stila Cosmetics Aqua Glow Serum Foundation

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Finally, I am back on the blog with a review for you guys!

I've had a lot going on the last couple of months & it's been hard to find some writing time,

but I'm here with a new Foundation to show you all, my fave makeup product to review.

www.stilacosmetics.com

Review w/ Before + After pics

Stila Cosmetics recently came out with a few new products, the Aqua Glow range.

Consisting of blushes, primer, concealer & the foundation. 

With new, innovative formulas - Water/Gel based & Serum like products.

The new products, as well as a few older ones (like the Liquid Lipsticks) have been

 repackaged in gold & have a new luxurious feel.

The golden new style is what caught my eye to this foundation, also the name -

Aqua Glow, Serum Foundation I thought "Serum Foundation? Hmm?"
In my Sephora cart it went and $45usd later, I hoped I would like it...

It's available in 10 shades (I got "Fair Light") & you get 30ml of product.

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Stila promises Medium - Full buildable coverage with this foundation, 

and a natural, radiant finish. It has advanced multi-reflective colour pigments 

to instantly even skin tone & blur imperfections, pores & fine lines. 

With Ionized water, advanced Hyaluronic Acid & Essential minerals, 

the Serum formula helps hydrate and nourish for glowing skin with healthy radiance.

One cool thing about this foundation, it has a Drop Applicator & the pump

 rises when you twist open the lid! Very cool!

♥Before & After♥

So as usual, I applied with a Beauty Blender on one side, & Flat Top Brush on the other,

I used ONE pump for my whole face & am pretty impressed with the coverage!

      BEFORE                                                     AFTER

 Beauty Blender:

Medium coverage, evened out skin tone & blemish scarring is mostly covered.
 I feel the BB causes this foundation to sit on top of your skin as oppose to blending in & setting properly.

You can see above, the right side of my face is shinier & it felt like the foundation was slipping off my face

 Flat Top Brush

Full, Natural looking coverage, even skin tone & imperfections are covered. 
I definitely prefer using a brush with this foundation, it buffed & blended it in to my skin properly. You will however need to set it with a powder to ensure it lasts the day. 







It's very radiant & dewy, I wouldn't recommend this product for those with oilier skin. I have normal/combination skin & I still think this would be better for me in the colder months when my skin needs more hydration. At the moment it's Summer where I live & I can't say it lasts very long in the hot weather haha! I Love the finish & coverage, but I think the serum base causes the foundation to slip around, it feels like I've just put fresh beauty oil on that doesn't soak in...

For now I'm rating it 3/5 and will have to try it in Autumn/Winter

If you're interested in the Aqua Glow Blushes, check out my review 
on the one I got last year, very interesting idea for a blush..
- Stila Aqua Glow Blush Review


LucyLoves! xx

Stila Cosmetics Aqua Glow Blush - Shimmering Lotus

Watercolour Blush Review + Swatch 

 An oil-free, lightweight, water-based blush in an 
exclusive netted pot delivery system! Provides a sheer splash of 
colour to the cheeks with a rejuvenating, cooling effect.
This gel formula creates a luminous, healthy-looking glow.

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The exclusive mesh-touch colour dispenser delivers a single flush of colour each time, 

 Goes on crystal clear, allowing the pure pigments & pearls to be dispersed 

evenly & blend in seamlessly, giving the skin a fresh, smooth & supple appearance.

Available in 5 colours

www.sephora.com/stila

I ordered one Aqua Glow Blush in the colour "Shimmering Lotus" - Golden Pink 

This is a stunning coral/pink with fine gold shimmer through it, I die!

I also love the unique packaging, cute plastic pottle with the shade visible & Stilas 

signature gold lid. But what makes it so different is of course, the mesh/netted pot system!

Once opened, shake up the product to release the coloured gel through the sieve.

This will give you a decent amount on the lid & in the pot to use. 

When you need more, simply press down the netting & more will come through! Genius!

These retail at $26 usd (approx $39 nzd) for 6.1ml of Blush

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I like to put a couple of dots on my cheeks, tap & quickly blend with my fingers 

then finish off with a Beauty Blender! Or I'll put a dot on each cheek & buff out with 

Real Techniques Expert Face Brush for more colour payoff!

This is a buildable product, it starts of very natural & sheer & you 

can apply more to intensify the shade!

These are long-wearing, waterproof & non transferable.

The formula is lightweight avoiding a cakey powdery effect & creating a natural luminous glow!

As you can see, with one swipe the pigment is there, when blended in more it becomes a beautiful sheer pop of colour.

You can see the very fine specks of shimmer in the light, I can't wait to wear this in Summer!

Available in 4 other shades:

Water Blossom - Pink Violet

Rosewater - Pale Pink

Water Lily - Rose Pink

Water Poppy - Red

Close up of the shimmering coral beauty












I was hesitant to try this at first but I saw a few of the Beauty Gurus on YouTube, Chloe Morello, Lauren Curtis, talking about them & I was so intrigued by the formulation & mesh pot, 
I had to try it for myself! 

LucyLoves! xx