Wednesday, 14 March 2012

Feelin' the love for Illamasqua

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Illamasqua Powder Blush in 'Katie'
£16.50 - 4.5g
'soft candy pink, matte finish'
TOP - swatch in natural light, BOTTOM - swatch with flash

For the longest time I'd been searching for the perfect shade of blush. I don't like anything that looks too intimidating in the pan and the shade I'd envisaged in my head was a gorgeous, pale pink that didn't seem to exist. That is until I discovered a swatch of 'Katie' on another blog and decided 'I need this, now' and ordered it within minutes on a whim. Sometimes swatches can be a little off, whether it be due to the lighting, flash or maybe the way a photo is edited so I tend not to purchase products online unless I've really looked around for other swatches, or seen the product in store first.
However, I was not disappointed. The sleek packaging is right up my street, it's simplistic but stylish and the colour was perfect. It does look like a very pale, milky pink in the pan and I was slightly worried about it looking too light and ashy on my faux tanned skin but it somehow works and it's gorgeous. This is also the most pigmented blush I think I've ever used, one light swipe of your brush is all you need and it blends like a dream. I can't really find enough good things to say about this product. I rarely re-purchase products but I'm already on my second one of these and would happily buy another when this runs out.

Only downside? I'd probably steer clear of popping this in your handbag as my first one of these smashed, as is possible with all powder compacts.
Illamasqua has 19 shades of powder blush in total and all now have - wait for it, little video clips of the colour being swatched! I wish all companies would cotton on to this idea because it's so, so helpful!
To see it used in a FOTD post click here!

20 beauty obsessed ladies have an opinion...:

  1. Katie14 March 2012 at 14:57

    Aww I wish this would suit me :( It's my name! haha xxx

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    1. Golden Glow15 March 2012 at 01:23

      Have you tried it before? I'm obsessed with the colour! xx

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  2. Kellie14 March 2012 at 15:22

    I have been really interested in trying out some of there creme blushes.

    Im having a blog sale. MAC, OPI and YSL
    http://lolamarie02.blogspot.com/

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    1. Golden Glow15 March 2012 at 01:24

      Me too! They look gorgeous, I find the Mac creme blusher's a bit too tacky for my liking so definitely want to try one from Illamasqua! x

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  3. Josephine14 March 2012 at 15:31

    I absolutely love this colour, so unique! This has reminded me to dig it out for spring :) I'm super pale and this doesn't look overdone on me despite being amazingly pigmented. Illamasqua triumphs again! x

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    1. Golden Glow15 March 2012 at 01:29

      It lasts forever as well doesn't it? I've barely made a dent on mine and I've had it for a good few months! x

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  4. Beth14 March 2012 at 15:44

    Ive been after the Katie blush for ages! Its such a beautiful colour! Ive just recently bought their powder blush in 'Lover' and im loving it :) i will definitely be getting a couple more shades xx

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    1. Golden Glow15 March 2012 at 01:28

      Hope you manage to finally get your hands on it! I'm definitely going to order a few other shades too, possibly 'Lover' now you've said how nice it is! :) x

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  5. Unknown14 March 2012 at 15:54

    Ahhh this looks gorgeous!! I've heard great things about Illamasqua blushes, I must add them to my wish list!! Xx.

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    1. Golden Glow15 March 2012 at 01:27

      They're amazing! So worth the money because they're so intensely pigmented that you don't even make a dent, I've already had this a few months, use it every day and you can't even tell! xx

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  6. ...OBSESSIONS to LIVE FOR...14 March 2012 at 19:18

    I'm pretty obsessed with Illamasqua blushes, but I haven't tried this one yet! It looks like it would be gorgeous, on pale skin too! I just recently purchased Tremble, and I thiiiink it may be my new favorite blush. It goes with everything!
    xx
    Bethany

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    1. Golden Glow15 March 2012 at 01:23

      I'll put that on my list of what to try next then! x

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  7. Anonymous15 March 2012 at 00:11

    This looks lovely, wonder if it would work on pale skin! Really enjoy your blog.
    Maddy

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    1. Golden Glow15 March 2012 at 01:22

      I've used it when I've not got fake tan on and it works well too :) thank you! xx

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  8. Jessicalaar15 March 2012 at 03:30

    This is such a pretty colour, I've actually never used any product by Illamasqua before, but I really want to try this.

    Jess x

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  9. Thedreamsofanizzyinabigwildworld:)15 March 2012 at 08:59

    Ooh lovely, I have their cream blushes, and love them xx

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  10. Anonymous15 March 2012 at 09:56

    I adore Illamasqua blushes, Katie especially! It's my favourite. :D I'm amazed that it seems to work on so many different skintones - I'm really pale but it looks amazing on you.

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  11. emmerliejay21 March 2012 at 09:07

    This is a gorgeous shade! I've never bought anything from Illamasqua but I really should! x

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  12. Patricia13 May 2012 at 06:59

    have you used mac's well dressed? i'm debating whether to ger katie or well dressed!!

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    1. Golden Glow18 August 2012 at 15:46

      I wasn't a huge fan of well dressed, it's definitely not as pigmented and slightly darker x

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