Saturday 19 January 2008

Stila All Over Color Push-Up



RRP: $14-$20/£15 - down to $9.80/£6.49 in sales
no. of shades available: 8

--What does the promo say?--
"Give cheeks that wind-blown, barely-there flush, anytime of year, with this sheer gel stick. The formula is gel-based and oil-free so it hydrates skin while acting as a protective barrier to the elements. Uncomplicated and easy to apply and blend."

--Packaging--
Small and perfectly formed. It's a plastic see-through squarish canister with the Stila logo and product information printed on in black, with a silvery lid and base. The silvery base has a click wheel that you use to push the blush up and down, and it's always nice to be able to see the product through the packaging.

--Application--
As promised, all very uncomplicated. Pull off the lid, twist the click wheel to push up the blusher, and apply straight to the cheeks (or, for a unified look, feel free to apply carefully to the eyes and lips too). Blend as necessary and voila.

--Texture--
Smooth, and slightly glossy without being sticky.

--Appearance--
Looks very natural and there's a shade there for every skin tone. Gives you dewiness without shine.

--Longevity--
As with most gel or cream-based formulas, it's never going to last all day, but you need to use so little each time that I'm more than OK with this.

--Value for money--
Pretty good, especially if you can get it in the sale. A stylish, fashionable brand that's affordable and of a high quality, with products for everyone.

perfect partners
Stila Natural Finish Oil Free Makeup, $36/£14
Stila Cover Up Stick, $18/£8.50

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