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Milani Bella Ivory, Bella Sand, Bella Caffe Bella Eyes Gel Powder Eyeshadows Review, Photos, Swatches

Milani Bella Ivory (01) Bella Eyes Gel Powder Eyeshadow
Milani Bella Ivory (01) Bella Eyes Gel Powder Eyeshadow

Milani Bella Eyes Gel Powder Eyeshadow ($3.99 for 0.05 oz.) is a new and permanent range of 30 shades. I saw 18 of the 30 shades at my local Walgreens (I bought those 18–more reviews to come!) earlier this week. The new formula is supposed to be crease-resistant, can be used wet or dry, and have “rich, vibrant color.” The texture is soft, a little powdery at times (depends on the shade), and tends to look similar whether applied dry or wet, though application with a dampened brush reduces the powderiness and sometimes brings out the shimmer in the finish. They were easy to apply and blend on the lid, and the wear was decent (six to eight hours), though the lighter shades tended to fade slightly faster compared to the richer, deeper shades in the range from what I’ve tested so far.

Milani Bella Ivory (01) Bella Eyes Gel Powder Eyeshadow ($3.99 for 0.05 oz.) is a light, warm-toned white with a pearly sheen. It had good color payoff applied both wet and dry, though it was slightly more pigmented when applied damp. The texture was soft, blendable, but a little powdery. When worn, the color stayed put for seven hours before fading. Ulta Bone (P, $10.00) is less shimmery. MAC This or That #1 (LE, $21.00) is similar. Disney by Sephora A Wish (LE) is darker. Urban Decay Venus (P, $18.00) is similar. MAC Mylar (P, $15.00) is brighter. bareMinerals Silhouette (LE) is similar. See comparison swatches / view dupes.

Milani Bella Sand (02) Bella Eyes Gel Powder Eyeshadow ($3.99 for 0.05 oz.) is softened, gilded gold with a frosted, slightly metallic, finish. Applied dry, it had semi-opaque color payoff, and applied with a dampened brush, it was opaque and more metallic. The texture was soft, finely-milled, and blendable, while it was just a bit on the powdery side. The color wore well for seven and a half hours before fading. bareMinerals Golden Coast (LE) is less metallic. Makeup Geek Bleached Blonde (P, $5.99) is darker, less golden. Sleek MakeUP Meet in Madrid (LE, $9.99) is cooler-toned. MAC Her Cocoa #1 (LE, $15.00) is warmer. NARS Etrusque (LE, $24.00) is darker. Milani Drenched in Gold (P, $6.99) is lighter. bareMinerals Surreal (P) is a touch lighter. See comparison swatches / view dupes.

Milani Bella Cappuccino (03) Bella Eyes Gel Powder Eyeshadow ($3.99 for 0.05 oz.) is a medium brown with warm undertones and a soft, gold satin shimmer. The powder was soft without being powdery, and it was easy to blend the color on the skin. It wore well for seven and a half hours before I saw signs of fading. Sleek MakeUP Entwined (P, $9.99) is darker. MAC Butterfudge (P, $15.00) is darker. MAC A Medley of Mauves #4 (P, $21.00) is darker. MAC Soba (P, $15.00) is similar. Burberry Pale Nude #1 (P) is darker. Bobbi Brown Praline (LE, $21.00) is darker. See comparison swatches / view dupes.

Bella Ivory (01)

PPermanent. $4.49.
B
B
8.5
Product
9
Pigmentation
8.5
Texture
7.5
Longevity
4.5
Application
84%
Total

Bella Sand (02)

PPermanent. $4.49.
B+
B+
9
Product
9
Pigmentation
8.5
Texture
8
Longevity
4.5
Application
87%
Total

Bella Cappuccino (03)

PPermanent. $4.49.
B+
B+
9
Product
8.5
Pigmentation
9
Texture
8
Longevity
5
Application
88%
Total

See more photos & swatches!

Milani Bella Ivory (01) Bella Eyes Gel Powder Eyeshadow
Milani Bella Ivory (01) Bella Eyes Gel Powder Eyeshadow

Milani Bella Ivory (01) Bella Eyes Gel Powder Eyeshadow
Milani Bella Ivory (01) Bella Eyes Gel Powder Eyeshadow

Milani Bella Ivory (01) Bella Eyes Gel Powder Eyeshadow
Milani Bella Ivory (01) Bella Eyes Gel Powder Eyeshadow

Milani Bella Ivory (01) Bella Eyes Gel Powder Eyeshadow
Milani Bella Ivory (01) Bella Eyes Gel Powder Eyeshadow

Milani Bella Ivory (01) Bella Eyes Gel Powder Eyeshadow
Milani Bella Ivory (01) Bella Eyes Gel Powder Eyeshadow

Milani Bella Ivory (01) Bella Eyes Gel Powder Eyeshadow
Milani Bella Ivory (01) Bella Eyes Gel Powder Eyeshadow

Milani Bella Sand (02) Bella Eyes Gel Powder Eyeshadow
Milani Bella Sand (02) Bella Eyes Gel Powder Eyeshadow

Milani Bella Sand (02) Bella Eyes Gel Powder Eyeshadow
Milani Bella Sand (02) Bella Eyes Gel Powder Eyeshadow

Milani Bella Sand (02) Bella Eyes Gel Powder Eyeshadow
Milani Bella Sand (02) Bella Eyes Gel Powder Eyeshadow

Milani Bella Sand (02) Bella Eyes Gel Powder Eyeshadow
Milani Bella Sand (02) Bella Eyes Gel Powder Eyeshadow

Milani Bella Sand (02) Bella Eyes Gel Powder Eyeshadow
Milani Bella Sand (02) Bella Eyes Gel Powder Eyeshadow

Milani Bella Sand (02) Bella Eyes Gel Powder Eyeshadow
Milani Bella Sand (02) Bella Eyes Gel Powder Eyeshadow

Milani Bella Cappuccino (03) Bella Eyes Gel Powder Eyeshadow
Milani Bella Cappuccino (03) Bella Eyes Gel Powder Eyeshadow

Milani Bella Cappuccino (03) Bella Eyes Gel Powder Eyeshadow
Milani Bella Cappuccino (03) Bella Eyes Gel Powder Eyeshadow

Milani Bella Cappuccino (03) Bella Eyes Gel Powder Eyeshadow
Milani Bella Cappuccino (03) Bella Eyes Gel Powder Eyeshadow

Milani Bella Cappuccino (03) Bella Eyes Gel Powder Eyeshadow
Milani Bella Cappuccino (03) Bella Eyes Gel Powder Eyeshadow

Milani Bella Cappuccino (03) Bella Eyes Gel Powder Eyeshadow
Milani Bella Cappuccino (03) Bella Eyes Gel Powder Eyeshadow

Milani Bella Cappuccino (03) Bella Eyes Gel Powder Eyeshadow
Milani Bella Cappuccino (03) Bella Eyes Gel Powder Eyeshadow

Milani Bella Eyes Gel Powder Eyeshadow
Bella Sand (inner lid), Bella Cappuccino (middle of lid), Bella Cafe (outer lid),
Bella Espresso (crease), Bella Ivory (brow bone), L’Oreal True Teal Eyeliner

Milani Bella Eyes Gel Powder Eyeshadow
Bella Sand (inner lid), Bella Cappuccino (middle of lid), Bella Cafe (outer lid),
Bella Espresso (crease), Bella Ivory (brow bone), L’Oreal True Teal Eyeliner

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Grlnxdor Avatar

Love the looks of these! My city is building it’s third Walgreens so it would be nice if the new one would carry Milani since the other two do not.

Mariella Avatar

Considering the price, these look AMAZING. Sure, these lighter shades don’t wow me with their pigmentation but they don’t seem any worse than the new shadows from Nars which cost close to 10X as much! Can’t wait to see more of these!

Christine Avatar

Nope, they certainly aren’t! And at this price, it’s easier to overlook some of the negatives (especially wear, if one already owns a good primer). Some of the darker shades are better for sure (I haven’t finished testing them all yet, so we’ll see how it all shakes out).

Micchi Avatar

Milani? seriously… when i see the first pic, i thought is Dior/high end.
Until i see the brand name and the packaging…

Christine Avatar

That was my first thought, since “gel powder” made it sound that way, but it doesn’t feel quite the same to me (will be curious if you end up trying any) as say Estee Lauder, MAC, NARS, etc. It’s almost not as thin/dry as Estee Lauder’s gelee (which is thin/dry but not in a bad way, lol).

Mel Avatar

I really like expensive, sophisticated brands like Chanel, Tom Ford, Givenchy, Guerlain… But I get VERY EXCITED when I find cheap make up brands with a certain quality (because fancy chic make up have the obligation of being great). Thank you for picking these, Christine! I’m anxious with the second part of swatches (by the way, you should totally get all the colors of the matte lip cream by NYX).

Diane Avatar

I’m definitely going to try to find some of these and give them a shot (I wish Canadians had the same diverse selection that many people in the US do, but many beauty products are either unavailable or very hard to find). The colors look gorgeous, and there’s no way I can argue with the price point! For the price of one UD Naked palette up here, I could get 15 of these shadows. I am now officially on a mission to track these down!

Dolce Avatar

OK, these have me kinda excited! I have ONE Milani blush that I absolutely adore and, of course, has since been discontinued but I’ve never tried their eyeshadows. These look promising; here’s to hoping some of the darker shades fare as well as the ones you’ve reviewed thus far.

April Avatar

Yay! I’ve been looking for a decent formula nude without too much glitter for my sensitive eyes, and Cappuccino looks PERFECT for a poor college student!

josie greco Avatar

Hi there ! Love the new Bella line from Milani ! Is there a website that u know who will ship to Canada that has those new Bella shadows ! Im in love have to get some ! Plz let me know ! thank U !

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