... Stila's Convertible Colour is a multi-use make-up item, designed to use either on the cheeks or on the lips, and is a cream based product rather than the traditional powder or liquid cheek stains.
The Good
This comes in an adorable coloured metallic compact, about 6cm in diameter, with ... Read review
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Advantages: Cute packaging, practical, easy to apply on the go Disadvantages: No staying power
...the lid embossed with the Stila logo and lots of pretty flower, and has a mirror inside the lid. Each compact contains 4.5g of the product. I love the packaging with these - really convenient to carry round to be applied on the go - the mirror means this is easy to do and the product is applied with your fingers so no need to be carrying round a brush with you. So far so good!
These come in 12 different colours all named after flowers ... ...power is the reason why Stila have come up with such a great design to apply it on the go! I also find that this doesn't work too well on my lips, even with a coat of Vaseline over the top it seems to dry them out a bit and the colour which works so well on my cheeks looks a little odd on my lips. Stila also bill these as being able to use on your eyes - personally I'm a bit loathe to use a pink colour as eyeshadow, but I've tried this with a more ... more
On my quest to find the perfect blusher this was another one that came highly recommended from lots of friends and various celebs in beauty magazines. Stila's Convertible Colour is a multi-use make-up item, designed to use either on the cheeks or on the lips, and is a cream based product rather than the traditional powder or liquid cheek stains.
The Good
This comes in an adorable coloured metallic compact, about 6cm in diameter, with the lid embossed with the Stila logo and lots of pretty flower, and has a mirror inside the lid. Each compact contains 4.5g of the product. I love the packaging with these - really convenient to carry round to be applied on the go - the mirror means this is easy to do and the product is applied with your fingers so no need to be carrying round a brush with you. So far so good!
These come in 12 different colours all named after flowers - I have Poppy (a dark red, very striking and not for everyday) and Lillium (a soft pinky colour).
Application is easy - simply dab your finger onto the cream and then smooth onto the apples of your cheeks, blending carefully. The colours are very highly pigmented so you only need the tiniest bit. To apply to lips, I apply this and then a slick of clear lipgloss or Vaseline over the top as they have quite a matte finish. The cream blends in easily and has a slightly waxy feel and gives a lovely natural looking flush.
The Bad
I don't find that these have much staying power at all - the colour will be gone in a couple of hours. This seems to be down to the waxy consistency but I would expect more given the price of this product. I assume this poor staying power is the reason why Stila have come up with such a great design to apply it on the go! I also find that this doesn't work too well on my lips, even with a coat of Vaseline over the top it seems to dry them out a bit and the colour which works so well on my cheeks looks a little odd on my lips. Stila also bill these as being able to use on your eyes - personally I'm a bit loathe to use a pink colour as eyeshadow, but I've tried this with a more brown shade and it was a disaster - the waxy consistency made the product clump around the creases in my eyelid - not attractive.
Stila Convertible Colours cost a massive £23 each - really not worth it when you take into account the fact that they have to be reapplied so often that they don't last long (about 6 months) You can buy them from branches of Space NK, Liberty, or online from www.hqhair.com
Advantages: Great range of colours, multi-use, handy mirror, lasts ages Disadvantages: pricy
...WHAT DOES IT DO?
Stila Convertible Colour is a little compact containing a multi purpose colour creme that can be used on cheeks and lips (some people have even told me it can be used on eyes too but i'll stick to the basics!). It gives a gorgeous flush to cheeks and makes lips pouty and pretty. It's very handy because if you're travelling about then it saves space in your bag and is easy to apply.
PACKAGING
The packaging is just lovely! The plastic ... ...AVAILABILITY
you can buy Stila products from most big department stores or larger branches of Boots now. They also sell it in SpaceNK. Alternatively you can order it from an internet site and you can sometimes find it on Ebay too. ANY DOWNSIDES?
well if i have to think of some....
- the creamy consistency does seem to attract a little bit of fluff
- you need to use a little bit of lip balm, unless you are very lucky and your lips are always hydrated ...
pollybeanuk 19.04.2005
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Advantages: Multi use, Space saving, Wide range of shades. Disadvantages: Quite expensive, Can feel a little sticky, Slightly drying on lips.
...A must have in every Stila girls kit! It is currently available in nine different shades, though some shades are seem to be a little harder to come by than others: Camelia - A Natural tan shade with warm brown undertones. Gives a lovely beachy look once applied. (Especially on tan skin). Fuschia - Exactly that! A bright, neutral-cool pink shade that looks great on the lips. Gerbera - My favourite, Gerbera is a bright, flat yet glossy peach shade ... ...in many different ways. Although Stila themselves tell you to 'tap onto cheeks and press onto lips', I much prefer using a brush or wedge sponge when using on cheeks. I tap a large fluffy blush brush onto the surface of the product before buffing into the cheeks. For wedge sponges I apply similarly, but to blend I simply dab the sponge around my cheeks gently until all visible edges are diffused. For using on lips I line my lips with a matching shade ...
mu_reviews4u 21.02.2009
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Advantages: A great quality product, useful if you're travelling Disadvantages: Quite expensive
...of each compact says " Stila Convertible Color" and has pretty flower drawings scattered around in the same colour as the compact. Each Convertible Color compact contains 4.25g of product.
Stila's Convertible Colour really is a great product for when you are on the go. Firstly, because it can be used on the cheeks and lips, it saves space in your make-up bag. Secondly, when you open the compact you will find that the inside of the lid contains a ... ...have too much make-up!).
Stila Convertible Colors are around £23 (that's what I paid some months back, but they may have gone up by a pound or two since then). They are expensive, but worth it. As you only need to use the tiniest amount each time, they will last for a very long time!
I wouldn't say that they are 'truly all purpose' because they are only recommended for use on the cheeks and lips (they don't claim to be all purpose, but a 'two in ...
cerysm 19.04.2004
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Advantages: Fast, simple, easy Disadvantages: price, but worth it in the long run
...I was standing in the Stila section with two other friends, when a flash of pink caught my eye. The compact is called Convertible Color, a product belonging to the brand Stila. Inside is a small cake of creamy color available in a whole range of pinks and mauves; a mirror is on the otherside facing it. This creamy cake could be taken for pressed powder were it not for it's unmistakeable creamy texture. What Convertible Color means is that you can ... ...main tool. Rub it in layer by layer on your cheeks for a sunkissed effect. Sweep it lightly across the eyelids to achieve a " is she or isn't she " eyeshadow presence or simply dab onto lips instead of using lipstick. Convertible Color means that you can carry it around instead of a lipstick, blusher, eyeshadow and assorted brushes. It means that you can touch up on the go. It means that you no longer have to worry about horrifying 80's clash of ...
jenniferching 28.11.2000
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Advantages: Lasts ages, blend for desired colour Disadvantages: Pricey but good investment, danger of coco the clown look if not careful
A smooth cream blush for definition of the cheeks (a bit like cake foundation), it comes in different shades so which ever suits you best. And i sometimes use mine on my eyes and lips in an emergency, it can be a little dry on the lips so i wouldn't do it every day but needs must!
It is pricey (£23!) but as it last such a long time its a case of future investment.
You need to get your blending technique right with this one so it fingers at the ... ...clown like at first but the great thing is that if you keep blending it will look fab.
You can define your cheek bones or add a rosy cheek look, and it lasts all day as its a cream.
The best thing i've found that if you want to take it everywhere with you to retouch or add more for an evening look theres no need for a brush (and we all know those silly little ones you get in powder brush conpacts are useless!). The packaging is really funky, a ...
maneater0 22.02.2006
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