Stila released a mystery bag just in time for the holidays featuring mostly full-sized items for $60. Stila is a cruelty-free brand known for their chic packaging and high-quality, cult products like their infamous Kitten Highlighter and the Stay All Day Waterproof Liquid Eyeliner.
FYI - this Mystery Bag is no longer available for purchase!
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About this Mystery Bag
The Box: Stila Mystery Bag
The Cost: $60
The Products: A range of mystery full-sized products and 1 deluxe mini
Ships to: The US for free
Stila Mystery Bag Review January 2020
The first layer of products in the box were all free samples including two full-sized items, one travel mini and two blister pack card samples. I am such a sucker for free samples and the more the merrier! Using these free samples and the mystery items I was almost able to create a full face of makeup! The Lingerie Soufflé sample card featured their lightweight and skin-perfecting primers, and the Hide & Chic Foundation blister card included 8 shades of their new skin-like, high pigment foundation.
Bonus Item: Stay All Day Eye Liner Black Mini - Retail Value $10
This travel mini of Stila's super popular pen liner is worth $10! I love deluxe samples for traveling, and this classic black is perfect for on-the-go touchups. This fantastic liner is easy to use and stays put all day long without smudging or running.
Bonus Item: Glitterati Lip Top Coat in "Ignite" - Retail Value $20 (currently on sale for $10)
Bonus Item: Glitterati Lip Top Coat in "Transcend" - Retail Value $20 (currently on sale for $10)
I love playing with sparkle, and I've been so curious about these lip toppers. I was shocked to see these were full-sized to boot! Start by shaking the tube to disperse the sparkles, and after a few seconds, the product is ready for application. The formula is very thin and runny, and I couldn't really feel it on my lips. I love the sparkle of this product, and its effects seem to last a while before needing a reapplication.
Let's move on to the mystery items!
Stila Mirror
It is hard to find a big enough travel mirror, but this one is a generous size. The ultra-thin packaging is sleek and will fit easily into any travel or gym bag.
Smudge Stick Waterproof Eyeliner in "Espresso" - Retail Value $22
I totally forgot about Stila's Smudge Sticks, but this eyeliner used to be my go-to! I'm not sure why I ever strayed, but it checks all of the boxes for me. Twist-up eyeliners eliminate the need for a sharpener, and the tip always creates a clean, thin line. I also love this color, which seems to stay put after it sets, even in the waterline.
Micro Tip Stay All Day Waterproof Liquid Eyeliner - Retail Value $22
Imagine Stila's Stay All Day Eyeliner but with a sharper tip; it is glorious! This eyeliner is my new favorite. I love that the tip of this liner hugs my lash line so closely; it even makes my lashes look fuller. It makes getting the shape you want super easy, and you don't have to worry about your makeup budging.
Shimmer & Glow Liquid Eye Shadow in "Twig"- Retail Value $24
I was hoping Stila would include one of their liquid shadows in here! This beautiful warm brown is so flattering for any eye color, and it is a one-stop-shop for a bold, dimensional eye look. I used an eyeliner brush for my look below, but you could go straight in with the wand for an all-over eyelid color. It stays all day long, and it doesn't flake like a lot of other liquid shadows.
Twin Cheeks Kitten & Bronzer Duo - Retail Value $32
This full-sized cheek duo is perfect for a dazzling bronzed look. The bronzer isn't too dark (after I tapped off excess product), and the Kitten highlight is a glorious, glowy beam of light for your cheekbones. The texture of each powder wasn't so soft that it concentrated my brush, which I like in cheek products, and it was easy to build up each color for the desired effect.
Magnum XXX Mascara Mini, 0.24 fl oz - Estimated Value $13.80 (Buy a full-size 0.40 fl oz for $23)
Being a total mascara snob, I was shocked by how much I liked this one. The very black formula is a thicker, more waxy than wet texture that glides on your lashes, instantly plumping and volumizing with contact. I brushed out any clumps, and I was left with a full lash look. I am not the biggest fan of its chubby applicator because I am quite clumsy, but I didn't make too much of a mess (this time).
Stay All Day Liquid Lipstick in "Fia" - Retail Value $22
My chronic dry lips usually do not like liquid lipsticks, but this one felt pretty comfortable. It felt thicker than what I am used to, and it didn't accentuate any of the lines on my lips. Brown is not my go-to lip shade by any means, but paired with one of the freebie top coats, I made this color work for me (pictured below)!
Swatches of the makeup (top to bottom): Glitterati Lip Top Coat in Ignite, Glitterati Lip Top Coat in Transcend, Kitten Highlight, Bronzer, Smudge Stick in Espresso, Stay All Day Eye Liner, Stay All Day Micro Tip Eyeliner, Shimmer and Glow Liquid Eyeshadow in Twig, Stay All Day Liquid Lipstick in Fia
Here is the makeup look I came up with using all the items from this mystery set, including the free products that came with my order. I only had to pull eyebrow products and concealer to create a full look! I am actually really liking this lip combo, too.
The Verdict: I was really impressed with the curation of this mystery box. It didn't feel like they were trying to get rid of old stock or sale items, which I sense some brands do with releases like this. This compilation reignited my love for Stila products, and I am very pleased with my new finds. This box has a value of $135.80 not including any of the free samples, bag, or mirror, which I think is a total steal!
To Wrap Up:
Can you get this box if you order today? Unfortunately, this mystery bag is longer available.
Value Breakdown: This box cost $60, and I calculated a total value of $135.80 not including the value of the bag, mirror, or samples. Here’s what you are paying approximately per item:
- Stay All Day Lipstick: $9.72
- Micro Tip Eyeliner: $9.72
- Smudge Stick Eyeliner: $9.72
- Two Cheeks Duo: $14.14
- Magnum XXX Mascara Mini: $6.10
- Shimmer & Glow Eye Shadow: $10.61
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