Sip 'n' Share Event with Illusions Cosmetics

TheFoundationDirectory; Janice & Denise Tunnell of Illusions Cosmetics

I was super excited when I was invited to an intimate event in London by one half of the dynamic twin duo makeup artist Denise Tunnell. Denise and Janice Tunnell are celebrity, television and film make-up artists based in America, their clientelle reads like a who's who of the A-list, including Brandy, Gabrielle Union, Taraji P. Henson & Mike Epps to mane a few. And the film/TV accolades are even more impressive The Notebook, The Hunger Games, The Grammy Awards, Vampire Diaries, need I go on?

In addition to this the Tunnell twins somehow found the time to create their own cosmetics line in 2006 called Illusions Cosmetics, created to address the needs of women of colour. This extensive line features foundations, powder, blush, eye shadows, liquid lipstick and lip gloss to name a few. The twins also have plans to extend the line to include skin care and make-up brushes in the near future. I have previously reviewed items from the Illusions Cosmetics range, see here and here.

TheFoundationDirectory; Illusions Cosmetics Liquid Lipsticks

At this event I also got to try the Liquid Lipsticks, which I absolutely love, there isn't a shade in there I wouldn't wear. Below I'm wearing the shade Sushi Flower, a gorgeous fuchsia pink, these liquid lipsticks are very pigmented and have a satin finish so very comfortable to wear on the lips.

Aallexxy in Illusions Cosmetics Liquid Lipsticks in Sushi Flower

I also got to play around with the Eye Dusts, which I have reviewed previously (see link above), I fell in love with Bada Bling. It's a dark black brown with lots of gold shot through it, but to be honest all these shades are great, pigmented and in this great spill resistant packaging.

TheFoundationDirectory; Illusions Cosmetics Eye Dusts

The Tunnell twins are such inspirations, not originally trained in make-up artistry, for years they worked 2 jobs to be able to follow their passion. They are great role models for the likes of myself, pursuing our passions on the side of a full time career. Even now the Tunnell twins are juggling a very busy schedule as they host a weekly online radio show called 'Beauty Talk', where the sisters give the beauty industry it's voice.

You can check out the full Illusions Cosmetics line on their website IllusionsBeauty.com, prices start at $9, and they will soon start shipping to the UK.

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Thanks for visiting the blog today

Alex

Aallexxy's Foundation Files; Illusions Cosmetics Picture Perfect foundation

Foundation Files; This is where I test out different base products, from concealer to powder, tinted moisturiser and foundation etc, over a period of 7-14 days and post my findings. (Follow me on Instagram,Twitter and Bloglovin so you don't miss a post) So let’s get started!!!

First off some information about me; Skintype: Combination (leaning dry in winter and Oily in Summer). Shade Reference:in between MAC NC45-50/NW43. Undertones: Yellow/Neutral.

Illusions Cosmetics Picture Perfect Foundation

Brand: Illusions Cosmetics

Name: Picture Perfect Foundation *

Coverage: Medium - Full

Shade: Worship Tan (Great colour match)

Swatch:

Illusions Cosmetics Picture Perfect Foundation Swatch

What The brand says: This creamy formulation provides a sheer to full coverage, may be worn everyday or used for that fabulous wedding day makeup, and even on camera. Our crème foundation is perfect for creating a flawless complexion, it is the ultimate in coverage and can be used for any occasion, excellent for photography. Suitable for all skin types.

Wear time (with/without primer): I was really worried about weartime, being an oil based foundation and my combination skin, but I needn't have worried. It held up well throughout the day, even without primer.

Price (ml): $25 for 30ml

Pros: Oil based

17 shades
Controllable coverage level
Can be used as concealer

Cons: Oil based

American based
Packaging

Suitable Skin Types: All, but super oily girls may want to prep skin accordingly.

Ingredients: Coconut oil, Sunflower Seed Oil, Ozokerite, Carnauba wax, Stearic Acid (vegetable), May contain; Iron Oxides CI 77491, CI77492, CI77499, Titanium Dioxide CI 77891, Ultramarine Blue CI77007.  

Oxidation: None

Any Other Information: This would work great for highlighting and contouring in the appropriate shades. This foundation does have a scent, a cross between baby powder and baby oil, not unpleasant and dissipates once on the face.

Conclusion: This foundation gives a beautiful flawless finish, I applied with a damp beauty blender and buffing brush and got great results each time. You can control the coverage, but even at full coverage it doesn't look cakey or heavy. Check it out here.

**Rating: Lust

*Pr Sample

**Ratings; Hate, Dislike, Like, Lust, Love