PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: STILA SHINE LIP COLOR IN PAM+THANK YOU SOL!

Here's an initial review on STILA SHINE LIP COLOR IN PAM

PRICE: GOT IT AS A GIFT, YAY! (BUT PROLLY, IT IS AROUND 500PHP+)

PLACE BOUGHT: GOT IT AS A GIFT

OTHER LOCATIONS: RUSTANS BOUTIQUES

I got this package last Thursday. I was really thinking hard whom I've purchased from since I can't remember any transactions I've made for the past week.

To my surprise, this loot was inside.

I was thinking who it was from. Until I opened the card inside.

YAY! My heart literally skipped a beat when I learned that it is a holiday gift from one of my mates from the BI Squad (A group of hopeless spendaholics who can't get enough of make- up even though they tell themselves that they already have more than enough. Much worse, their disease rubs on everyone else in Girltalk!:p) 

Suuuuuper thanks Sol. This really made my day! (Along with the Sephora hauls too :))

And this gift from Sol is...

A Stila Shine Lip Color in Pam!

Actually, the box said Anna, but the sticker at the bottom of the tube says Pam. So let's settle for Pam. :)

THE VERDICT:

It actually looks pretty dark and scary here in the tube but fear not, It is indeed a wearable color.

So before we go to the actual product, let's first take a look at the packaging.

I love that they use recycled materials for the cartons so Stila is indeed, environment- friendly, so we should support 'em more because they care for the Earth. The tube is very nice. It exudes the theme and concept of Stila: Freshness, Simplicity, Beauty. It even reminded me of the old Stila lipstick packaging, where the cover and base are made of recycled carton!

Pam is a tomato- red color. Gives your face a nice pop of color on dress- down days, where you don't wanna look too laid back. It does pack on a huge amount of shine to keep your puckers moisturized all day.

Regarding the staying power, since this is too wet, it gets wiped off easily. But if you don't use your lips often, it holds up for 2 hours.

And here's a warm thank you to Sol. :)

I hope you like my gift sis! :)

PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: STILA EYESHADOW (KITTEN)

Here's an initial review on STILA EYESHADOW IN KITTEN

PRICE: $14

PLACE BOUGHT: SEPHORA

OTHER LOCATIONS RUSTAN'S (PHILIPPINES)

THE VERDICT:

I became curious on this eyeshadow since it garnered so many raves in Girltalk's Stila thread. And I asked hubby for this as a pasalubong. I only wanted the eyeshadow but hubby was so kind to throw in an empty eyeshadow pan to secure this eyeshadow! :) I love you bubee! :)

Kitten is a champagne peach eyeshadow with a slight pink undertone that's quite unnoticeable at all, not unless you apply this heavily. 

Here's a swatch of the Kitten e/s. It's uber pigmented! For a detailed review on the quality of this eyeshadow, please do check my review on Stila eyeshadow in Diamond Lil'. I just swatched this twice and look how incredibly pigmented this eyeshadow is! 

I hope you see the slight pink undertone because I can see it! (Look closely and inspect thoroughly) Sorry if some may not see it because my camera may not be performing that well during this photo shoot. :)

And here's an individual eyeshadow pan for my Kitten e/s!

LOVE YOU HUBBY! :)

PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: STILA EYESHADOW (DIAMOND LIL')

Here's an initial review on STILA EYESHADOW (DIAMOND LIL')

PRICE: $14

PLACE BOUGHT: SEPHORA

OTHER LOCATIONS: RUSTAN'S (PHILIPPINES)

THE VERDICT:

Here's another item off of Hubby's US trip pasalubong loot. :) It's also one of my much- awaited purchases since I'm revamping my eyeshadow collection. It's Stila's eyeshadow in Diamond Lil'

Diamond Lil' is a mushroom taupe eyeshadow. It has a slight gold shimmer. For color familiarity, it's a gray taupe eyeshadow with gold shimmer. Stila's eyeshadow pans are quite big so I'm sure this pan will last me long, not to mention that it's UBER pigmented. One swipe already gives your peepers a surge of color. Stila's eyeshadows are so silky, it's like applying cashmere on your lids. It blends easily and it doesn't cake, crease nor streak. It is also not chalky so you get 100% pure color. Upon blending, the powder doesn't fall on your cheeks due to the fantastic formulation.

And here's my Diamond Lil' along with Stila's empty eyeshadow pan. This pan has a magnet which holds the eyeshadow refill securely. It's easy to remove as well. I love how the pan is so convenient so i give the packaging 10 stars. :)

Here's a post courtesy of pinksith.com. MAC's Smoke and Diamonds is currently one of MAC's famous eyeshadow. And unfortunately, it's unavailable here. The reason why I got diamond lil' is because of this post. But primarily, I'm on the look out for a nice gray eyeshadow as well to compliment my black eyeshadow. Check that it duped MAC's S&D by 98%! It's cheaper and the pan is bigger so get more out of your cash. Check also that Stila's more pigmented than MAC! :)

Will I purchase this again? Of course I will! I just hope that this color is available here in the Philippines. :)