Stila Smudge Pots by Stila, Eyeshadow Review

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Stila Smudge Pots 6.8 out of 10 based on 6.8 ratings. 6.8 user reviews.

10

A Holy Grail product.
LipglossandSpandex (487 reviews)

I own many Smudge Pots: -the trio of minis in Gray, Black and Bronze -Cobalt (a darker blue, not quite navy, with a sheen) -Cobalt Clutch (a vibrant primary blue with shimmer) -Jade (a lovely olivey green with a sheen) I use my Ecotools angled eyeliner brush with these, and they work great. PROS: Great creamy texture (not too firm or not soft). Very highly pigmented (although Cobalt Clutch and Purple Pumps are less so). Lasts all day without flaking or smudging, even on my lower lash line AND on my waterline! Can be used to make precise lines or can be smudged out when still "wet." Sturdy packaging. Gorgeous colors. CONS: A bit expensive. More product than you can use before it dries up. (Although none of mine have dried out at all, and I've had the minis for almost a year! Even if I use up only half of the product, it'll have been worth the $20 for this product--you get more product and applications than you would for some $20 eye pencil, and I have yet to find a pencil or any other liner product that I love as much as these, besides MAC Fluidlines!) Overall, these are HG products for me. I absolutely love the pigmentation, the texture, the lasting power, and the colors. I hope they don't discontinue any of these great colors, and they they do keep adding to the line! — 2 years, 7 months ago

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10

extremely long lasting
kenya (498 reviews)

this gel liner is amazing! it glides on smoothly and after you let it dry for a few seconds, the gel liner is locked in place. it doesn't smear or smudge unless you touch your face. also, if i dont wear a primer on my eyelids, i dont have to worry about creasing. this saves me time in case i just want to do a casual winged out liner and not an extravagant look. i also use this on my waterline with no problems. i love the wide color selection. this is seriously the only liner i will ever use! — 1 year, 5 months ago

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2

ehh
iggymama (295 reviews)

This eyeliner takes a bit getting used to. It was hard for me to get even lines. product does dry out quickly for some reason. I don't think I would buy again. — 2 years, 6 months ago

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7

does what it says
beautyguru_24_7 (273 reviews)

These aren't tricky, but you have to really seal the jar or they dry out fast. The texture is good in the beginning but the life isn't long of this pot. I have the copper shade and I loved it in the beginning, but I wasn't aware of how fast they would dry if you didn't REALLY seal the jar. — 3 years, 9 months ago

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8

Lasts until you're sick of it!
RavenLoudspeakr (270 reviews)

This liner lasts and lasts and lasts. I never leave the house without liner and I bought this back in December 2007, it's mid-July 2008 and I still have a (mostly) full pot! I get unwanted smudges when I line my lower lid because I have an oilier complexion, but nothing powder can't fix. It'll stay good practically forever if you keep the lid on TIGHT. The colours are vibrant and don't fade--though I would just be careful if you line your upper lid that you keep your lids as matte as possible because it will crease if you intend to use it as a shadow. — 3 years, 10 months ago

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6

Dry and difficult to apply
Psy1ocke (147 reviews)

I really like Stila's products but this one did not live up to my expectations. I like how the gel liner is "smudgeable" but it had a drier consistency, which made it a little difficult to apply. Stila does provide a large quantity in comparison to other brands! — 3 months, 1 week ago

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8

Great Alternative to Liquid Liner
epetrovi (9 reviews)

I use the starry night and 24K Black smudge pots as alternatives to liquid liner. They are more accident-proof than liquid liner. Only down-side is is that the product flakes off a bit under your eye when you apply, but does stay put for the rest of the day. — 1 year, 3 months ago

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8

Love the Pots
cheri4064 (12 reviews)

I purchased a pack of 3 of these pots a couple of years ago and I am still using them today. Mine have not dried out or gotten cakey. I love these. I use the black for nights out, brown for every day and there was a fun steel blue color that I use every now and then. It's great for a nice "done" eyeline or smudged and smokey. I hate liquid liner so this is a nice alternative. — 1 year, 4 months ago

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5

Formula is bad
HLEEEE (139 reviews)

At first, it goes on smooth and creamy but after about a month or so it dries up.. I don't leave it open after I use it so I guess it's just the formula. — 1 year, 5 months ago

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10

New Formula, Amazing!
NotoriousGOT (27 reviews)

Okay, so upon reading a bunch of reviews for this I was left scratching my head thinking "is this even the same product?" Well, probably not. The reviews that mention this product getting dried out way too fast are over 2 years old (some even 3)! I've only been using smudge pots since 2008 and I have to say that for the most part they have never ever dried out! I've had the black, bronze, cobalt and the Barbie smudge pots. Unfortunately, each color has a different texture and feel to it and while the black did dry out a little to fast for me, the bronze has never ever dried out...well after 1 year with the same pot it did finally give way to dryness, but my point is that you should test out the different colors. Cobalt was fine until I loaned it out to someone who left the lid off for a whole day that dried it out. Anyways, on to my review. LOVE LOVE LOVE this product. I have light brown, hazel eyes and I don't like the look of heavy black eyeliner so this is a beautiful substitution. I got a consultation from a Stila artist and she taught me how to use a concealer brush to paint the bronze color into my lash line. It stays put all day, never creases and the subtle shimmer is just stunning. I love this product! — 1 year, 7 months ago

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