Stila Smudge Pot in Violet

Today I am going to review a quarter of my Smudge Pot collection. This Stila Smudge Pot in Violet is a mini Smudge Pot and it has 2 grams in the jar. I know it seems awfully small but these are pretty pigmented and a little goes a long way and I am having problems finishing up full sized make-up products. This is also a part of the Holiday Smudge Pot Collection.

Stila describes Violet as pretty purple with shimmer. (I agree!)

Stila Smudge Pot in Violet Swatch

First, with regards to the packaging I have the same qualms again. Maybe I have to say this again- Packaging wise Stila could improve with the cap by making it thicker and coat it with ceramic to help prevent the smudge pot from drying out.

I love the violet hue of this Smudge Pot! It creates a pop of color to your eyes since the hue of violet is pretty bold. I have been looking for this shade of violet since forever! I was trying to find a violet that has a right mixture of blue; not enough to overpower the violet shade but it just a perfect blend of blue in it that makes this a pretty electrifying shade of violet.

Another thing to love about this is that it is long lasting and crease resistant- more crease resistant than my HG pencil liners! Stila Smudge Pots would not budge as long as you want them to be but when it is time to take it all off it slides off easily with the use of cleansing oil and a bit of rubbing.

Stila Smudge Pot in Violet close up

Notice the shimmer?

One con though is the glitter in it. I love the iridescent glitter that creates more dimension and sparkle to your eyes but since the Smudge Pot dries quickly and tends to become drier as you go through your day, the iridescent sparkle transfers to the surrounding; if you like the pretty shimmery look it is okay because it won't make you look like a disco ball but I am very particular with glitters so I am trying to solve this problem until now. Another con about the glitter that you will feel it is quite gritty and coarse when you remove this by rubbing your finger with a bit of cleansing oil. However I am not alarmed by this because it does not feel coarse or harsh on my lids anyway.

The Stila Smudge Pot Holiday Collection Surprise!

Today my boyfriend brought me to Starbucks in Paseo de Roxas corner Villar Street, he told me he was going to meet up with someone today so he tagged me along. Little did I know we were meeting up with Carla of Peppercode.multiply.com! It was very very nice and sweet of her to work with my boyfriend for this surprise.

Carla handed me the Stila Smudgepot Holiday Collection! ^.^ Oh goodie!!! No wonder my boyfriend kept on telling me not to buy this one... Haha! I wished I could jump and shout for joy that time but I just squealed because I painfully needed to go to a comfort room that time and I took a lot of medicine for my cough and colds that lead me to feel drowsy and my knees were trembling already. Weeh!!! I now have a Stila Smudge Pot set! It has the Kitten, the shade I have been lemming for quite some time now since I have heard lots of raves on it and now it's at the palm of my hand! Not quite though, I told my boyfriend to hold it and hand it to me tomorrow instead so he could take me home, open this together since it is his early Christmas gift to me. (Though I opened the box already and looked at the Smudge pots, I did not open and try anything yet)

My boyfriend told me he ordered this just several weeks ago, wow! Carla has lighting fast shipping even if couriers are already full this time of the year! I wish I ordered from Carla instead of waiting for several months... Next time I know where I should order my Urban Decay Book of Shadows =)

To my boyfriend, thank you so much for the surprise! The thought counts and it is more important than the gift itself, I know you don't like giving me consumable gifts but you know I am quite obsessed with make-up now. Thanks for making me very happy today! ^.^

I'll be taking photos and swatches when I really get hold of it tomorrow! And maybe do a MAC Fluidline vs. Stila Smudge Pot entry?

Peppercode's 20% off Sephora Sale

Hi girls, for us living in the Philippines who wants to grab the chance to enjoy Sephora's Friends and Family Sale, Pepper Code Manila will be ordering 10 items on Sephora until November 2 so if you want something in Sephora this might be a great chance to get it now!


Here's a link to Pepper Code's 10 slot list: http://peppercode.multiply.com/journal/item/50


I personally wanted the Stila Smudge Pot Set badly but as my boyfriend says I have to control my spending on make-up and I've been asking tons of questions to Ms. Carla and she's very very nice, patient and understanding even if I haven't decided on buying anything yet (aside from the Stila Smudge Pot set which I'm exercising control over urges with). 


P.S. Add her up as a contact so you'll see the list! =) only 7 slots left!