Monday 6 February 2012

Illamasqua: Make-up for your alter ego

Todays post is about Illamasqua, a make-up brand, which has been on my radar since receiving a perfume sample (Freak) by the brand in my November's Glossybox.

"Illamasqua is for the bolder person hiding inside all of us. It is an act and an attitude. A symbol of tolerance. A celebration of idiosyncrasies. A confident statement of self-ownership"

After lusting over quite a few of their products, i managed to narrow it down to just two (i could have went crazy as all their products are gregeous). I decided on a powder blusher in the shade 'Excite' and their 'matt primer', i'm always on the search for a really good matt primer.




First of all the matt primer...
"An essential for any screen goddess, Illamasqua matt Primer helps create a flawless, shine-free base. For use under foundation or on its own, this professional cream formula offers UVA and UVB protection and gives skin an even, matt finish. Prepare to impress."

This primer is a white, creamy consistency and glides on nicely, its leaves you skin instantly shine free. You don't feel any of the 'tightness' you usually do from some matte primers. It kept my skin fresh looking for a good few hours, although by the end of the day though i did have some slight oil on my t-zone. But all in all, its excellent in my oppinion. Having used various matte primers this one has topped my list, was very impressed. At £19.50, it has a hefty price tag but if it's a miracle in a bottle... well, its worth every penny in my eyes, especially when it comes to the dreaded 'chip fat face' look i've been sporting for so long due to oily skin.




Next we have Illamasqua's podwer blusher in 'Excite'...

A vibrant apricot shade, i know many of you will be thinking "Yikes... its so bright" However, with proper application this leaves your cheeks with a goregeous peachy glow. The shade is described as 'vivid apricot, matt finish' on the website.
I quite like the matt finish, i've always been a 'Bella Bamba' gal - ever since it launched last february, i've rarely strayed from the Benefit Blush. However, in the words of Bob Dylan "The times they are a a-changin".
Excite also blends great aswell. The key rule with this blusher is that a little goes a long long way. Apply too much and you may run the risk of looking like a clown. Another great investment at £16.50. This is definitely a welcomed edition. 

Sorry for the poor quality swatch, had to take it on my iphone.

So there we have it, my first ever illamasqua purchase. I will definitely be buying from the brand again. I have my eye on a few of their lip glosses.

Do you own anything from Illamasqua?




10 comments:

  1. I've heard so much about this range of products but never tried anything, looks great though!
    Tia
    xxx
    http://bellezzababe.blogspot.com

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    1. It's definitely worth a try Tia, they have such wide range of colours with their blushers, eye shadows, etc. There's something for everybody :)

      Xx

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  2. Hi ya

    Did you like the freak perfume? I missed out in my Glossybox, gutted :( I have no store near me here in Bristol and am toying with the idea of ordering online as read rave reviews. Would you recommend it, or can you tell me if it smells similar to anything else on the market? Thanks xx

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    1. Sorry Amy, I replied below... I keep forgetting there is a 'reply' button
      Xx

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  3. Hi Amy,

    Yeah, I loved the fragrance. Its quite a 'feisty' fragrance but I think that's what makes it so appealing. I still have the sample (must have forgotten about my nov glossy box, as I just found it in my drawer last week) If you like, send me a message with your add and I'll post it to you. Let you try before you buy as it's a very expensive purchase.

    Xx

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  4. Claire, that is so kind of you! I emailed you. Don't forget to send me your address so I can send you something too! xxx

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  5. I love Illamasqua, I have mostly bought Nail varnishes but have also got an eyeshadow and lipgloss. It's a shame the stockists are all so far-away !! There products are so lux XxXx

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    1. How do you rate their lip glosses Catherine?
      I've got my eye on 'Rouse' and 'Lily-Rose' :)

      Xx

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  6. Hi Claire

    Just wanted to say thank you so much, my 'freak' sample arrived today! I love it, very unusual evening fragrance that reminds me a bit of Tom Ford 'Black Orchid' and something else that I can't quite put my finger on! Even my hubby said I smell nice today which is a big thing coming from him as he never normally bats an eyelid! So thank you xxx

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    1. Hi Amy

      Ah your welcome! Glad you liked it, it is a nice fragrance, it's just so darn expensive. Xxx

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