ILIA - Multi-Stick For Lips + Cheeks | Buildable, Creamy, Multi-Use Color Formula for All Skin Types | Nourish, Soften, Protect | Non-Toxic, Vegan, Cruelty-Free (In The City, 0.15 oz | 4.5 g)

Ilia multi sticks are so good. If you're seeking a product that is minimal makeup wear and something you could use on bare skin without foundation, this is it. because these sticks are more like face balm than a liquid pigment or even a cream to powder texture blush sticks , they give a nice glow and moisturizer the face. I use the bronze one for contour and one of the pink and peach shades on my cheeks and the highlighter. And if I just used those on my bare skin without anything else it gives me a healthy glow. Because it's face balm the color ends up a bit more sheer on the face but it is buildable and bendable. And usually a swipe or two doesn't even require blending or buffing to look good (though I still do that).Plus NO WHERE yet have I found another shade that is comparable to the shade tenderly which is the PERFECT blush pink neutral that makes your skin look flushed and youthful. (The closest so far is the she glam blush in the shade love cake, but that applies more like the saie dew blush and is sort of a different animal)I find them worth the price because I just haven't found anything so far I like better. I find with ilia there are two components, formula and color. Color being the harder to replicate because of the way their colors go on. I tried the saie dew blushes and the saie sculpting blushs. They were cool but I just prefer the way these are applied and the sheerness with which they go on. (I do use some more traditional liquid blushes sometimes) Saie is much more pigmented in its formula and how it goes on and is applied is a different thing. Ilia is more Dewey and also is oil based (I think it's shae butter based...again it's a face balm) where as saie dew blush is more dry once applied. It's more for the color. If you're seeking highly pigmented, more dry once applied and all day color wear , and you tend to wear a heavier foundation, these will probably not be your thing.With these multi sticks I don't need any other tool to make it look great. They perform better when swiped on the face directly or with fingers better than brush application IMo.It almost needs no blending and often I find blending with my fingers is better than with a brush. (Again think of these like a face balm and not just a liquid pigment)... Which is a plus for me, but for many I know would not be. They look so natural and flushed.My absolute go to color is tenderly. I have yet to find a better light neutral pink wash.My tenderly stick lasted me close to a year, mind you, I'm not an every day makeup wearer.So yes, it is higher in price. But it's worth it to me. If you're seeking more highly pigmented liquid/cream blush , try saie dew blush or any of those other highly pigmented liquid blushes. I haven't tried a lot of other stick blushes or cream blushes. I have tried elf putty blushes and that texture is very different.Keep in mind tho these can be very pigmented when you build.If you're a no makeup , minimal , over 35, or a beginner cream blush makeup person I think you will love these. Grab the shade in the city for contouring, cosmic dancer for highlighting, tenderly for blush and maybe a 4th blush color you want to try and you'll have an easy makeup kit that takes less than 5 min to put on.I use saie glowy skin tint also, sometimes elf halo liquid filter, or a few other skin tints. I use tower 28 concealer , I do use a setting powder for under my eyes and to set my oily zones.But as I said, these perform well without any makeup on and almost perform better that way.They do fade more quickly than a powder blush or a highly pigmented liquid/creamy blush.But I have found that if I later them over a powder blush they add a nice dew and add dimension.

I’m always told it’s a favorite product that sells out quickly. Glad to find it on here.Will definitely buy again

For this review, I want people to understand what my skin is like so here goes a brief intro:I have the typical white Irish skin color and I’m 54 years old. I will be 55 next month. I have skin damage from the sun and years of awful smoking. I’ve learned that skin such as mine requires lots of moisture and clean ingredients.My search for a product that would help my skin began around the age of 40. After many years of expensive fails, I finally decided to try natural products and stumbled across the Ilia brand.I feel like Ilia was made for my older, abused skin. I will never go back to “regular” chemical makeup. I only wish that I had found Ilia a long time ago.These multi sticks contain moisturizing avocado oil, orange peel wax and shea butter. They glide on effortlessly and blend in easily. They do not sit in my pores or clog them. I have not had one blemish since using these sticks and I have been using them now for 3 months. The color of the dusty rose is perfect for my skin color. I believe it would be pretty on any skin color as it’s super blend-able. Yes, the sticks are small but unless you’re a clown, they will last a very long time. I use a hint of Ilia powder over them because the color does tend to rub off easily and the powder helps make the color last a bit longer. My cheekbones stand out with this product which makes me look younger. I add a touch of At Last color multi stick on the very top of this and my cheeks glow. Perfect touch!Easy to use, blend and remove, these sticks will be a part of my makeup routine for a very long time to come. I’m very happy with the way they look. I blend with a sponge, brush or clean fingertips, depending on where I am while using this product. All ways turn out beautifully for my skin.When used as a lip color, I’ve found that it does not last very long, but my lips do remain moisturized even when the color comes off.Sorry for the book, but I’m so happy to have found something that works this well for my skin. I hope you try these and enjoy the results as much as I do.

I love Ilia products and have used them for years and this particular color and blush was recommended by a color analyst for my particular season. I had never used a cream stick before as I was always a powder blush person. At first I didn't know just how to apply - (with my fingers or dabbing it on? It turned out dark in areas, but then I watched a YouTube video where the host was blottiing the product onto her brush and applying it that way. This worked much better. I use very little as I don't like a lot of color on my cheeks so for what it is I'm ok with it. I will say I prefer powder blush.

It’s expensive but worth it.

It has a very dry formula. While it's fine for sensitive skin, it's also very dry. Also, this isn't it if you're looking for a lip product. I'd recommend their lip balm instead. As such, I took two stars. It's fine for cheeks, but it says for both cheeks and lips. It also tastes bad (just licking my lips was enough) and is almost chalky on the lips.

Subtle color, silky texture, looks dewy and natural

Nice surprise! Creamy, blendable, pretty! Good purchase