Category: Make up

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.

Is the Il Makiage primer non-comedogenic?

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Il Makiage primer - is it non-comedogenic?
Il Makiage primer - is it non-comedogenic?

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 […]

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Non comedogenic Foundation – which are safe for acne-prone skin?

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the top 10 foundations that are non-comedogenic, and won't clog pores
the top 10 foundations that are non-comedogenic, and won't clog pores

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 […]

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How to stop mascara smudging under eyes (tried and tested)

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Photo of my undereyes towards the end of the way after my mascara has smudged
Photo of my undereyes towards the end of the way after my mascara has smudged

I’ve made an effort recently to figure out how I can stop my mascara from running. I hate looking nice in the morning but with dark eyes by the evening. It puts me off wearing any, but I like the look with mascara so I wanted to find a solution! Over the last six months, […]

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Il Makiage Foundation: Your Full Guide to Shade Ranges and Comparison Colour Swatches

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Il Makiage foundation skin tone match comparison
Il Makiage foundation skin tone match comparison

Il Makiage ‘Woke up like this’ Foundation has 50 shades for several skin tones and undertones. Having so many is great, but it can come with challenges – how do you know which is for you? That’s where the Il Makiage shade matcher comes in which I’ll talk about below. Now into the foundation shades… […]

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Foundation Brush vs Beauty Blender – Which One Is Best?

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Beauty blender foundation finish review

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, […]

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My Top 10 Favourite Things About Il Makiage Woke Up Like This Foundation

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Il Makiage discount offers and codes - photo of Woke up like this 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, […]

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Il Makiage Exfoliating Power Polish | My honest review

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il makiage power polish exfoliator review
il makiage power polish exfoliator review

I’m always nervous at trying a new exfoliator. They either break me out in spots because they’re too harsh, or make my oily skin worse. What I like about this Il Makiage exfoliator is that you can be as soft or as hard as you like with the scrubbing, depending on your skin. The tiny […]

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Il Makiage Concealer Shade 2.5 and Blending Brush 140 Review

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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, […]

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Il Makiage Foundation Blending Brush #100 – my full review

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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) […]

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How does Il Makiage Foundation Shade 35 look on a lighter skin tone – Before after photos and full review

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Il Makiage 'woke up like this' foundation shade 35 - powermatch shade matcher

What shades are available from Il Makiage, and how do you pick the right one for you? After completing their tool, POWERMATCH, I was matched to 35, which is one of the light colours. Shade 35 is for lighter skin tones. I tested it on my acne-prone skin, dark circles, oily forehead, and hyperpigmentation! They […]

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How Does Il Makiage Foundation Shade 35 Cope On Oily Skin

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Il Makiage 'woke up like this' foundation shade 35 - powermatch shade matcher

The problem: finding a foundation that works, stays put and looks good for oily skin (and what shade 35 looks like) If your skin turns oily by midday, you know the struggle – foundation that separates, melts, or makes me feel so irritated I need to wipe my face with a tissue before I even […]

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Il Makiage Discount Promo Codes

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Il Makiage discount offers and codes - photo of Woke up like this foundation

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 […]

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Glossier Lash Slick Mascara that’s water resistant – my open and honest review

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Glossier Lash Slick Mascara - my review
Glossier Lash Slick Mascara - simple pink stick

Ever since my favourite mascara of all time was discontinued – NYX Doll Eye – I’ve been in the market for a new favourite mascara and have been working my way through several – most recently, Glossier Lash Slick and I am very impressed. I always go for waterproof mascara. I don’t know why – […]

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Il Makiage Primer ‘no filter’ – Honest review on oily skin

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Il Makiage primer - is it non-comedogenic?
Il Makiage primer - is it non-comedogenic?

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.

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Il Makiage Primer – No Filter Poreless Base Smoothing – my honest review

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Il Makiage primer - is it non-comedogenic?
Il Makiage primer - is it non-comedogenic?

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.

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Il Makiage Concealer I’m Flawless Review – tried and tested on my acne, undereye bags and dark spots

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Il Makiage F*ck I'm Flawless concealer - my honest review - comparing my skin with and without makeup
Il Makiage F*ck I'm Flawless concealer - my honest review - comparing my skin with and without makeup

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 […]

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Full review of Il Makiage’s Foundation on my oily, acne-prone 35yo skin

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Il Makiage discount offers and codes - photo of Woke up like this foundation

After being bombarded with Insta & Facebook ads for months, I finally purchased Il Makiage foundation ‘Woke up like this’ – here’s my full Il Makiage review! I’ve been looking for a new foundation because I was becoming more and more uncomfortable wearing my current foundation, Estée Lauder Double Wear, because it’s not cruelty-free, unlike […]

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Il Makiage Foundation Review ‘Woke Up Like This’

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Il Makiage discount offers and codes - photo of Woke up like this foundation

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

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How I clean my makeup brushes in under 2 minutes with ISOCLEAN Makeup Brush Cleaner

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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 […]

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What is the difference between vegan and cruelty-free makeup?

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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 […]

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