Stila Sunset Serenade Convertible Color Palette (Review & Swatches)
I’ve seen people swoon over the Stila Convertible Colors for yearrrrs. And yet, I could never commit to owning a huge pan of cream blush at that price tag just because I never really wear cream blush that much.
But now that I’ve got the option to try out five shades in one palette? I’m all over that! The Stila Convertible Colors are primarily marketed as a lipstick that you can also wear as a blush. However, I’d have to say that I notice far more people wearing these as cream blushes, and that was my intent for this palette.
The Dual Lip & Cheek palettes come in a warm version (Sunset Serenade, the one I have in this post) and a cool-toned version (Sunrise Splendor).
The five shades featured are Petunia, Peach Blossom, Gerbera, Camellia and Twilight Rose. Only Petunia and Camellia can be found in Stila‘s permanent range (or at least, that’s what I see on Sephora’s site!).
Swatched out, the colours look immensely shiny. Honestly, they look quite a bit like a thick milkshake-type lipgloss.
My Thoughts
I’ve used enough cream blushes over the years to figure out that in general they usually aren’t for me. In fact, I’d pretty much decluttered all of the cream blushes out of my collection because I just didn’t reach for them. This Stila palette is going to turn out to be exception to that rule because these are PHENOMENAL! I have zero interest in wearing these as a lipstick because I just don’t like potted lipstick, so for me these are only cream blushes. I apply them to my face with a small stippling brush that fits perfectly into the pan. You barely need anything on your brush because these are so, SO pigmented. They melted into my skin really easily which made blending a dream. I found myself so impressed with the finish on my skin. They keep a slight bit of their sheen which makes for a really healthy glow, however, they’re not tacky, so you don’t have to worry about your hair sticking to your cheeks. I also had no problem applying a powder highlighter on top of the cream.
I finished trying these blushes out about a week ago for the blog… but I found myself continuously coming back to them over the following week even though I’ve got tons of other blushes I could be playing with. If that’s not a sign of an amazing product, then I don’t know what is! Two enormous thumbs up for this palette!
The Stila Convertible Color Dual Lip & Cheek Palettes can be purchased on sephora.ca for $51 CAD or on sephora.com for $39 USD.
The product featured in this review was sent to me for consideration.
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Challenge Week: Anastasia Beverly Hills Modern Renaissance
Yessss! OH YES! It’s time for my Anastasia Beverly Hills Modern Renaissance Challenge Week!
From the moment I saw this palette, I was EXCITED! Never before has easily accessible palette had so much red tones in it! I’m so happy to see brands branching out into far less conventional colours and red is definitely one of the most underused eyeshadow colours.
A note on the formula: I think the pigmentation, blendability and shades are excellent, HOWEVER this palette is incredibly powdery. Easily the most powdery palette I have. It works well, but it’s just something to be aware of. For swatches of this palette, please see my swatch post.
Anastasia Beverly Hills Modern Renaissance Looks
Warm and rusty, just how I like my looks!
Eyes
- Burnt Orange through the crease.
- Primavera on the lid and inner tearduct.
- Realgar on the middle of the lower lash line and on the middle of the lid.
- Red Ochre on the outer corner and outer lower lash line.
- Cyprus Umber to deepen up the outer corner
I used Kat Von D‘s Tattoo Liner in Trooper to create the wing and applied Too Faced Better Than Sex Waterproof mascara to my lashes. I tightlined my upper and lower waterline with Marc Jacobs Highliner Gel Crayon in Blacquer. I also have a paid of House of Lashes Au Naturale lashes on as well.
Face
- Primer: Make Up For Ever Step 1 Pink
- Foundation: BECCA Aqua Luminous Perfecting Foundation in Fair
- Bronzer: Physicians Formula Butter Bronzer
- Blush: MAC Gingerly with Tarte Natural Beauty on top
- Highlighter: BECCA Shimmering Skin Perfector Pressed in Prosecco Pop
- Lipstick: MAC By Special Order
Although I love red eyeshadow, I don’t often use it on the lower lash line. For this look I decided to try that out while keeping the rest of the eyeshadow fairly neutral.
Eyes
- Warm Taupe through the top of the crease.
- Buon Fresco through the crease.
- Vermeer on the lid.
- Antique Bronze on the outer corner.
- Cyprus Umber to deepen up the outer corner and on the outer lower lash line.
- Tempera on the brow bone.
I used Venetian Red on the lower middle of the lash line. I created the wing with the Wet n Wild H20 Waterproof liquid liner and applied Too Faced Better Than Sex Waterproof mascara on my lashes.
Face
- Foundation: Clinique Chubby in the Nude in Intense Ivory
- Bronzer: The Body Shop Honey Bronzer 01 Light Matte
- Blush: BECCA Amaretto
- Highlighter: BECCA Champagne Pop
- Lips: Nothing
I tried playing around/creating purples/lavenders with the palette while also sticking with an orange crease.
Eyes
- Golden Ochre through the crease with Warmp Taupe on top.
- Realgar at the top of the crease.
- Buon Fresco on the lid with Vermeer on top.
- Cyprus Umber to deepen up the outer corner.
- Tempera on the brow bone.
I created the wing with Kat Von D‘s Tattoo Liner in Trooper and applied Too Faced Better Than Sex Waterproof mascara to my lashes. I’ve also put on a pair of House of Lashes Au Naturale lashes.
Face
- Primer: Make Up For Ever Step 1 Smoothing
- Foundation: Bourjois Healthy Mix Serum in 52 Vanilla
- Blush: Stila Convertible Color in Gerbera and Camillia
- Bronzer: MAC Refined Golden
- Highlighter: BECCA Champagne Pop
- Lips: Tarte Drench Lip Splash Lipstick in Skinny Dip
Hands down this is my favourite look I’ve done so far with this palette! LOVE!
Eyes
- Raw Sienna in the crease.
- Burnt Orange on the lid.
- Primavera on the inner corner
- Venetian Red on the outer lid, through crease.
- Cyprus Umber to deepen up the outer corner.
- Tempera on the brow bone.
I created the wing with the Wet n Wild H20 Waterproof liquid liner and applied Too Faced Better Than Sex Waterproof mascara on my lashes. I applied a pair of Bombshell lashes by House of Lashes and tightlined my upper and lower waterlines with the Marc Jacobs Highliner Gel Crayon in Blacquer.
Face
- Foundation: BECCA Aqua Luminous Perfecting in Fair
- Bronzer: MAC Refined Golden
- Blush: BECCA Songbird
- Highlighter: BECCA Champagne Pop
- Lips: Too Faced Melted Matte Drop Dead Red
I sometimes go for the halo/spotlight look every now and again, but there’s something about it that I really don’t think works for me. I think it’s the darkness on the inner corner that I’m just not a fan of. Anyway, it can look really lovely on people, I just don’t think I’m one of them.
Eyes
- Buon Fresco through the crease.
- Love Letter at the top of the crease.
- Antique Bronze on the outer and inner thirds of my lid.
- Primavera in the middle of the lid.
- Tempera on the brow bone.
I applied Too Faced Better Than Sex Waterproof mascara to my lashes.
Face
- Foundation: Make Up For Ever Ultra HD stick in Y225
- Bronzer: Benefit Dew the Hoola
- Blush: Stila Twilight Rose
- Highlighter: Too Faced Candlelight Warm Glow
- Lips: Too Faced Melted Matte in Bend & Snap!
The Anastasia Beverly Hills Modern Renaissance palette is supposed to be a permanent product, but I’m struggling to find it on Sephora’s site! 🙁
Swatch Sunday: THEFACESHOP Lesson 03 Artist Touch Shadow in Peach Fantasia
I did a video tutorial using this THEFACESHOP Lesson 03 Artist Touch Shadow in Peach Fantasia a while back, but never got around to swatching it. So here you go!
THEFACESHOP Lesson 03 Artist Touch Shadow in Peach Fantasia Swatches
The product featured in this post was sent to me for consideration.