March 5, 2012
Everyone is always talking about how pigmented and gorgeous Illamasqua Powder Blushers are, but at $24 each, I knew I only wanted to pick up one to start with. After looking at several beauty blogs with swatches of the blushes available at Sephora, I knew I had to go with Hussy. It’s this enticingly bright watermelon pink that just screams spring and summer to me. Not only does it look beautiful, but this is a shade that will look great on pretty much any skin tone because it doesn’t pull too warm or too cool. Couple that with the fact that you can literally run one finger lightly over this blush to put down massively rich color, and I’m pretty sure it’s love. To see photographs and swatches, read more…
April 24, 2011
Illamasqua Pure Pigment in “Static” has got to be one of the most gorgeous pigments I’ve ever seen. I have been obsessed with owning this pigment for a long time, and finally made it mine. The duo-chrome effect is very unique and changes from a white pearl to a bright sparkling purple. You can wear it alone, or use it on top of other eyeshadow for an extra special touch. I personally wore this today over a purple eye makeup look for Easter, and I got a ton of compliments on it. To see photographs and swatches, read more…
January 18, 2011
Illamasqua Nail Varnish is one of the most well-formulated nail polishes on the market. Their nail polishes are always very opaque, rich, and decadent in color, and apply smoothly, while lasting a long time. We here at Beauty Gala just got back from a long weekend of relaxation in sunny, warm Florida, and while there, we were inspired by the spring-like weather. Jo’mina is a vivid, bright intense pastel purple shade. One might think this nail polish would be sheer, chalky, or too runny, but just wait until you see this baby after the jump. After purchasing this shade, not only are we addicted, but we are more ready for the warm weather than ever! See this bea-u-tiful shade and plenty of swatches, read more…
July 15, 2010
Illamasqua Nail Varnish is an exciting indulgence for me as a beauty lover, because their polish colors are daring and bold, and their polish formula is always flawless. After searching high and low for the perfect vintage mint green polish shade, I found that a lot of shades either made my skin look red or blotchy, or that the formula on the polish was watery and streaky. Behold Illamasqua “Milf,” a gorgeous dusty, vintage mint green nail polish shade with a flawless formula. To see more swatches, read more…








