Illamasqua Products (the one I bought) Part 2

Surely I got my self a glitter a.k.a Pure Pigment in "Beguile". It is very hard to photograph glitter to show it's real colour. But I did try and you can see on the picture below that it has pink and green specks in it. So goes with everything.

Picture on the right just to show its sparkle and colours of it.

 That is the lid full of pigment. The only down side in the packaging is that you need to know how to open it. Otherwise if you put to much pressure it will open and product will go everywhere!

 Other than that packaging is absolutely lovely. Soft corners and black glossy tops. Very "glamouresque" )))

In addition to all powdery products I bought Sealing Gel. It is something absolutely amazing. It transforms any Powder eye shadow, Pure pigment or Eyeliner Cake (one of the Illamasqua eyebrow range product - I did not purchase) into wet paste that will dry and stay in place.  Very fun and multipurpose little gizmo. But be careful when using it inside the powder eyeshadow tin.

 Just use it in one place (in the corner of an eye shadow) as this gel does create a thin layer and it would harden and need to be removed anda lot of product will get wasted. 

In the pictures below you will see the difference in between wet and dry application. I used pure pigment from Illamasqua in "Beguile" and eye shadow #84 from Inglot cosmetics.
 I must add that Inglot as well has similar formulation called Duraline that transforms powder into liquid but it does not stays very long. Perfect for photo shoots but for a long day without touch up it will not last. I will test Sealing gel from Illamasqua and report about it's longevity. But on the hand it was not moving.

 To make me a one happy girlie - I've gotten a pair of false lashes (#021) they were worn by one of our teachers at Illamasqua 3 day course. They were stunning. And other pair did end up in my bag as a I wore it and no one else would ever. So I was lucky to grab a 60's (#017) inspired lashes. Have to say that second pair did end up on my eye looking and feeling great. When I tried #021's at home it would not fit my eye shape...such a shame. I know I had to trim it but at that moment I had no time. So it is waiting for me to play with it ))) Glue in the lashes is fantastic it does dries visibly so you know when to apply your lash! Awesome!

 I can not say enough about Precision Gel Liner from Illamasqua. It is creamy, smooth and DOES NOT DRY  OUT FOR A VERY LONG TIME! Tested by staff members at Illamasqua Beak street shop in London. They had those gel liners open on a counter for over a month and they still were in workable condition. It screams to me quality!

I did manage to squash package with products a little - but only box did suffer a little. Gel is packed in glass. Sleek and lovely. 

 And last but definitely not least products I got for lips. Three lipsticks and one Lip Crayon. You guys should try these lipsticks! Staying power is amazing. Colours are needed to be seen. And what I love the most - they are mat. So if you need you can add gloss or different colour shine. But base is mat and stays well.

Lip Crayon in colour "Media"

www.illamasqua.com/shop/products/lips

 On top - Lipstick in "Shard" - rich plumy colour.







On the left lovely classic red lipstick. The one that never goes out of style. Colour "Box".

 This bright pink does not photograph well enough to show it's brightness and how well it is saturated with colour.





I even keep them separately as I like to play with them more often ;)

This was my first purchase with Illamasqua and I can tell you for sure it is not the last. I am already craving more and know for sure that this is the brand can always surprise you with something new and surreal.

Keep it up guys!
And for the one who does read me please go and check their website (they ship Worldwide) and if you have any questions - do ask!  http://www.illamasqua.com                                   

Love and Peace to all,

Irina

Illamasqua Products (the one I bought) Part1

It was an absolute pleasure to be part of Illamasqua during 3 days course in London and the result of my week in London was not only my lovely Certificate from Illamasqua(which I've gotten two of). But lovely bag with products I have bought with help of all team at Illamasqua Beak street store. Massive huge "Thank you, guys!"

I only have one regret - I did not get another cream pigment in Androgen but online Illamasqua.com it there to help ;)

Enough talking it is time to share my beauty finds:

1) First stop is an awesome primer called "Hydra Veil" - the meaning is in the name. It is wet, nourishing at keeps make up in place. What more do you need from primer? And as I know it does not run off the combination and oily skin types as well. Most of the time you get one or another.

It has no added odor which absolutely great for the sensitive skin types and the one of us who can not stand any added smell to their products.
When top lid is removed it reveals tiny spoon with the one you grab some of the product and smooth all over you face and neck. It will absorb almost immediately leaving you with non-greasy moisturized feeling on the face and perfect canvas to lay your make up on.

Next step is a base. I have to admit that during the course I did not felt real advantage of the foundation we were using. It seamed a bit heavy to me. But funny enough it did not feel that way on a skin. So when I was doing my shopping in the end of the course I was reluctant to get one. But, boy I am so glad I did!

It does give your face an airbrushed effect and you have one long lusting perfect complection without looking or feeling heavy. 

    My colour Skin Base foundation #6. As you can see if I would blend it in on my hand you would not be able to see it.
And of course for any other skin tone lovely man (unfortunately I do not remember his name, as there were 3 man at Illamasqua Beak Store: one is our lovely teacher Ben, second one is lovely grumpy man with beard and different colour eyebrows and the third one is the one and only who convinced me to have my SB and explained how to get to Brewer Street) gave me a Skin Base Mixer in White and Amber. That would give me an expansion to my skin base palette and  the ability to work with different skin tones. And considering that in my country there is not many girls with darker skin tones (unfortunately) - I should be OK and be able to match any Client.

As to give any complexion a spring warmth you need to get a Limited Edition Illamasqua Skin Base Foundation in shade: Au (as in Aurum - Gold..remember Chemistry? =))  It is an amazing way to give yourself or your Client and instant light tan. Goes amazingly for the brides who usually get spray tanned and face washes off and you need to match face with body... Almost invisible specks of gold would give great highlight as well. 

  

Next step is a concealer Skin Base Lift - brightening concealer in colour Light 2 - it matches my skin tone immaculately.

If you are going to use cream blusher - use it now or Cream Pigment in my case in colour Hollow which can be used on your eyes, lips, face and body. As a contour, base for your eye shadows or create a lovely nude lip. Other colours presented at the store and web -site are fun and creative and has a strong staying power.

Absolute must have is a translucent Loose Powder that does not give a flash back! It is a must for wedding, photo shoots and every day use. It comes with puff and in 15g package.

If I could I would buy every single thing in the store and play with them all days long. But at the day of shopping I had to choose and decided to get myself a lovely eye colouring pencil in Navy and eye shadow in Burst to match.

I will return to share more !