Milani Baked Blush

Milani Cosmetics is a brand that I have minimal experience with due to them only recently dipping their foot into the UK market. I decided the first product I had to try from them is their baked blush. Oh, the rave reviews I have heard from bloggers, and makeup gurus alike have ignited my curiosity to pick up this blush as quick as possible. I have been testing and wearing this blush for a while now and forming my own opinion so if you would like to hear more read on…

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Price: £11.50/$9.49

Shades: 12

Available at: Beauty Bay, Ulta, Target

What it claims: “Bring life to your cheeks with this high pigment baked blush. Avaliable in a wide mix of shades with colours suitable for all skin tones. Draw attention to your cheekbones with this light weight silky smooth forumla complete with compact mirror and brush, perfect for on the go touch ups.”

Milani Baked Blush — Courtesy of brand – Shade ‘Dolce Pink’

Packaging

For drugstore packaging, this blush looks classy due to the gold design. One downside is that the packaging does feel very plasticky and cheap, but that is expected from a blush of this price point. Nevertheless, it does feel robust and that it would not break apart in my makeup bag.

One small feature that I rarely use but is a charming add-on is the second compartment under the blush that holds a little brush and mirror to make the application on the go easy. I must say I have never used the brush as it does feel very cheap and scratchy, and I rarely find myself without my blush brushes anyway. However, the mirror is always a nice touch despite it being very small!

Application

This blush is incredibly simple to apply! I merely use either my Real Techniques Blush Brush or my Zoeva Luxe Cheek Finish Brush depending on my mood and swirl that into the product and gently sweep that from the apple of my cheek to the back of my cheekbone and along with my nose. I am someone that does enjoy a blown-out blush hence why I apply across the whole centre of my face as well.

Formula/Wear

As someone that has never really ventured into the world of baked blushes (or bronzers too if I am honest!) I was pleasantly surprised with this product. I have always been frightened of overdoing it and making it look like I have covered half my face in highlighter yet these blushes do not give that effect. They are wonderful at achieving that healthy, youthful glow which brightens up any look. The shimmer in these blushes catches the light gorgeously. I also found that these blushes will last for hours especially when set with a good setting spray such as Urban Decay All Nighter.

Shades

Just by glancing at the swatches below, you can see how flattering the shade range is for a variety of skin tones. The spectrum from baby pinks and peaches to deep berry hues offers an assortment to pick from that will compliment your skin colour, undertone, personal taste and preference. My personal favourite is Luminoso which suits my skin tone and honestly, I love a peachy pink blush so this was right up my alley!

Milani Baked Blush Swatches — Courtesy of brand

Left to right: Sunset Passione, Petal Primavera, Rosa Romantica, Bella Bellini, Bella Rosa, Red Vino, Corallina, Bellissimo Bronz, Luminoso, Berry Amore, Rose D’Oro, Dolce Pink

Pros

Inexpensive
Extensive shade range
Buildable pigment with just the right amount of shimmer
Elegant packaging design

Cons

Packaging feels tacky
I would prefer the product to be a pound cheaper and not come with little brush

Final Thoughts

This is a failsafe blush. It is my go-to when my makeup is just not going the way I want it to. A sweep of this colour on my cheeks helps pull any look together and make my skin look like skin again which is something you can lose when you have a heavier foundation on. I desperately want to experiment with more of the shades and test out more products from Milani as a whole. So if you have not given this blush ago I would 100% recommend you pick on up you will not be disappointed!