Illamasqua Goodies! Powder Blush in S.O.P.H.I.E & Gleam in Aurora

First off big huge gigantic props to Illamasqua for taking a stand and dropping the prices of their products in Australia and looking at the new prices, they are now marked similarly to some of our so called drug store brands! So go forth and buy some amazing products just like I did.

I had a myer voucher that I wanted to spend and I had my eye on MAC Impassioned lipstick, couldn't find it so went over to Illamasqua to check out the new Generation Q collection...Hello Beautiful! The first thing I swatched was the S.O.P.H.I.E. blush, a gorgeous golden coral shimmer (quite similar to NARS Orgasm but not quite as pink). It is honestly the perfect summer blush, and like all Illamasqua blushes i've experienced it's highly pigmented, easy to blend and goes on like a dream! In my hot little hand it goes!

Then I walked around looking at other things when one of the makeup artists said to check out the new Gleam product (a cream highlighter) in the shade Aurora, she said all the things it did and how it was a multitasking product. SOLD! Taking it home and trying it, it is everything she said and more... this is my perfect highlighter! Subtle with a slight gold sheen i pop this on the high points of my face to give that nice glow, I've also worn it under my makeup to make it a bit more dewey.

Both products were $28AUD each, prior to this a blush from Illamasqua would set you back $42! 

Here is a look I wore recently on a night out using both products! 

Product Disclosure - Products were purchased with my own money and all opinions are my own!