Don’t worry. These new Milani Lip Flashes ($7 each) have totally got you covered. No really, they do. These chubby gloss pencils pack pigment and shimmer like WHOA!
If you golden full coverage glosses, these might be right up your alley. They come in eight shades; I tried the one actually called Lip Flash. It’s an unscented, unflavored shimmery bronze with a thick, sticky texture that really clings to lips, helping it last about four hours on mine.
Hark, what’s that I see up there in the corner? LOL! I have no idea what I’m looking at in this picture…
Lip Flash isn’t bad as far as moisture, either, but since my lips tend to get dry easily, I think I’ll use a base layer of lip balm with these.
Make sure you have a pencil sharpener handy because they do require sharpening, and because the tip is soft, I keep mine in the fridge to let it harden.
Have you tried any of the Lip Flashes before? I think these could be really fun for a night out!
PRICE: $7 each
AVAILABILITY: Available now at drugstores and also online
MAKEUP AND BEAUTY BLOG RATING: A
Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,
Karen
Christy says
super cute! I’ll have to check it out next time I’m at CVS 🙂
Karen says
Awesome, Christy!
karo says
wow…. 🙂
I like it!
Is soooooo pretty!
I like your fotos you look sooooo good!
xoxo
Karen says
Thanks, Karo!
annie says
This is why I adore your site! I almost bought all of these yesterday – they seemed so awesome. But I held off hoping to see a swatch and lo and behold – There you are! Thank you!!!
Karen says
Hi Annie,
Oh, you’ll have to tell me which colors are the must-haves.
Kimberly says
These look like so much fun, I can’t wait to try them out! Thanks for the tip on keeping them in the fridge. The Lip Flash color looks amazing on you, btw! 🙂
Karen says
Thanks, Kimberly! Have a great Monday!
Jennifer says
It’s a very nice color on you!
But… pencils?! They look horribly drying!
Jennifer says
It’s a very nice color on you!
But… pencils?! They look horribly drying! I can only afford to use lip balms… 🙁
Karen says
It’s more like a gloss in a stick.
Jessi (Lacquered, Painted, Polished) says
I like your gazing off into the distance look. It makes it seem like you are pondering some deep, meaningful question… like what flavor of gravy to give Tabs for dinner!
It seems like a lot of companies are coming out with lipsticks/glosses in chubby pencils lately. I’ve been wanting to get some but I’m overwhelmed with options. Which are your favorite?
Karen says
I like this one so far. Tarte has one that’s also excellent. It’s twist up so you don’t need to sharpen it.
dani@callitbeauty says
LOVE the shimmer!
Karen says
Me too. 🙂
Vonvon says
Cute and it’s a pretty color too.
Karen says
Glad you like it!
Jenny says
I have one of these in a purpley color and I love it. It’s perfect for going out at night with a great pop of long lasting color on my lips. Not too drying but a little bit of clear balm (Jack Black Intense Therapy Lip Balm in Lemon & Chamomile is my all time favorite forever and ever Amen, hallelujah) over the top sets me up for and all nighter.
Karen says
I’ll have to try that lip balm!
Phyrra says
This looks really nice on you. I have a few of these. I like them but I tend to use a clear lipliner with them.
Karen says
What shades do you have, Phyrra?
Vijaya says
That color is absolutely gorgeous. <3
Karen says
Love it!
Coral says
I’ve read great things about the lip flash pencils but I’ve yet to get one. I don’t tend to wear a lot of lip product so I try to not go crazy since I know I’ll barely be using it. I may have to though, all these good words and next thing I know I’ll go pick one up when I’m wandering around the store.
Karen says
It happens! I go into the drugstore for pens and next thing I know my basket if full of random beauty products.
Jean says
I LOVE this. It’s nice to find products that are affordable but work well.
Karen says
Me too. I’m a big fan of drugstore beauty. 🙂
Alex says
The swatch reminds me of MAC Club eyeshadow!
Karen says
Yeah, kinda!
Lorraine ER says
You look amazing in these pics and that shade really looks great on you! I’ve been meaning to try these but they’re always sold out when I’m looking. Seeing this post makes me want to re-double my efforts 😉
Karen says
They’re also available on the Millani’s website. 🙂
Roxanne says
I really love the Kate Spade cover you have for your phone!
xoxo,
Roxanne
Karen says
Thanks! They also have a black version with white polka dots that’s very cute, too.
Kim says
This is a great going-out look for you! I agree with Jessi, above. Definitely a gravy-pondering look into the distance. hee hee!
Karen says
It’s so very ’90s, isn’t it?
How’s your Monday going? I’m about to do an early morning run so I can just get it over with, blah!
Kim says
Totally! 🙂
Go get ’em! I’ve been back to hitting the treadmill hard too. I’m so used to doing it before bed that when I run in the AM or afternoon on the weekends, I’m beat for the rest of the day. I guess that works out because I’m definitely not a morning person anyway. 🙂 Have you found any new, motivating music? I’m at a bit of a lull but one of my friends reminded me about K7’s Come Baby Come (and oldie but a goody!).
Melissa says
I have the hot pink and red one – and WOW! They are fun 🙂 For those who are worried about the “pencil” aspect, they are like a lip gloss on a stick – not like a lip liner pencil. I love mine. The hot pink color is the best hot pink I’ve ever worn. The only downside I’ve found is that they are a little too POW to wear at work. I’ve got to blot and tone down the disco ball aspect but the color really is gorgeous 🙂
Karen says
Okay, it sounds like I need that hot pink in my life, STAT!
Lauren says
I have a few of these and love them! Great coverage!!
Karen says
What colors do you recommend, Lauren? I’m looking to snag a few more.
Nina says
i got one of htose for a friend in the UK and id have to admit, i almost grabbed one for myself!
Karen says
You should try one! They have a lot of pigment, last a while and are soooo cheap.
Happy Monday!
Nina says
i almost got one for me … the red one is so pretty!
Mandy says
That lip color is taking me back to the 90s!
Jen W says
Love this look! brown lips are making a comeback