Stila Convertible Color Peony Review

Last post I mentioned writing a review on Stila's Convertible Color duel cheek and lip so here it is. :)

Stila Convertible Color in Gerbera Review Here.

 

Product Description from Official Website:

This versatile favorite brightens cheeks and lips with creamy, translucent color. Tap onto cheeks and press onto lips. The sheer tint adds an inherent glow to the cheeks while lips bloom with fresh, radiant color. Our two-in-one compact holds the key to easy, monochromatic makeup. A must-have in every stila girl's kit.

Ingredients

ingredients: ricinus communis (castor) seed oil, lanolin oil, beeswax\cera alba\cire dabeille, microcrystalline wax\cera microcristallina\cire microcristalline, octyldodecanol, phenyl trimethicone, ozokerite, caprylic/capric triglyceride, hydrogenated palm kernel glycerides, ethylhexyl palmitate, isononyl isononanoate, c12-15 alkyl benzoate, tocopheryl acetate, hydrogenated palm glycerides, bht, [+/- mica, titanium dioxide (ci 77891), iron oxides (ci 77491, ci 77492, ci 77499), bismuth oxychloride (ci 77163), blue 1 lake (ci 42090), carmine (ci 75470), manganese violet (ci 77742), red 7 lake (ci 15850), red 22 lake (ci 45380), red 28 lake (ci 45410), red 30 lake (ci 73360), red 33 lake (ci 17200), red 34 lake (ci 15880), ultramarines (ci 77007), yellow 5 lake (ci 19140), yellow 6 lake (ci 15985)]

Note that for the ingredients that are used to make the color will vary depending on which color you're looking at.

My first Stila convertible color was from many years ago when I was looking for something that would give my cheeks a glow rather than a concentrated color. I wasn't able to achieve the glow look very well until much later when I learned a few tips from the pros. 

Stila's Convertible Color in Peony is a great fit for what I've been on the search for recently. The blushes I use are are either orange or pink with two peach toned blushes somewhere between those two extremes so I wanted something subtler that didn't add a lot of "redness" to the color I got from my powder blushes. This is where Peony comes in. The color is a pretty neutral rose pink that when used on top of my foundation and underneath loose setting powder, gives a natural long lasting glow to my cheeks. And it still works very well to make my powder blush last for more than 12 hours.

This photo was taken after a full day. It would've been at least 11 hours since I applied my makeup in the morning.

I used Peony ontop of my foundation right before I used loose setting powder to set everything into place. Then I applied MAC's Sheertone Blush in Peaches on top which is why you'll see that the blush on my cheek is more orange. Peony is a neutral color that would blend subtly with other blushes. It really does give me a glow that's easy on the eyes.

On the right hand side is the cream blush. This is Sephora's new 100 Point Perk item. It's 1/3 of a full size Convertible Color and does not come with a mirror.

If you're looking for a neutral rosey color for a natural makeup finish, this a safe choice for any skin tone. It has enough color where you can just use it by itself or pair it with your favorite blush for a natural glow or even just so your blush will last longer. I highly recommend using Peony on top of your foundation right before you apply loose setting powder. These can also be used on your lips and the compacts they come in all have mirrors making them a top item to take with you in a makeup bag. I personally never use them on my lips, because I'm not an everyday lipstick person, but imagine the convenience of never having to worry about matching your lipstick to your makeup.That's pretty sweet.

If you're curious about what else I used for my makeup, here is a detailed list.

Here is what I used for my makeup:

1. Smashbox Photo Finish Hydrating Founation Primer

2. Urban Decay Eyeshadow Primer

3. Armani Lasting Silk UV Foundation color 4.5 - it has SPF 20

4. Shiseido Maquillage Line Concealer color 1 - blended with;

5. Graftobian Hi-Def Glamour Creme in soft orange

6. Stila Convertible Color in Peony

7. MAC Sheetone Blush in Peaches

8. Coastal Scents Eyeshadow blended with;

9. Lancome Eyeshadow in Margarita Affair

10. MAC Eyeshadow in Carbon Matte
11.  Heroine Make Kiss Me Liquid Eyeliner
12. Tarte Lights, Camera, Lashes mascara - see review here

Retails for: $25 USD

Where to Buy: Sephora is currently featuring this item as a 100 Point Perk so this can be redeemed with your points. The full size product can be bought on Stila's official website, most major cosmetics stores locally or online.