Illamasqua Gleam in Aurora - £18.00
I know it's only February, but I think I've found my highlighter of the year. Last year was all about MAC's Lightscapade, 2011 was Nars' Orgasm Illuminator, but 2013 it is all about the Gleam. Whilst watching a Pixiwoo 'favourite products' video recently, I noticed that Nic's skin was positively glowing. When she mentioned half way through that she was wearing this on her cheeks, I instantly purchased it from the Debenhams website.
I'm a real fan of highlighters, and I've been lusting after a cream one for so long - Hourglass' Illume Bronze Duo was at the top of my wishlist. Since purchasing this though, the Hourglass offering has been forgotten. Although this did have a funny looking gold 'layer' over the top initially, once I blended through, Illamasqua's Gleam in Aurora swatched as the most incredible champagne shade (see the bottom photo - where I'd also tested out raspberry pie and forgotten to wipe my hand, oops!). Creamy in texture, and spot on colour wise for my skin tone, I'm a happy lady. So happy in fact, that I keep checking the mirror and congratulating myself on how dewy I'm looking.
Gleam is my first non-nail polish purchase from Illamasqua, and I have to say that I'm suitably impressed. Are you a fan of highlighters? Which other Illamasqua products should I be checking out? I have a feeling me and my bank account will be falling out soon...
This looks absolutely beautiful! I love a good highlighter! Really need to try some illamasqua stuff, ive heard their cream blushes are amazing too! xxx
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I remember watching that Pixiwoo video! Love those two :) Gleam looks like a gorgeous colour - congrats on achieving perfect glowiness ;)
ReplyDeleteI've never tried Illamasqua but will definitely be checking it out. This highlighter looks great, I'd really like to try a cream one like that!
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This is stunning! I'm a huge fan of Illamasqua but I've never tried their highlighters.
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It looks beautiful, I am adding it to my wish list! I needed to find something to replace my Jemma Kidd creme highlighter.
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This highlighter looks glorious. Wish we got Illamasqua here!
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gorgeous colour :D love it blended so pretty!
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Ahhhh this is sooooo pretty! Lovely golden sheen!! Definitely want to try this out xx
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