Review: Illamasqua Rich Liquid Foundation

I cannot even begin to tell you guys how IN LOVE <3 I am with this foundation. My friend Melody made me a nice sample @ Sephora and WOW..My mind has been blown. The coverage is flawless. I can tell you that I only need to use primer and that is it! I usually use powder after my liquid foundation just to help lock it in and set but with this NO MAAM! A little bit goes a long way with this product. I find its best applied with Sigma's Round Top Kabuki brush. Those 2 are a deadly combination.

I am RF 200 in case you were wondering and the site describes my skin tone as follows:
For medium skin with neutral undertones


Here is what the site says:

Rich Liquid Foundation

Lock away your inhibitions and bring your confidence to the fore. Loved by professional make-up artists, Illamasqua Rich Liquid Foundation provides maximum, long-lasting coverage without feeling or looking heavy. It blends easily and hides problem areas perfectly. Create your canvas, then paint your work of art.

Maximum and long lasting are the keywords here..It costs less than Makeup Forever (which is my love too) but I find with this I feel like my skin looks so good..Wish I had a pic but I will probably make a video demonstrating this product. Seriously pick it up. You will not regret it.


Later girls <3

Tag!: Perfect Imperfections..

October Faves

Neutralish Night Out Makeup

This is one of my fav looks..hope this tutorial is much better! Here is what I used

Products Used:
Eyes:
UD Primier Potion
MAC Melon pigment
MAC Soft Brown in the crease
MAC Pink Bronze inner corners
UD Naked Palette Hustle in the crease
UD Naked Palette Sin middle of eyelid
MAC Smoke Signal Pigment outer crease/upper lid
MAC White Wheat e/s as a highlighter
Miliani Liquify Eyeliner in Black- Lower waterline
MAC Boot Black Liner on top
Red Cherry Lashes
Rimmel Lash Accelator Mascara

Face
MAC Lune Blushcreme
Rock & Republic Blush in Lust
MAC Primp & Proper Blush
Nars Orgasm Blush
ELF Sunkissed Bronzer

Lips
MAC Lipliner in Soar
Matesse Lipstick in Naked
NYX Lipstick in Pumpkin Pie

Nails
Orly Space Cadet

Nail Polish Haul Video

Sneak Peek of my next video..Nail Polish Galore!

I think I broke a Nail Polish Haul record today..LOL..yes thats 20 polishes :X..blame my bff khadij who has a discount and i who has no self control =PROBLEM....ahhh i dont have enough hands..see if you can guess the colors..Video coming tomorrow..

i <3 khadij..respect da bawse

Brush Maintenance and Cleaning.

I am really nit picky when it comes to cleaning my brushes. I spot clean everyday and i use the extra virgin olive oil/anti bacterial soap combo every 3 days. My brushes feel great and they are free of bacteria and buildup. For years I used MAC Brush Cleaner only but finding this combo has been great..My brushes look brand new after I deep wash them this way.

The extra virgin olive oil/ anti bacterial dish washing soap actually came from one of Michelle Phan's videos.
I have about 20-25 MAC Brushes..some I have had for over 10 years. That is quality.Brushes are the most important investment to make when it comes to makeup application. I don't use all of them everyday but it is good to have different tools to achieve the effect you want. I also have some lower end brushes that work just as well so if you are on a budget I recommend ELF, Sigma, Crown and Eco Tools Brushes.

I use Brush Guards to keep my brushes in shape while they dry. You can purchase them online @ www.thebrushguard.com. They are really inexpensive and a great brand so def check it out.

Below is Michelle Phan's Video on Brush Cleaning. Enjoy!