Milani • Crystal Gloss in Taboo • Lip Gloss

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*TOP REVIEWER* jbeans33 on 6/3/2012 12:53:00 PM more reviews by jbeans33

Age: 30-35   Skin: Sensitive, Fair, Cool   Hair: Blond, Straight, Fine   Eyes: Blue    

Really like this lip gloss. I was worried that it might be too dark on me since I am so pale. It is almost the same color as my lips just a shade or two darker. Also, it is pretty moisturizing. Just wish that it would last longer, but for the inexpensive price I can just apply more. I will be repurchasing this :-)

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*TOP REVIEWER* GuerlainAds on 5/12/2010 1:15:00 PM more reviews by GuerlainAds

Age: 30-35   Skin: Dry, Medium, Warm   Hair: Brunette, Straight   Eyes: Brown    

NC35 here.

I bought this due to the great reviews here but I find this color a little too dull/dun. It's a sheer slightly grayish brown with a tinge of milky pink out of the bottle but it looks too brown on me. I much prefer the color Pretty Plush, which is rosier and has shimmer and just a tad lighter. It has a sugary/vanilla scent which is nice, albeit very artificial smelling. The feel is not too watery or too tacky. I dont mind having bought it because since it was only $4.

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mochaallure on 1/8/2010 4:45:00 PM more reviews by mochaallure

Age: 30-35   Skin: Combination   Hair: Black   Eyes: Brown    

This did not work for my nW43 skin tone at all and I usually love milani lipglosses.

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*TOP REVIEWER* anastacy on 10/23/2009 1:18:00 AM more reviews by anastacy

Age: 25-29   Skin: Combination, Medium Brown   Hair: Black, Relaxed, Medium   Eyes: Brown    

This is a great lipgloss. It can be worn by itself or over another colour. It also has a kind of vanilla/choco flavor which is sort of nice compared to the atrociousness of the champagne ice lip gloss. I like this alot.

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soozenc on 10/3/2009 12:28:00 PM more reviews by soozenc

Age: 30-35   Skin: Acne-prone, Olive, Warm   Hair: Brunette, Wavy, Medium   Eyes: Brown    

I normally have a hard time finding nude lip colors, but this gloss is pretty nice. It goes on smoothly and it gives me a perfect nude glossiness, without looking too brown. I had stolen this from my sister a few years back and had a hard time finding it because the name had rubbed off the tube. But recently I went to Target and was able to recognize the color. A good buy.

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SnapesLove on 6/13/2009 10:16:00 PM more reviews by SnapesLove

Age: 44-55   Skin: Normal, Fair-Medium   Hair: Red   Eyes: Green    

As has been mentioned, if MAC Viva Glam V and Viva Glam VI had a baby, this is what it would look like. A beautiful color, would go with just about anything. Consistency is, again, very similar to MAC. Probably one of the best drugstore finds ever. I have repurchased this again and again, and will continue to do so. I'm a sucker for cute, tiny little bitty lipglosses, but you usually have to pay big bucks for the tiny amount you get, like with Bobbi Brown. Milani is tiny, but inexpensive, yet pretty high-quality. Its a great find.

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*TOP REVIEWER* zoey on 4/10/2009 3:05:00 AM more reviews by zoey

Age: 36-43   Skin: Oily, Medium, Warm   Hair: Brown, Straight, Medium   Eyes: Brown    

I am on my 3rd tube of Taboo. The color is what I'd describe as a mauve with slight brown undertones. A great everyday color. This color looks like the baby of MAC's Viva Glam V and VI lipglosses! Really! It looks like a blend of VGV & VGVI lipglosses (which I happen to own both & love them!). I've compared them side-by-side. I love wearing this alone (a nice, natural oomph of color) but it looks even better over mauve lipglosses. I have medium olive Asian toned skin.

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*TOP REVIEWER* peggy1234 on 3/29/2009 3:46:00 PM more reviews by peggy1234

Age: 44-55   Skin: Dry, Fair-Medium, Cool   Hair: Blond, Straight, Medium   Eyes: Blue    

I love this. It is not sticky and looks very natural. I would think anyone could wear this color. it's a pinky nude and has a glossy finish.

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*TOP REVIEWER* NuMama on 10/18/2008 12:49:00 AM more reviews by NuMama

Age: 30-35   Skin: Combination, Dark, Warm   Hair: Brown, Wavy, Medium   Eyes: Brown    

This is a beautiful brownish pink/nudish pink with very subtle gold shimmer. Great texture (not sticky) with decent staying power for a gloss. Love, love, love it! Will keep buying as long as it's available. Great price, $3.79 at Walgreen's.

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amarna_princess on 8/24/2008 11:51:00 AM more reviews by amarna_princess

Age: 19-24   Skin: Oily, Fair-Medium, Neutral   Hair: Brunette, Wavy, Coarse   Eyes: Brown    

Definitely a beautiful color. If you are looking for a nude that is more pink than taupe I think you ought to try this. It stays on for a good long time and smells and tastes pleasant. Very cheap! I've come to expect beautiful pigment and quality texture from Milani and they haven't disappointed me yet. Also this is the "small gloss" by Milani. The "large gloss" has a considerably stickier texture, if I remember correctly. I hate sticky but need it to last so this is perfect.

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Spooty on 6/12/2008 3:16:00 PM more reviews by Spooty

Age: 30-35   Skin: Combination   Hair: Blond   Eyes: Green    

Very natural lip colour with a subtle shimmer. Very comparable with MAC but less sticky.

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shesparkles on 5/18/2008 12:09:00 AM more reviews by shesparkles

Age: 30-35   Skin: Combination, Fair   Hair: Brown, Straight, Fine   Eyes: Blue    

Who knew this great little gloss was lurking in my drugstore? Taboo is a lovely nude-pink with mauve tones in it, very nicely pigmented; bought it on a lark last week and wow. This is a great MLBB nude on me. Nice, not overpowering or synthetic seeming vanilla scent, creamy color with subdued sparkle, glossy on the lips but not high-shine, and best of all it's $3. The packaging is compact but a little ugly and the doefoot applicator doesn't seem as durable as MAC's but hey, for such a low price I can't really complain. Delighted to find such a little moneysaver!

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Pink_Lotus on 1/13/2008 12:14:00 PM more reviews by Pink_Lotus

Age: 36-43   Skin: Oily, Dark, Warm   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Black    

This is my everyday lipgloss when I wear pinks and blues. I hope they don't discontinue this gloss because it's the best deal around. It's under $3 and highly pigmented for my rich MAC NC43 - 45 complexion. The texture is very similar to MAC, so it's a bit heavy on the lips. It looks natural on me in a rosey sort of way on me. It looks wonderful over Milani's Rose Fetish lipstick.

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nicolefox_ot on 11/5/2007 7:50:00 AM more reviews by nicolefox_ot

Age: 30-35   Skin: Combination, Fair   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Green    

On my fairly pigmented lips, this is a medium brownish-pink. The color is very pretty and natural looking - should work with most skin tones. In my opinion (especially taking cost into account) this gloss line is borderline perfect. Not too sticky. Glossy, but not too shiney. Not too glittery. And the package itself is so small you could easily hide it in your pocket or clutch. While some have complained, I personally like that the applicator wand doesn't deposit a lot on your lips; that means I can throw some on without a mirror. And you can't beat the price. Of note, I have found that Kmart has a better selection of Milani than the drugstores.

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lindahill on 8/7/2007 11:52:00 PM more reviews by lindahill

Age: 36-43   Skin: Oily   Hair: Blond   Eyes: Green    

This is my new favorite lipgloss! The color is perfect for my coloring. I also love the scent (vanilla). It is also dirt cheap which is good for me because I seem to lose my lipglosses. (I think my 16 year old daughter could be the culprit). I will definitely repurchase several.

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*TOP REVIEWER* lotusfairy on 2/15/2007 11:22:00 PM more reviews by lotusfairy

Age: 19-24   Skin: Oily, Medium, Neutral   Hair: Brunette, Curly, Medium   Eyes: Brown    

This is a great color for my dark-pigmented lips. Gives good shine and doesn't feel tacky. The only gripe I have is the brush. Doesn't deposit a lot of gloss and it feels scratchy for some reason.

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TerBear on 2/11/2007 11:17:00 AM more reviews by TerBear

Age: Unknown   Skin: Acne-prone   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Brown    

FINALLY! A drugstore lipgloss I can love! Lovely scent (vanilla), perfect texture (not too sticky, but does last well), excellent pigmentation (not too sheer at all!), and a beautiful shade -- an ideal pinky-mauvey-nude for my coloring. And you can't beat the price with a stick! I'd recommend this to anyone who wants an everyday lipgloss at an everyday price.

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dlbaker on 1/11/2007 12:57:00 AM more reviews by dlbaker

Age: 30-35   Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium, Neutral   Hair: Red, Wavy, Medium   Eyes: Green    

True nudes wash me out, but this is the perfect nude for me. If you like MAC lipglass Viva Glam V or Lovechild (I have both), you will like this gloss. It is just a little less tacky, which is nice. Lasts a similar amount of time, tube does not get sticky at the rim, and it's only $3! Can't go wrong.

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*TOP REVIEWER* PaleBrunette on 12/11/2006 7:50:00 PM more reviews by PaleBrunette

Age: 36-43   Skin: Normal, Fair-Medium, Cool   Hair: Brunette, Wavy, Fine   Eyes: Grey    

This is a YLBB shade of medium pink. Glossy with a nice texture and scent.

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benette on 11/6/2006 10:07:00 PM more reviews by benette

Age: 19-24   Skin: Combination, Fair   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Brown    

I have very pale skin but fairly pigmented lips, so buying lipgloss in any shade of pink is a challenge for me as the colors are usually lighter than what I am naturally, so why bother? Taboo is pretty much the EXACT shade of my lips but brighter (and obviously more glossy). The shade is lighter than it looks in the tube, but gives a very nice natural look. Kind of a beige-y pink, and seems to last for awhile, at least on me. Fades to a pinky-gold color, and then it starts to feel a little weird but I'm not complaining for $2.79. Not at all tacky or sticky - the reviewer who said it doesn't catch your hair is spot on. Definite repurchase, maybe one for every coat's pocket.

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