Illamasqua Discussion

[LisaOrestea]

I would love it if Illamasqua would sell the sample tubes of the new foundation (the ones that they were giving away to the first 100 people who signed up.)

I bought a bottle of the Rich Liquid foundation which I tried at the counter in selfridges in London, but once I got out in natural light it was obvious that it was a couple of shades too dark.

I don't live in London - and getting to a counter is a bit of a pain from Guildford. I can't really be wasting £25 on another foundation that won't work for me colour wise. However, if they were selling samples for say £5 - I would probably buy 3 or 4 just to see what shade would work best for me.

 

[fleur de lis]

Hi Gavin, welcome to Spektra Thanks for your reply, the Skin base sounds great! I definitely want something natural looking - will give it a try! Also, I tried the sheer lipglosses but found them too sticky - do you know if the Intense lipglosses are similar in stickyness?

Skin base is a medium coverage foundation that leaves the skin looking natural and healthy. Completely undetectable on HD cameras, it looks very much like your own skin. It isn't in the same vein as other Illamasqua foundation, it is more in line woth something you would fine on Bobbi Brown, except the coverage is a little higher and it appears more natural. Brilliant if you like to cover blemishes without looking heavily made up!

 

[DILLIGAF]

Hi Gavin!! Welcome to the site!!! I was actually wondering if Illamasqua had any plans of introducing their wonderful pencils to the US through Sephora? I'm dying to get my little greedy hands on them.

 

[Illaminion]

I don't live in London - and getting to a counter is a bit of a pain from Guildford. I can't really be wasting £25 on another foundation that won't work for me colour wise. However, if they were selling samples for say £5 - I would probably buy 3 or 4 just to see what shade would work best for me.

It would cost a fortune for Illamasqua to produce the foundation in two various types of saleable packaging and measures, unfortunately they are for marketing and PR purposes only. If you purchase a shade that is too dark for you then you should let them know right away, even if you have to post it back they will rectify the issue. The only thing I can offer is if you email [email protected] and let them know what foundation you currently wear and what shade and our expert can match you up best as possible, hey they may even send you a sample first!

 

[DILLIGAF]

Thank you so much for your prompt response. Looks like I will be using the website for my pencils.

 

[aero]

I'm very much interested in the new Skin Base foundation. I sent an email to the skinbase address and I hope that they can point me to the right shade since there isn't a Sephora near me nor will Sephora be carrying it for a while.

Just venturing a guess, I'm an NW30...SB11 is pretty close, right?

 

[Illaminion]

I'd say NW30 and SB 11 are pretty close! =]

 

[bis]

[quote name="LisaOrestea" url="/forum/thread/118563/illamasqua-discussion/750#post_2135555"] I would love it if Illamasqua would sell the sample tubes of the new foundation (the ones that they were giving away to the first 100 people who signed up.)

I bought a bottle of the Rich Liquid foundation which I tried at the counter in selfridges in London, but once I got out in natural light it was obvious that it was a couple of shades too dark.

I don't live in London - and getting to a counter is a bit of a pain from Guildford. I can't really be wasting £25 on another foundation that won't work for me colour wise. However, if they were selling samples for say £5 - I would probably buy 3 or 4 just to see what shade would work best for me.
[/quote] Second that. Welcome Gavin and thanks for your support Can you recommend a shade for NC15 and NC20 for the new foundation? I like what I read about Skin Base.

 

[LeeleeBell]

Thanks Gavin, so very much for joining us here. I am a huge fan of Illamasqua makeup...Very confused now on what my skin base shade might be so I am PMing ya.!

 

[Illaminion]

Can you recommend a shade for NC15 and NC20 for the new foundation? I like what I read about Skin Base.

It would either be number 2 or 3. Number 3 is a little pinker, just a touch and number 2 is pretty neutral!

 

[Ingenue]

Hi Gavin!

What color would you recommend to match MUFE #173?

 

[LisaOrestea]

I think I'm gonna wait until I go on tour next month to try this. I'm doing a show in Birmingham and I think there is an Illamasqua in the Selfridges there so I'm gonna go and get matched up Don't want to make another £25 colour error haha!

 

[sayah]

For a NW10-ish beauty like me

, would you get Katie or Hussy? I have Tremble on the way home already.

 

[Illaminion]

For a NW10-ish beauty like me

, would you get Katie or Hussy? I have Tremble on the way home already.

I'd go for Katie, definitely. Tremble and Hussy are similar, add Katie to Tremble for a great effect!

 

[Illaminion]

Hi Gavin!

What color would you recommend to match MUFE #173?

I'm not familiar with the shades and I'd hate to give you bad advice, sorry!

 

[sayah]

Great, thanks for the tip!

 

[Ingenue]

Gavin,

Can you use a MAC comparison instead? I'm NC43.

 

[LisaOrestea]

Fantastic

I saw some application videos on youtube and this stuff looks amazing! Can't wait to try it!

 

[lauraglou]

Hiya, I don't post often, but I just have to tell you all how excited I am with the new Skin Base Foundation. I was in London at the weekend so decided to pop in to Selfridges and get colour matched. I've got pale skin, but quite a lot of pink undertones. I'm always difficult to colour match and after trying about 5 or 6 shades we settled on No 8 being the best. I've worn it for the last two days for work and it looks fabulous, medium coverage but very natural looking. It goes on like a dream, I apply it with a beauty blender sponge, a little goes a long way and it has great staying power. You honestly can't see it on your skin, your skin just looks flawless all day long.

I'm so excited as I never seem to be able to get the right foundation look, I either get a bad colour match or the finish is just far to obvious, but this Skin Base really does look like skin. Big thumbs up to Illamasqua, I will definitely be stocking up on this magical liquid

 

[lauraglou]

Gavin,

Can you use a MAC comparison instead? I'm NC43.

There's a good comparison chart on the Illamasqua website http://www.illamasqua.com/upload_files/MAC comparison chart.pdf