Here are my makeup tips and tricks—my favourite techniques, product recommendations, and easy tutorials… Coming from a millennial with acne-prone, oily skin who likes a simple and ‘put together’ look.
I’ve had this happen so many times where my skin looks completely fine… and then I put foundation on and suddenly it looks flakey, dry and starts to pile. This sometimes happens instantly, seconds after applying foundation. It’s maddening, especially when it happens just before leaving for work. Other times the flakiness happens after a…
While the Il Makiage product page doesn’t confirm whether their primer is non-comedogenic, I’ve done the research for you. Neither of the trusted websites I use flagged any ingredients in the Il Makiage primer as pore-clogging. Here are the ingredients: The primer results: After checking the ingredients on multiple websites, yes, it is non-comedogenic! This…
When choosing a foundation for acne-prone skin, opting for non-comedogenic formulas is essential. These foundations are designed not to clog pores, helping to reduce the risk of breakouts. I’ll list some of the best non-comedogenic foundations safe for acne-prone skin, ensuring you can achieve coverage without compromising your skin’s health. This info is true and…
I’ve been trying to figure out how to keep my mascara from running. I hate getting dark, smudged eyes by the evening. It puts me off wearing any, but I like the look with mascara as my lashes are small and not very dark. Over the last six months, I’ve tried other options because I’ve…
Il Makiage Woke Up Like This Foundation comes in 50 shades, which sounds helpful until you actually have to work out which one to buy. I was matched to shade 35 using the Il Makiage shade-matching quiz, and it was a very close match for my light, neutral skin. Contents: Shade ranges 5 to 250…
I’ve been obsessed with makeup since my teens and have worn lots of different foundations for over 20 years (don’t do the maths). Here are my top tips on the coverage differences between using a brush vs blender when applying your foundation! I have an oily t-zone and dryness around my nose. When wearing foundation,…
Imagine a foundation that not only flawlessly matches your skin tone but also delivers long-lasting coverage and a natural matte finish. EVEN on oily and acne-prone skin (like mine). I’ve tried and tested Il Makiage’s Woke Up Like This foundation so you don’t have to. From its cruelty-free and vegan formula to its skin-friendly ingredients,…
I’m always nervous about trying a new exfoliator. They either break me out in spots, redness, or make my oily skin worse from being too harsh. What I like about this exfoliator is that after using it, my skin isn’t red or irritated. It’s smooth and feels clean! The tiny balls in the lotion help…
I’ve been using Il Makiage for nearly 2 years now and still keep going back to it. I’ve tried a few other concealers, including Estee Lauder ‘stay in place’ and Mac ‘Pro longwear’, but I still go back to Il Makiage. On the Il Makiage website, the ‘F**K I’m Flawless concealer‘ is described as: long-wear,…
I’ve been using Il Makiage’s foundation and concealer for over a year so I decided to treat myself and purchase the rest of the set – including the foundation brush. It’s £38, so it’s a premium brush, up there with others such as IT Cosmetics (Heavenly Luxe is £36), Bobbie Brown Brush (full coverage, £36)…
If you’re considering Il Makiage shade 35 Woke Up Like This foundation, this is the review for you! I talk about what it’s like to wear on oily/acne-prone skin, how buildable it is, and how long it lasts. I’ve also included colour swatches and shade details to help you work out whether shade 35 is…
The only discount code I’ve found is ‘welcome10‘ – this gets you 10% off the Il Makiage website. Don’t forget to spend over £40 to get free delivery – otherwise it’s £3.95. Il Makiage products I’ve written blogs on Il Makiage primer, concealer (F**K I’m Flawless) and foundation (Woke up like this). I love them…
Here’s my honest review of the Il Makiage “No Filter” primer, tested on oily, acne-prone and mature skin. I’ve worn it under foundation on 10+ hour days to see if it really smooths pores and helps makeup last longer.
Here’s my honest review of the Il Makiage “No Filter” primer, tested on oily, acne-prone and mature skin. I’ve worn it under foundation on 10+ hour days to see if it really smooths pores and helps makeup last longer.
After using Estee Lauders Concealer for years, will Il Makiage’s concealer ‘Fk I’m Flawless’ be up to the job of covering my undereye dark circles, forehead hyperpigmentation, spots and redness? See how it does after long office days and a workout or two! After trying the foundation and loving it (see my blog here), I…
Honest Il Makiage ‘Woke Up Like This’ foundation review – tested on oily, acne-prone and mature skin. Full wear test, coverage guide, shade match 35 and verdict
I think for most of us, if we had to say when we last cleaned our makeup brushes, we’d cringe. It’s something most of us never get round to doing. After struggling with acne for most of my adult life, I’ve put time and effort into setting myself up for clean skin. That starts with…
There’s a difference in Vegan and Cruelty-Free products: Vegan is when a product doesn’t contain any animal ingredients Cruelty-free is when the product hasn’t been tested on animals Facts about China With the amazing efforts of the Humaine Society International, China changed their laws in 2014 to the following: Foreign imported ordinary cosmetics – still require…