Milk Makeup reviews and discussion

4.1

83% of reviewers would recommend to a friend

Reviews mention

  • Long-lasting, gripping primer performance
  • Creamy, blendable stick formulas
  • Vegan, cruelty-free formulations
  • Travel-friendly, compact packaging
  • Tacky, pilling primer texture
  • Inconsistent, fading pigmentation
  • Drying, melt-prone stick products
  • Strong, unpleasant product scents

Milk Makeup earns mixed-to-positive reviews: its Hydro Grip primer, Kush mascara/brow products, and creamy Lip + Cheek and bronzer sticks often perform beautifully—gripping makeup, blending easily, and suiting sensitive skin—while recurring complaints cite tacky feel or pilling from Hydro Grip, inconsistent formulas, fading pigment, and fussy or small stick packaging. Reviews of Milk Makeup also flag scent issues, products drying out or melting, and some underwhelming skincare and highlighters, making it a brand with standout staples but uneven reliability across the range.

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110 reviews and posts

  • I love this primer. I heard about it for a while, it was all over my tiktok etc and I finally caved and it was worth every penny. It really holds my makeup on nicely and is just as good as the urban decay all nighter spray.

  • really good quality and a pretty good selection of shades. very "glowy". could be a bit of a turn off for some people, just because of how shiny it looks. blends really well and is just a really high quality product

  • For my wedding celebration last year I did my own makeup thanks to Milk!! I used their contour sticks as well as the hydro grip gel skin tint. I spent a year trying different products before deciding what I’d use and it was the most gorgeous I have ever ever felt!!

  • I love this brand because it has such high quality and clean ingredients. I also love how the packaging looks. I would definitely rebuy from this brand many times in the future and would recommend it.

  • Love how compact the product is - easy to take on the go. Product has pretty good pigment but will advise to warm up with a brush on your hand and not applying directly on to the face, yo have a more seamless finish.

  • I haven’t tried Milk’s other products but their kush high volume mascara is the best I’ve found in a very long time - my hack is to buy the travel / smaller tube size so it doesn’t dry out (unfortunately mascara isn’t part of my 2sec sprint out the door everyday routine 😂)

  • This stick feels so refreshing and instantly cools my skin. I love how easy it is to apply. It's quick and messy free, I just glide it on and go. It gives my face a quick wake up and the niacinamide makes my skin look smoother over time. Perfect for mornings or when I need a little pick me upper during the day!

  • Goes on like water and leaves behind a soft, even stain that lasts. Not drying at all, and the colors feel fun but still wearable. I throw this in my bag for touch-ups on the go. Its a great way to add a bit of color.

  • I picked this up in the shade “Green Dragon” because I used to be obsessed with the Kush Lip Balms, especially in “Green Dragon” but it was discontinued :// Anyways it smells EXACTLY like it (slightly herbal) so I was really happy about that. It is also very lightweight and doesn’t feel sticky at all. I do find it very moisturizing and it does not have any minty sensation or tingly feeling at all. The finish is glossy but it absorbs pretty quickly so if you’re looking for a high shine gloss this one is not super shiny. Still I do find it to leave my lips hydrated. The only thing I don’t like is the size. It’s pretty small. But the applicator I am a fan of since it’s pretty big and slanted so it makes applying it super easy. I’m not super sure if I will repurchase since I do like it but $26 for a lip oil is ://

  • In general, I have been a big fan of Milk. The blush and highlighter sticks have been in my regular rotation for a few years now. I also really like their makeup brushes. I bought the Jelly Tint Duo last fall and really do not like them. They're way too pigmented and dry out my lips. I didn't need another blush, so I don't have a use for them.

  • When I first tried it, the texture stood out right away, it feels quite tacky once applied and sits on the skin as a slightly sticky base (in a good way) rather than a slick or matte surface. After waiting about a minute, I applied my foundation and noticed my base looked smoother with fewer signs of shifting or wearing off after several hours. On days where I needed my makeup to last (say long hours or heat/humidity), this primer definitely helped, my foundation stayed more intact, there was less midday patchiness, and my makeup looked more like I’d just applied it rather than been wearing it for hours.

  • I love the blush formulation, regardless of the unhinged amount of sparkles in the shade I bought it doesn’t look like it on my face- it looks like a dewy natural flush. I also have to say that the formulation is very thought out within MILK.

  • I like this primer. It seems to make my makeup last longer. It is silicone based but not too sticky feeling. I don't use it everyday, but I do grab it when I need my makeup to last a little longer. It has no scent and doesn't irritate or breakout my skin.

  • The contour has a very cool undertone, which can come off a bit too gray on me—almost vampy. The blush is sparkly (not in a good way) and doesn’t layer smoothly if you’re applying with fingers over makeup. Love the concept but not my favorite.

  • This concealer has a creamy, lightweight texture that blends like a dream. It covers dark circles and blemishes without feeling heavy or cakey. Perfect for a natural, flawless finish that lasts all day 🎨✨💖

  • I like this cream blush because it's easy to throw in a bag and I don't worry about leaking. Werk is a great "blonzer" color on me. It's more of a "dry" formula than other ones I've tried and takes a little extra work to blend in, but I sort of like that because it makes application much more precise. Easy to apply with your fingers, but I would suggest applying it to fingers or your hand first instead of directly to the cheek because the pressure required to deposit color can make the makeup underneath smudge.

  • As someone who is not a huge fan of traditional concealer, I really like the sheer, brightening effect the Milk Makeup Sunshine Under Eye Tint gives me. It's easy to blend with a finger, and it has one of the most unique applicators I've ever seen, with a click pump that makes it easy to control the amount of product and a sort of rolly ball that you use to brush the product on your skin. While it brightens, it won't necessarily conceal spots or hyperpigmentation, so I only use it beneath my eyes. I love that the brand packages a lot of its products in stick form, like the Matte Bronzer. Although I prefer to blend this particular product with a brush on the back of my hand instead of applying it directly to my skin, as it dries down quickly.

  • One of my favourite brands i've tried do far! I have combination skin and these products especially foundations are absolutely incredible for hydrating without being oily or heavy. Would 100% recommend!

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  • I am not too much into make up because I'm still a beginner and I'm trying to learn and I think makeup products are the best. If you are starting out a make up journey specially the lip and cheek tint. I am using the share WERK. It looks so genuine and so good on brown skin tones and the tent stays for at least five hours or it could be because I tend to eat my lips stay with my food but nonetheless if you're starting out, you need to check out milk products.

  • The packaging of this brand is so fun! I love the Kush mascara and I have their blush / bronzers and highlighters. Everything looks amazing and is perfect to travel with. I love that they make solid creams. They apply beautifully!