Illamasqua Discussion
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LittleMaryJane
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Do they sell Illamasqua anywhere in the US? Any Sephoras? I know mine doesn't have it...
LittleMaryJane
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Thanks, I didn't even think to look on the website for some reason.
Originally Posted by ilexica
I know Sephora online stocks most of it, so I assume the bigger stores have stock? |
Thanks, I didn't even think to look on the website for some reason.
redambition
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Has anyone out there depotted Illamasqua eye shadows? (and possibly have some tips to offer me?)
I've three of them and while I love the pots, they're too big and taking up too much room. I want to pop them in a flat palette... but given how much these shadows cost I'm a bit nervous about leaping into the depotting.
ETA: I went ahead and did it - it's actually quite simple and the pan isn't held in with much glue! The trick is getting the top bit out, you need to use a very, very thin (and not sharp) palette knife. Get it in at the seam at the back and jiggle till you hear cracking sounds. Repeat on each side, and the top part containing the pan will pop out - the cracking noise is the palette knife breaking the glue bond that holds it in.
You can then heat the top part using an iron, flat iron or candle. Once nice and heated ease out the pan gently - it's very shallow so quite fragile. It's best to bend the plastic bit to help the pan come out.
And then you're done! I did all my three today without any drama. I tried to take pictures of the process but as two hands are required for some steps they aren't fantastic.
I've three of them and while I love the pots, they're too big and taking up too much room. I want to pop them in a flat palette... but given how much these shadows cost I'm a bit nervous about leaping into the depotting.
ETA: I went ahead and did it - it's actually quite simple and the pan isn't held in with much glue! The trick is getting the top bit out, you need to use a very, very thin (and not sharp) palette knife. Get it in at the seam at the back and jiggle till you hear cracking sounds. Repeat on each side, and the top part containing the pan will pop out - the cracking noise is the palette knife breaking the glue bond that holds it in.
You can then heat the top part using an iron, flat iron or candle. Once nice and heated ease out the pan gently - it's very shallow so quite fragile. It's best to bend the plastic bit to help the pan come out.
And then you're done! I did all my three today without any drama. I tried to take pictures of the process but as two hands are required for some steps they aren't fantastic.
Mygreatlove
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Just a quick question...Any pale ladies use their rich liquid foundation? I'm barely an NW15, but would probably look better in a lighter shade lol so anyone around there use their foundation? What shade do you use? I've been wanting to try RF 105, 120, and 133 but I'd have to order online and really don't want to get the wrong shade. The closet Sephora that sells it is 2 hours away
Growing Wings
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I use their liquid rich foundation in 115. I love it, it's the perfect shade for me, and I sound about your shade. A little goes a long way, and it gives fantastic coverage.
| Originally Posted by Mygreatlove
Just a quick question...Any pale ladies use their rich liquid foundation? I'm barely an NW15, but would probably look better in a lighter shade lol so anyone around there use their foundation? What shade do you use? I've been wanting to try RF 105, 120, and 133 but I'd have to order online and really don't want to get the wrong shade. The closet Sephora that sells it is 2 hours away
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I use their liquid rich foundation in 115. I love it, it's the perfect shade for me, and I sound about your shade. A little goes a long way, and it gives fantastic coverage.
Luiza_T
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Hi everyone,
A few days ago I ordered the new Light Liquid Foundation (in shade 215, hope it will be the right one - since there's no Illamasqua in Canada, I had to order it from their website) and a primer. I've noticed that my credit card was charged already... Do they send a notice by e-mail to let us know they shipped it already, or not? I haven't gotten anything and always check the junk folder too.
A few days ago I ordered the new Light Liquid Foundation (in shade 215, hope it will be the right one - since there's no Illamasqua in Canada, I had to order it from their website) and a primer. I've noticed that my credit card was charged already... Do they send a notice by e-mail to let us know they shipped it already, or not? I haven't gotten anything and always check the junk folder too.
DollyGirl92
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If you order off their website you have much more colour range, 115 is the PERFECT match for me!
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They don't send out a confirmation, but they do send out very quickly, and the box it comes in is beautiful!
| Originally Posted by Mygreatlove
Just a quick question...Any pale ladies use their rich liquid foundation? I'm barely an NW15, but would probably look better in a lighter shade lol so anyone around there use their foundation? What shade do you use? I've been wanting to try RF 105, 120, and 133 but I'd have to order online and really don't want to get the wrong shade. The closet Sephora that sells it is 2 hours away
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If you order off their website you have much more colour range, 115 is the PERFECT match for me!
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| Originally Posted by Luiza_T
Hi everyone, A few days ago I ordered the new Light Liquid Foundation (in shade 215, hope it will be the right one - since there's no Illamasqua in Canada, I had to order it from their website) and a primer. I've noticed that my credit card was charged already... Do they send a notice by e-mail to let us know they shipped it already, or not? I haven't gotten anything and always check the junk folder too.
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They don't send out a confirmation, but they do send out very quickly, and the box it comes in is beautiful!
dirtyprincess
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Ladies im a number 10 in chanel pro lumiere or an NC 15 in studio fix,im really wanting to order the rich foundation but its a nightmare to get to a counter ! Do i get the 135,133 or the 140 ? Thanks in advance for your help xxx
Mygreatlove
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Two votes for 115
I think I'll go ahead and get that one and hope for the best. Thanks ladies!
LittleMaryJane
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Neither of these applied to me when I ordered from them. It was slow going (which I expected) and it came in a MAC-like black box--nothing fancy.
| Originally Posted by DollyGirl92
They don't send out a confirmation, but they do send out very quickly, and the box it comes in is beautiful! |
Neither of these applied to me when I ordered from them. It was slow going (which I expected) and it came in a MAC-like black box--nothing fancy.
PinkBasset
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Thanks for your tips on depotting.
I have been thinking about doing it, although the packaging is very pretty, but as said, they take up less room when depotted.
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When they had the older light liquid foundation, I was matched to 125 at counter (I'm also NC15). But now that they don't have that shade anymore I too have been wondering whether to get 135 or 133 (I think 140 is too dark). 133 is more neutral than 135 which has golden tones to it. It might be that either one could suit us?
| Originally Posted by redambition
Has anyone out there depotted Illamasqua eye shadows? (and possibly have some tips to offer me?) I've three of them and while I love the pots, they're too big and taking up too much room. I want to pop them in a flat palette... but given how much these shadows cost I'm a bit nervous about leaping into the depotting. ETA: I went ahead and did it - it's actually quite simple and the pan isn't held in with much glue! The trick is getting the top bit out, you need to use a very, very thin (and not sharp) palette knife. Get it in at the seam at the back and jiggle till you hear cracking sounds. Repeat on each side, and the top part containing the pan will pop out - the cracking noise is the palette knife breaking the glue bond that holds it in. You can then heat the top part using an iron, flat iron or candle. Once nice and heated ease out the pan gently - it's very shallow so quite fragile. It's best to bend the plastic bit to help the pan come out. And then you're done! I did all my three today without any drama. I tried to take pictures of the process but as two hands are required for some steps they aren't fantastic. |
Thanks for your tips on depotting.
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| Originally Posted by dirtyprincess
Ladies im a number 10 in chanel pro lumiere or an NC 15 in studio fix,im really wanting to order the rich foundation but its a nightmare to get to a counter ! Do i get the 135,133 or the 140 ? Thanks in advance for your help xxx |
When they had the older light liquid foundation, I was matched to 125 at counter (I'm also NC15). But now that they don't have that shade anymore I too have been wondering whether to get 135 or 133 (I think 140 is too dark). 133 is more neutral than 135 which has golden tones to it. It might be that either one could suit us?
dirtyprincess
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Thankyou for your help ! I really appreciate it. I got my order through today (minus the foundation of course !) i got Box lipstick which is just beautiful and just like i imagined-so pigmented and a true red. Then i got the satin primer which i havent tried yet apart from on my hand but the texture is amazing and the smell...............wow !
Luiza_T
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I tried the LL Foundation today and 215 looks dark and orange on me.
EDIT: I tried the foundation again and it looks good! Maybe it was the other light... Or my blending... I don't know. But I'm super happy to know it was not money wasted.
Maybe in the future I'll buy the Rich Liquid foundation, for more coverage.
EDIT: I tried the foundation again and it looks good! Maybe it was the other light... Or my blending... I don't know. But I'm super happy to know it was not money wasted.
kayley123
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What does it smell like?
| Originally Posted by dirtyprincess
Thankyou for your help ! I really appreciate it. I got my order through today (minus the foundation of course !) i got Box lipstick which is just beautiful and just like i imagined-so pigmented and a true red. Then i got the satin primer which i havent tried yet apart from on my hand but the texture is amazing and the smell...............wow ! |
What does it smell like?
dirtyprincess
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like cupcakes
| Originally Posted by kayley123
What does it smell like? |
like cupcakes
