Summer Shimmer

A warm, sunny day is no place for a face full of makeup. To compensate for my lack of coverage, I like to add shimmer. For instance, Stila's Illuminating Tinted Moisturizer helps hide a multitude of skin sins. The light reflecting particles conceal imperfections, and the SPF 15 helps prevent future damage; however, I don't think that SPF 15 is high enough in the summer, so I mix in an SPF 55 sunscreen.

I also say "buh, bye" to my matte bronzer, and use a sheer bronzer with a touch of shimmer. I like Cargo Bronzer in Light--it has Mica to add a soft shimmer, and Kaolin to absorb excess oil to decrease shine.

When using so much shimmer, I like to leave my lips more natural by using Stila's Shine Lip Color in Sarah. It's a sheer peach glaze with SPF 20 to help prevent chapped lips.

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Stila Indian Summer Collection

Stila's Indian Summer collection is infused with genuine 24kt gold! 24kt gold is a known antioxidant with added anti-microbial properties. It feels so luxurious and

Highlights of the collection include the mineral bronzing powder in Brushed Gold is a 100% natural finishing powder that gives skin a warm, natural bronzed glow skin with one simple dusting. Eco-certified ingredients hydrate and protect, while the pearl pigments and 24kt Gold keep skin youthful and glowing. In my opinion, the only drawback to this product is that the brush picks up a lot of excess powder, which I then shake off, wasting more than is necessary.

Another great product in this collection is the charmed eyeshadow palette. Adorned with authentic Indian bindis, this palette features four highly-pigmented new shadow shades all infused with genuine 24kt gold. The palette includes four wet-to-dry shimmer shadows: intense teal blue with green and gold shimmer, mid tone copper with gold shimmer, warm gold with gold shimmer, and deep burgundy with black and red shimmer. The palette is summery, shimmery, and - dare I say? - mermaid-esque...

Cherub Cheeks

The Product: Stila Cosmetics Cheek Duo - Pink Glow

The Claim: Two shades are always better than one. Get a fresh, flushed glow with Stila Cosmetics Cheek Duo - Pink Glow. The pigments are baked on a terracotta tray for the smoothest, most radiant finish on the skin. The duo includes a shade of bubblegum pink and a shade of mauve. Ideal for those of all skin types who want a sheer, natural-looking pink glow on the cheeks. Mica creates a luminous finish. Vitamin E repairs damage. Jojoba Oil hydrates and nourishes.

The Results: A swirl of this pink and mauve blush on the apples of your cheeks will give you the fresh, cherub glow you've been dreaming of. It's sheer with a hint of shimmer, so it looks like you're naturally blushing. Love it!

Could Stila Be Making A Comeback? Let's Hope So...

Okay, nobody panic...Stila's fate is no longer the grim future I was imagining last week, though it is still far from secure. The company has been sold to Patriarch Partners, explaining the recent website shutdown and all-employee furlough. The Wall Street Journal reports that "Traditionally, beauty products have proved relatively resilient during difficult economic times as women sought small, affordable pick-me-ups. But this recession is proving more challenging for high-end beauty lines, particularly as drugstore offerings have improved in quality. Stila, which maintains a cult following with products such as brown sugar lip gloss and pale seafoam blue eyeshadow, joins other high-end niche beauty lines struggling to tempt cash-strapped shoppers." Good luck to Stila and all their hard-working employees. We're waiting for your comeback!

20% Off All Stila Products

Glow.com is offering 20% off all Stila products while supplies last. No code necessary--the discount is already applied. Don't get me wrong, I always love a sale, but first the Stila website closes for maintenance, and now their products are going on sale. What's going on!?!?!