Illamasqua

pikachucheeks

http://www.illamasqua.com/


Make-Up range was released in Ireland and The UK on Monday.

What do people think?

I went into their store in BT2 today and loved it!

I got one of the girls in there, Wendy, to do my make-up.
I was very impressed with it - she was helpful, friendly and listened attentively to what I wanted done.

The packaging is pretty classical - think MAC and Bobbi Brown.
The price range is decent, similar to Mac - everything's roughly 15-20 euro.

I tried a lot of the products, I'd recommend their primer, blush and lipgloss.
Wasn't hugely taken on the foundation, concealer or powder, but that's just my opinion!

I came away with this ;

http://www.illamasqua.com/store/category/face/powder_blusher/

The powder blusher - got it in 'tweak'. I was looking for something similar to a bright pink Pout blush that stopped being sold

All in all, I'd recommend the brand - the sales assistants were lovely and the products are quite impressive!

Aisling(",)

deffo agree

love the range.so glad its opened up over here:)

jenizzle

I love the range but the one in BT is useless. If you can, get to the stand in Debenahams in Belfast or just order online.

Definitely loving the lipglosses and pale foundations

Lady Luck

I MADE A THREAD ABOUT THIS. Could you not have even looked?!

*Lees*

Lady Luck wrote: »

I MADE A THREAD ABOUT THIS. Could you not have even looked?!

Why so hostile?


The products look quite nice on their site! I wonder do they have a counter in BT's in Cork?
What are their eyeshadows like?

LivingDeadGirl

*Lees* wrote: »

The products look quite nice on their site! I wonder do they have a counter in BT's in Cork?

Not yet unfortunately, was in BT's and Debenhams yesterday, no sign of it

Lady Luck

*Lees* wrote: »

Why so hostile?


The products look quite nice on their site! I wonder do they have a counter in BT's in Cork?
What are their eyeshadows like?

I'm sorry bby, I didnt mean to. x

giddybootz

I got their cream foundation in a really pale (but not the goth white one) colour. When you look at it in the compact it looks sorta the colour of dead skin but is purrrfect on!! Not a hint of yellow/orange in it...whoop!

I really feel that this is a brand for me....love their theatrical take on everything. Was super happy they were coming to Ireland....now if only I could work for them!!

northdubgal

giddybootz wrote: »

I got their cream foundation in a really pale (but not the goth white one) colour. When you look at it in the compact it looks sorta the colour of dead skin but is purrrfect on!! Not a hint of yellow/orange in it...whoop!

I really feel that this is a brand for me....love their theatrical take on everything. Was super happy they were coming to Ireland....now if only I could work for them!!

Do they do that in a liquid foundation or just in a cream compact?

jenizzle

The do the pale foundations in light liquid, rich liquid, cream and powder foundations. http://www.illamasqua.com/store/category/face/

giddybootz

northdubgal wrote: »

Do they do that in a liquid foundation or just in a cream compact?

I wanted a medium coverage so I was recommended to get the cream compact as the girl said the light liquid is very light and the other liquid is very very heavy. I normally stay away from compacts!

pikachucheeks

Lady Luck wrote: »

I MADE A THREAD ABOUT THIS. Could you not have even looked?!

I didn't see it. I'm guessing you woke up on the wrong side of bed this morning?

giddybootz wrote: »

I really feel that this is a brand for me....love their theatrical take on everything. Was super happy they were coming to Ireland....now if only I could work for them!!

I hear you! They've only just opened, so you could easily try and get in there! I asked the sales assistant who served me and she recommended a few make-up courses to me, she did one and she stand it stands very much to your advantage during interview!

*Lees* wrote: »

What are their eyeshadows like?

Eyeshadows were nice - I tried this Gold one from their Sirens S/S 09 collection - it's a creme one! Very nice
Nice for a day or night-time look, as the colour can be subtle, or built up!

giddybootz

pikachucheeks wrote: »

I hear you! They've only just opened, so you could easily try and get in there! I asked the sales assistant who served me and she recommended a few make-up courses to me, she did one and she stand it stands very much to your advantage during interview!

I had a look at some courses and they were totally out of my price range at the moment It is something I would love to do...especially for such a creative brand like them.

Their lipglosses are soooo nice too by the way!

pikachucheeks

Yeah! I tried this amazing cherry red colour.
Looked lovely on!
I said I'd think about it and come back ... so I reckon I'll go back and buy it


I know! The courses are somewhere around 600e +
It's a bit mad!
You could try asking sales assistants for tutorials - I've done one-hour things with Benefit and Mac, threw them down on my cv!
It was free and I learned all their tips

giddybootz

Thanks...thats a great idea!!