Hello, hello!
Today I’m swatching and reviewing the Milani Bella Eyes Gel Powder Eyeshadow in shade 16 Bella Champagne (shimmering champagne pink) that my mother gave to me on our recent mini vacation because she thought it was too shimmery for her.
Here’s what it says on the Milani website:
Bella Eyes Gel Powder Eyeshadow glides on in a single stroke, delivering a multidimensional finish. The formula starts as a gel and transforms into a stunning powder eyeshadow once applied. Use dry for a beautiful wash of color or wet for a more vivid look.
When I read the description, it seemed to me that these eyeshadows would have a bouncy texture, similar to that of the ones from ColourPop. Instead it just feels like a silky smooth, finely milled shadow – which surprises me, because shimmery shades are not always super smooth.
As for the colour description being a shimmering champagne pink, I would have to disagree somewhat, it is a shimmering champagne, but it doesn’t read pink on my skin at all unless I apply it heavily or wet.
This shadow works well as an eye highlight or as a topper, but there are other shadows out there that work better for a metallic look. I like it, but I don’t LOVE it.
Have you tried any of the Bella Eyes Shadows from Milani? What did you think of them?
Thanks for reading and have a beautiful day! ❤
Disclosure: My mom gave me this!
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Looks beautiful
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Thanks! 🙂
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Looks prettier in the pan then it translates to the skin, would be an inner corner highlight for me but nothing much else! Even wet (far right?) doesn’t pack much of a punch!
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I know! Kind of disappointed, but at least I know that it will have some use!
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It’s so pretty! I actually love all their eyeshadow and blush. Recently I tried essence eyeshadows and they are fabulous.
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I haven’t tried any of the essence eye shadows yet!
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The colour is very pretty, but I would probably use it as a highlighter instead as well
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Yes, at least I will be able to use it up that way!
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I have this one and a few others. I like them. They’re different from other shadows.
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I’d like to try other shades to see if the colour payoff is better. 🙂
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Try Chiffon or Bronze. The former can be used as a face highlight even.
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Cool, thanks!
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Beautiful! 🙂
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Thanks!
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I’ve never tried any eyeshadow topper but I love the idea. It’s a great way to use a less pigmented shadow– thanks for the inspo!
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Let me know if it works well for you!
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The texture of this sounds really nice. Milani isn’t availble in NZ but I’ll see it online occasionally so definitely wanna try get these.
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The texture is really nice. I’d like to try more shades.
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I spent the whole post convinced this was a face highlighter lol! The shade is so pretty, it’s a shame it doesn’t translate as well on the eyes.
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It will make a great highlighter!
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I thought I would love these but when I swatched them the colour pay-off was really low so passed on them. Plus, they cost $12 each here! I can buy a MAC refill for $8.
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Ooh this would be perfect for the inner corner of the eyes.. It really makes the eye colour pop! xx
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Yeah, that is probably the only way that I’ll end up using it!
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It’s a beautiful colour, def my choice of colour palette 😍 xx
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I’d use this eyeshadow as a highlight for the inner corners.
Love the disclosure bit! I think it’s lovely that your mum gives you make-up! 🙂
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Usually I give her stuff, haha!
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I have never tried anything from Milani, but I keep hearing more and more about the brand..
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Their blushes are amazing!
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I need to get into blush lovers boat 🙂 haven’t embraced it too much haha
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So beautiful … If I use shimmers, it’s always that kind of Champagne color !!! My fav is Buxom Champagne Buzz
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It just doesn’t have much colour payoff on the lid! But it is great as a highlight shade.
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I have a few of these. I feel the same way, I like them but I don’t love them.
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Which shades do you have? 😊
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I think it is a great multi tasker and I think it works as a cheek highlighter too
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It works better as a highlighter than it does as a shadow!
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Sure it is Jodi
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Nice post :-). Love the milani blushes and liquid lippies. Try them if you didn’t 🙂
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Yeah the blushes are amazing! 😊
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I love the rose pattern ones 🙂
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I need this now 😍 https://marlisemua.wordpress.com/
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Haha! You probably do!
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Love it makes me wanna buy it asap 😍😍
Do check out my blog posts and let me know what you think I’m new to the blogging world would love that 😊
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