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My experience of IL Makiage

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NonBlogger · 31/12/2021 11:19

Not sure if anyone is interested!

I ordered the foundation. When I did the quiz I got shade 90. Asked DH to do it for me and he got 60 so I ordered that.

Shade 60 - arrived and was extremely orange on me! So I emailed them. They offered either to send it back or they would send another shade. I chose another shade.

Shade 20: They sent me shade 20 after looking at photos and asking questions. It arrived very quickly. The colour was spot on when first applied. A few hours later I looked in the mirror and lo and behold the orange was back! It clearly oxidised. I emailed again and they suggested shade 40.

Shade 40: arrived and was on the verge of being a touch too dark. Also a touch too orange. Wasn't 100% happy but persevered. In the ended decided it was just too orange and am going to give up and return it for a refund.

Positives: coverage is good, lasts decent length of time. Customer service excellent! Really quick responses and posting. You don't have to return the foundation if you try another colour. My sister actually suited on of the colours so she got a free foundation.

Negatives: not sure what it is about my skin (oily) but all of them oxidised orange. My sister took shade 20 and it didn't turn orange on her (dry skin). The amount of packaging they use is ridiculous too. So much waste.

Hope that helps someone!

OP posts:
NonBlogger · 31/12/2021 16:44

I agree that the reason for the price is the marketing. Also the generous policy of not making you send back foundation! I've received 3 bottles and not had to send any back. Imagine the way it forces the price up!!!

OP posts:
MaybeHeIsMyCat · 31/12/2021 17:02

@dontgobaconmyheart

I thought it was fine, but isn't my go to foundation. Colour matching is difficult at the best of times and I cant criticise them for a fairly decent job and decent exchange policy when I don't get it right choosing for myself half the time with new brands. At least they refund.

My first was a tad dark but in fairness I was losing some summer colour, second was fine but the formula is a bit heavy for me. I also think ELDW is awful and mask like. I've gone back to some old favourites for now until i find an alternative ( laura mercier tinted moisturiser with nars concealer, Lancome teint idole ultra wear for heavier makeup days)

Have you tried EL futurist? I really love it
Thevalley · 02/01/2022 10:35

SarahJessicaParker1.....op asks for opinions....opinion given by those who have tried the product.....another poster tells off the person giving their experience of the product Confused
Typical mumsnet

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