I recently posted this beautiful new Stila palette on my Instagram (come follow me @kayleighjcouture if you don't already) and lots of you were loving it so I thought I'd do a review on my blog in full so you can see it in a bit more detail along with some swatches. I haven't actually tried too many Stila products before but it's a brand I always hear great things about so I was really excited to give this a try.
When I received this in the post, my first thought was 'wow, this is so pretty!' as the gold leopard print packaging is really lovely - I usually prefer more simple packaging but this is still really understated and classy looking, despite it being a bold print. I also love how compact the palette is - it isn't very big but that's great in my opinion as it makes it easier to travel with. There's four variations of the palette, each designed with a different skin tone in mind. The one I was sent is for Medium/Tan skin tones but there's also palettes for Fair/Light, Light/Medium and Tan/Deep available. If I was to pick one myself, I'd have probably gone for Light/Medium as that's how I'd describe my skin tone but the palette I have still suits me, so I don't think you have to stick to your skin tone - just go for the one you like the look of best I guess!
The palette contains five eyeshadows and two blushers, with a mixture of matte and shimmery finishes. I like that it has a mixture as it means you can create lots of different looks for both day and night. The shades in the palette I have are all beautiful and very wearable. The back of the palette states how each shade should be used which is useful, especially if you're not the best at applying eyeshadow and need a bit of guidance. The shades are as follows;
Curious - a matte beige to be used all over the lid as a base,
Captivating - a soft champagne shade with a slight shimmer to use as a highlight
Daring - a shimmery copper/rose gold to use all over the lid
Fiesty - a deep chocolate brown to use in the crease.
Finally, the two blush shades are 'Inspiring', a beautiful Coral shade with a slight shimmer and 'Mysterious', a pretty matte rosy Pink. I'm not usually a blush wearer but these shades are so beautiful and I've actually really enjoyed wearing them - especially Inspiring.
I've been using the palette virtually every day since I received it in the post as I love every single shade and as I said earlier, the size makes it great for travelling so it's always in my handbag for one the go touch ups. The quality of the shadows is absolutely amazing - they're so pigmented and buttery, making them so easy to apply and blend. My favourite shade in the palette would have to be Daring as I'm obsessed with anything rose gold and it's also a great shade
L-R - Curious, Captivating, Daring, Fiesty, Inspiring and Mysterious.
It's available to buy here from Cult Beauty and costs £28.00. Do you like the look of this palette? Are you a fan of Stila cosmetics?
omg wow, this palette is absolutely stunning! I need one!
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Oh my goodness that palette is absolutely beautiful. I think I may have to buy it, it sounds amazing!
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This looks lovely! : ) I always read such great reviews about Stila but am yet to try anything from the brand. xx
ReplyDeleteJessie | allthingsbeautiful-x 💚
I have really pale skin and I would buy this one as the shades are absolutely gorgeous! I'll have to check out the other palettes too but this one is so beaut. x
ReplyDeleteGemma Louise
This palette is stunning! I love all the shades in it and the pigmentation of the shadows look amazing! I've never paid Stila much attention, but this really caught my eye.
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What a beautiful palette. It gives me Naked 3 feels which is a palette I love xx
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Oh wow, these look absolutely beautiful! Just my type of shades! I've been wanting to get a palette from Stila because I don't have anything from the brand in my collection. This seems like the perfect start! x
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These are such stunning palettes and so handy for everyday makeup!
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Gorgeous palette. Looks like it would give a natural look which I like! It's great when you find a palette with lots of wearable shades.
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This palette is stunning!! x
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All those colours are absolutely beautiful! Definitely need to get my hands on this palette! Great post & swatches! :)
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This looks soo pretty!! I love Stila packaging!!! <3 Lovely post
ReplyDeleteAmelia | Amelia Grace
This palette is so beautiful, but, in the past, I haven't really liked palettes that have both face and eye products!
ReplyDeleteAbby Talks
Wow! This palette is absolutely stunning, and the pigmantation looks incredible! Definitely a must try x
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This is absolutely stunning!
ReplyDeleteAsh | www.mstantrum.com
This looks like a gorgeous palette and I love there is different shades to choose from and I love that's an option. The swatches look amazing too and so is the packaging.
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This look sooooo stunning!!!! I need it! x
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wow, the pigmentation of each shadow and blush are amazing!! I love the colours in this particular palette and think it's great they're all in one palette! :)
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love love love love!! one of those palettes that has every colour you could need! :) x
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This palette is so gorgeous I actually need it!
ReplyDeleteLauren Ashleigh xx
Thank you for the review! Gorgeous palette. You are missing the label of Magnetic in your bottom picture, just to let you know! :)
ReplyDeleteThose colours are gorg!
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