Product Review: Stila Lip Glaze Stick in Orange

Imagine how easier and more hygienic it would be to apply lip glosses without having to dunk the applicators on the tube and apply them as lipsticks instead. Yeah, easier but could be gooey and messy, right? That's what I thought of when I first saw Stila Lip Glaze Sticks on eBay so even if the shades look nice and reviews are mostly positive, I couldn't bring myself to purchase one. But when I saw this being sold online for a really low price, I purchased it without hesitation. The shade I got is Orange just because I was on a coral kick when I got this (though I think I still am).

Why hello, Orange. I hope you won't be like the Annoying Orange on YT. :)

What I like:
- The shade is a very pretty and vibrant red-orange that can go on sheer or be layered to have a brighter pop of color. It instantly brightens the face.
- Glossy but non-sticky which is a huge ++++ for me.
- It has shimmers but are not too visible once on the lips.
- Lasts fairly long too for more than 3 hours.
- Non-drying.
- Unscented. I was hoping it'd smell just a bit like orange but it's cool.
- You have to sharpen it so I think it is pretty hygienic since the outer layer will be gone once sharpened.
- No allergic reaction.
- Pigmented so it can be worn on its own, which I normally do.
- Inexpensive. I got it for 150 bucks (around $3.50) + shipping.

What I don't like:
- You have to be very careful when putting the cap back on. It smudges if you're not too careful.
- You waste a lot of product when you sharpen it, think 5 uses worth of product.
- It melts when the weather is hot. I tried applying it once when it was pretty humid and the tip broke off and melted.
- I think this will be discontinued or has been discontinued since the last time I saw this on the Stila website, it was on clearance sale, stating that those are what they have of this product left.
- Once the tint and gloss are gone, you're left with glitters on the lips.
- It sometimes feel gritty because of the shimmers though that isn't the case all the time.

Overall rating: 3.5/5

Will I buy again? No. The fact that a lot of product gets wasted just by sharpening it is enough reason for me not to.

Swatch

On my lips

On me

Have you tried Stila Lip Glaze Sticks?

Happy Tuesday, super awesome peeps. Stay safe too. Felt the quake and too many bad things happened in different parts of the world lately. Let's all keep the faith and pray. :)

Cheers,

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Product Review: Stila Cotouring Trio

I have tried a few bronzers and mainly used them to contour the cheekbones and make it appear more defined. But I wanted something matte because most of what's locally available have shimmers and it won't look natural if shimmers are obvious on areas that have been contoured. So I was really thrilled when I saw this product for sale - the Stila Contouring Trio - because it has a matte contouring powder. I have used it several times enough to give it a review.

It has 3 shades - Light, Dark, and Flash

It lights up when opened.

What I like:
- It has a mirror. :D
- It has three shades - Dark for contouring; Light for highlighting; and Flash as a shimmery highlighter (I guess)
- A bit powdery but nonetheless easy to blend.
- Unscented.
- The light powder, when applied just right above dark, accentuates and highlights the contoured area even more.
- Dark is a matte brown shade that is quite pigmented. But you have to be extra careful because if too much is applied, it has the tendency to have a bit of orange in it.
- Looks natural if the right amount is applied.
- Does not break me out and neither does it cause any allergic reaction.
- Staying power is acceptable, lasts for about 4 hours or so on my combi-oily skin.
- Has a shelf life of 24 months or two years.
- Locally available at Rustan's, I think.

What I don't like:
- The light annoys me so I used a sticky tape to keep it from lighting up.
- I don't get to use Flash. The palette could've gotten away without it. Just me, though.
- The packaging is bulky and takes a lot of space in my train case. Plus it is made of cardboard, though sturdy. But still...

Overall rating: 4.5/5

Will I buy again? Yes, unless I find a matte bronzer that is great for contouring and won't turn orange on me.

Tip: There is a video on YouTube with a Stila makeup artist demonstrating how to use this palette. You may want to check it out because I think it works even on other contouring and highlighting products.

Swatches

On me

Have you tried this product?

Happy Monday evening, super awesome peeps. Have a great week ahead of you. :)

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Product Review: Stila Major Lash Mascara

Here's another mascara review that has been long overdue. As my eyes sometimes look small, I dunno why they do that though sometimes they look round, I need something to open them up so no one will ask me if I just cried. Yeah, people sometimes ask me that. :( Anyway, time for the review.

What I like:
- It makes my lashes longer and thicker but still look natural enough and not really dramatic. One coat is enough to achieve that.
- The brush that came with it is easy to work with though it is just a regular brush.
- Separates my lashes and no clumping unless I apply too much.
- Does not sting and irritate my eyes.
- Has a shelf life of 6 months. I have only recently started using this though.
- I am not sure if it is waterproof or not but either way, it does not smudge unless I rub my eyes.
- Locally available at Stila counters in Rustan's though I don't know the price since this was a gift from Chel the Malditang Doktora.

What I don't like:
- Weighs the curls down after a few hours.

Overall rating: 3.5/5

Will I buy again? Maybe not. I prefer mascaras that hold curls very well. :)

On me. (I know it looks weird but I really have no idea why my eyes look as if they were looking at two different spots.)

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Stila, MAC, Styli-Style + Half FOTD

Today is a happy loot day as I received packages. ;D Here are the stuff I received.

Stila Kitten Eyeshadow
MAC Lipglass in Nymphette
(Avon Makeup base as freebie & 2 more stuff)

Swatches:

More Styli-Stye Stuff!

Styli-Style Orange Flat Liner Sharpener
Styli-Style Flat Liner - Cairo
Styli-Style Hipsticks

Hipsticks: Psychedelic, Love, Groovy (freebie)

Swatches: Love, Groovy, Psychedelic

Here is a Half FOTD I came up using mostly these.


I used the following:
Shiseido Supplist Poreless Powder Foundation
In2It Eyebrow Shadow
Styli-Style Flat Liner - Cairo
Stila Kitten eyeshadow
Maybelline The Colossal mascara
NARS Torrid
MAC Nymphette lipglass

Here is also a cute Hello Kitty cellphone charm I used as a bag charm since my mobile phone doesn't have a slot for charms.


Will review Styli-Style stuff soon! ;D

Waaah! I think I'll have chicken pox again. I'm starting to have red spots all over. Chicken pox part 2? Shoot! :(
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Lipstick Dupes: MAC Cosmo, Stila Pixie, Clinique Blushing Nude

I have noticed how similar the three lippies look like last week so I decided to take pictures and make swatches.

MAC Cosmo, Stila Pixie, and Clinique Blushing Nude

Swatches:

They all look pretty much the same except for Clinique Blushing Nude which is a tad darker than both MAC Cosmo and Stila.


I'll let the photos and swatches speak for themselves and you guys be the judge of it. :)


Cheapest would be Stila for PHP595, next would be MAC Cosmo for PHP950, and the most pricey amont the three is Clinique Blushing Nude. The last time I bought it, it is priced at a little under PHP1000. Now I'm not sure if the price is still the same or if it has already increased.


This might work as a spend vs. save too. :P


Have a great weekend, everyone. :D

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Product Review: STILA Lippies

When Stila hit Manila, I was so thrilled because I have long been wanting to try their products. I originally wanted their blushes (what else is new, huh?) but their baked duo was OOS when I finally decided to buy one and the other blushes just doesn't appeal to me that much. But the lip glaze had so much raves so I decided to purchase one. And I ended up with my very first 2 Stila items - Lip Glaze in Starfruit and Lip Color in Pixie. :)






So I am going to post pictures and swatches as requested by the lovely Cha. :P On to the reviews then. :)

Stila Lip Glaze in Starfruit
- A lovely warm pinkish coral lip gloss with very fine golden sparkles (based on my observation)




Pros:
- Very pretty colour
- Can be worn alone on the lips and gives a very pretty pink gloss with very fine shimmer
- Lasting power's pretty decent
- Not so sticky (which may be a con for those who prefer glosses as sticky as MAC lipglass)
- Smells very fruity and yummy, not too overwhelming
- Locally available at Rustan's
- Not too shimmery and overly shiny

Cons:
- Color is gone in half an hour (on me)
- May be a little expensive for a lip gloss. Sells at PHP695 for 2.4mL of product.

Will I buy again? Yes! Not as sticky as MAC lipglass with a very yummy fruity scent. :)

Overall rating: 4/5 I would've given it a 5 if it contains more product and the color stays longer on the lips.

Stila Lip Color in Pixie
- A pretty nude pinkish-brown shade of lipstick.





Pros:
- Very pretty nude pink-brown color that is an MLBB
- Pigmented and lasting power is good
- Creamy
- Price is not bad for PHP595 with 3.7g of product which is way cheaper than MAC for PHP950 with 3g of product
- Locally available at Rustan's

Cons:
- Smells lipstick-y which I don't dig that much
- The case looks quite cheap (But it doesn't bother me that much since I am after the product)

Will I buy again? Yes! Quality is good and for the price, you can't go wrong! I only wish they have more colors to choose from. :)

Overall rating: 4.5/5 . Minus .5 for the scent

Look at how pretty the swatches are. :)


I hope this helps. :)

Have a great week, everyone. :

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Back with Hauls! Warning: Picture Heavy

I'm back! And I am so excited to share my latest haul! I did splurge on this one. I was supposed to be on a no-buy mode but I couldn't keep myself from buying anything after depriving myself for almost 2 weeks. So I decided that a no-buy won't be best for me but rather a control over whatever I am going to spend on. I should start shopping wisely instead. So I promise this is the last of my impulsive shopping. :P







The Soap Factory Tomato and Halo Halo Fiesta Soaps
- Each soap costs 99


Chanel Blushes - Joues Contraste in Tea Rose and Irreelle Blush in In Love




Chanel Joues Contraste Tea Rose
- A pretty pale rose/pink shade with very subtle shimmer.
- Buildable
- May be a little too light when swatched but looks very pretty and natural when applied.
- Got this from my mom's makeup stash.
- SRP PHP2350






Chanel Irreelle Blush in In Love
- I am definitely In Love with this blush!
- I cannot really describe it but I think it is a coral-pink shade with subtle shimmer.
- A little more expensive than JC, I got it for PHP2500.





Swatches: In Love and Tea Rose





Kanebo Coffret D'or Foundation Refill
- Since Revue was phased out, I was told by the Kanebo SA that Coffret D'or replaced it so I thought I should give it a try as I really like Kanebo foundation. This is 100 bucks cheaper than Revue for PHP2000. Shade is BE-C, same as my Revue shade.

Stila Lip Glaze in Starfruit and Stila Lip Color in Pixie


MAC 188 Brush
- Got it for PHP2050 due to the price increase.
- bought it mainly for blushes.




Garnier Brightening Eye Roll-On

Alba Botanica Terratints in Bloom

Maybelline Volume Express Black Mascara

L'oreal Blush Delice Shimmer of Hope & Milani Glimmer Stripes in Bronze Glimmer



Dr. Bronner's Magic Soap
- I forgot the exact price but is costs in between PHP300-PHP400 at Healthy Options for a small bottle.
- It effectively cleaned my brushes. :P

Shawill Blush No. 3
- A cheap blush I got for PHP138 at Watson's.
- Quality is good for the price.
- Pigmented and pretty blush.





Missha Cleansing Oil + M Signature Foundationm (freebie)

Zen Zest Martini

4U2 Magic Blushes
- BOGO for PHP424




VOV Show Case Ball on Cheek
- Got this for PHP450 on eBay
- I read somewhere that this is the cheaper and Korean version of Guerlain Meterorites but I really can't tell since I do not have the latter and I do not intend to purchase it. :P




Random purchases:
- Garnier Light facial wash
- Cetaphil cleanser
- Pantene 3-Minute Miracle Treatment
- Off Insect Repellent Spray
- Vaseline lotion
- Caronia clear nail polish
- Colgate 360 toothbrush (pink)
- Kleenex Tissue pack
- Cleene cotton balls
- J&J Baby Milk Bath refill
- Charmee feminine wipes
- Time of the month necessities
- Schick razors

Saizen Goodies

Foundation
- A must-buy from Saizen!
- Review to follow ;)

Charcoal Soap
- Review to follow ;)

The Face Shop Nail polish Remover (Bubblegum) and Pack Brush

Fanny Serrano Silky Coral Blush
- The blush is a pretty pink-peach on its own. But I hate how it tried to look like the Chanel Irreelle blush.


See what I mean?


Fanny Serrano Foundation in Mocha and True Light Liquid Lipstick in Light Berry

Foundation in Mocha
- I first used this when I was still in college, a freshman or a sophomore perhaps and I remember liking it.
- I like that it has a matte finish and matches my skin tone really well.
- I like that it provides heavy coverage.
- I find myself liking it again. :P



Now the lip color is weird because this is the first time I ever encountered a lip gloss that has a light on.

See what I mean?



I find this lip gloss a little runny and staying power isn't that great but this is perfect if you want nude lips with a hint of pink. :P

So there you have it. My recent haul. :)

I hope you like it! I'll be back for reviews. Ta!

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