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Illamasqua Beguile Pure Pigment Review, Photos, Swatches

Illamasqua Beguile Pure Pigment
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.

Beguile

PPermanent. $25.50.
C-
C-
7
Product
8
Pigmentation
8
Texture
6
Longevity
3
Application
71%
Total

Illamasqua Beguile Pure Pigment
Illamasqua Beguile Pure Pigment

Illamasqua Beguile Pure Pigment
Illamasqua Beguile Pure Pigment

Illamasqua Beguile Pure Pigment
Illamasqua Beguile Pure Pigment

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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Veronica Avatar

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.

Gail Avatar

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

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