Beauty brand of the month: Illamasqua

We're willing to bet Illamasqua has caught your eye on many occasions while perusing the makeup counter. Not just because of the name (a portmanteau 'Illusion' and 'Masquerade'), but their dazzling eyeshadows, bold lipsticks an, not to mention, that sleek black packaging. We caught up with our beauty brand of the month to find out more.


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What’s the Illamasqua mission? 

To empower all with the confidence to express their true self. Our high-performing colour defies industry standards with distinctive pay-off and pigment. Our anti-conformist attitude and irreverent style rejects the conventions of the beauty industry and emboldens the brave.


Describe the brand in three words? 

Attitude, Self-Expression, Colour 

All your products are vegan and cruelty free, how is that important is this  to you?  

Illamasqua has never and will never test on animals, all of our products are 100% cruelty free and certified by PETA. This is something both us and our customers are passionate about and our “Beauty not brutality” promise is a key pillar of the brand.


Where does the inspiration for your products come from?

Our inspiration comes from our customers. Illamasqua is inspired by all things sub-cultural and we strive to create high-performance products which give our customers the freedom to unleash their own unique creativity through experimentation. 

How does your wide array of vivid and vibrant colours help unleash creativity? 

Our unparalleled pigments deliver colour payoff unlike any other, the wide array of colours gives our customers the freedom to unleash their own unique creativity through giving them the tools to experiment.


If we were stranded on a desert island, what three Illamasqua products do we absolutely need and why?

• Hydra Veil Primer- It's our global bestseller for a reason.  It's the ultimate lightweight, gel primer to help smooth and hydrate skin, giving you the perfect base for makeup.
• Hydra Setting Spray – infused with pea peptides rich in amino acids, a spritz of this locks in makeup whilst leaving the skin feeling refreshed and moisturised.

• Raven Masquara- The ultimate mascara to give lashes instant curl, volume and length.

What would be your 3 tips to create a Party look? 

• It’s all about that base. Use our Beyond Veil Primer to help your makeup stay in-tact whilst dancing the night away. 
• Invest in a red lip for the ultimate party pout. Illamasqua have a great range of red lipsticks, if you need a hand deciding on the perfect shade of red, read our guide to help you find your perfect shade of red lipstick.
• Add a dash of highlighter for that party finish. Our beloved Beyond Powders will be sure to give you that natural party-ready glow. Gently brush on cheekbones and above eyebrows using a highlighting brush and voila – you have perfect, radiant skin.