Stila • Fade Cheek Color • Blush

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*TOP REVIEWER* desertwaya on 1/4/2012 5:57:00 PM more reviews by desertwaya

Age: 30-35   Skin: Combination, Fair, Warm   Hair: Red, Wavy, Fine   Eyes: Brown    

I ment to get Rose but got this instead but i must say i rather like it. Its just enough color to brighten my face up, very natural. This is i guess a neut dusty rose shade perhaps? I plan on getting more stila blushes thanks to this accidental discovery.

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HelenaS on 11/1/2010 1:19:00 PM more reviews by HelenaS

Age: 44-55   Skin: Normal, Fair   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Blue    

Something is wrong with Stila's quality control these days. This used to be my favorite everyday blush. It morphed on my skin into a blooming, natural glow-from-within even though it looked boring in the pan. It was a perfect blush. Fast forward 8 years...I decide to stock up on it and bought 2 pans on sale when it was discontinued in summer of 2010. It IS NOT the same blush I knew and loved. One pan wouldn't show up at all. It was so hard in the pan that nothing would even come up on my brush. I finally tried the other pan and it is fine. I can swipe it and get a reasonable amount of product. It doesn't seem as densely pigmented as the Fade I knew before but it works. I am going to try to return the other pan....

I wouldn't purchase again since it is discontinued anyway, and I wouldn't risk this happening again. I am on the hunt for a replacement (maybe MAC Blushbaby).

I had no idea how to rate this. The original was 5 stars. This one....inconsistent. It was on sale so it was cheap ($10 a pan). I don't like Stila's packaging, so I only gave it a 3 there. It's a shame that they slipped up here.

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shonascully on 11/30/2009 6:41:00 AM more reviews by shonascully

Age: 19-24   Skin: Normal, Fair-Medium, Warm   Hair: Blond, Straight, Fine   Eyes: Hazel    

I have no clue why this has such good reviews... I'm a huge Stila fan, but this blush is an exception.
I swipe my brush in this numerous times, but it will just NOT show up on me. I'm quite pale so I can't understand why. I just can't see anything at all. I've tried different brushes, fingers, everything. Secondly, it's chalky and doesn't feel particularly nice. Thirdly, I hate the fact that Stila's blushes come in the exact same size pan as the eyeshadows. This just feels so wrong. It's too small to get my brush in properly, and I often mistake it for an eyeshadow. It's no big deal, but I just have to note that it irritates me. Will definitely be swapping this away.

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*TOP REVIEWER* missred2u on 9/30/2009 3:26:00 PM more reviews by missred2u

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

I love blush. I have several different shades. I have never given any thought to finding my HG blush, because I like to switch up pretty frequently. Well, today it hit me from outta the blue. In an instant, I knew I had found something that I didn't even know I was missing! It was this blush. Fade. My God, it's perfect. It's the color that I should have been born with. This will go with any look, because it's THAT good. HG HG HG!!!

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*TOP REVIEWER* jiney17 on 6/3/2009 8:39:00 PM more reviews by jiney17

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

A very, very sheer, light neutral pink, not too brown or warm, but not too pink either. It's quite subtle, though if I make a mistake and pile on too much, it can look a little ruddy on my light, yellow-toned complexion. Texture isn't quite as good as Cargo or (certain) Chanel blushes, but it's good enough. Will use up my pan happily but won't repurchase.

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*TOP REVIEWER* ohtwicemyburn on 12/9/2008 11:45:00 PM more reviews by ohtwicemyburn

Age: 19-24   Skin: Normal, Fair   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Blue    

This is a really natural looking blush that surprisingly defines the cheekbones perfectly. It's easy to wear and takes very little hassle. I really like it!

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guigen on 12/1/2008 9:47:00 PM more reviews by guigen

Age: 30-35   Skin: Other   Hair: Other   Eyes: Other    

Have used this blush for 4 years and just repurchased it. I get compliments when I wear it. It looks natural and glowing and really makes my cheekbones defined. It looks great lightly dusted over the outer brows and on the nose and chin. Frames the whole face yet looks warm and natural. Good for day or night.

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*TOP REVIEWER* Zevie on 9/1/2008 7:07:00 PM more reviews by Zevie

Age: 19-24   Skin: Acne-prone, Fair-Medium, Warm   Hair: Brown, Wavy, Medium   Eyes: Brown    

I actually bought this blush on mistake. I was at Ulta and meant to pick up Kitten eyeshadow and accidently grabbed Fade instead. I didn't realize 'til I got home and figured that I could use another blush more than I could another shimmery eyeshadow. So I figured I'd give fade a try. I'm NC 25-30ish, depending on how tan I am at the moment. This color looks very brown and unspectacular in the pan but on my cheeks it's a brownish rosy color. Just enough pink it it that it doesn't act like a bronzer (which I was worried about when I saw it in the pan) and makes my cheeks look very pretty. It's very, very natural looking. This blush is great for days when I have a heavy eye makeup or bright colored lips. Or when I'm trying to look very natural and not made up. This is certainly not the kind of blush shade I would have picked up for myself though. I like bright, bright, bright blushes. However, this is certainly a very nice addition to my blush collection. Every girl needs a nice, natural, subtle blush. I wouldn't buy this color if you're very fair or cool toned. I think this blush could easily look ruddy on fair and/or cool skin. I'm also not sure it'd show up on someone much darker than I am either. However, if you light (not super fair or tan) skin with yellow or neutral undertones, I think you'd like Fade. It's matte and lasts fairly well. Overall, good blush but I probably wouldn't buy again because I like bright blushes more.

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*TOP REVIEWER* rachchen on 5/11/2008 6:39:00 PM more reviews by rachchen

Age: 25-29   Skin: Combination, Olive, Warm   Hair: Black, Straight, Medium   Eyes: Black    

I am an Asian NC20 (Studio Fix Fluid), C3 (MAC Face & Body), RMK 102, Chanel 20, EM Olive Fair/ Golden Fair/ Fawn, Alima Golden 1/Warm 1.


Fade is a neutral peach/pink/beige. I find it hard to imagine anyone with fair-medium skin who doesn't look good in this. The blush goes on silky smooth like butter, and has excellent lasting power. I look like I have naturally amazing, sculpted cheekbones when I wear this, which is surprisingly since it's not a contour shade at all!


Stila powder blushes don't get too much love on MUA for some reason. If you're new to Stila and want to try a powder blush, this would be a safe bet to start with.

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mrscliffy on 3/19/2008 6:15:00 PM more reviews by mrscliffy

Age: 25-29   Skin: Normal, Fair   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Blue    

Let me preface this by saying that I'm new to wearing blush and still not quite sure what colors look good on me. However, I think I've found a keeper in this blush. The color is really natural looking and blends nicely. It's a little on the expensive side for me, especially considering you have to purchase a compact for it, too. But, I like it enough to buy it again.

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*TOP REVIEWER* cosmokid on 11/13/2007 3:18:00 PM more reviews by cosmokid

Age: 30-35   Skin: Normal, Fair-Medium, Neutral   Hair: Brown, Straight, Medium   Eyes: Green    

Fade is a brownish-pink blush that looks unspectacular in the pan, but its results are anything but. It gives me cheekbones I never knew I had, regardless of whether I use it to contour or just put it on my cheeks. This blush is extremely pigmented, so use with a light hand.

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mdenham on 6/10/2007 1:25:00 PM more reviews by mdenham

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

The makeup consultant at Sephora recommended this for my fair Asian skin that blushes naturally when the temperature is warm. It's a pinkish brown tone, that looks very natural when I apply it in the winter (when I am very white) and in the summer (when I have a light tan). I recommend it if you are looking for a natural hue.

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*TOP REVIEWER* abigail80 on 7/17/2006 6:13:00 PM more reviews by abigail80

Age: 25-29   Skin: Other, Fair   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Brown    

Stila fade blush is wonderful. I have been wearing it for over six years now and have definitely repurchased it. It is matte (which I love), doesn't break me out, and really warms up my very pale skin. To me it is a neutral pink-brownish shade. I like to wear fade with stila starlight eyeshadow and stila espresso as a liner for a natural and pretty look.

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eurasian on 8/13/2005 3:01:00 AM more reviews by eurasian

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

I've never been a fan of the packaging for Stila. I find that for the price the packaging should be better. Nonetheless, I still <3 Stila. Fade is so pigmented and warms up my NC20 complexion. It is a peachy muave color but more peachy. A little goes a long way. I would purchase again.

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MakeupJunkie22 on 8/9/2005 4:18:00 PM more reviews by MakeupJunkie22

Age: 18 & Under   Skin: Combination   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Brown    

I like this blush. It gives off a sunkissed pink look. Very natural and warm. It looks good on anyone, warms pale skin tones, and brighten and bring out tanner tones. Definately buying again!

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sara09 on 5/5/2005 8:59:00 AM more reviews by sara09

Age: 30-35   Skin: Dry, Fair   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Brown    

I have this as part of Mod #1 palette, and really like it! It's a nude brownish pink, matte, which gives my pale skin a natural glow. Unlike some other reviewers, I can't see any mauve hint in this shade.
Product is very pigmented so a little is enough, otherwise the risk is an ugly muddy finish. But if you learn to apply it in the right quantity you need this is the perfect blush for a fresh and springy look.

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slaysuwan on 4/4/2005 10:29:00 PM more reviews by slaysuwan

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

I absolutely adore Stila blushes. When it come to Fade. It's a very natural nude color that shows up very nice on my asian light asian skin. Fade looks super natural plus it can be worn with both pink or peach lipstick. Love it!!!!!!!!!

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*TOP REVIEWER* kinipela on 3/8/2005 11:40:00 AM more reviews by kinipela

Age: 30-35   Skin: Dry   Hair: Black   Eyes: Brown    

Fade is a great neutral color. It is a basic pinky brown andlooks great as a contour color orfor those natural days.

I prefer Chanel Blush for staying power

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donnag on 2/9/2005 3:54:00 PM more reviews by donnag

Age: 44-55   Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Brown    

nice pinky color! It lasts most of the day without touchups. Goes on very smoothly with no streaking. I love Stila blushes, but hate their packaging.

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*TOP REVIEWER* journeyisthejoy1 on 1/14/2005 8:10:00 PM more reviews by journeyisthejoy1

Age: 19-24   Skin: Other   Hair: Other   Eyes: Other    

If looking for a natural nudish color, I prefer the Cream pan. However, this was a commonplace muted pink...not great lasting power...eh, an ok blush, but much tooo pricey for what it does.

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