Illamasqua Powder Blusher, Katie

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Not only is the makeup very obviously beautiful, but there is always some fantastic meaning and conceptual idea behind the range, which I love to lap up. Arriving in a selection of highly-pigmented hues, the blush works to radiate and illuminate the complexion.

When mixed with our Beyond Liquid highlighter, you can create a sheer dewy canvas ready for the rest of your make-up routine. When I bought it, it ticked all the boxes; solid review from Temptalia, swatched well, and I didn’t have anything like it in my collection. This community is a friendly space for those with or working with paler complexions to trade tips, offer advice, share recommendations and ask for assistance finding, exploring and experimenting with makeup and skincare that complements lighter complexions. I like to build the highlighter and blusher up gradually by using a soft fluffy, highlighting buffing brush. The formula is smooth, pigmented, and does not contain silicones (which is my personal requirement for face products).So I've fallen in love with the Illamasqua Katie blush only to find it's discontinued and difficult to find. For glowing perfected no makeup skin, mix Beyond Liquid Highlighter with our iconic Hydra Veil Primer.

Disclaimer:All opinions expressed on this blog are my own, and have not been influenced by PR companies or advertisers.I'm pale enough that I can use the darker shade to sculpt my cheekbones after mixing with a tiny bit of contour powder which means it doesn't look so harsh on my skin, and the lighter shade is perfect for a pop of colour on pale skin. I had an incredible chat with Alex Box (Illamasqua’s Creative Director and a personal hero of mine) about the range, and we ended up discussing the notions of ideal beauty, and what it is. It’s a very young and innocent kind of pink, and I like to wear it when my eye makeup is a bit heavier or smokier than normal. When I began to use it, though, it felt just a little stiff and not too easy to blend – which is obviously a dealbreaker when working with a relatively deep shade like this one. If i travel with this, i get to choose from either or simply blend both together, depending on the look i’m going for.

Also, with those with olive skintones, this will probably turn out to be chalky and gray-ish on the skin. It can be applied heavily for a dark, pigmented lip, or can be patted on and built up to create a sexy ‘just bitten’ look, which makeup artist Alex Box adores. Perhaps this is because I think pinks flatter my skintone more — but, regardless, I’ve found a new pink-favorite. Illuminate, radiate, make your face come alive with the colour and drama of Illamasqua Powder Blusher. When mixed with Beyond Liquid, the iridescent particles not only add radiance but they help to minimise the appearance of any imperfections.If the item comes direct from a manufacturer, it may be delivered in non-retail packaging, such as a plain or unprinted box or plastic bag. Our Pro Mel Barrese , Illamasqua’s Head of Education is here to tell you her top 3 products to mix Beyond Liquid with. I also have to rave about the Velvet Blusher, Peaked, described as a Dusky Rose, I would never have looked twice at it but it’s the only blusher I’ve been wearing over the past week. Why do we feel insecure if our makeup has smudged a little, it shows that we have got through the day (each day makes us stronger) and those little imperfections make us, us.