Illamasqua Makeup

Mindbear · 12-11-2008

Hi there! This is my first thread so be kind

I have noticed there are people on here with a love for strong make up looks and specifically Mac, and I went to Selfridges today to be greeted with the most beautiful exotic and inspirational make up brand I've witnessed. Those with pale skin will rejoice, as they do foundation so pale even I, who looks painted brown in NW15, found a shade paler than myself! They do pure pigments, stunning colors and I know that i'm going to just be addicted to what they do.

The website is in the process of being fully created, but please, check it out, the inspiration is 1920's Berlin arthouse movements. Apparently the brand will be rolled out nationwide after their exclusivity contract with Selfridges runs out. Beauty!

Mindbear · 12-11-2008

Oh, the website is - http://www.illamasqua.com/

GasolineRainbow · 15-11-2008

Thanks! There's an article that mentions this line in December's UK Vogue, and it piqued my interest.

Mindbear · 16-11-2008

I have found one problem, the foundation is so pigmented it settles in my pores and chalks off. Still, the color cosmetics are amazing!

i_<3_chanel · 18-11-2008

tried the cream blushes and shadows the other day. they were nice and creamy. i'm not sure about the lasting power though. they seemed very blendable but at the same time a bit like they'd just slide off my hand bc they were so . . . liquidy? hard to describe. not as sticky/greasy as the MAC blushcremes though. colour selection in blush was limited imo.

Mindbear · 18-11-2008

I think the beauty of them is meant to be the eyeshadow and pigmented lipgloss. With the blusher, it really is rather true to what it appears in the palette, and the lipgloss has a great range of unusual shades.

Saying that, I feel a bit sorry for them, apparently they aren't doing very well in selfridges.

Deborah · 28-12-2008

Are they not? I thought they would be pretty popular. I want to have a try.

Mindbear · 28-12-2008

Well you should pop to selfridges, they were the only make up counter that didn't have tons of people bustling around it. They're really nice there, very helpful. Don't touch the foundations though, they're TERRIBLE.

D A N A · 05-01-2010

This summer I bought a few products from this brand. It's quite expensive but its worth it- from my experience. I bought a few lipsticks, mascara and a creamy blush.

Anyone here bought any of their products? What do you think? I heard theyre only available in the US and UK...

Anyways here is their site:
www.illamasqua.com

Mindbear · 05-01-2010

I started a thread on them about a year ago. They're great!

**Meg** · 05-01-2010

Merged the threads. I had never heard of this brand until I saw a video on the Guardian of a make up artist doing a classic red lip and she used some of their brushes. Looks interesting....

loonaka · 05-01-2010

Is it a UK brand??

marmoset · 05-01-2010

Quote:

Originally Posted by loonaka

Is it a UK brand??

Yep!

chel4mdavali · 05-01-2010

how is the bronzer duo on olive/tan skin? im thinking of buying it after reading reviews...

loonaka · 06-01-2010

Quote:

Originally Posted by marmoset

Yep!

Thanks..I've never heard of it before, but I might try it out the next time I go to the UK. Anyone know what's good?

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Mindbear backstage pass Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: London Gender: femme Posts: 773	Illamasqua Makeup Hi there! This is my first thread so be kind I have noticed there are people on here with a love for strong make up looks and specifically Mac, and I went to Selfridges today to be greeted with the most beautiful exotic and inspirational make up brand I've witnessed. Those with pale skin will rejoice, as they do foundation so pale even I, who looks painted brown in NW15, found a shade paler than myself! They do pure pigments, stunning colors and I know that i'm going to just be addicted to what they do. The website is in the process of being fully created, but please, check it out, the inspiration is 1920's Berlin arthouse movements. Apparently the brand will be rolled out nationwide after their exclusivity contract with Selfridges runs out. Beauty!

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GasolineRainbow trendsetter Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Europe Gender: femme Posts: 1,410	Thanks! There's an article that mentions this line in December's UK Vogue, and it piqued my interest.

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Mindbear backstage pass Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: London Gender: femme Posts: 773	I have found one problem, the foundation is so pigmented it settles in my pores and chalks off. Still, the color cosmetics are amazing!

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i_<3_chanel elementary. Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: .! Gender: femme Posts: 4,154	tried the cream blushes and shadows the other day. they were nice and creamy. i'm not sure about the lasting power though. they seemed very blendable but at the same time a bit like they'd just slide off my hand bc they were so . . . liquidy? hard to describe. not as sticky/greasy as the MAC blushcremes though. colour selection in blush was limited imo. __________________ nothing can compare to when you roll the dice and swear your love's for me <33

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Deborah tfs star Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: E1 Gender: femme Posts: 1,628	Are they not? I thought they would be pretty popular. I want to have a try.

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D A N A trendsetter Join Date: Sep 2007 Gender: femme Posts: 1,239	Illamasqua Cosmetics This summer I bought a few products from this brand. It's quite expensive but its worth it- from my experience. I bought a few lipsticks, mascara and a creamy blush. Anyone here bought any of their products? What do you think? I heard theyre only available in the US and UK... Anyways here is their site: www.illamasqua.com

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Meg inspired contemplation Mod Squad Leader Join Date: May 2003 Location: London by way of North America Gender: femme Posts: 17,056	Merged the threads. I had never heard of this brand until I saw a video on the Guardian of a make up artist doing a classic red lip and she used some of their brushes. Looks interesting....

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