For the Holidays: Stila Shine On Gift of Glaze
My friend Jamie from The Beauty of Life loves Stila Lip Glazes. Every time I stop in Sephora, I sometimes think of her and always hear her voice tempting me to pick up a couple of colors – although I can never decide on what to adopt home with me.
Now, I don’t need to decide. Stila Cosmetics knows how to help a girl out by packaging some of their most popular colors in a cute little holiday set, Stila Shine On Gift of Glaze ($28 US).
This exclusive Stila collection for the holidays offers 6 mini lip glazes in a variety of colors that’s versatile enough for any look. What’s more perfect about it is that they’re small and portable to fit into your jean pockets when you’re out on the town or in your designer clutch at your best friend’s holiday party.
From left to right: Grapefruit, Apricot, Gumdrop, Brown Sugar, Raisin, and Vanilla. The formula is actually really luxe and thick but not sticky at all. I like that when I talk or lick my lips (subconsciously, of course) that it doesn’t come off easily, making it a long-lasting formula that only needs to be re-applied a few times throughout the day.
Grapefruit is a frosty pink shade that applies on sheer with just a hint of sparkle. It’s one of those colors that can be a quick fix when you’re looking to touch up quickly without thinking whether or not it matches the rest of your look.
Another easy, neutral color that can be kept close on hand whenever you need a quick fix is Apricot, a slightly shimmery nectarine shade. I think this and Grapefruit can be kept in my car so that I can apply before meeting friends for drinks or the Boyfriend for dinner.
The only creme shade of the bunch without shimmer is Gumdrop. It’s described on the Sephora website as a vibrant pink but there really isn’t anything vibrant about it. Any ladies out there that like the more coral shades can appreciate this one as a pink with a hint of peachy tones.
Brown Sugar is probably one of my favorites of the bunch. This one is a golden nude shade with flecks of shimmer that reflect light gorgeously! It’s most definitely a great color for fall.
The other color I’m diggin’ for fall is Raisin, a plummy shade with more golden shimmer. Anything with golds in them are hot for the cooler autumn season.
The last shade in the bunch is Vanilla. This frosty pearl that would rock it when paired with a chocolaty smoky eye, day or night. With all the sheers in this holiday collection, it’s the most opaque of the set as well.
If you’re looking for a bargain lip set, definitely give Stila Shine On Gift of Glaze a gander on your next trip to Sephora. These glosses make a great treat for yourself and are fun stocking stuffers, too!
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On October 29th, 2008 Starry said:
Oh wow, you’re right in that Brown Sugar looks the best, but I think all of the shades are gorgeous on you.
On October 29th, 2008 Nikki said:
I have only ONE lip glaze and I know how pretty it is on the lips!!!! Great for stila to pack their best selling lip glazes…so pretty!
On October 29th, 2008 Marisol said:
Their gift sets are great. However, I think I am allergic to something in their lip products because my lips will tingle and not in a good way.
On October 30th, 2008 Audrie said:
I love Brown Sugar and Raisin on you! I have a couple of lip glazes but I never seem to reach for them, the take so long to dispense! lol.
On October 30th, 2008 Jamie said:
Awww, thanks for the shoutout! I do really love Stila Lip Glaze. And these shades ALL look fabulous on you … especially Raisin!
On October 30th, 2008 Elaine said:
I like them all on you but I’d have to say that I love the Gumdrop on you best of all!
I’m tempted to give the Stila Lip Glaze a try after seeing them on you.
On October 30th, 2008 Lilan said:
Hi Starry,
Thanks so much! I’ve been wearing Vanilla a lot these past couple of days too.
Do you have any Lip Glazes too?
On October 30th, 2008 Lilan said:
Hi Nikki,
This is the first time I’ve tried Lip Glaze. I like that the colors are sheer too.
Can you order from Sephora.com? You must get this set.. it’s a bargain for 6 colors!
On October 30th, 2008 Lilan said:
Yikes Marisol! Well at least we know that there are a zillion other lippies out there for you that are just as good, ya?
On October 30th, 2008 Lilan said:
Hi Audrie,
I’m the totally opposite.. I like that you have to twist it to get the product out, that way it doesn’t ooze everywhere. Only when I want it to
On October 30th, 2008 Lilan said:
Thanks Jamie! I only have you to thank for turning me on to these!
On October 30th, 2008 Lilan said:
Hi Elaine,
I’m with you on Gumdrop. Since all the other shades have a good bit of sparkle, it’s nice that this one is a flat color. Me likes!
Def try them out if you can – or ask Santa to put some in your stocking this year.
On October 30th, 2008 katee said:
Great swatches these are beautiful. Thanks!!
On November 1st, 2008 Karen B said:
Apricot is my personal fave, but I’m very pale. I think that Brown Sugar looks amazing on you
On November 3rd, 2008 kia said:
i just saw this in sephora’s holiday catalogue and my wish list is growing by the minute =((
On November 3rd, 2008 Lilan said:
No frowns Miss Kia!
I hope you get these or give them as gifts. One of my girlfriends just came over this weekend and loved them so much she snagged half of the colors from me, LOL!
On December 10th, 2008 Hajar said:
OMG! I’m in love with the gumdrop one!
On December 11th, 2008 Lilan said:
Hi Hajar,
I really like gumdrop too! I love that it doesn’t have any shimmer in it as a lot of my glosses tend to