I have mixed feelings over this product, while it's pretty and I like it I feel it's extremely overpriced. It didn't help that when I received mine one of the pans had come loose, luckily the product was fine and I just needed to superglue the sucker back in. But it sort of dishearten me when paying so much and to have the packaging falling apart be your first impression! Otherwise the case is very compact and cute with a small mirror. The 2 highlighters inside are very pretty, a light pink and a bronzy shade, which I assume is the infamous 'Kitten' While they are very pretty as a highlighter I really like to pop them on my lids. They have a very illuminizing sheen to them without looking glittery. They are reasonably buttery (not flakey or powdery) and have nice pigment, you only need a light hand. They apply smoothly, I prefer to use my fingers rather then a brush as I haven't an appropriate brush that allows me enough control. Once on they are very long lasting.
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Stila All Over Shimmer Duo Review
Introducing a gorgeous all over shimmer powder with Kitten and a pale iridescent pink. This multi-purpose powder instantly enhances the complexion with a fresh, radiant glow.
Features include
- Enhances the complexion with natural, illuminating glow
- Micro-fine pearl adheres to the skin, lasting all day
- All-over-glow powder can be used on the eyes, cheeks, face and décolleté
- Packaged in an easy-to-carry compact with mirror
Website http://www.stilacosmetics.com
Reviews
Stila Kitten is such a statement shade in the beauty world. This duo is very nice and shimmery and is a good highlight with a buttery texture when applied but it is so small for its price. I really like this but for some reason when i apply it, i reach for my marylou and apply that over this. It doesn't make a vast difference but the over all sheen and glow doesn't justify for the price.
Also, mine broke for some reason and i didn't even drop it then i came across many other youtubers whose also broken theirs so i dont know whats the deal with that.
Although because the shade is so amazing, i bought this in the liquid illuminizer form and i like it better than this one because the finish is much more natural like I'm glowing from within.
I got gifted this for my birthday and it is amazing! I love both sides - I usually wear both together. I like using the light side as a highlighter and the darker colour as a blush! They would be just as good to use with other products as well. They provide a nice subtle shimmery glow which isn't too overpowering. I have been wearing them over mac pro long wear which seems to work pretty well. I apply it with real techniques contour brushes!
Tips: blend the colours together for a third tone!
I finally gave into the hype and purchased the shimmer duo. It quickly became my HG highlighter. The light shade was perfect for highlighting the tops of my cheek bones and the bridge of my nose while the darker side made for a gorgeous eyeshadow. The powder is buttery smooth and surprisingly pigmented. I used this with my sigma tapered highlighter brush and adored the look it gave my skin.
However... I accidentally dropped it off my bed one day and the whole light side shattered while the dark side stayed in tact. I'm giving it a slightly lower score as I feel the compact should be able to take a few knocks without completely ruining the product. I'm considering buying a replacement but my local mecca is all sold out so i'm going to try out a few different ones in the meantime
Overall great product but flimsy packaging.
Tips: Don't drop it!
This is one of my favourite highlighters!! I love the duo because you can use one colour or my favourite use them both and it creates a beautiful highlight colour! A perfect glow which I like to use on my cheekbones and my cupids bow and the tip of my nose for a beautiful highlight! would definitely recommend to a friend :)