29 Good Morning Sunshine, 19 Breezy, 101 Lemongello
Mineral Blush #202 Sunset Beach & Powder Bronzer #02 Medium

single shadows, used LA Splash eyeshadow base (used Visine (eye drops) to make shadows wet)
no primer/dry

flash/no primer/dry (Fashionista Pinks)
liquid eyeliner in Eternal

flash/no primer/dry (Catwalk)


*my thoughts*
i am pretty impressed with how pigmented the shadows are,
the single shadows dry with no primer was not as pigmented but when a base is used and is used wet the color pay off is amazing.
the mini palette with 6 shadows seemed to have better color pay off then the single shadows when dry and no primer.
the blush was a nice natural looking color.
the bronzer seemed to work well with my skin tone but i didn't take a pic
i will do a full look using these products in another post, be on the look out =)
i have yet to try the nail polish because i just did my nails the other night but i will do a post on that as well.
i liked the color of the liquid eyeliner but i am not a fan of the flimsy brush, i like the brush to to stiff.
i am overall satisfied with my Milani purchase.
who wouldn't be satisfied on saving $63.87 on such great products!!!

have you tried Milani products? what do you think of them?













2 comments:

  1. WOW! We need a CVS in Canada! love all your finds and makeup looks!

    Following your lovely blog doll! Hope you can visit my site and follow if you like!

    Best Wishes from Toronto,Canada!
    xoxo

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  2. what no CVS in Canada! lol ...got a chance to visit your blog =) great blog, i am now following =D

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