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skimcap on 5/5/2010 2:02:00 PM more reviews by skimcap

Age: 25-29   Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium   Hair: Black   Eyes: Brown    

Probably the most versatile palette I own. I find myself using all the eyeshadows in this set quite often and I have actually worn down the champagne shade down to its bottom. The pink isn't too bright and I use the crease colour, a brown with a burgandy tinge both as a shadow and as a liner. The blush is a nice coral shade which is quite bright so I need to dust off the brush before application on my fair skin.
The stay power is great for the day, and I haven't had problems with it creasing at all.

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silverbelle282 on 3/31/2008 2:48:00 AM more reviews by silverbelle282

Age: 25-29   Skin: Sensitive, Olive, Warm   Hair: Black, Curly, Fine   Eyes: Brown    

eh.... i got this palette when i ordered for their warehouse sale. i've worn it a few times and i like that it contains pretty, wearable neutrals. i'm having serious doubts about it's staying power. i tried it over a mac pigment today (pink bronze) and it faded as the day came to a close... i will keep trying. it's definitely cute package, and i'm just more careful when i stick a blush brush in it, and it's nice to have a full polished face with me where ever i am. i will edit once i try this with some different bases.

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polyestergirl on 2/21/2008 2:54:00 AM more reviews by polyestergirl

Age: 25-29   Skin: Combination   Hair: Blond   Eyes: Hazel    

The eye colours were rather predictably stila. I would have liked a really dynamic shade thrown in there. I adore the blush, and the really cute packaging so thats what my three lippies cover. The only problem with the blush as others have pointed out is that it is really small, and can be hard getting it on a blush brush without accidentally side swiping an eyeshadow.

An impulse buy, that I won't do again!

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kerroppifreak on 4/18/2007 8:57:00 PM more reviews by kerroppifreak

Age: 19-24   Skin: Normal   Hair: Black   Eyes: Brown    

this is a very nicely packaged palette. it's sturdy and can easily by toted around. I also like how the lighter colors are given in more quantity than the darker brown color...that way I won't run out of the lighter colors before the brown...makes much more sense to me this way. I also love the blush...very pigmented...but looks like it would also look nice as an eye color. The colors aren't very unique, nor are they extra special. However, it is a nice staple palette that is ideal for touch ups. I simply wouldn't buy it again because I don't see myself using it up.

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*TOP REVIEWER* GimpyPoop on 4/15/2007 6:27:00 PM more reviews by GimpyPoop

Age: 25-29   Skin: Combination, Tan   Hair: Black   Eyes: Brown    

All I have to say about this palette is that a metrosexual friend of mine actually complimented my make-up when I wore this. He rarely ever says anything about my make-up when I wear crazy bright outrageous shades or, hell, even other neutral palettes. Okay so yes, this is not anything special at all. Stila, you’re boring! You release the same shades over and over and over again, but in slightly different packaging but yet you have us Stila fanatics peeing ourselves with glee every time you release a new collection. Anyway I really like how this palette is housed in plastic instead of cardboard and it’s mirrored and compact – perfect for traveling. The eyeshadows are decently pigmented and quite soft. Nice peachy base shade that and dark brown for crease. The champagne shade is similar to MAC Shroom. Over all these shades are not very blatantly shimmery at all – very satiny and classy. Perfect for the office or just plain everyday/everywhere wear. The blush is a bright coral – reminds me of Pout Apricot Totty – proceed with caution. Over all I just love this palette because it’s very flattery for my warm complexion. It’s not my most favorite palette ever, but I do like this one quite a bit and I’ll probably be using this palette a bit.

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ExoticDreams on 6/12/2006 11:36:00 AM more reviews by ExoticDreams

Age: 19-24   Skin: Oily, Olive   Hair: Black   Eyes: Black    

I love palettes, and when they're LE I must have them! I use the chocolate shimmer as a liner, and I mix the other two for browbones. The coral blush is also lovely. I WOULD repurchase if it wasn't discontinued. =(

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Cutie11654 on 1/5/2006 4:09:00 PM more reviews by Cutie11654

Age: 19-24   Skin: Normal   Hair: Blond   Eyes: Blue    

Great palette-I'd sworn off buying palettes for a while bc I never like or use all the items included-but this one prooved to be an exception! All the colors are flattering and wearable - even the blush as long as it's used in moderation (a pretty bright coral that can get out of control easily) Plus I love the small compact size!

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mmagirl on 12/30/2005 2:17:00 PM more reviews by mmagirl

Age: 36-43   Skin: Sensitive, Fair, Neutral   Hair: Brunette, Curly, Fine   Eyes: Hazel    

Love, love, LOVE this palette! The eyeshadow shades (champagne shimmer, pink shimmer, chocolate shimmer) are all flattering to this warm PPP, and look amazing paired with the coral-colored blush. The shadows are silky-smooth, highly pigmented, and apply like a dream. My only quibbles are that the package is small (when applying, you have to work to keep your blush brush from overflowing into the dark brown e/s), and that it doesn't come with a brush or a place to put one. But other than that, it's exactly the high quality you've come to expect from Stila. Would definitely repurchase.

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LoZo on 11/16/2005 6:58:00 PM more reviews by LoZo

Age: Unknown   Skin: Other   Hair: Other   Eyes: Other    

I would have to say this is a super palette that would brighten up your face. The blush is gorgeous and stays on all day in the South Florida humidity. The eyeshadows are all lovely and have all day staying power as well. I was fortunate to pick this up at a discounted price, but it was still not cheap. I do have to say Stila is great quality, so the higher price is easier to swallow. (due to quality) If I had any complaint...I wish the lightest shade was slightly a different color. I would use it more if it was. As stated earlier...love the blush color.

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*TOP REVIEWER* Whitneyone on 10/17/2005 3:04:00 PM more reviews by Whitneyone

Age: 19-24   Skin: Combination   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Blue    

I received this in a swap from a WONDERFUL MUAer!!! I absolutely LOVE it and have been using it everyday now!! The brown e/s looks a perfect brownish gray on me and it makes my blue eyes stand out beautifully. The shimmering cream/champagne colored e/s is a perfect highlighter, and the rose e/s is a beautiful color for my skin tone. The blush is a light touch-of-pink that goes so perfectly with the three e/s colors. I am really enjoying this compact and getting a LOT of use from it. It's beautiful and is my first Stila item. I think this is going to lead to me falling in love with Stila's e/s!!! Though I received this in a swap, I would purchase it, and I highly recommend it. It's just so cute and the colors are so beautiful and they match my skin tone so well!! Love this!!!

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colombiana on 9/14/2005 6:29:00 AM more reviews by colombiana

Age: 25-29   Skin: Dry   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Brown    

bougt this on a a whim when I was in Space NK a while back and I am totally glad I did! I was a little weary about the birght coral blush but when applied softly it really is pretty on! I am also devoted to the champagne coloured eyeshadow and the brown shadow (no shimmer when on skin really). Theonly one I hardly touch is the rose shimmer, it just doesnt suit my skin really. Overall a great buy!

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*TOP REVIEWER* milliegirl on 9/4/2005 11:49:00 AM more reviews by milliegirl

Age: 36-43   Skin: Other   Hair: Blond   Eyes: Blue    

Add me to the list of people who adore this palette. I picked this up at my nearby CCO and it's a steal for $22.50. I love every color in this palette! At first I was unsure if the tones would be right for my fair, blonde, blue-eyed complexion because I thought it might be too warm. But, fortunately, not so. The peach e/s is almost an exact duplicate of MAC Jest (one of my all-time faves), and the light champagne color is a much paler version of Stila Oasis, but not overly gold. The dark eye shade is a neutral brown with minimal shimmer and the blush is a coral-pink along the same vein as their Cream powder blush (although not exact), which gives a nice pop of color when applied lightly.

I like this even better than the Lotus Bloom palette, which I've been steadily using through Spring and Summer. I love the packaging of these palettes because they're so sturdy, small enough for your purse, yet you get plenty of product and a nice mirror. If you see this one at your CCO and you have blue eyes, grab it up!

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funky_fried on 8/30/2005 12:55:00 AM more reviews by funky_fried

Age: 19-24   Skin: Combination   Hair: Black   Eyes: Brown    

I bought this palette on ebay without seeing it instore first, so I was a bit dubious about it. When I got it though, I was pleasantly surprised - I think the e/s are best described as pearlised - the lightest shade is almost iridescent on. I find the pink works well for me, but I know some others have had problems with the colours showing up. The brown seems to have a shimmer in it in pan, but I can't see the shimmer on. I haven't used it wet as a liner though, as I'm paranoid about getting the funny caking...maybe shimmer shows up when used wet. The blush is a gorgeous coral pink colour, its something I would never think to buy on its own.

My colouring is fair Asian skin, Stila 40 watts, Nars Barcelona - I like to use the beige shade all over lid, with pink up to "crease" and the brown to line and contour. The blush gives just the perfect amount of colour to my face. I like to use the flat side of my blush brush to pick up colour, then brush lightly over the apples and up to the side. I find it gives me a better application than using a round soft brush.

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*TOP REVIEWER* syeung2 on 8/2/2005 9:55:00 AM more reviews by syeung2

Age: 30-35   Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium, Warm   Hair: Black, Straight, Medium   Eyes: Brown    

eyes: medium brown shimmer shadow

eyes: golden peach shimmer shadow

eyes: golden cream-color shimmer shadow

cheeks: matte coral blush


The peach e/s is just right, not too ruddy for me, and the coral blush is fine as long as I use a very light hand. As other reviewers have mentioned, the blush is EXTREMELY pigmented! Like the Mystic Pearl palette, I wish the blush pan were bigger or had more space to itself so you can work in a big round blush brush without worrying about disturbing (or picking up) any of the other colors - but since it's so pigmented and I have to be careful how much I get on my brush anyway, this ends up not being an issue for me with this palette. The powders instantly turn to powder/dust when a brush is taken to them. The eye colors are VERY SHEER, very soft, and very silky smooth and easy to blend. I was disappointed at first by how sheer/subtle the eye colors are and they didn't really show up on me... but sometimes less is more, right? For me, it's great for day/work - I'm AAB/NC25 - a very good warm/neutral palette of colors, not too warm and orange-y. Five lippies, minus one for the too-small blush pan.

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productaholic on 8/2/2005 1:34:00 AM more reviews by productaholic

Age: 30-35   Skin: Combination, Medium, Warm   Hair: Black, Wavy, Coarse   Eyes: Brown    

I bought this because it was so cute and compact and a pretty good price for 3 eyeshadows and a blush. I wanted a pink blush at the time so I figured, Sure why not! The blush looks horrible on me. I only use the brownish colour and the shimmery beige. The pinkish eyeshadow does not work for me. Oh well....

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*TOP REVIEWER* jostrows on 5/7/2005 5:29:00 PM more reviews by jostrows

Age: 30-35   Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium   Hair: Blond   Eyes: Blue    

I love the packaging! It's sturdy and great for travel. I thought the colors were going to be amazing, but when I put them on there was so little pigment they barely showed up. After a few hours I looked like I didn't have any make up on at all. The blush which was a little bright at first faded to nothing. I wish these were more pigmented and had some staying power! Kind of soft and crumbly too.

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caravan on 5/6/2005 5:16:00 AM more reviews by caravan

Age: 18 & Under   Skin: Other   Hair: Other   Eyes: Other    

I am a Stila addict and I loved the packaging, so I bought it on Ebay, sight unseen. I hate to admit it after spending the money, but I don`t like it on me. The blush is not as bright as it looks, but does nothing for my skintone. The shadows are ho-hum and are far less pigmented than other Stila products. I have been wearing it in the daytime so I don`t feel like it was a complete waste, but give me Confections (pink) and Mod Look 1 any day.

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*TOP REVIEWER* PradaPrincess on 4/23/2005 11:49:00 PM more reviews by PradaPrincess

Age: 19-24   Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Brown    

I can't get over how cute this compact is. I remember when I first saw pics I thought ugh, looks cheap and plasticy but I changed my mind immediately after recieving mine. While I don't care for the brown liner shade much.. the other shades are beautiful. The shadows show well on my FFF-MMM skin, and like others have said, the blush is on the pigmented so make sure you are light-handed when you apply.

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*TOP REVIEWER* emiliejolie on 3/26/2005 10:06:00 AM more reviews by emiliejolie

Age: 25-29   Skin: Combination, Fair   Hair: Other   Eyes: Hazel    

This is my first Stila product. This brand is damn expensive once converted in CDN$ (42.56), and for the amount of product you get, IMHO it doesn't worth the price.

The packaging is loveable though. It comes in a cute mirrored compact.

I contains 3 e/s - a shimmery eggshell beige (reminds me of MAC Shroom but not exactly the same), a shimmery pinkish mocha-peach and a chocolate brown (this one isn't really shimmery but contains some gold glitters - however, they are barely noticeable on my eyelids). Withouth a base, the e/s are a bit sheer and the lasting power is not excellent. It also contains one blush - a deep peachy coral. I really love the blush shade! Makes my cheeks glow!! But it's EXTREMELY pigmented - so beware if you have a fair complexion! Use it with a light hand. Sometimes I use the blush as an e/s as well.

This is an overall good product. I'm not sure if I'd buy another Stila palette though, since for the price there's is not that much product and since the e/s aren't spectacular...

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forsythia19 on 3/25/2005 11:33:00 AM more reviews by forsythia19

Age: 19-24   Skin: Combination, Fair   Hair: Blond   Eyes: Brown    

This is my first Stila product, and I am impressed so far. While I usually go for more dramatic eye shadow looks, these shades create a pretty, natural look that pairs nicely with the vibrant blush. The light golden shade works well as a highlighter, and the dark brown is great as a liner- with pretty good staying power when used wet. The blush is a beautiful coral shade- and it works fine with my NC15 skin, as long as I apply it lightly. Overall, a really pretty pallette!

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