Naughty Cherry Culture, just as I was on my way to bed went and announced a site-wide 20% off sale!
Yep… 20% off your NYX and Milani ladies!
Go forth and shop!
NARS Orgasm Vs Milani Luminous – Swatches
On January - 14 - 2010
One of the most talked about so-called ‘dupes’ is the infamous $5.99 Milani Luminous blush which many say is a dead ringer for the even more infamous $25 NARS Orgasm.
Here’s my take on that theory…
You can immediately see the similarities between them. In the pan, Orgasm has a little more sparkle, but the shades are a very close match indeed.
On my skin…
I find Milani’s Luminous to be slightly pinker than NARS Orgasm on my skintone, it also swatches a little heavier which was a surprise to me, as I rank NARS blushes up there as among the most pigmented I’ve used.
The Milani only lasts for a couple of hours before fading compared to Orgasm (a.k.a – shit to a blanket). Once applied to my cheeks, NARS Orgasm has that “Je Ne Sais Quoi”… a slightly ethereal quality that is lacking from the Milani.
Does that relegate the Milani to the dupe bin? Not at all, I would happily take Luminous on a fortnight holiday with me. I love it, it’s a fantastic dupe and I’m pleased to own it. Would I be happy for it to completely replace Orgasm?
No. On my skin, NARS Orgasm gives me that famed full on post coital flush that Milani Luminous only hints at.
Cherry Culture NYX & Milani Haul
On December - 8 - 2009
A few weeks ago, Cherry Culture tempted me with another 20% off sale (I think it was 20%, I can’t remember exactly)… anyway, my goodies arrived at the end of last week, packaged impeccably (as always).
Here’s what I got this time:
~ NYX Round Lip Glosses in: Ballerina Pink, Doll Pink and Whipped
~ NYX Round Lipsticks in: Electra, B52, Power, Paris and Snow White
~ Milani Blush in Luminous (supposed Orgasm dupe)
~ NYX Single Eyeshadow in: Dune, Herb, Sparkle Cedar and Golden Bronze
~ NYX Jumbo Eyeshadow Pencil in Cottage Cheese
Reviews, swatches etc coming up shortly but this little lot set me back £26 inc. postage (not bad huh?)
Have you been partaking in any hauls in the run up to Christmas or are you being good and spending your money on presents for other people?
