May 22, 2018

Milani Rose Blush Trio Palette Review & Swatches

I purchased this item and I receive a small commission if you shop using the links in this post.

Milani Rose Blush Trio ($13) is a new blush palette that contains three shades of Milani’s popular Rose Powder Blush which launched for Spring 2018 in two shade selections. I noticed on Instagram quite a few people posted displays featuring the new Milani Rose Blush Trio Palettes as well as the new facial oils the brands launched at Walgreens but I sadly, failed to find any of these items in stores and ended up ordering them online and using Milani’s 15% Off promo code to score them.

I notice Milani isn’t quick to release their products at drugstores and tend to launch on their website first prior to anywhere else. I mean I’ve seen some of their launches appear on their website and take 6 months to pop up in drugstores. I hate it but it makes sense if you think about it as they are cutting out the middleman plus adding to their own following by promoting via their website. I just hate that I can’t see it in stores prior or snagging it on sale at the drugstore during a BOGO. Oh well!

As a fan of Rose Powder Blush I was quite excited to get my hands on the Rose Blush Trio as what’s not love about a palette that contains three shades of a formula you really like? There was some concern about the fact that Milani didn’t list the names of the shades included in the palettes as you might already own the full-size versions. Sadly, after receiving the palettes I can’t confirm what the shades are as they aren’t listed by name on the back or anywhere else on the packaging. Over the years, Milani has released Rose Powder Blush in a number of shades four of which are now permanent but many shades are long since gone. I went through the shades I have in my own collection and I can say that there are one or two shades that do look similiar but the application and pigment seemed a little different which I’ll get into more below.

Milani Rose Blush Trio Palette arrive in the brand’s standard gold packaging with a clear top which allows you to easily see the blushes inside. The total size of the palette is 0.42 oz where as the full-size Rose Powder Blush is 0.60 oz. The palette is $13 and full-size blushes are $9. You do get a bit more bang for your buck if you’re buying one full-size but you get way more variety and less product if you’re going with the trio. I’d prefer having the variety for a few extra dollars versus the larger size. As per the name the blushes each have a 3D rose design that doesn’t disappear with daily use and sticks around through several hundred uses.

Milani launched these in two shade selections one of which is called Flowers of Love. This was the palette I liked the least since it container sheerer shades. I felt like the first shade was more of a highlighter shade since it has a pretty golden sheen where as the other two were satiny matte in finish and had much more pigment. This palette contains the rosier cooler shades. The second palette is called Floral Fantasy and contained a peachier, warmer, and more pigmented shades. This palette was the one I liked the most due to the better color pay off and also, because the colors looked a lot better on me.

I have to admit I was very slightly disappointed with the consistency. A lot of people aren’t keen on the Rose Powder Blush formula because they feel it is a denser, drier blush but I’ve never had a problem with the application or wear due to this. However, I do feel like this trio seemed a touch drier than the regular blush line. They are indeed quite dense and firm to the touch but my brush had no problem picking color up but for some reason they applied little product and had a patchier application due to not only the drier consistency but also because of my own drier skin. I felt like I was building and building and building and got no color on my cheeks. It was rather weird. When I did finally get the color built up it did look quite pretty and gave my cheeks a fresh burst of color. I just struggled with the application initially.

Honest opinion here, these are cute. Adorable! I love the idea of them in theory but something seems to be missing from the formula. The mini sizes didn’t quite translate well for me formula wise the way the original full-size versions do. Honestly, if you hate the full-size versions I’d say just avoid the Rose Blush Trio Palettes completely because this doesn’t improve upon that formula it just seems to make it worst. I think I’m understanding why people don’t like the full-size version as I’m seeing the dryness in the trio palettes and not loving it.

Wearing Shade 3 from the Milani Rose Blush Trio Palette in Floral Fantasy

Don’t go by my word though because at the moment a lot of people are really raving and loving on these. They might be worth checking out for yourself. I personally felt they were a little too stiff, dry, and troublesome to apply.

This does make me damn sad that’s for sure.

Tried them?

Do share your experience with them!

Milani Rose Blush Trio Palette are available now on Milani’s website, select Walgreens, and hopefully soon at Ulta.com.

I purchased this item and I receive a small commission if you shop using the links in this post.

About the Muse

Isabella MuseIsabella is just an average everyday geeky girl who doesn’t blend her eyeshadow correctly, wears too much blush, and hopes she never finds her holy grail products because she likes the thrill of the chase so much. Her mission is to bring you super honest reviews on makeup, skincare, fragrance and all things beauty. She’s in no way an expert on the topic and she sure as hell isn’t a super model. But she’s passionate about makeup and is seeking like-minded individuals that like pina coladas, getting caught in the rain, and ones that enjoy spending hundreds of dollars at Sephora without feeling buyer’s remorse. If you’re that person feel free to reach out and leave a comment or follow me on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Bloglovin‘.

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  • Nicole

    I found them both to be pretty pigmented! I agree with the one lighter shade being more of a highlighter though. Love both palettes. Maybe try a different blush brush? I use a Charlotte Tilbury brush.

  • Deborah

    Aww that’s too bad about these. I’m glad I passed on them then. I have several rose blushes already. I would have definitely purchased this if one rose had been a bronzer, one a highlight and one blush. That would have been very handy.

  • Silvia

    I love my previous tea rose shade got all four and coral cove turned out beautifully. Oh! I will be getting these two too! Lol! Just so pretty to look it!
    I’m very pale so on me they all show just fine and a good thing is I can’t puck up a punch with a single swipe so that’s great news on ghosts like myself. Lol!

  • genevieve

    What a shame they aren’t up to Milani’s usual standard for blushes as I think the trios are lovely shades.
    Thankyou for your review Muse.

  • Madhuri

    Even I found these floral blushes cute & adorable..bt wants some long lasting & blendable formula for blushes.
    Can u suggest any..?? Thanx for the review..it really helped
    & One more question if u can help,
    Can u suggest full coverage foundation for fair golden Color with warm undertone (is huda beauty best )..???

  • Silvia

    I recently noticed Milani at Target again! They removed them off the shelves before Christmas and i was sad. Lol! But they are back although not the entire collection. I have the other 4 blushes and do love the shades although is true they are a bit stiff to pick up on the brush but I’m ok. with it. One has this weird scent to it but the others don’t. Go figure! The baked blushes are softer easy to spread. I think if I would spot the trios on sale I’ll still get them I’m a sucker for the roses. Also about the new Luminoso palette which looks gorgeous but I think having all of those shades already in the later mixed blush/highlight/bronzer palettes I’m pretty sure they’ll be a repeat of those same colors so I’d better hold off for the Luminoso. But overall Milani makes decent products I like all I have tried from them so far blushes, eyeshadows, lipsticks and bronzer, oh highliters are soft and gorgeous indeed.

  • Michaela Copeland

    Could you tell me what single blushes are similar to those in the palettes? Im interested in the pinkier one but i have tea rose and it looks similar to the middle shade. Thank you

    • Isabella Muse

      Hi, I’m traveling at the moment and don’t have access to my collection to compare! I’ll follow up 🙂