Illamasqua Beguile Pure Pigment Review, Photos, Swatches
Sunday, October 16th, 2011
Illamasqua Beguile Pure Pigment
Illamasqua Theatre of the Nameless: Beguile Pure Pigment
Illamasqua Beguile Pure Pigment ($24.00 for 0.04 oz.) is described as a “shimmering white pearl.” It’s a bright, silvery white with multi-colored reflects with a sandy texture. It’s grittier than their other Pure Pigments–the texture is more like a micro-glitter but slightly more refined. It’s reminiscent of OCC Mirrorball, but Mirrorball has a grayish-blue base, so it has a darker appearance.
I love, love, loved the idea of Beguile. Like NYX Ice Glitter Nail Polish, this twinkles and looks phenomenal in person, because it needs movement to really come alive. Unfortunately, the texture makes it harder to apply. It’s definitely not something you could apply dry without some sort of adhesive base; it winds up all over your face and just doesn’t stick without something more. Even when I used a mixing medium, I still had some fall out during the day. I’d also recommend using it over another color (even if it’s neutral, like a beige), because it doesn’t create a solid base color easily.
With this product, Illamasqua says it can be used dry or wet, but I’d argue you can’t use it dry, which pulled down the product’s score a fair amount. I tend not to provide ratings for glitters, because they’re less of a standalone product–they do need another product in order to perform well typically. However, this is touted as part of the brand’s Pure Pigment formula and line, and if that’s the case, this particular shade falls short of those.
Where to Buy: Sephora, $24
The Glossover
It's absolutely gorgeous, and it can definitely add more oomph to any look, but it is frustrating to use on the eye, because of the amount of fall out that occurs. It would be easier to mix in nail polish, lip gloss, and the like.
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Illamasqua Beguile Pure Pigment
Illamasqua Beguile Pure Pigment
Illamasqua Beguile Pure Pigment
Illamasqua Beguile Pure Pigment
Illamasqua Beguile Pure Pigment
Illamasqua Beguile Pure Pigment on lid & lower lash line
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Product & Review FAQ
Where can I purchase it? How much is it?
Sephora, $24.
Is it limited edition?
No.
Any dupes?
OCC Mirrorball is similar but a bit darker.
WANT!
GloMinerals has a product very similar to this, 24K Dust in Silver. It's really nice. Using a little bit of Illamasqua's Sealing gel helps.
OMG Shocked at the low score! I agree this isn't great for eyes, but on cheeks it is the best highlighter EVER. It's like glimmering water, I love it! Great photos as always xx
It falls everywhere - how do you get it to stay on your cheeks?
That's a gorgeous eye look, Christine! Very pretty and ethereal, I love it! What's that soft grey-green you're wearing in the crease?
Giorgio Armani #1 Jacquard Eye Palette
It is a really pretty shade. Shame about the formula. Though for those among us who dabble in makeup design, though, I think it could make for an interesting shade if mixed with a clear base.
It is gorgeous! I love sparkly pigments...didn't know I could mix them with nail polish : ) I'll have to check out this Illamasqua one.
I think this needs some Pixi Epoxy!
I think I have a product that would make this work without fallout.
would that by chance be the too faced glitter glue? i d be too curious how it works!
I'm going to guess she meant Fyrinnae Pixie Epoxy, that's what I'd use for this.
This is so gorgeous!
Gorgeous color, too bad about the formula! This would look fabulous layered.
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