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New Milani Shadow Eyez in Almond Cream, Sand Dunes, & Espresso Line Swatches, Reviews, + Comparisons

May 9, 2013 By StephanieLouise 451Leave a Commenthttps%3A%2F%2Fwww.allthingsbeautifulxo.com%2F2013%2F05%2Fnew-milani-shadow-eyez-in-almond-cream.htmlNew+Milani+Shadow+Eyez+in+Almond+Cream%2C+Sand+Dunes%2C+%26+Espresso+Line+Swatches%2C+Reviews%2C+%2B+Comparisons2013-05-09+12%3A58%3A00StephanieLouisehttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.allthingsbeautifulxo.com%2F2013%2F05%2Fnew-milani-shadow-eyez-in-almond-cream-sand-dunes-espresso-line-swatches-reviews-comparisons.html

 photo DSCN78112_zpsc1641267.jpgI absolutely love the Milani Shadow Eyez but a common complaint is “I want more neutrals!” & I’m definitely one of those hoping for more! Milani recently released a set of neutral shades called Naturally Chic but they’re all limited edition (BOO!) so I tried to choose some I knew I would use. I passed on a few shades: Golden Bronze, Cafe Au Lait, & Black Ink. I ended up picking up 3 shades & I’m really happy with them! I thought I’d compare them to some permanent jumbo eyeshadow sticks in my collection in case you wanted to get something similar or see what the difference was.

I sincerely love the formula of all the Milani Shadow Eyez pencils I own & use them as both eyeliners, eyeshadows, & sometimes as bases. I don’t have very oily lids but these last all day for me & I frequently use Champage Toast as my inner corner highlight. I really like this line & hope they made some of the neutrals permanent & maybe even come out with some more wild shades…like maybe a hot pink or a lilac?

These shades are all very creamy & pigmented. These blend nicely if you work quickly but they do completely set & become pretty much an immoveable force. Work fast!

Milani Shadow Eyez in Almond Cream- A matte vanilla/nude shade. I love this as a neutral base & it will help make eyes pop.

Milani Shadow Eyez in Sand Dunes- A soft champagne metallic. Pretty & different enough from my other highlights that I think it is a must have.

Milani Shadow Eyez in Espresso Lane- A rich matte brown. Possibly my favorite because it is so dark, rich, & just beautiful.

Left to right: Rimmel Scandal Eyes Eyeliner in Nude & Milani Shadow Eyez in Almond Cream

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The Rimmel Scandal Eyeliner in Nude is my go-to shade to brighten up my eyes on the waterline so I was really excited to see a concealer-like shade to use as a  base. While very similar in texture, the
Milani shade is definitely cooler & more on the vanilla shade while the Rimmel has more yellow tones.

Left to right: Rimmel Scandal Eyes Jumbo Eyeshadow Stick in Bad Girl Bronze & Milani Shadow Eyez in Espresso Lane

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There are clear differences here but I wanted to show them side by side in case you were looking for a non-matte version or had the Rimmel & wondered how they compare. Besides the obvious finish difference the Milani is also darker & more dense.

Left to right: Milani Shadow Eyez in Champagne Toast, Milani Shadow Eyez in Sand Dunes, & Pixi Catching Shadows Crayon in Beaming Reflection

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I use the Milani Shadow Eyez in Champagne Toast all the time so I figured I couldn’t be the only one! Sand Dunes makes it look more rose gold. Sand Dunes is actually a bit thinner & more similar to the Pixi Pencil which I consider a thinner texture. You can build up the opacity it is just something I noted!

Left to right: Milani Liquid Eye Pencil in Black & Rimmel Scandal Eyes Jumbo Eyeshadow Stick in Blackmail

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I am not positive but I assumed the Milani Liquid Eye Pencil in Black is probably similar to the jumbo eyeshadow stick in Black Ink from this Limited Edition collection. Because the liner is pretty much the same creamy texture & sets the same…I’m just going on assumptions. If you like this liner (or are interested in Black Ink) Rimmel has a permanent jumbo eyeshadow pencil in their Scandal Eyes line in the shade Blackmail is pretty similar. They both set & wear the same for me. I think the Milani liner might be a hair darker but they are very similar!

Overall I really love these shades! I might go pick up the other 2 shades besides Black Ink because I think the Rimmel Scandal Eyes is a close enough match for a black. Have you picked any of these shades up? Are you planning too? You can purchase these from the Milani website if you can’t find them in a store near you as well!

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