Milani has a new limited edition collection of gorgeous ocean-inspired makeup, Bella Blue, for Summer 2014. Like all Milani colors, the shades are knock-out amazing! The collection includes: 3 mascaras in different buildable shades of blue: Bella Blue, Mediterranean Blue, Azure, $3.99 a prismatic blue Nail Lacquer, Bella Blue, that’s part of their Gold Label series, …
NOTD: Blue Sparkles Mani Inspired by Shanghai Tang Memories
Several years ago, whenever I went to New York, I always visited one of my favorite stores, Shanghai Tang on Madison Avenue. Shanghai Tang is a high-end Chinese clothing, accessories and decor store started by Sir David Tang, that was billed as the first Chinese international fashion and luxury company. They even had the …
Giveaway: Makeup Bag with Assorted Products & Samples
It’s been a couple of months since I’ve done a makeup giveaway. So to celebrate Independence Day in the U.S., I’m announcing A MOSTLY MAKEUP GIVEAWAY: a clear makeup bag stuffed with assorted fun makeup products and samples. Here’s what’s in the bag. Lips: Cailyn Tinted Lip Balm in Big …
Milani Limited Edition Constellation Gel Eyeliner & Nail Lacquer Fall 2014
Jewel tones are in for Fall 2014. I remember jewel tones in the 1980s, but today’s jewel tones capture more of the shimmering qualities of the gems themselves. So much more beautiful. Milani has jumped on the bandwagon and is introducing the limited edition Bedazzled collection of gel eyeliners, nail lacquers and lipsticks with gemstone …
Makeup Temptations for Fall 2014
I live in one of the most beautiful parts of the United States during the autumn. Leaf peepers come here in droves to see our beautiful foliage. In the next state, New Hampshire, in the college town of Keene, there is the largest pumpkin festival with at least a thousand lit jack-o-lanterns. It’s an incredible …
Early Holiday Gift Picks
Black Friday is just about two weeks away, and I know I’ve started to think about the holiday gift-giving season. Gifts for others and gifts for me. This year I’m on a strict budget, but I can still dream, right? Today, I’ve teamed up with my friends at The Beauty Council, and we’re putting together …
Best Beauty Products of 2014
Since I started Never Say Die Beauty, I have really tried a lot, and I mean a lot, of beauty products. Probably more just this year than in the entire rest of my life! 😳 😆 Because it’s the end of the year, I wanted to put together a list of the products that I …
Milani New Moisture Matte Color Statement Lipsticks
Oh, I am so excited about the new lipsticks that I just received from Milani! What an unexpected surprise! There’s nothing like new lipsticks to give me a lift 😆 Milani Moisture Matte Color Statement Lipsticks One of the trends this year is comfortable-to-wear, i.e. non-drying, matte lipsticks. Milani has just added 8 brand …
Major Sparkle with Milani Fierce Foil Eyeshine
I’m a matte shadow lover. I own more matte palettes than anyone I know. But I also love cream shadows. So when Milani sent me all four of their Fierce Foil Eyeshine palettes several weeks ago, I knew I had to move out of my matte shadow comfort zone. Milani Fierce Foil Eyeshine are …
FOTD: Everyday Spring Makeup Look
Because of my darn cold that I had recently, I hadn’t put on any makeup all week, and I looked generally awful. 😥 But I finally felt a little better, and it’s sunny (though still chilly) outside. In spite of needing to wash my hair, I decided to put on some makeup to cheer myself …
Milani Awakening Rose Powder Blush
I couldn’t resist. I had to pick up one of the new Milani rose powder blushes that have come out for summer 2015. I already own several of these beauties, and I’ve reviewed the Milani rose blushes previously. There are three new limited edition shades for Summer 2015: American Beauty Rose – shade 9, Awakening Rose …
Just Spotted: New Milani Moisture Lock Lip Treatment
My little local CVS is jam-packed with limited edition displays for the holidays. I can’t believe how much great stuff there is. I wasn’t looking for anything in particular, but I noticed two new displays from Milani. The one that made me jump up and down is the new Milani Moisture Lock display. It was …
FOTD with New Milani Cosmetics Spring 2016
Milani, my favorite drugstore brand, has just come out with a number of new products. Earlier this month, I posted here about the new Moisture Lock Lip Treatment. Now I have several other new Milani products to share with you. I decided to do a face of the day with the new products and a …
My Quest for the Perfect Nude: Milani for Lips & Nails
For a couple of years, I’ve been on the hunt for a nude lipstick that would look good on me. I’m pretty colorful, so I thought a nude lip might provide some balance with the red color of my hair and my pink cheeks. I’ve seen lots of photos of redheads (as well as brunettes …
My Mixed Milani Mani
Last week, I did my nails in Milani Natural Touch nude nail lacquer. If you caught my post a couple of days ago on My Quest for the Perfect Nude, you know that I love that nude shade that goes well with my skin tone and is perfect with Milani Naturally Chic (nude) Color Statement …