If you are a regular reader of my blog you will know im a big lover of cream blushes and i think i might have found a really great velvet blush as you know im a massive lover of the Chantecaille Cheek Creme but they are £29 each so its really expensive where as the Illamasqua Velvet Blush* is only £18 and with Pro Discount its only £10.80 which is a massive saving
Pigmentation and Colour
I never usually say this but this blush is not as pigmented as other Illamasqua blushes but thats not a bad thing because you can build the colour you want so you can use it lightly and get a really light flush or you can keep building layers to get the colour you need. What i really like about this blush is that it isn't as "sheeny" as the other cream blushes Illamasqua do but thats a good thing because you have the choice this blush is quite dry being that it is velvet. Illamasqua describe Peaked as a "Dusky Pink" which i think is quite a good colour because it is quite dusky but i do think it has some purple tones in it when applied quite heavily. It looks great on all skin tones from really pale skin tones to really deep skin tones.
Wear Time
Since this is a dry blush being that it is velvet which means that it will last quite a long time, i remember using this one on a bridal client with quite oily skin and it lasted all day around 7-8 hours.
Packaging
Price and Where to Buy
You can purchase the Illamasqua Velvet Blush in Peaked from Illamasqua.com or from any counter/stand alone store for £18 or with Pro Discount for £10.80
The Good and The Bad
The Good? - The Blush lasts such a long time
The Bad? - It can be a bit harder to work with
What do you think of Velvet Blushes?
Do you like this shade?
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I love the sound of this the shade is beautiful I just bought the cream blush in promise they blend so well!
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The color is gorgeous!!! For some reason cream blushes aren't calling my name so I haven't taken the plunge yet but I could definitely go for a powder version of this one. :)
ReplyDeleteThis shade looks lovely! I love cream blushes :)
ReplyDeleteAddictedtoOPI
I am a love of cream blushers always using them on shoots etc. This colour is beautiful and I don't yet own any Illamasqua cream blusher you have got me thinking about adding to my collection.
ReplyDeleteEmily
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Nice product !! I like the pros and cons of product which you mention at the end of your review :) http://marrymemakeup.com/airbrush-makeup-artist
ReplyDeleteIt looks great and I love illamasqua packaging :) however it does look like could be hard to work with as you said.
ReplyDeleteila x
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Very pretty colour!
ReplyDeleteI think this looks like it could be the cream version of Ambition. I really like Ambition it's my current blusher of choice so I think I'd probably like this too
ReplyDeleteBecky @ The Little Blog of Beauty
You know i never thought of that but it totally does look like ambition x
ReplyDeleteI love it! x
ReplyDeleteIllamasqua always bring out the best products and the packing is gorgeous
ReplyDeleteThanks hun! i thought it would be helpful to everyone x
ReplyDeleteSame i think creams look so much better than powders but it just depends who you are using them on x
ReplyDeleteme too i think they look amazing on the skin x
ReplyDeleteyou should try them out you might be surprised but if you want a powdered version try Ambition blush
ReplyDeleteits so pretty you will love it and yeah they blend amazingly x
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