Review: Illamasqua Pure Pigment - Berber (Auburn shimmer), Swatches, EOTD, FOTD

I usually travel a lot and hence any makeup product that has multiple usages is most welcome to be a part of my vanity bag. This pigment from Illamasqua promises you exactly that. I've used this pigment from Illamasqua in various ways till now and I really liked the way how versatile this has been in all my attempts. I’ve used this as a blush, as eyeshadow, even mixed with my clear nail polish to customize its shade on my nails according to my preference. Check out more details about this below:

About Illamasqua's pigment

Made to be played with. A metallic, high-shine, pure-colour powder that highlights eyes, cheeks and brows. Mix with eye shadow, blusher or use it on its own to intense effect. Bring out your bold side.

Price:£15.50

Quantity: 10g

Tips:

Pure Pigment can be applied dry or even wet for a bolder colour pay-off. To intensify the colour, apply over a cream texture, as this will hold the colour in place and amplify it. Alternatively mix with Sealing Gel and apply using a fine brush and use as a shimmery liquid eye liner. When applied with a long bristle brush, Pure Pigment can also be used as a highlighter anywhere on the eyes, face and body.

Ingredients

Mica, Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate, Silica, Tin Oxide And May Contain: [+/- Titanium Dioxide Ci 77891, Iron Oxides Ci 77491, Ci 77492, Ci 77499, Chromium Oxide Greens Ci 77288, Carmine Ci 75470, Ferric Ferrocyanide Ci 77510] May Contain Carmine As A Colour Additive. Colours: Incite, Marvel, Tingle, Fervent, Lust, Breathe. Ingredients: Mica And May Contain: [+/- Titanium Dioxide Ci 77891, Iron Oxides Ci 77491, Ci 77492, Ci 77499, Chromium Oxide Greens Ci 77288]

My experience with this pigment:

The pigment comes in Illamasqua's signature diamond shaped box. It is a loose powder pigment and the design of the box makes it an easy task to use the pigment effectively without wasting the product much. The pigment is ultra-soft and amazingly pigmented. It is a coral shade with slightly brick red undertones to it and shimmers and a satin finish to it. It is true to its name and how Illamasqua describes it i.e. "Auburn shimmers" On my eyes it gives a nice flush that looks gorgeous as a whole lid color. On lightly using it on my cheeks, I get a fine-shimmery touch  with a bit of coral-brick color hint to them, which looks amazing. With my clear nail polish, it gives subtle shimmery reddish peach color to my nails too. I like the way how versatile this product is and gives so much of scope to make your customized shades according to your preferences. Let us quickly glance at the likes and dislikes that I've felt about this loose pigment:

Likes:

1) Lovely coral-red shade with fine shimmers that looks gorgeous on application.

2) The pigment is extremely soft and highly pigmented; hence very less amount can work well.

3) It is a multi-purpose pigment that can be used as eyeshadow, blush, eye liner and as nail polish too.

4) I like the staying power of the pigment. On my lids it stays for 5-6 hours on an eyeshadow primer. On my cheeks it stays for at least 3-4 hours.

5) I've never felt any kind of irritation using this pigment anywhere.

Dislikes:

If used on cheeks, the shimmers might not work for visible pores. I tried hard to think of any other dislike but couldn't find any, so nothing from my side so far.

Availability:Illamasqua's Official Website.

Overall verdict:

This shade is a truly flattering shade for all the skin tones. I believe it would work amazingly for all seasons as well. If you are finding for one good product that could suffice all your makeup needs while you are travelling a lot, this should definitely find its place in your bag.

Rating: 4.5/5

Below are some more pics, swatches and how I've used this pigment:

Swatch

EOTD

On my eyes, EOTD, FOTD

Have you used Illamasqua's Powder Pigments? Share your experience with me in your comments below.

Disclaimer: Product sent by the brand for consideration; however my honest review as always.