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Stila Smudge Pots

Average member rating of 6.5
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Rated a 7.0
I loved this long-wearing gel liner and eye shadow when I bought it, but once it dried out, it was useless. Keep the lid tight on the solid little pot whenever it's not in use. (If it dries anyway, scrape off the top layer to see if any moist liner is beneath.) With a firm texture between powder and liquid, this liner is best drawn on with an angled liner or smudge brush. (Fingers are OK if you're not being precise.)
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  • Member rated it 1.0

    becomes a dry nasty.

    by Hillary1022 (10 reviews)
    This becomes a dried up oil cake after several uses. April 24, 2008, 2:27 pm

    27 of 27 people found this review helpful.

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  • Member rated it 3.0

    great at first!

    by beegee (28 reviews)
    absolutely loved this product when i first bought it. went on smoothly, easy to smudge within the first minute, and stayed on all day without creasing. however, within a few months, the product becomes dried out, even when the lid is kept on between applications to each eye, and becomes difficult, if not impossible, to ap... March 21, 2008, 6:35 pm absolutely loved this product when i first bought it. went on smoothly, easy to smudge within the first minute, and stayed on all day without creasing. however, within a few months, the product becomes dried out, even when the lid is kept on between applications to each eye, and becomes difficult, if not impossible, to apply. i won't buy again until they figure out how to correct this. it's an expensive product that's not worth it for the amount of time you can use it before it dries out. March 21, 2008, 6:35 pm

    22 of 22 people found this review helpful.

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  • Member rated it 2.0

    don't like

    by miranma2 (6 reviews)
    this dries out so fast - what else can i say. Save your monies and pencil liner. I use Makeup forever liner and I love it June 11, 2008, 3:55 pm

    18 of 18 people found this review helpful.

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  • Member rated it 2.0

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    by NurseExec (31 reviews)
    I bought this hoping that it would improve my tightlining attempts. Nope. It's too dry, and because my eyes are so deepset, it smudges wayyyy too much. I could see using it for a smoky eye, but the whole tightlining thing is out--the texture just isn't right. I'll keep using my Prestige waterproof pencil. June 11, 2008, 2:13 pm

    18 of 18 people found this review helpful.

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  • Member rated it 4.0

    This stuff gets hard and unusable fast

    by BunnyGirl (44 reviews)
    When I tried the smudge pot on at the department store I loved it. It created a nice line and could be blended easy for an ultra, smokey look. After only a few weeks (maybe even less than that), the product started to harden, resulting in a crumbly, unusable mess. What a waste! October 27, 2007, 12:58 pm

    18 of 18 people found this review helpful.

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  • Member rated it 4.0

    Smuge Pots

    by ashleyh23 (35 reviews)
    Should be crack pots. Does go on smoothly, but dries out way too soon, and the container itself dries out even when capped tightly. This is a pass on it, for me at least. May 14, 2008, 7:55 am

    17 of 17 people found this review helpful.

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  • Member rated it 5.0

    average

    by plmeek (16 reviews)
    Average compared to others May 12, 2008, 12:49 pm

    17 of 17 people found this review helpful.

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  • Member rated it 2.0

    Didn't like this

    by elizab48 (68 reviews)
    Not only did this eyeliner flake all the time, but it dries up very quickly. Stick to the HIP gel liners or MAC fluidlines, they are way better. May 14, 2008, 12:47 pm

    16 of 16 people found this review helpful.

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  • Member rated it 2.0

    Drys out

    by MissMorina (3 reviews)
    I agree that it drys out quick. The only thing I liked about it was how long it lasted, how fast it dried after applying. Unfortunately, I need to find something better. Being a makeup artist, it's a pain to deal with. April 3, 2008, 8:28 pm

    12 of 12 people found this review helpful.

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  • Member rated it 10.0

    Best long wearing eyeliner, hands down!

    by Freya478 (15 reviews)
    I love, love, LOVE this eyeliner! I will never go back to using pencil again. A lot of people don't "get" how to use or care for this product, so here it is (I used to work for stila so I'm very familiar with how the product works): 1. KEEP THE LID ON TIGHT - this avoids any dryout. I've never had a problem with... February 15, 2008, 6:27 am I love, love, LOVE this eyeliner! I will never go back to using pencil again. A lot of people don't "get" how to use or care for this product, so here it is (I used to work for stila so I'm very familiar with how the product works): 1. KEEP THE LID ON TIGHT - this avoids any dryout. I've never had a problem with it drying out or crumbling, but you must understand that keeping the lid on is important b/c of the formulation. It is meant to be a long-wearing formula and meant to dry quickly. 2. Apply with an eyeliner brush (stila's precision eyeliner brush works great). Using a q-tip or your finger just won't cut it if you are trying to create a nice clean line. 3. Create your eye design quickly (within 2 minutes). Again, b/c of the "quick drying" formula, this product doesn't go anywhere after it's dried. It takes about 2 minutes or less to fully dry once you've applied it. If you are creating a smoky eye or a smudged look, do that right after you draw the line on. Once this eyeliner dries it isn't going anywhere until you take it off with remover. That's what I love about it! You don't have to worry about your liner ending up all under your eyes or all over the place. If you take good care of this product, it will last you a long time and you WILL love it! ENJOY! February 15, 2008, 6:27 am

    5 of 6 people found this review helpful.

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  • Manufacturer's Product Description

  • The verdict is in, and smudge pots take the prize for sexy eyes. Smudge Pots are unique gel eyeliners and shadows in one. The innovative and spunky alternative to traditional powder and liquid formulas, this clever little gel has an inky intensity that leaves powder shadows in the dust. The glass jar and airtight lid keeps the gel soft and pliable.

  • Ingredients

  • Black: Ingredients: Isododecane, Polyethylene, Cyclopentasiloxane, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Lecithin, Phenyl Trimethicone, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Propylene Carbonate, Barium Sulfate, Phenoxyethanol, [+/- Mica, Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891), Iron Oxides (Ci 77491, Ci 77492, Ci 77499), Bismuth Oxychloride (Ci 77163), Carmine (Ci 75470), Chromium Hydroxide Green (Ci 77289), Chromium Oxide Greens (Ci 77288), Ferric Ferrocyanide (Ci 77510), Manganese Violet (Ci 77742), Ultramarines (Ci 77007)] . Bronze : Ingredients: Isododecane, Polyethylene, Cyclopentasiloxane, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Lecithin, Phenyl Trimethicone, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Propylene Carbonate, Barium Sulfate, Phenoxyethanol, [+/- Mica, Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891), Iron Oxides (Ci 77491, Ci 77492, Ci 77499), Bismuth Oxychloride (Ci 77163), Carmine (Ci 75470), Chromium Hydroxide Green (Ci 77289), Chromium Oxide Greens (Ci 77288), Ferric Ferrocyanide (Ci 77510), Manganese Violet (Ci 77742), Ultramarines (Ci 77007)] . Brown: Ingredients: Isododecane, Polyethylene, Cyclopentasiloxane, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Lecithin, Phenyl Trimethicone, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Propylene Carbonate, Barium Sulfate, Phenoxyethanol, [+/- Mica, Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891), Iron Oxides (Ci 77491, Ci 77492, Ci 77499), Bismuth Oxychloride (Ci 77163), Carmine (Ci 75470), Chromium Hydroxide Green (Ci 77289), Chromium Oxide Greens (Ci 77288), Ferric Ferrocyanide (Ci 77510), Manganese Violet (Ci 77742), Ultramarines (Ci 77007)] . Cobalt: Ingredients: Isododecane, Polyethylene, Cyclopentasiloxane, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Lecithin, Phenyl Trimethicone, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Propylene Carbonate, Barium Sulfate, Phenoxyethanol, [+/- Mica, Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891), Iron Oxides (Ci 77491, Ci 77492, Ci 77499), Bismuth Oxychloride (Ci 77163), Carmine (Ci 75470), Chromium Hydroxide Green (Ci 77289), Chromium Oxide Greens (Ci 77288), Ferric Ferrocyanide (Ci 77510), Manganese Violet (Ci 77742), Ultramarines (Ci 77007)] . Grey: Ingredients: Isododecane, Polyethylene, Cyclopentasiloxane, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Lecithin, Phenyl Trimethicone, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Propylene Carbonate, Barium Sulfate, Phenoxyethanol, [+/- Mica, Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891), Iron Oxides (Ci 77491, Ci 77492, Ci 77499), Bismuth Oxychloride (Ci 77163), Carmine (Ci 75470), Chromium Hydroxide Green (Ci 77289), Chromium Oxide Greens (Ci 77288), Ferric Ferrocyanide (Ci 77510), Manganese Violet (Ci 77742), Ultramarines (Ci 77007)] . Jade : Ingredients: Isododecane, Polyethylene, Cyclopentasiloxane, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Lecithin, Phenyl Trimethicone, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Propylene Carbonate, Barium Sulfate, Phenoxyethanol, [+/- Mica, Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891), Iron Oxides (Ci 77491, Ci 77492, Ci 77499), Bismuth Oxychloride (Ci 77163), Carmine (Ci 75470), Chromium Hydroxide Green (Ci 77289), Chromium Oxide Greens (Ci 77288), Ferric Ferrocyanide (Ci 77510), Manganese Violet (Ci 77742), Ultramarines (Ci 77007)] .

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