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Holy orange lip gloss, Batman! Milani 3D Glitzy Stylish Glamour Gloss (try saying that 3 times fast) is an orangey shade with a tinge of pink when you look at it in the tube. It’s not a shade that I’d normally gravitate toward since I’m only recently starting to venture outside of my color comfort zone.

I’m glad I did because this pop of orange is hmm hmm good. And I don’t mean the taste. At first, I was scared that this gloss would make me look like I drank that orange soda from McDonald’s straight from the cup. (It’s natural to not want orange lips, I think!) But Stylish is just sheer enough to complement my skin tone while really adding a tinge of orange.

BTW, did McDonald’s stop selling their orange pop?

Milani 3D Glitzy Stylish Glamour Gloss Swatches & Pictures

Claims: TRUSTED

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Soft & brilliant formula

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Illusion of 3D depth for fuller-looking lips

Key Notes

• Name: Milani 3D Glitzy Stylish Glamour Gloss
• Amount: 0.09fl oz or 2.7ml
• What I Paid: $0 (Sent to me from Milani for review. Please note: This does not influence or dictate my opinion of this product.)
• Retail Price: $7.49 USD
• Other Milani 3D Glitzy Glamour Gloss Colors Available: Movie Star, Fashion Diva, Starshine, Designer Label, In Vogue, Leading Lady
• Where to Buy: Milani website, Cherry Culture, some drugstores, some big-box stores, some supermarkets

Milani 3D Glitzy Glamour Gloss Stylish Review

Color

I’ve really only tried pinks and reds on my lips but have always wanted to be more daring. If you’re like me, Milani 3D Glitzy Glamour Gloss Stylish is a good place to start. Don’t let the orange scare you, because it’s very sheer. You do see a citrusy shade on your lips but it’s subtle.

But others will definitely notice the gold-colored glitter reflecting the light, along with the glossy shine! I love the glitter because it adds an extra layer of sparkling glamour and visual depth!

Application

Applying Milani Stylish 3D Glitzy Glamour Gloss is a cinch. The brush isn’t so small that you feel like you’re drawing on the gloss with a fine needle. The bristles spread out easily for good distribution.

When I first opened mine though, the bristles were kind of stuck together. At first I thought the brush was just a plastic pointer or something. But I bent the bristles on my lips, and all was fine after that.

Consistency

Love. Stylish by Milani 3D Glitzy Glamour Gloss doesn’t feel slippery on the lips. But don’t worry about feeling like you’ve slicked honey on your lips. It’s not thick, goopy or gooey.

It’s not sticky, either, so if you smack your lips, you don’t have to pry them open because the gloss glued them together. If it gets windy, though, hair will stick to your lips! 😛

Smell & Taste

True to its orange nature, Milani Stylish gloss has a citrusy/fruity scent that doesn’t irritate the nose. It’s very subtle but definitely pleasant. And it doesn’t have any weird taste at all. I always feel the need to clarify: I don’t eat lip gloss! But it’s so close to the tongue that it’s good to know that it doesn’t taste like burnt plastic or anything. Right?

Lasting Power

Milani 3D Glitzy Glamour Stylish Gloss doesn’t perform that well in this case. It stays on for about an hour if I don’t eat or drink anything. This isn’t good for me because I usually forget to reapply.

But then again, I’m always eating or drinking something anyway. (I’m an oink.) Even if it stays on longer, I’d wipe my mouth eventually anyway. (At least I’m a clean oink.)

Packaging

Not a huge fan of the gold cap on the tube. To me it looks a bit tacky. Not a big deal since I’m not wearing the cap like a dunce hat!

Pros Subtle wash of orange with gold glitter Not too slippery & not too thick Smells pleasant & doesn’t have a taste

Cons Tacky cap Lasts only about an hour

Final Verdict: 8/10

In terms of price, this gloss is about average. But the reflection and glamour you’ll get is definitely above average. Plus, it’s the only orange gloss I own, so I’m definitely liking it.

How do you feel about orange-colored lip glosses? Have you tried any colors from the Milani 3D Glitzy Glamour Gloss line?