January 06, 2013

My Illamasqua Blush Collection

If I was allowed to use blushes from only one brand for the rest of my life it would have to be from Illamasqua. The quality of their blushes is amazing: great pigmentation, superb blendability (is that even a word?), and an amazing choice of colours. Here is my current collection and I have no doubt I'll be adding more to it. And yes, I do realise I own far more blushes than any one person needs, but seriously, they are so pretty can you blame me?



Powder blushes
The Illamasqua powder blushes are very finely milled and because they are so pigmented only a little bit is needed for a beautiful flushed cheek. They also have a faint vanilla scent to them. Yummm....


Naked Rose - this is my absolute favourite colour. It's a neutral pink colour which I imagine would suit a lot of complexions. It looks a bit boring in the pan but looks amazing on cheeks. HERE is my full review of it.

Lover - this was my first Illamasqua blush, the reason for my love affair with Illamasqua blushes. A beautiful apricot shade that's perfect for summer. Previous review HERE.

Tremble - this is a milky pink colour that leans towards peach a little. I love wearing this during winter when my complexion is paler. Original review HERE.

Hussy - a warm, mid toned pink colour which looks great with a tan. It might be too dark for anyone fairer than NC25, but would look great on anyone with an olive skintone. Original review HERE.

Nymph - a cool, pale milky pink shade. If I'm not wearing Tremble then chances are I'm wearing Nymph when my complexion is paler.  Previous review HERE.



Cream blushes
I'm not normally a fan of cream blushes as they tend to slide off my face, especially in the heat of summer, but the Illamasqua ones are the longest lasting cream blushes that I've ever tried. Their texture is very wet feeling, but when applied they don't feel tacky. They can also be worn on the lips but do tend to dry out so a lip balm prior to applying these is essential.

Laid - this looks scarily bright in pan form (or when heavily swatched), but this raspberry pink shade is surprisingly easy to wear. HERE is the original review and FOTD with it.

Sob - a milky baby pink shade. Think Nymph but in cream format. Previous review HERE.

Rude - a warm coral shade which looks great on tanned or olive skin. HERE is my previous review.


So why am I showing you my Illamasqua blush collection? Because tomorrow I'll be giving one away right here on the blog. That's right, I'll be hosting a quick GIVEAWAY of an Illamasqua blush of your choice, so check back here tomorrow for details on how to enter.

And on that note I also wanted to quickly announce the winner of my L'Oreal BB Cream Giveaway, chosen by random.org -  It's Sue from Voyage Dans Le Temps blog. Congratulations Sue, I've emailed you about it already :)


Have you tried Illamasqua blushes? 
Which one is your favourite?

25 comments :

  1. Oh, they are all so gorgeous! I especially like the look of Tremble and Laid.
    Definitely need to pick more up now the prices are reduced!

    Sharleena xx

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    1. I'm so happy the prices are lower, I can definitely justify getting more! xx

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  2. These look so darn beautiful!
    xx

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  3. Ooh my love affair with blush continues - I'm defintely going to have to add some of these to my collection:)

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    1. Well don't forget to check back here tomorrow as I'll be giving one away :)

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  4. I love this blush! you collection is amazing!
    Regards from Spain!

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  5. I love Illamasqua especially their blushes! Laid looks amazing. I also recommend 'Lies' cream blush, it's a fair pink that you can use as a blush or highlighter over a darker blush :) xx

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  6. I have Lover, Rude, and Excite and I LOOOVE them. I need more and I can see why you have so many because Illamasqua is a great brand. xx

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  7. Blushes and lip products really are my downfall, and these are just superb!
    xx

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  8. wow you have so many of them~ the naked rose looks so lovely!

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  9. These look so pretty! Loving the shades and their pigmentation :)

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  10. I am dying to try out naked rose :) is on my wish list!
    x

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  11. Gorgeous shades and I do like their cream blushes, best I've tried too ^_^ and ah now you're making me want to try Naked Rose

    Libido is crazy pigmented but I still love it nonetheless. Probably the second blush I purchased from Illamasqua... Laid was the first one, that started my affection and sparked my interest

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  12. I haven't tried any Illamasqua products, they don't have a counter here in Perth :( so please keep the Illamasqua swatches coming!

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  13. I absolutely LOVE Tremble and Rude. I get so many compliments when I wear Tremble.

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  14. They're gorgeous! I want hussy after seeing your lovely swatch! x

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  15. I just got my first Illamasqua blush the other day! I went with Naked Rose and I'm SOOOO in love with it! Not only with the shade, but the formula is to die for! I can't wait to try more in the future!
    You should try their newer shades! I'd love to see some swatches of them :)

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  16. So pretty! I love your taste in makeup!

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  17. Wow, are there any that you DON'T have?! I have to admit, since purchasing Lover when I was in Sydney, it is literally the ONLY blush I've worn every day since. Seriously. So I obviously just MUST purchase more! Naked Rose will be next, I think :-) Xx

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  18. I love Illamasqua blushes too, especially Naked Rose :)

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  19. I am a big fan of their powder blushes!

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