A paint stick can be your best friend or your worst enemy. Today I am sharing my experience on Paint Sticks by Stageline Cosmetics with lots of tips and trick to use a paint stick later in the post. Keep reading to know if these are worth a trial or your money.
Paint Sticks by Stageline Cosmetics |
Paint Sticks by Stageline Cosmetics |
Paint Sticks by Stageline Cosmetics |
Paint Sticks by Stageline Cosmetics:
The company claims: 'Foundation in stick with high coverage power and resistance. Silky touch (formulated with micronized pigments), anti-wrinkle effect (vitamin E), highly moisturizing (phytosterols). Contains solar filter. Apply with sponge, brush or fingertips. Recommended for combination and dry skin.'Paint Sticks by Stageline Cosmetics |
Paint Sticks by Stageline Cosmetics |
Stageline Paint Sticks come in a gorgeous silver card box. The actual tube is made up of plastic and you can twist the product up to use. I am loving the details on the packaging. The cap shuts really securely making it travel-friendly and safe to store. Each tube contains 15 grams of product. This paint stick comes in many shades and I am swatching three shades for you today.
Paint Sticks by Stageline Cosmetics |
Paint Sticks by Stageline Cosmetics |
Paint Sticks by Stageline Cosmetics - Swatches |
Swatches:
Overall Experience:
Since I was a kid, I always saw my mother, khala (aunt) and pretty much any elder woman in the family, using a paint stick and paint stick only. I rarely saw anyone using liquid foundations and I automatically thought that these are the only options to cover all imperfections. I saw people using them in awful ways, people looked cakey and pale but I saw my mother using sticks in many different ways which gave her many different finishes, coverages and she never looked cakey. I only understood that when I grew up and tried the sticks myself. I will share all those tips and trick with you today along with my personal experience with Stageline Paint Sticks.
Review:
These paint sticks might scare you at first because they are super pigmented and creamy. Keeping a light hand and knowing how much is good enough for you is the key. If applied properly, the paint stick gives you a flawless finish and you can control if you want sheer, medium or full coverage. It works great on a well-moisturized face, in terms of blendability. Any dry spots or dead skin, the stick has a tendency to make them visible.
The formula did not oxidize on me which is great even without a primer. As for longevity, I found that when applied for a sheer coverage, it stayed for over 6 hours but when applied for a medium to full coverage, it started to show wear and tear in about 4-5 hours and retouching was needed. I lightly dusted my t-zone with powder because of my combination skin and also because the stick itself did not need any setting with a powder. If I powdered my whole face with the intention of setting the base for the day, it made it look a bit cakey.
Overall, I am happy with the sticks but using sticks is a very tricky business when you want full coverage. I found the formula merging overtime with my skin, better on my t-zone than the cheeks. I have quite an oily t-zone and dry-ish cheeks. This product can be used for any skin type but exfoliation and moisturization are 100% must so you get a flawless finish.
Usage Guide for Paint Sticks:
You might have found yourself in a situation where you used a paint stick, the full coverage you got looked flawless but when you stepped outside and had a look in a mirror, you wanted to cry seeing all those dry patches and cakey-ness. Or maybe you never ever tried a paint stick because you always saw awful results on other? Let me share my tips and tricks that I learned from my mother which work every single time.
- Always have a well exfoliated and well-moisturized skin to start with. This will minimize the chances of enhanced dry patches on your skin.
- If you are using the tube to apply the product on your face, keep a very light hand. Paint sticks have a highly pigmented formula and you do not want to use the paint stick in a literal way (to paint your face).
- If you are not comfortable using the tube, apply the product with your fingers, a brush or a wet sponge.
- Instead of applying the product in streaks, dab the product onto your face focussing on the center of the face.
- Start blending the product on the center of the face and spread it outwards. A wet sponge or a dense foundation brush works great for this.
- Always use less product than what you think you need. If you are confused that you might not be able to recognize the difference and won't know the quantity you need, apply the product on half of your face and compare. You will be amazed how little of the product you need from these sticks.
- Lightly dust the powder on areas where you get more oils. Using a fluffy powder brush is safer than using a puff to pack the powder. Remember, less is usually more and safer to start with.
- Finally, a good quality setting spray can fix any mistake that you are unable to see or cover. It also helps to fuse the makeup with your skin, making it look a lot natural.
- If all fails, mix your paint skin with a tiny bit of moisturizer in your hand and apply. This will give you the nicest sheer coverage. You pretty much made yourself a tinted moisturizer.
Cost & Availability:
Paint Stick by Stageline Cosmetics cost pkr 1195 on Daraz.pk and you can also find the brand on Just4Girls.pk. Stageline Cosmetics is also available in many retail stores in Pakistan. For countries other than Pakistan, Stageline Cosmetics can be found on Amazon US and Amazon UK. In-depth product details are also available on Stageline's Official Website, they do not sell on this website.
Do you like paint sticks or you prefer other types of the base? Leave a comment to let me know.
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I will pass it to my wife..She would definitely like to try out this paint sticks.
ReplyDeleteI have actually never tried a paint stick before but I love that it is not cakey and the packaging is beautiful. Do you know if it is cruelty free? x
ReplyDeleteNever tried paint sticks before, I love the packaging really cute and pretty.
ReplyDeleteI tend to avoid stick foundations since my skin in combination/oily and they just don't work well for my skin type. I really like the packaging of these!
ReplyDeleteI've never used paint sticks, in fact I had never heard of them I use liquid but I may give these a try
ReplyDeleteI like the paint sticks because they are easy to carry and to apply. I have never tried this brand, but I will look into it next time I go shopping for makeup
ReplyDeleteI don't remember why I got away from using a paint stick, but I think it's time to give it another go. This looks like a great choice of brand.
ReplyDeleteStageline Cosmetics I have not yet heard of before and will have to check them out. The Asia 1 and Ivory paint sticks would make a great color for me I believe. Thanks for sharing these awesome paint sticks.
ReplyDeleteOH man, you sold me just on the containers alone. How lovely those would look on the counter. I haven't tried paint sticks, but I definitely will be looking for them now. This weekend, in fact.
ReplyDeleteI am by no means an expert in cosmetics and not a great shopper. The holiday is almost here and it's great to be able to read these reviews to help the men learn about the cosmetics and shop for the right gift for their other half.
ReplyDeleteI never really liked paint sticks, however I must give these a try. I hate that most are cakey. Thanks you so much for the review. I will certainly check these out.
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