Stila Vivid & Vibrant Shimmer & Glow Liquid Eye Shadows Reviews & Swatches (Part 1)

Christine — Thu, 28 Jun 2018 21:00:00 +0000

Vivid Smoky Quartz

Stila Vivid Smoky Quartz Shimmer & Glow Liquid Eye Shadow ($24.00 for 0.15 oz.) is a deep, golden bronze with warm undertones and a metallic sheen. It was intensely pigmented and had a smooth, almost cream-like texture that was thin and fluid like a liquid eyeshadow would be, but there was a bit more of an airy feel to it, which made it the easiest shade to work with out of the six new shades for summer. The eyeshadow applied evenly to bare skin, blended out nicely, and set fast enough that it didn’t crease on me while drying down but I had enough time to work with the edges. It was still going strong after 10 hours of wear.

FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).

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LORAC Olive (LE, $19.00) is darker (95% similar).
Sydney Grace Sunbeam (P, $6.25) is more shimmery, warmer (95% similar).
KVD Beauty Chalice (LE, ) is more shimmery, lighter (95% similar).
Anastasia Brownie (P, $12.00) is darker (95% similar).
Sephora Jump Into the Mud (340) (P, $9.00) is lighter (95% similar).
Persona Bombshell (PiP, ) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
ColourPop Thirsty Girl (LE, $6.00) is warmer (90% similar).
Givenchy Palette Ors Audacieux #2 (LE, ) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
Urban Decay Smog (DC, $19.00) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
bareMinerals Ritzy (LE, ) is warmer (90% similar).

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Formula Overview

$24.00/0.153 oz. - $156.86 Per Ounce

The Shimmer & Glow Liquid Eye Shadow formula is supposed to have "rich, beautiful color with a high shimmer sheen, minus the glitter" (compared to their Glitter & Glow range). The formula touts "non-tacky, non-transfer" wear with "minimal fallout." Some shades were easier to work with than others; typically the ones that weren't quite as watery and yielded more coverage with less product were the easiest to apply, diffuse the edges of, and wear. They lasted between eight and ten hours on me, and most did not have any fallout.

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Ingredients

WATER/AQUA/EAU, CALCIUM SODIUM BOROSILICATE, MICA (CI 77019), GLYCERIN, HYDROXYETHYL ACRYLATE/SODIUM ACRYLOYLDIMETHYL TAURATE COPOLYMER, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, SQUALANE, PHENOXYETHANOL, TRIETHANOLAMINE, HEXYLENE GLYCOL, CARBOMER, POLYSORBATE 60, TIN OXIDE (CI 77861), SORBITAN ISOSTEARATE. (+/-) TITANIUM DIOXIDE (CI 77891), IRON OXIDES (CI 77499, CI 77491). "

Disclaimer: Ingredient lists are as available by the brand (or retailer) at the time of publishing. Please always check product packaging, if it exists, for the ingredient list applicable to the product you're purchasing, or the brand or retailer's website for the most up-to-date ingredient list.

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A Gold, Purple, and Plum Eye with Stila Shimmer & Glows

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Vivid Smoky Quartz

PPermanent. $24.00.

Rec'd

A+

Product

Pigmentation

Texture

Longevity

Application

100%

Total

Vivid Amethyst

Stila Vivid Amethyst Shimmer & Glow Liquid Eye Shadow ($24.00 for 0.15 oz.) is a light-medium purple with subtle, cool undertones and a metallic sheen. It had semi-opaque pigmentation in a single layer, which was buildable to a degree, but I found that applying a second layer noticeably added texture to my lid so the skin appeared wrinkled and raised. The consistency of the liquid eyeshadow was smooth, wet, and cool as it went on but then it dried down fast enough not to crease but slow enough that I had enough time to diffuse the edges. It wore well for over 10 hours without fading or creasing.

FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).

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Kaleidos Flowing Haze (Radiate) (PiP, ) is more shimmery (95% similar).
Lisa Eldridge Iris (P, $27.00) is darker (95% similar).
Clionadh Sky Lights (P, $6.25) is more shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
Wet 'n' Wild VI Purple #8 (PiP, ) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar).
Makeup Geek Caitlin Rose (P, $9.99) is less shimmery (90% similar).
NARS Argentina (P, $22.00) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar).
Pat McGrath Violet Void (LE, $25.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
Viseart Violette (PiP, ) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar).
BH Cosmetics Club Tropicana #15 (LE, ) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
Viseart Ecstacy (PiP, ) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar).

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Formula Overview

$24.00/0.153 oz. - $156.86 Per Ounce

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Ingredients

WATER/AQUA/EAU, MICA (CI 77019), GLYCERIN, CALCIUM SODIUM BOROSILICATE, SILICA, HYDROXYETHYL ACRYLATE/SODIUM ACRYLOYLDIMETHYL TAURATE COPOLYMER, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, SQUALANE, PHENOXYETHANOL, TRIETHANOLAMINE, HEXYLENE GLYCOL, TIN OXIDE (CI 77861), CARBOMER, POLYSORBATE 60, SORBITAN ISOSTEARATE. (+/-) TITANIUM DIOXIDE (CI 77891), IRON OXIDES (CI 77491), FERRIC FERROCYANIDE (CI 77510).

Look Using this Product

A Gold, Purple, and Plum Eye with Stila Shimmer & Glows

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Vivid Amethyst

PPermanent. $24.00.

A-

8.5

Product

Pigmentation

8.5

Texture

Longevity

4.5

Application

92%

Total

Vivid Labradorite

Stila Vivid Labradorite Shimmer & Glow Liquid Eye Shadow ($24.00 for 0.15 oz.) is a deep, smoldering gray with subtle, warm undertones and a pearly sheen. It was richly pigmented with a smooth, thin consistency that applied evenly to bare skin while still having edges that diffused and blended without too much difficulty. The formula was easier to work with than the average liquid eyeshadow, but it wasn’t as foolproof as working with a powder eyeshadow. The texture was very fluid, thin, but not watery or prone to getting into fine lines. It lasted well for 10 hours without fading or creasing on me.

FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).

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Make Up For Ever ME108 Steel (P, $17.00) is darker (95% similar).
Tom Ford Beauty Caviar (P, $45.00) (95% similar).
Sydney Grace Black Ice (P, $6.25) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (95% similar).
Give Me Glow Storm (P, $7.00) is more shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
Urban Decay Galaxy (PiP, $20.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
Moira Black Hole (P, $7.50) is cooler (90% similar).
MAC Light of the Silvery Moon (LE, $20.00) (90% similar).
Pat McGrath Divine Mink (PiP, $25.00) is more shimmery (90% similar).
Sephora Sketch (LE, ) is darker (90% similar).
Buxom Cool Caviar (P, $12.00) is lighter (90% similar).

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Formula Overview

$24.00/0.153 oz. - $156.86 Per Ounce

Browse all of our Stila Shimmer & Glow Liquid Eye Shadow swatches.

Ingredients

WATER/AQUA/EAU, MICA (CI 77019), CALCIUM TITANIUM BOROSILICATE, GLYCERIN, HYDROXYETHYL ACRYLATE/SODIUM ACRYLOYLDIMETHYL TAURATE COPOLYMER, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, SQUALANE, PHENOXYETHANOL, TRIETHANOLAMINE, HEXYLENE GLYCOL, CARBOMER, POLYSORBATE 60, TIN OXIDE (CI 77861), SORBITAN ISOSTEARATE. (+/-) TITANIUM DIOXIDE (CI 77891), IRON OXIDES (CI 77499, CI 77491).

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A Shimmering, Emerald & Sapphire Eye with Stila Shimmer & Glows

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Vivid Labradorite

PPermanent. $24.00.

Product

Pigmentation

9.5

Texture

Longevity

4.5

Application

96%

Total

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Stila Vivid & Vibrant Shimmer & Glow Liquid Eye Shadows Reviews & Swatches (Part 1)

Vivid Smoky Quartz

Top Dupes

Formula Overview

Ingredients

Look Using this Product

A Gold, Purple, and Plum Eye with Stila Shimmer & Glows

Vivid Smoky Quartz

PPermanent. $24.00.

Quick Shop: Sephora, Ulta, Nordstrom, Beautylish

Vivid Amethyst

Top Dupes

Formula Overview

Ingredients

Look Using this Product

A Gold, Purple, and Plum Eye with Stila Shimmer & Glows

Vivid Amethyst

PPermanent. $24.00.

Quick Shop: Sephora, Ulta, Nordstrom, Beautylish

Vivid Labradorite

Top Dupes

Formula Overview

Ingredients

Look Using this Product

A Shimmering, Emerald & Sapphire Eye with Stila Shimmer & Glows

Vivid Labradorite

PPermanent. $24.00.

Quick Shop: Sephora, Ulta, Nordstrom, Beautylish