Stila Lip Glaze Stick

Better staying power than regular lip glaze

I bought one of these on sale at anthropologie thinking that it would be the same problem as the normal lip glazes: a great look but one that wears away too easily. I was wrong. I feel like the lip glaze stick lasts a lot longer. The texture is thiner and not quite as goopy, and I don't think the colors match exactly. For example, I bought the apricot, which is a lot pinker than the regular apricot lip glaze, but it's very pretty.

March 24, 2008

Stila Glaze Lip Liner

OK color, but no staying power

I originally bought red and pink to extend the life of my stila lip glaze, but this liner didn't help. The lip glaze would wear off just as easily as if I hadn't used the liner. Plus, the center of the pencil seems to get easily dislodged from the wood part around it, so the pigment part is always falling out, which is a pain. This does leave a bit of pigment on my lips even when the glaze wears off, but overall it's not as effective as I would prefer for the price.

March 24, 2008

Stila Clear Color

Great sheer color, a mix between a gloss and a lipstick

I hate lipstick, so this is a great product for me because it's almost as sheer as a gloss, but it lasts a lot longer.

March 24, 2008

Stila Illuminating Tinted Moisturizer SPF 15

Looks great but makes me break out

I love the way this looks, especially in the winter when my skin needs a bit more moisture. The problem is that it makes me break out more often; not full-blown acne, but a few more zits than I usually have. I've switched back to my mineral makeup and my skin has cleared up. It's too bad because I really liked the way this looked.

March 24, 2008

Stila All Over Shimmer Powder in Kitten

Great highlighter

I have really pale skin and think this is a great highlighter. I use it near my eyes to make them look bigger. It has a subtle sparkle, but isn't too glittery.

March 24, 2008

Stila Smoky Eye Palette

Makes smoky eye easy

I have this in "The Grays" and it is great. I can definitely see myself using all the shadows in different combinations for different looks. The recorded instructions go a bit too fast for me, so I follow the instructions that were included with the package. My friends really liked the looks that I've done so far, and I think that this kit is a pretty good buy rather than spending on separate products. Potential buyers should be aware, however, that no brushes are included and the instructions tell you at the end to use kohl liner and mascara, which are also not included. So in a sense the kit is not entirely complete.

March 24, 2008

Borghese Perfetta Lip Pencil

Great lipliner

This stuff lasts a long time and definitely has a lot of pigment. I prefer a lip pencil that is a bit softer, so I recommended twirling the tip between your fingers to warm it up so it spreads on without having to push too hard.

March 15, 2008

Borghese Superiore State-of-the-Art Mascara

Good mascara, but nothing special

This stuff volumizes, but you need to build it up a bit. Doesn't smug or smear and comes off easily with eye-makeup remover. It's good stuff, but nothing amazing. While the packaging is attractive, it's a bit too bulky for my taste. I'd prefer something more minimalist.

March 15, 2008

Curel Foot Therapy

Less than impressed

Sure this stuff is light and absorbs quickly, which are both pluses for a foot cream, but I don't feel like it really makes my feet softer either in the short term or the long term.

March 15, 2008

L'Oreal Paris Studio Secrets Professional Eye Shadow Single

Great shadow

I have this in Satin Tutu and it does double-duty as a highlighter. Great color, great shimmer at a great low price.

March 9, 2008