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I’ve decided to review this particular shade of Stila’s convertible color separate to the collective Stila Convertible Color review because I find it is in a different league to the other shades. It’s a very strange thing, depending on which shade you purchase of this product, the texture, formula and pigment depth differs, so it’s very hard to tar all of the convertible colours with the same brush, as each shade is almost like its own completely unique product.
I first bought this convertible colour in Poppy about eight years ago, yep, a loooong time ago. My favourite Mac cream blusher was being discontinued and I needed a replacement STAT. Although initially I thought the shade was too dark and too red, it was the best alternative I could find to my perfect pink Mac cream blush (Mac Cheek Hue in Factory). Unfortunately I lost it about a month or so after purchase, but I loved it so much I raced straight out and bought it again.
Application
It comes in a dark red circular compact, that matches the product shade, and has a great mirror that shows your reflection really clearly – I don’t know why some mirrors are great and sharp and others are hard to focus on but I can really notice the difference.
As it is a dewy cream blush, in a solid compact form, for application your just lightly press against the product with your finger, and then tap onto unpowdered foundation on your cheeks. Do not rub this product in, you really need to tap it to gain its full benefits. I say unpowdered cheeks as this product looks best worn on dewy skin, and you will make the most of it’s shiny properties if your cheeks haven’t been powdered. If you need powder after foundation, still wear it, but just skip putting it on your cheek so it won’t ruin putting this product on.
As it is well pigmented, always start light and build up. I can imagine this product is hard to apply if you have a heavy hand in the slightest! I personally always use my ring finger when applying cream blush as it is your weakest finger, so you can get a light, delicate application!
Stila convertible Color in Poppy is meant to give you a pop of dewy colour on your cheeks, slightly deeper than a wash of colour, but still very fresh and slightly transparent. It is not one of those blushes that will conceal blemishes or imperfections, if anything it will most likely high light it more! So unfortunately you need pretty good skin to wear it.
Verdict
Well, the fact that I bought this twice speaks volumes. Admittedly, it isn’t the easiest product to gets to grips with but if you know the tricks and want the look it’s designed to give it could be your best friend. I always like my skin dewy and fresh looking, I’m not a matte girl when it comes to foundations, so for me this is perfect. However there are occasions when my skin is dry and my base isn’t as moisturizing as usual, and then this product will not wear as well. So make sure you can diagnose whether you skin is suitable for it. If you want supermodel-esque translucent shiny cheeks with cheek bones that pop out and already have pretty good skin, this is for you. If you want matte cakey make-up and have not so great skin, you will hate this.
Another great thing about this is once it’s on, it last aaaages on. Far superior to most other cream compact blushers I’ve tried, including the other shades in this range! I find I never need to touch up once I’ve orginally applied it, and when it’s been applied correctly, the dewiness lasts all night as well! If you find you do need to touch up, a word of warning, it doesn’t work as well for touch ups, I think your skin just needs to be really fresh to get its full impact and stale make-up skin just doesn’t cut it.
So in conclusion, this is a fab product for cheeks, it’s a bit dry on the lips somewhat strangely but you can still wear it on both if you apply a good balm or gloss over it. My only advice is make sure your skin is well moisturized first, with a good dewy base, and a light touch. If you have all of those then you can’t possibly lose with this!
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