Founded in 2002, Milani Cosmetics is far from new to the beauty world. In its 19 years, Milani has risen in popularity for it’s prestige-quality items sold at affordable prices. Certain products have even become cult classics. Milani is most well-known for its lip products and blushes; the Milani Keep it Full Nourishing Lip Plumper and Milani Baked Blush formulas in particular are loved by many.

The most famous shade in the Milani Baked Blush formula is Luminoso. It’s so good, many celebrity makeup artists keep it in their kits. This just happens to be the shade that I own, and it’s one of my favorite blushes! The soft peach shade is perfect for spring and summer.

If you’ve never tried any of the Milani Baked Blushes, you might be wondering what earned them “cult classic” status. Most makeup products don’t stay popular over many years like this one has. Keep reading for my detailed review on this beautiful blush.

Milani Baked Blush product claims directly from MilaniCosmetics.com

These richly pigmented, highly buildable blushes feature satin and shimmery shades that work for every attitude. Baked blush season is every season. Yes, these blushes really are baked–each one has been sunbaked on Italian terracotta tiles to give your skin a warm finish and a radiance that looks striking and natural. These statement-making peach and rose blush shades will give you a captivating flush of bold color. Shape, contour and highlight your best features to get that glam glow. Milani Baked Blush is sunbaked color that does it all. 

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Other product details

• Price: $7.99
• Net weight: 0.12 oz. | 3.5 g
• Made in Italy
• Cruelty-free
• Vegan
• Shelf life: 18 months
• 15 shades (some may be limited edition as they have their own pages on MilaniCosmetics.com; I’ll mark them below in the “Inclusivity” section with an asterisk)
• Buy shades 01-15 here
• Buy shades 120 & 130 here
• Buy shade “Cherry” here
• Buy shade “Peach” here
  • MilaniCosmetics.com ships internationally, but they currently don’t ship to Mexico, United Kingdom, Switzerland, Austria, Italy, Spain, Iraq, or Turkey.
• Overall rating: 9.4/10
  • Inclusivity: 10/10
  • Packaging/ease of application: 9/10
  • Texture: 10/10
  • Staying power: 8/10
  • Price: 10/10

Please note that I am not a makeup artist. The opinions expressed in this review are my own, as a regular person that loves makeup.

Inclusivity

Milani Baked Blush is currently available in a whopping 15 shades! That’s a lot more than I’m used to seeing from other brands, or even other Milani blush collections like the matte Rose Powder Blush that comes in only six shades.

Among the 15 shades of Milani Baked Blush, there are a wide variety of peaches, pinks, reds and neutrals:

• 01 Dolce Pink: Shimmery warm pink
• 02 Rose D’Oro: Rosey copper with satin finish
• 03 Berry Amore: Peachy bronze with satin finish
• 05 Luminoso: Luminous peach with satin finish (swatched below)
• 06 Bellissimo Bronze: Shimmery warm bronze
• 08 Corallina: Bright shimmery coral
• 09 Red Vino: Cool toned red with metallic finish
• 12 Bella Bellini: Warm pink with metallic finish
• 13 Rosa Romantica: Shimmery ultra light pink
• 14 Petal Primavera: Light petal pink with satin finish
• 15 Sunset Passione: Bronzed terracotta with satin finish
• *120 Sunrise Serenita: Wearable orange with satin finish
• *130 Cocoa Felicita: Rich red brown with satin finish
• *Cherry (no shade number): Rich cherry red with satin finish
• *Peach (no shade number): Bright peach with satin finish

You can view swatches of shades 01-15 on Milani’s website. All of these shades are swatched on fair, light, medium, tan, and deep skin so you can see how they look on a variety of skin tones. The lightest shade almost looks like an icy highlighter, which would probably be pretty on very fair skin. Meanwhile, the deepest shades are highly pigmented and would be absolutely stunning on deep skin tones. There are definitely shades that will work for every skin tone in this inclusive shade range.

While I appreciate the inclusivity of these blush shades, I think the range could still be expanded even further. I noticed that there aren’t currently any berry shades. I thought there was one since shade 03 is called “Berry Amore,” but the shade description reads “peachy bronze with satin finish.” I get the impression that this shade range has evolved over time (see above–shades 4, 7, 10, and 11 are missing), so it seems likely that Milani will add/remove shades again in the future…and maybe the next new shade will be a berry! 

Packaging/ease of application

Milani Baked Blushes come in a gold compact that has a luxurious look. The lid is easy to open while also snapping closed securely. Once the compact is opened, you can flip the blush up to reveal a hidden compartment that contains a small brush and mirror. 

The mirror is nice for on-the-go application, but I wouldn’t recommend the brush. I’ve honestly never tried using it, but it’s an awkward shape and I don’t think it would work nearly as well as regular blush brushes. Frankly, I think Milani should eliminate that separate compartment to minimize the amount of packaging and free up space for additional blush.

I like to apply this blush using my fluffy Real Techniques Blush Brush since this isn’t an intensely pigmented blush. I think it looks best when diffused over the cheeks rather than being applied more precisely. 

Since this is a baked blush, the formula is not very powdery, which makes it even easier to apply. I swirl my brush in the pan and I never pick up too much, even when I’m being careless. This is the kind of blush that you could almost apply in the dark if you needed to!

Texture

You might’ve noticed in the “inclusivity” section that most shades are described as having a satin finish while some others are shimmery or metallic. Based on the swatches I’ve seen, I would describe all the shades as shimmery except for two. I wish I had more shades in my collection to say firsthand, but I would definitely call Luminoso a shimmery blush (soft shimmer, no chunky glitter), even though Milani states that it has a satin finish.

While I do think most the Milani Baked Blushes have shimmer finishes, I admit that there is some variation. The shimmer in shades 09 Red Vino and 12 Bella Bellini appears to be much stronger than in the other shades. Those are the shades that are labeled as metallics, and I think that’s accurate.

I can’t say for sure if this is true for all shades of this blush, but the shade and finish of Luminoso looks beautiful on the cheeks. Because of the shimmer finish, highlighter is optional. There is plenty of pigmentation (without being too much), but the fine shimmer adds a lovely glow to the skin. 

The one drawback of the shimmer in this blush is that it can emphasize texture and pores. I have large pores around my nose, and I notice them a lot more when I wear this and other shimmery blushes. I’m not sure if it’s possible to formulate a shimmery blush that wouldn’t have this effect. Fortunately, I don’t think it’s nearly bad enough that anyone else would notice from a distance (at least on my skin).

Staying power

Powder blushes usually have better staying power than liquids or creams, but they can still sometimes wear away throughout the day on my combination skin. I’ve been very happy with the staying power of my Milani Baked Blush. The color diminishes very slightly after many hours of wear, but the shimmer never budges! 

This blush, like a lot of blushes, will fade more quickly when worn under a mask. This is to be expected, so I really don’t fault the blush. I think the best blush to be worn with a mask is the e.l.f. Primer Infused Blush since it has the best longevity I’ve ever seen in a blush.

I think this blush might even be a good choice for a blush topper, applied over cream blush. Applying powder products over creams helps with their longevity.

Price

Blush is a staple makeup product that can be found from every makeup brand, and at every price point. There are blushes at the drugstore for only $3.00 and on the other end of the spectrum, some prestige brands charge $40+. 

Milani Baked Blushes aren’t the lowest priced blushes in the drugstore price range, but they are very affordable at $7.99. You could buy five Milani Baked Blushes for the price of one Hourglass blush (Hourglass also is not 100% cruelty-free by my standards, as the company is owned by Unilever)!

Some of Milani’s products can be a little pricey for a drugstore brand, but $7.99 is very reasonable for this product. The quality of these blushes is on-par with high-end, so I think they’re a great value!

I would say that Milani Baked Blushes are definitely worthy of their “cult classic” status. While I can’t speak for every shade, I love the way Luminoso looks on my skin. The color and fine shimmer are very flattering on the skin. 

I’ve heard nothing but good things about the Milani Baked Blushes through the years. You can’t go wrong with these unless you prefer matte blushes, or if Milani doesn’t have the shade you’re looking for.

Have you tried any of the Milani Baked Blushes? If so, what are your favorite shades? Please let me know in the comments!

Lauren

With most lip products, there’s a choice that must be made. Do I want long-lasting bold color, or a glossy finish? The phrase “You can’t have your cake and eat it too” comes to mind. Fortunately, beauty brands are always innovating to give consumers what we want! Kiko Milano is one of those brands and well-known for its quality lip products. They were able to formulate a fantastic product to address the desire for both long-lasting intense lip color and a glossy finish: Kiko Milano Unlimited Double Touch.

This is a 2-step liquid lipstick with a base color and glossy top coat. The base color is applied first and dries within a minute. Then the glossy top coat can be applied to add a beautiful shine. You might be wondering what’s special about this formula since lipgloss can be applied over any liquid lipstick. The unique idea behind this product is that the color is meant to remain locked in place even with the gloss top coat applied.

This is not the first product of this kind I’ve come across. CoverGirl makes a similar product called Outlast All Day Lip Color with Topcoat. Unfortunately, CoverGirl is owned by Coty, and therefore not 100% cruelty-free by my standards. Kiko Milano Unlimited Double Touch is the only truly cruelty-free product of this type that I’ve found.

New to Kiko Milano?

Me too! I think I’d heard of Kiko Milano in beauty groups with international members in the past, but it wasn’t until this year that I learned their products are sold in the USA. Once I started looking at the website, I wanted to order everything! The lip products were what caught my eye most and I ordered four lip products all at once (that is not normal for me!). 

Kiko Milano is an Italian beauty brand that was founded in 1997. It features a wide variety of makeup, skincare, nail care, tools, and accessories. Kiko Milano is committed to creating innovative high-performance products at affordable prices, while also being 100% cruelty-free!

FYI, Kiko Milano is often referred to as simply “Kiko” so I will sometimes refer to the brand that way in this review and future reviews.

Kiko Milano Unlimited Double Touch product claims directly from KikoCosmetics.com

Long-lasting two-step liquid lipstick: an extraordinary combination of base colours and lip gloss with an intense and radiant finish. The colour is set onto the lips for a result that lasts up to 12 hours.

Base colour: the formula, enriched with a combination of film-like polymers, ensures maximum comfort, optimum adherence to the lips and even colour. Smudge proof, with a very quick drying time.

Lip gloss: the softening action formula gives the lips a bright and radiant finish.

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Other product details

• Price: $12.99
• Net weight: 0.20 oz. | 6 ml (2 x 0.10 oz. OR 2 x 3 ml)
• Made in Italy
• Cruelty-free
• Shelf life: 18 months
• 26 shades
• Where to buy: KikoCosmetics.com and Amazon.com (please note that some shades are not currently available on Amazon)
  • Kiko Milano ships internationally, but there are unique websites for each country. When you visit KikoCosmetics.com, make sure the correct country is listed next to “My Country” at the bottom of the page. If it’s incorrect, click on the country name and it will bring up the full list of countries for you to select the correct option.
  • Amazon.com ships internationally to over 100 countries, but not all items will ship to every country. Update your default shipping address to see items that will ship to your location.
• Overall rating: 9.2/10
  • Shade range: 9/10
  • Packaging/ease of application: 9/10
  • Hydration: 10/10
  • Staying power: 8/10
  • Price: 10/10

Please note that I am not a makeup artist. The opinions expressed in this review are my own, as a regular person that loves makeup.

Shade range

The shade range for Kiko Milano Unlimited Double Touch lipsticks is impressive! There are 26 shades including browns, pinks, reds, and purples, in almost every variation you can imagine. There is a good variety of undertones in this shade range as well. Kiko doesn’t provide descriptions of any of the shades, but many of the shade names are quite descriptive so I’ll share them below:

• 101 Soft Rose
• 102 Satin Rosy Beige
• 103 Natural Rose
• 104 Sangria
• 105 Scarlet Red
• 106 Satin Ruby Red
• 107 Cherry Red
• 108 Satin Currant Red
• 109 Strawberry Red
• 110 Spicy Rose
• 111 Satin Pink Camellia
• 112 Satin Peach Rose
• 113 Satin Coral
• 114 Orange Red
• 115 Fire Red
• 116 Hot Pink
• 117 Cyclamen
• 118 Orchid
• 119 Rhododendron Pink
• 120 Rosy Mauve
• 121 Dark Rosy Chestnut
• 122 Bordeaux
• 123 Satin Grape
• *129  Burnt Tangerine
• 130 Antique Brass
• 131 Spiced Tea

*I assume that shades 124-128 were discontinued as they are no longer shown on KikoCosmetics.com. 

You can see side-by-side arm swatches of shades 101-123 online. I’m so glad they did that instead of individual swatches, because some of the shades are similar. 

I am really happy with this shade range! I have the shade 107 (Cherry Red) and I couldn’t be more pleased with the color. It’s the perfect red for me; not too warm or cool. 

There is something for everyone, or almost everyone, in this range. My only small complaint about this shade range is that there aren’t any “eccentric” colors like blue or black. I’m not interested in using unusual lipstick colors myself, but I’ve noticed lately that a lot of the large lipstick ranges (especially for matte/long-wearing lipsticks) include at least one or two of those types of shades.

Packaging/ease of application

Kiko Milano Unlimited Double Touch is a double ended lip product with the base color on one end and the glossy top coat on the other. Each end has its own applicator. The base color has a small doe foot applicator that comes to a point for precise application. This applicator would be perfect if it picked up a little bit more product. I have small lips and this applicator picks up just barely enough product to completely cover my lips. 

The glossy top coat has a brush applicator that resembles a nail polish brush, but a bit more narrow so that it can be applied with precision. I have noticed that this brush is picking up a bit of color from the colored base, but I think that’s probably inevitable with this type of product. The lip gloss itself remains clear, so this is not a problem.

All components of this product’s packaging are made out of plastic. That doesn’t take away from its high-end feel, however! Kiko’s Unlimited Double Touch might be the prettiest lip product in my collection. I think this product looks like it comes from a very high-end luxury brand. I’m new to the brand, but from what I’ve seen Kiko makes some of the most beautiful makeup products on the market. This one is no exception! 🙂

This lipstick (the base coat) is highly pigmented like most liquid lipsticks. Because of that, it’s not the easiest lip product to apply. It requires patience to make sure it stays within the lip line. I didn’t take away any points for this because it’s to be expected that this type of product will require more effort. Also, applying lip liner first will help immensely!

After allowing a minute for the base color to dry, the glossy top coat is very easy to apply. I’m not nearly as careful when applying it because the lip gloss is clear. I just apply a little on bottom and top, then rub my lips together. I find that that method distributes the product evenly and looks good every time.

While the glossy top coat makes lips look plumped and shiny, it isn’t actually necessary. The lipstick can be worn alone if a more matte look is desired.

Hydration

You might’ve been surprised or even shocked to see that I scored Unlimited Double Touch 10/10 for hydration. Long-wearing liquid lipsticks are notorious for making lips look and feel dry. For that reason, a lot of people avoid them completely.

While Kiko Milano Unlimited Double Touch is far from being the most hydrating lip product out there, it is the most hydrating long-wear liquid lipstick I’ve ever tried. The gloss definitely helps, but even without the gloss, this lipstick formula never makes my lips look or feel dry. It has a slight tackiness to it, but that isn’t bothersome; that feeling lets me know there’s moisture on my lips. 

I’ve been wearing this lipstick every day for a few days now and I’ve found that my lips never feel dry when it’s on, even if I’ve been wearing it for hours. I’m not sure how Kiko accomplished this since the formula doesn’t appear to contain any special hydrating ingredients. 

Staying power

Kiko claims that Unlimited Double Touch lipstick lasts up to 12 hours. That’s an impressive claim! But is it true?

I definitely agree that this is a long-wearing lip product, but its staying power isn’t quite as impressive as I expected based on Kiko’s claim. I’m able to eat small snacks and drink without the longevity of this lipstick being affected. However, I do eat three meals a day, and therefore I’m unable to achieve the 12 hours of wear time that may be possible for some others. Greasy foods especially will significantly break down this lipstick (that’s true of all lipsticks I’ve tried).

As long as I don’t eat anything that’s very greasy, this lipstick does hold up very well. I’ve found that it never smudges and it’s transfer-proof! Not just “kinda sorta transfer-proof” like some, either! I can drink out of a clear glass while wearing this lipstick, and there is no visible residue left behind (except the lip gloss if I still have it on).

As expected, the staying power of the lip gloss is not anything spectacular. I’d say it performs similarly to most lip glosses. I drink a lot of water throughout the day, and more of the gloss comes off each time I take a sip. Some of its moisture stays behind on my lips, but the glossy appearance doesn’t last very long.

Price

While Kiko Milano Unlimited Double Touch is the only 100% cruelty-free product of its kind (that I’m aware of), and therefore it’s difficult to compare to other products, I can say with confidence that it’s priced very well! It’s not often that a product impresses me as much as this one has. It definitely performs and looks like a luxury product. I could see a high-end brand charging $25+ for a comparable product, but Kiko’s is only $12.99!

I mentioned previously that CoverGirl has a similar product. That one is priced a little lower at only $10.99, but it’s not 100% cruelty-free. I also noticed that it contains a smaller amount of product. Kiko Milano Unlimited Double Touch is definitely the way to go if you’ve had your eye on CoverGirl Outlast All Day Lip Color!

Wondering why all these product photos were taken with sunglasses? Well, it’s because I think bold red lips look perfect worn with cat-eye sunglasses! Both are classic and beautiful. 

I am truly so happy that I discovered Kiko Milano and their Unlimited Double Touch lipstick. This is definitely a stand-out product in my collection and I’m very tempted to buy several more shades!

Kiko did a wonderful job formulating and designing this product. It’s the perfect solution for those of us that want long-wearing intense lip color that also feels hydrating. I would highly recommend Kiko Milano Unlimited Double Touch to anyone that enjoys lipstick.

If you’ve made it this far, thanks for sticking with me to the end! Have you tried Unlimited Double Touch or any other Kiko Milano lip products? What about other types of products from Kiko Milano? I’m so impressed with this lipstick, I’d love suggestions for other Kiko products! Please comment below. 🙂

Lauren

A lot of people say they have crazy eyebrows, but mine really are. They’re curly, have a mind of their own, and grow quickly. I trim them often to keep them under control, but they never look good on their own. I thought I’d tried just about every kind of brow product there is, until brow tint pens came onto the market. I was hesitant to try them for a long time for a couple of reasons. First, I wasn’t sure if they’d work for me. Second, I couldn’t find any affordable cruelty-free options until recently. The one I found and decided to purchase is the Milani Weekend Brow.

Brow tint pens quickly gained popularity because the effect they give looks very similar to what microblading does for the brows. They usually have a felt or brush tip that creates hair-like strokes on the skin. Eyebrow pencils are still a popular option as well, but brow pens can create a more natural look.

I’ve only had the Milani Weekend Brow in my collection for a couple of weeks, but it has my brows looking better than ever. I couldn’t wait to share this product with my readers! 

Milani Weekend Brow product claims directly from MilaniCosmetics.com

Weekend Brow delivers the realest woke-up-like-this, full brow definition. With a featherlight brush tip, superfine smudge-resistant pigments and polymers for long-lasting wear, this defining pen does it all — from filling in brows to building up arches. Make ’em wonder: “Was it microblade?” You won’t believe these brows aren’t yours!

Other product details

• Price: $8.99
• Net weight: 0.03 oz. | 1 ml
• Made in Korea
• Cruelty-free (Leaping Bunny certified)
• Vegan
• Shelf life: 6 months
• Three shades:
  • Soft Brown
  • Medium Brown
  • Espresso
• Where to buy: MilaniCosmetics.com or Ulta.com
  • MilaniCosmetics.com ships internationally.
  • Ulta.com does not offer international shipping.
• Overall rating: 9.2/10
  • Inclusivity: 6/10
  • Packaging/ease of application: 10/10
  • Pigmentation: 10/10
  • Staying power: 10/10
  • Price: 10/10

Please note that I am not a makeup artist. The opinions expressed in this review are my own, as a regular person that loves makeup.

Inclusivity

Milani Weekend Brow is currently only offered in three shades. Three shades isn’t enough for most products, and brow products are definitely no exception. The shade names are listed above in product details, but I’d like to provide shade descriptions as well:

• Soft Brown: light to medium brown with a neutral undertone
• Medium Brown: dark brown, almost auburn, with warm undertone
• Espresso: very dark brown with cool undertone

I have the shade Soft Brown which does appear much lighter on the skin than you might expect (see arm swatches below). However, when applied to my brows it almost looks too dark in some places. It would be nice if a blonde or taupe shade could be added for those of us with light eyebrows. 

In addition to the missing blonde/taupe shade, this shade range is also missing options for those with gray and black brows. People with black eyebrows might be able to make the Espresso shade work since it is very dark brown, but I’m not sure since I’ve not seen anyone with black eyebrows use this product. 

Lastly, there should be a variety of undertones available. It’s nice that Soft Brown has a neutral undertone and therefore likely to work for more people, but the warmth of Medium Brown is very obvious. A lot of people with medium to dark eyebrows won’t be able to use that shade simply because of the very warm undertone.

Brow tint pens are meant to help us create very natural looking filled-in brows, but that is difficult without a proper shade match. Unfortunately, I’m afraid a lot of people won’t be able to find a perfect shade match in this range. This is really the only bad thing I have to say about this product. Please add more shades, Milani!

Packaging/ease of application

If you saw this product at the store and didn’t read the packaging, you’d probably think it’s an eyeliner pen. The packaging looks almost identical to every liquid eyeliner pen I’ve ever seen. It has a very fine brush tip designed to make tiny hair-like strokes. A lot of brow pens are designed with a felt tip that has three “prongs,” probably with quick application in mind. I’ve never tried that type of brow pen, but for those that want the ultimate in precision, I think this fine brush tip design is much better.

I’ve never been good at applying eyeliner that’s designed like this brow pen, but the Milani Weekend Brow makes it so easy to fill in and define brows. I already mentioned how precise it is, but it also glides over the skin easily without any drag. The brow tint flows out of the pen smoothly without skipping thanks to the tank system that prevents the pen from drying out.

I use the Milani Weekend Brow both to fill in sparse areas and to define my eyebrows. You can see there is a huge difference between the photo of my brows with no product applied, and the photo with this brow pen lightly applied.

I like the way my eyebrows look with just the brow pen, but my new favorite routine for my eyebrows is to pair it with e.l.f. Wow Brow which is a tinted brow gel. That brow gel contains fibers which give brows more volume. Since it’s also tinted, I often use it by itself on my brows. However, I’m much happier with the way my brows look when I use both of these products together for the best definition, consistent color, volume, and hold.

Pigmentation

The brow tint in the Milani Weekend Brow pen is not highly pigmented like most brow pencils and pomades. I think that’s part of the reason it looks more natural. The low-medium pigmentation also makes it easier to apply because if you create a stray stroke, it’s easy to cover up. With the Soft Brown shade on my brows, the level of pigmentation in this brow pen is perfect. 

I tested it on my arm to see if the color can be built up, and it can! For those that need more pigmentation from this product, I recommend building it up until the desired level of intensity is achieved.

Staying power

Some brow tinting products are semi-permanent, but Milani Weekend Brow has a washable formula. You might think a product like this would run easily, but it stays in place surprisingly well! 

I did a little experiment in the shower last night to verify this. I splashed water on my face and checked the mirror to see if any of the color dripped off of my eyebrows. It did not move at all! I was quite surprised and impressed that this product stayed in place until I used face wash to remove it.

While I’ve had great experience with the staying power of this brow pen, I would advise against using it when you have any highly emollient products or oils around your eyebrows. In fact, it might be best to powder your face before applying this product for optimal staying power.

Price

Milani Weekend Brow is priced similarly to a lot of other Milani products, at $8.99. There are quite a few affordable brow tint pens available today, so this product isn’t special for its price. However, I’ve found that most similarly-priced or lower-priced options either aren’t 100% cruelty-free, or have very poor ratings. Milani Weekend Brow is completely cruelty-free (vegan, too!), and received great reviews on both MilaniCosmetics.com and Ulta.com.

I also like to think about the longevity of a product when I consider its price. A lot of liquid products have a tendency to dry out quickly. I haven’t had the Weekend Brow pen for very long so I can’t say for sure, but I expect it to last quite a while. That’s because it has a tank system meant to prevent it from drying out! I also think brush tips tend to last better than felt tips, and this pen does have a brush tip.

I think the price of this product is very fair. It checks all my boxes (except inclusivity) and it’s less than half the price of some high-end alternatives!

I am so glad that I stepped outside of my comfort zone to try the Milani Weekend Brow pen. My brows look more sculpted and perfected with this product (along with my beloved e.l.f. Wow Brow) than they ever have before!

I completely agree with Milani’s product claims. The brush tip is absolutely perfect for creating realistic hair-like strokes to fill in and define eyebrows. The color never smudges, fades, or runs, for all-day reliable wear. I think the Weekend Brow is an excellent at-home alternative to microblading.

I would recommend this product to anyone interested in trying a brow tint. Literally my only complaint about Milani Weekend Brow is the poor shade range. If there is a shade that’s close to your eyebrow color, I’d say give it a shot!

Have you tried Milani Weekend Brow yet? What about other types of brow pens? This is the only one I’ve ever tried so I’d like to hear how some others compare. Please comment below!

Lauren

I’ve reviewed quite a few Pacifica products. Pacifica is one of my favorite brands for body care and skincare. For some reason, I never tried any of their makeup until very recently. I ordered a wide variety of products and my order was big enough that I received a free gift, a mini size of the Pacifica Stellar Gaze Length & Strength Mineral Mascara!

Pacifica makeup in general is not discussed often in the beauty community. I’m really not sure why! I don’t think I’ve ever seen a review of any Pacifica mascaras, so I’m here to review the Stellar Gaze Length & Strength Mineral Mascara today.

I was so excited to try this mascara because I thought it might be an affordable alternative to the ILIA Limitless Lash Mascara. The ILIA and Pacifica mascaras are the only clean mascara formulas I’ve ever tried. I must say that I am pleased! Keep reading for my full review of the Pacifica Stellar Gaze Mascara.

Pacifica Stellar Gaze Length & Strength Mineral Mascara product claims directly from PacificaBeauty.com

You will fall in love with our long-lasting, nourishing, natural mineral mascara. This amazing formula is infused with coconut oil and vitamin B to hydrate each lash as it lengthens, strengthens and adds volume. Apply for a natural look by day, or layer for more volume with our super plush 100% vegan brush that provides effortless coverage.

Disclosure: IntegriBeauty includes affiliate links within product review posts. I receive commissions for purchases made through these links at no additional cost to you. Additionally, as an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. IntegriBeauty is independently owned and all products discussed within IntegriBeauty product review posts are thoroughly tested and given honest reviews.

Other product details

• Price: $14.00
• Net weight: 0.25 oz. | 7.1 g
• Made in the USA
• Cruelty-free
• Vegan
• Formulated without carmine, phthalates, petrolatum, and silicone
• Two shades:
  • Stardust (brown)
  • Supernova (black)
• Special ingredients:
  • Vitamin B moisturizes
  • Coconut oil moisturizes and protects eyelashes
• Where to buy: PacificaBeauty.com or Amazon.com 
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• Overall rating: 8.0/10
  • Wand/ease of application: 6/10
  • Lengthening: 10/10
  • Staying power: 9/10
  • Ease of removal: 6/10
  • Price: 9/10

Please note that I am not a makeup artist. The opinions expressed in this review are my own, as a regular person that loves makeup.

Wand/ease of application

I want to preface this section by stating that I’ve never owned the full-size version of Pacifica Stellar Gaze Length & Strength Mineral Mascara. I have a mini version that has a much shorter applicator. However, mini mascaras usually have the same type of brush as their full-size counterparts. 

The wand for this mascara has a brush applicator with fiber bristles rather than rubber “spiky” bristles. While I enjoy both types of brushes, this kind is great at coating every eyelash. It also has a slightly conical/pointed shape which is helpful for reaching shorter lashes toward the inner corner of the eye.

The bad thing about this mascara’s brush is its size. It is much larger than what I’m used to. As you can see in this photo, the applicator is bigger than my eye! Granted, my eyes aren’t very large, but I definitely think mascara applicators shouldn’t be this big. 

People with larger eyes and very thick eyelashes may not be bothered by the size of this brush. However, since my eyes are a bit small with hooded lids and my lashes aren’t the thickest, this large brush really makes it more difficult for me to apply the mascara than it should be. No matter how careful I am, I always end up touching the brush to my eyelid, smudging mascara on my skin. And don’t even think about using this mascara on the lower lash line…that would be a smudgy mess! It’s easy enough to remove with a cotton swab, but that’s not always an option if I’m also wearing eyeshadow.

There is one other factor to take into consideration with this mascara’s application. The formula is quite wet. For some people that is a good thing, while others may be bothered by it. I don’t mind too much, but since it is a wet formula, it takes longer to dry. The upside is that this mascara layers well. I’ve found that when some formulas dry too quickly, it’s tough to build up to the desired length and volume.

Lengthening

The #1 thing I look for in a mascara is length. I think my eyes look so much bigger and prettier when I’m having a good “lash day” with long lashes! My eyelashes aren’t too short, probably average, but they always look so much better with enough mascara applied to look like “my lashes but better.”

Pacifica Stellar Gaze Length & Strength Mineral Mascara does an excellent job at lengthening. It does take some time to build to the length I want, but for a more natural look it wouldn’t take long at all. I hope you can see in this photo that my lashes look fanned out and perfectly lengthened! I have a lot of those good “lash days” with this mascara. 🙂

As you can probably guess from the name of this mascara, it is better at lengthening than volumizing. It does add some volume, but not as much as some people want. I personally love the way this mascara makes my eyelashes look. Volumizing mascaras often make lashes look clumped together, but this one never clumps!

Staying power

A lot of mascaras have a tendency to flake or smudge, either under the eyes or even on the eyelid. When that happens, it can ruin a whole makeup look! No one wants raccoon eyes. 

Pacifica Stellar Gaze Length & Strength Mineral Mascara stays put all day long. I’ve never experienced any flaking or smudging while wearing this mascara. I don’t think I’ve ever been caught in the rain while wearing it, but I don’t think it would budge even then unless I really got soaked! If it did run a little, that would be reasonable since this isn’t a waterproof formula.

The other thing I consider when determining a mascara’s staying power, is its ability to hold a curl. It’s strange, some days like today, I think this Pacifica mascara holds a curl really well. Other days, not so much. I think it depends on how well I curl my lashes before applying mascara. Today, I held the curler on my lashes longer than I usually do. If your eyelashes are naturally straight like mine, I definitely recommend using an eyelash curler and making them “extra curled” before applying this mascara!

Ease of removal

For a mascara that isn’t waterproof, this one is more difficult to remove than I expected! It won’t come off with warm water and face wash. It also doesn’t come off with my Derma E Universal Cleansing Balm, until I add water (I prefer to remove that with a washcloth instead of rinsing off with water, so that’s kind of inconvenient). Until I started using this mascara, I thought that cleansing balm would remove pretty much anything. Fortunately, I’ve found that I can easily dissolve this mascara with baby shampoo.

I wish I could remove this mascara with face wash and warm water alone, but I’m glad that after some troubleshooting I was able to find something that will take it off easily enough. It’s tougher than most non-waterproof formulas, but it’s still easier to remove than the really stubborn waterproof mascaras!

Price

There are a lot of mascaras at the drugstore priced at or below $10.00. While there are some drugstore mascaras priced higher, they’re in the minority. I was surprised to see that Pacifica Stellar Gaze Length & Strength Mineral Mascara is $14.00! I’ve never spent that much on a drugstore mascara.

While $14.00 is high for a drugstore mascara, I actually think it’s reasonable in this case. Most mascaras formulated with clean ingredients, like the ILIA mascara I mentioned in the intro, are quite expensive (the ILIA mascara is $28.00). There aren’t many clean options at the drugstore, and even fewer when you eliminate the ones that aren’t 100% cruelty-free. Pacifica is always cruelty-free and vegan. 

While this product could be improved, it checks all the boxes for what is most important to me in a mascara. I’m willing to pay a little more for things that I know are effective!

I was a little bit skeptical about Pacifica Stellar Gaze Length & Strength Mineral Mascara before I tried it. Honestly that’s only because I usually buy products based on reviews I’ve seen and I’m certain I’ve never seen a review of any Pacifica mascaras. I probably never would’ve tried this one if Pacifica hadn’t sent it along with my order as a free gift. I’m so glad they did send it to me though, because I do enjoy this mascara! I appreciate its clean ingredients and of course the pretty fluttery effect that it gives my lashes.

In the intro, I mentioned that I had been hopeful Pacifica Stellar Gaze Length & Strength Mineral Mascara would be an affordable alternative to ILIA Limitless Lash Mascara. They are both great products, but I can confidently say that I still prefer ILIA’s formula and brush. However, if a $28.00 mascara isn’t in your budget, this mascara from Pacifica is still good and only half the price.

Everyone has unique preferences with mascaras, so not everyone will like this one. But others will love it! This mascara is definitely for those that value length and separation over volume. It’s perfect for a natural look or realistically lengthened lashes.

Have you ever tried Pacifica Stellar Gaze Length & Strength Mineral Mascara, or any other Pacifica mascaras? Please let me know in the comments below!

Lauren