Illamasqua Sculpting Powder Duo* in Heliopolis and Lumos, £26
available online and on counters
Sometimes, on particularly lazy makeup days, all I crave is a well-contoured cheek and a cat eye flick for a simple yet polished finish. My most recent discovery when it comes to achieving perfectly chiselled cheekbones is Illamasqua’s Sculpting Powder Duo which is a compact featuring two shades to harmoniously define and highlight your cheeks. The neutral tan shade (Heliopolis) is completely matte and glitter-free to help fashion some natural cheekbones whilst the shimmering champagne powder (Lumos) is ideal to highlight and illuminate along the top of the cheeks.
I used my MAC 168 contour brush to apply the bronzer colour first and lightly ran the powder down in a line from the top of my ear towards the corner of my mouth, stopping about half way along. Both these powders are extremely pigmented so you need to adopt the softly-softly approach to ensure the look is obvious but natural. Once this powder is nicely blended in then I took my Real Techniques blush brush to gently layer the gorgeous champagne highlight colour along the top of my cheekbones to add some radiance and a nice contrast to the matte contour shade.
As someone who has stacks of bronzers and highlighters all neatly compiled separately in my muji storage, it is so nice to have this palette where both your contour and highlight shade are in the same place. Compact and perfect for travelling with, I have to say that this is a truly great product to instantly fake those sculpted cheekbones and give you a warm, natural radiance. Have you tried this new product from Illamasqua?
ahhh gorgeous highlight!!
Emma from http://www.masqueradebelle.co.uk
This looks like the high end version of the sleek contour kit, but this is looking so much prettier, love that the bronzer looks more complimentary to the skin too.
This is GORGEOUS. The highlight is amazing!
Georgina at itotallypaused.com
Looks so beautiful! x
Girlintheblackhat
Very, very pretty
I soooo badly want this! X
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I love Illamasqua and think this is gunna be a new purchase it gorgeous.
Carrieanne x
Beautiesunlocked.blogspot.co.uk
You look gorgeous!! What a pretty duo – such a great contouring and highlighting set in one- so convenient to carry around I agree x
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Not usually an Illamsqua fan but this looks really pretty! You've sold me 🙂
justneeks.blogspot
Illamasqua is one of my favourite beauty brands, their eyeshadows, blushes and lipsticks are some of the most pigmented I've ever used! Loved this post, Millie
Amy xx
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Wow this looks amazing on you will have to take a look at this!
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I can't decide between this and Hollow, whats the longevity like?
CatrinTeleri
Love the colours, they look so much more pigmented on than they do in the palette. Gorgeous!
Belle x
Mascara & Maltesers
illamasqua has the prettiest packaging. This looks lovely on you
This is so pretty!
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Not really seen this talked about but it looks like a fab product!
alicekatex ♥
Looks fab! berrie-blogs.blogspot.com xxx
Perfectly chiseled indeed. And you have such beautiful skin!
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I love the colouring of this little kit, very light and would work on my pale skin!
Cornelia – Ineffable Beauty
This looks amazing!!! I'm definitely going to look at getting this, so up my street! x
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This looks pretty tempting to me… one of these may or may not be landing on my doorstep in the next few weeks…
Shaunyland
It looks so gorgeous on you! I love Ilamasqua's cream blushes and am keen to try some of their powder products this year xx
Angelica // One Little Vice
This looks so nice. I love how the bronzer isn't too dark or shimmer and I really like the idea of them both being together. Perfect for travelling xxx
Verity | Life of Verity
This looks like it would do wonder for light skintones. Can't wait to try this out
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This is beautiful! I haven't tried Illamasqua products yet but I've always loved their packaging and shade range. I'll have to try and get my hands on some products soon.
xx
Celina | The Celution | Bloglovin’
I really love the packaging of this product. Sleek and simple yet pretty. Thanks for sharing! 🙂
I love Illamasqua products Ive never been disapointed and for £26 i think thats a bargain x
Pearlsandsparkle.blogspot.com
Wow wow I ♥ this whole look!! Fab 🙂
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I was waiting for Illamasqua to release a contouring product! I think I will pick this up after my Sleek contour kit runs out (:
Love Ellis xo
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this looks amazing, i love contouring so this looks perfect! £26 isn't too expensive either xxx
mollyox.blogspot.com
it makes you glow so nicely! xx
Ooh the highlight shade looks beautiful!! xx
Sarah | Squares – Bookworm and Beauty Enthusiast
I haven't tried this but its on my wishlist. Looks gorgeous on you x
this looks absolutely gorgeous on you! x
lillies and lipbalm
Your cheek bones really POP! I especially like the highlighter.
biffsquiggled
This looks amazzzzing on you!
I was so tempted to pick it up but wasn't sure it would work well with my warmer skin tone, but the highlight is simply divine! *_*
The Blushing Giraffe
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This looks brilliant and you look incredible! I have no idea where to start when it comes to highlighting and contouring but I would love to learn. Unfortunately I don't think my budget will stretch to buy this set, but dies anyone know of a high street alternative from boots or Superdrug? Thanks!
Lovely post as always : ) you give me so much inspiration!
Jo xxx
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Omg looks beaut x
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