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These $7 Milani Lip Flashes Have Got You Covered

April 3rd, 2011 by Karen 45 Comments

Don’t worry. These new Milani Lip Flashes ($7 each) have totally got you covered. No really, they do. These chubby gloss pencils pack pigment and shimmer like WHOA!

If you golden full coverage glosses, these might be right up your alley. They come in eight shades; I tried the one actually called Lip Flash. It’s an unscented, unflavored shimmery bronze with a thick, sticky texture that really clings to lips, helping it last about four hours on mine.




Hark, what’s that I see up there in the corner? LOL! I have no idea what I’m looking at in this picture…

Lip Flash isn’t bad as far as moisture, either, but since my lips tend to get dry easily, I think I’ll use a base layer of lip balm with these.

Make sure you have a pencil sharpener handy because they do require sharpening, and because the tip is soft, I keep mine in the fridge to let it harden.

Have you tried any of the Lip Flashes before? I think these could be really fun for a night out!

PRICE: $7 each
AVAILABILITY: Available now at drugstores and also online
MAKEUP AND BEAUTY BLOG RATING: A

Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,

Karen

These $7 Milani Lip Flashes Have Got You Covered / Originally published April 3rd, 2011

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  1. Christy says

    April 3rd, 2011 at 2:45 pm

    super cute! I’ll have to check it out next time I’m at CVS 🙂

    Reply
    • Karen says

      April 4th, 2011 at 7:30 am

      Awesome, Christy!

      Reply
  2. karo says

    April 3rd, 2011 at 2:46 pm

    wow…. 🙂
    I like it!
    Is soooooo pretty!
    I like your fotos you look sooooo good!
    xoxo

    Reply
    • Karen says

      April 4th, 2011 at 7:28 am

      Thanks, Karo!

      Reply
  3. annie says

    April 3rd, 2011 at 2:57 pm

    This is why I adore your site! I almost bought all of these yesterday – they seemed so awesome. But I held off hoping to see a swatch and lo and behold – There you are! Thank you!!!

    Reply
    • Karen says

      April 4th, 2011 at 7:28 am

      Hi Annie,

      Oh, you’ll have to tell me which colors are the must-haves.

      Reply
  4. Kimberly says

    April 3rd, 2011 at 2:57 pm

    These look like so much fun, I can’t wait to try them out! Thanks for the tip on keeping them in the fridge. The Lip Flash color looks amazing on you, btw! 🙂

    Reply
    • Karen says

      April 4th, 2011 at 7:27 am

      Thanks, Kimberly! Have a great Monday!

      Reply
  5. Jennifer says

    April 3rd, 2011 at 3:13 pm

    It’s a very nice color on you!

    But… pencils?! They look horribly drying!

    Reply
  6. Jennifer says

    April 3rd, 2011 at 3:14 pm

    It’s a very nice color on you!

    But… pencils?! They look horribly drying! I can only afford to use lip balms… 🙁

    Reply
    • Karen says

      April 4th, 2011 at 7:27 am

      It’s more like a gloss in a stick.

      Reply
  7. Jessi (Lacquered, Painted, Polished) says

    April 3rd, 2011 at 3:14 pm

    I like your gazing off into the distance look. It makes it seem like you are pondering some deep, meaningful question… like what flavor of gravy to give Tabs for dinner!

    It seems like a lot of companies are coming out with lipsticks/glosses in chubby pencils lately. I’ve been wanting to get some but I’m overwhelmed with options. Which are your favorite?

    Reply
    • Karen says

      April 4th, 2011 at 7:27 am

      I like this one so far. Tarte has one that’s also excellent. It’s twist up so you don’t need to sharpen it.

      Reply
  8. dani@callitbeauty says

    April 3rd, 2011 at 3:17 pm

    LOVE the shimmer!

    Reply
    • Karen says

      April 4th, 2011 at 7:27 am

      Me too. 🙂

      Reply
  9. Vonvon says

    April 3rd, 2011 at 3:41 pm

    Cute and it’s a pretty color too.

    Reply
    • Karen says

      April 4th, 2011 at 7:26 am

      Glad you like it!

      Reply
  10. Jenny says

    April 3rd, 2011 at 4:36 pm

    I have one of these in a purpley color and I love it. It’s perfect for going out at night with a great pop of long lasting color on my lips. Not too drying but a little bit of clear balm (Jack Black Intense Therapy Lip Balm in Lemon & Chamomile is my all time favorite forever and ever Amen, hallelujah) over the top sets me up for and all nighter.

    Reply
    • Karen says

      April 4th, 2011 at 7:26 am

      I’ll have to try that lip balm!

      Reply
  11. Phyrra says

    April 3rd, 2011 at 4:40 pm

    This looks really nice on you. I have a few of these. I like them but I tend to use a clear lipliner with them.

    Reply
    • Karen says

      April 4th, 2011 at 7:26 am

      What shades do you have, Phyrra?

      Reply
  12. Vijaya says

    April 3rd, 2011 at 4:57 pm

    That color is absolutely gorgeous. <3

    Reply
    • Karen says

      April 4th, 2011 at 7:26 am

      Love it!

      Reply
  13. Coral says

    April 3rd, 2011 at 6:38 pm

    I’ve read great things about the lip flash pencils but I’ve yet to get one. I don’t tend to wear a lot of lip product so I try to not go crazy since I know I’ll barely be using it. I may have to though, all these good words and next thing I know I’ll go pick one up when I’m wandering around the store.

    Reply
    • Karen says

      April 4th, 2011 at 7:26 am

      It happens! I go into the drugstore for pens and next thing I know my basket if full of random beauty products.

      Reply
  14. Jean says

    April 3rd, 2011 at 7:44 pm

    I LOVE this. It’s nice to find products that are affordable but work well.

    Reply
    • Karen says

      April 4th, 2011 at 7:25 am

      Me too. I’m a big fan of drugstore beauty. 🙂

      Reply
  15. Alex says

    April 3rd, 2011 at 8:04 pm

    The swatch reminds me of MAC Club eyeshadow!

    Reply
    • Karen says

      April 4th, 2011 at 7:25 am

      Yeah, kinda!

      Reply
  16. Lorraine ER says

    April 3rd, 2011 at 9:09 pm

    You look amazing in these pics and that shade really looks great on you! I’ve been meaning to try these but they’re always sold out when I’m looking. Seeing this post makes me want to re-double my efforts 😉

    Reply
    • Karen says

      April 4th, 2011 at 7:24 am

      They’re also available on the Millani’s website. 🙂

      Reply
  17. Roxanne says

    April 4th, 2011 at 4:54 am

    I really love the Kate Spade cover you have for your phone!

    xoxo,
    Roxanne

    Reply
    • Karen says

      April 4th, 2011 at 7:24 am

      Thanks! They also have a black version with white polka dots that’s very cute, too.

      Reply
  18. Kim says

    April 4th, 2011 at 6:03 am

    This is a great going-out look for you! I agree with Jessi, above. Definitely a gravy-pondering look into the distance. hee hee!

    Reply
    • Karen says

      April 4th, 2011 at 7:24 am

      It’s so very ’90s, isn’t it?

      How’s your Monday going? I’m about to do an early morning run so I can just get it over with, blah!

      Reply
      • Kim says

        April 4th, 2011 at 10:08 am

        Totally! 🙂

        Go get ’em! I’ve been back to hitting the treadmill hard too. I’m so used to doing it before bed that when I run in the AM or afternoon on the weekends, I’m beat for the rest of the day. I guess that works out because I’m definitely not a morning person anyway. 🙂 Have you found any new, motivating music? I’m at a bit of a lull but one of my friends reminded me about K7’s Come Baby Come (and oldie but a goody!).

        Reply
  19. Melissa says

    April 4th, 2011 at 6:06 am

    I have the hot pink and red one – and WOW! They are fun 🙂 For those who are worried about the “pencil” aspect, they are like a lip gloss on a stick – not like a lip liner pencil. I love mine. The hot pink color is the best hot pink I’ve ever worn. The only downside I’ve found is that they are a little too POW to wear at work. I’ve got to blot and tone down the disco ball aspect but the color really is gorgeous 🙂

    Reply
    • Karen says

      April 4th, 2011 at 7:23 am

      Okay, it sounds like I need that hot pink in my life, STAT!

      Reply
  20. Lauren says

    April 4th, 2011 at 6:33 am

    I have a few of these and love them! Great coverage!!

    Reply
    • Karen says

      April 4th, 2011 at 7:23 am

      What colors do you recommend, Lauren? I’m looking to snag a few more.

      Reply
  21. Nina says

    April 4th, 2011 at 7:02 am

    i got one of htose for a friend in the UK and id have to admit, i almost grabbed one for myself!

    Reply
    • Karen says

      April 4th, 2011 at 7:22 am

      You should try one! They have a lot of pigment, last a while and are soooo cheap.

      Happy Monday!

      Reply
      • Nina says

        April 5th, 2011 at 8:28 am

        i almost got one for me … the red one is so pretty!

        Reply
  22. Mandy says

    April 4th, 2011 at 9:45 am

    That lip color is taking me back to the 90s!

    Reply
  23. Jen W says

    April 4th, 2011 at 4:21 pm

    Love this look! brown lips are making a comeback

    Reply

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