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Sunday 19 August 2012

BARGAIN Stila Beach Palette Review :)


I know, I know, I know - you can buy Stila for the pound shop now. And that is an amazing bargain!! But it sells out fast and is usually shades & stuff no one is buying any more. TK Maxx also do great prices for Stila, I have bought a few pieces there.

However - for a full price, limited edition palette, I think the £10 I paid is awesome. I bought one of the Beach Palettes from Escentual.com in my haul you can see here. I put my swatches there but I'll show you the pics again in case you feel too lazy to look back haha!

It was the Limited Edition Beach Palette in Living it Up in Laguna, which I bought here.

Eyeshadows clockwise from top left: Sand Dollar, Sunset, Bonfire, Cove
Blusher: Seashell
Bronzer: Pacific Coast Highway

First impressions of the palette are still what great value it is. A single Stila eyeshadow sets you back about £13, and in this palette you get four co-ordinating colours plus a blush and a bronzer. Even without the face colours, the eyeshadows would be £2.50 each - serious bargain.

The palette itself is pretty flimsy, it's super cute but made of cardboard so not overly sturdy, and there's no magnetic (or otherwise) clasp to shut it. It includes a mirror and a little guide on how to use the colours. Again, for the price, I'm happy.
Top pic, l-r: Sand Dollar, Sunset, Cove, Bonfire
Bottom pic, l-r: Seashell, Pacific Coast Highway

I chose this palette as I am a total UD Naked addict and felt like a wee change, and I know pinks and purples are good for green eyes. There are other palettes you can choose from for the same price.
The colours work really well together, they are pigmented and go on softly and true to colour (although not true to the colour shown on the back of the palette - don't know what that's about). The guide on how to use the eye colours is not how I would ordinarily use them, as the shade Sunset is a very strong pink, and blending the mauvey Cove on the lash line doesn't seem to work, poor Cove gets lost. But there's lots of opportunities to play about with these colours.

The blush/bronzer are not as great, they are quite pale and almost chalky. The blush, Seashell, is almost purple toned, and I certainly wouldn't be dusting the bronzer all over my face as it's too pinky! But they maybe would suit girls even paler than me haha!

Here's me trying out the look, using the guidelines exactly:
Eyeliner: Collection Gel Liner
Mascara: 17 Peep Show
Eyebrows: Christian Eyebrows in Taupe

Annoyingly, the colours are actually a lot more vivid in real life, they look more neutral here. But the lighting just now is awful, so dark inside! We don't have the lovely London sun. :(

I do think these colours make my eyes appear greener, although it's not as obvious in the photos! 

And here's with a full face of make up...
(Right pic with flash)
Bronzer: Sleek Contour Kit
Blusher: NARS Orgasm
Lips: Dior Addict High Shine in 664 Pink Protege

What do you think? Do you like Stila make up? Do you try colours other than neautrals? Would you 'innvest' in one of these bargain palettes?
Let me know!

~ Lauren ♥
The Cosmetics Kitten

24 comments:

  1. I have been eyeing up these palettes for a while now and cannot decide which one to get eeekkk!!! As soon as I can decide it WILL be mine :D

    Em

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    Em's Mixed Bag

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    1. Seriously do! Such a bargain! Or check out the new city ones on Sephora, I'm guessing they'll be out here soon-ish!

      ~ Lauren <3

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  2. I hear such great things about Stilla and this is such a bargain. I love how they look on you, gorgeous(:

    http://thefashiondistrictnlc.blogspot.co.uk

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    1. It seriously is a bargain, I'm really impressed with it! :)

      ~ Lauren <3

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  3. Wanted to try this out as it seemed like a really good bargain and thé pallete does look great!
    LILYKG
    http://www.untangleyourspangle.blogspot.com

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  4. I love finding bargains in TKMaxx. I stick to neautral shades for my face, I'm not brave enough for bright colours lol. You look great :D

    OutsideBEautyInsideHealth

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    1. TKMaxx is really good for little bargains! I love checking it out. =p

      ~ Lauren <3

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  5. I have been loving these such bargain most especially the palettes!

    cosmetics online

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    1. There's such a good choice too with five palettes!

      ~ Lauren <3

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  6. so nice colors. look great on u.
    i had to get this! :)

    xx

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  7. It's definitely worth paying the extra for shades you'll actually use - it's a pound wasted if it lays at the bottom of your make-up bag unopened! They look lovely on you too (: xx

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    1. Exactly - it'd be different if this palette was like £20 but for a tenner I'd rather pay that and get four shades I love, plus two cheek colours!

      ~ Lauren <3

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  8. just been having a wee look at the other colour palettes - think the striking in south beach one would be fab for blue eyes! added to my never ending wish list!!
    www.fionalovesdaisy.com

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    1. At least it's a total bargain! I know, toom me ages to decide which one to get. :)

      ~ Lauren <3

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  9. Beautiful palette - makes me want one! I don't have many palettes but wouldn't mind getting this one as the colours are all ones I would wear.
    Claire x

    https://prettywithapunch.blogspot.co.uk

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    1. Yeah, all the colours are totally wearable by themselves as well. And because they are neutral, they also blend well with other shades. :)

      ~ Lauren <3

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  10. Hey Its India from last nights #bbloggers chat :) You sent me your link, but I already follow your amazing blog!!. I hope you will check my blog out/follow if you like it!

    India www.thejewelbeauty.blogspot.co.uk - Benefit Cosmetics Giveaway!

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    1. Aw thank you! I shall check your blog out too! :)

      ~ Lauren <3

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  11. love your makeup in this post, those colours are so beautiful

    your blog is so lovely too! definitely following :)

    from helen at www.thelovecatsinc.com // @thelovecatsinc

    ps. enter my giveaway to win one of two big prizes, inc. lots of jewellery and an H&M clutch! it ends soon so be quick :)

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    1. Aw thank you! I will be sure to check out your giveaway!

      ~ Lauren <3

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  12. Those swatches look gorgeous! This is right up my street, I love natural make-up and these shades are perfect!

    Thanks for tweeting me your link :)

    http://holliegrace.blogspot.co.uk

    Hollie xx

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    1. I do too, I think neutrals are gorgeous and this palette allows me to experiment with pinks rather than always browns!

      ~ Lauren <3

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