I've been struggling with the Illamasqua cream blusher too, but the application style that I ended up preferring was to dab a rather small duofibre brush just once in the pan, swirl it on the back of my hand and then swirl it on the cheek. Repeat this on each cheek and layer it if you want it to look more intense, or top it off with a powder blush. :)
I uploaded my June Faves video to the responses Tanya, I watch your videos religiously! This is my fave 'faves' video of yours haha, you seem so happy and the products are great :)
Tanya, you are absolutely fabulous, you always look so stunning. I've been desperate for a tutorial on a very simplistic French-inspired makeup look that focuses around flawless skin and the "no makeup" look. I'd love to see your take on it!
The Rusk Deep Shine Oil protective treatment is a fantastic replacement to the moroccan oil, and the smell is incredible! My fiancee loves it. You should try it!
i bought the light as air foundation because of you. and i LOVE it! its SO light yet SO natural looking and good coverage! its just. AMAZING thank youuuu!
To blend cream blush, after i put on my foundation i spray my cheeks with fix + then blend the blush in with my fingers and then powder where needed. It works so well for me. :) x
Hey Tanya ! just a tip for the cream blush, if you put some fix plus (mac) on your brush or you could just wet the brush it blends really nicely !! love your videos :) xx
Hey Tanya, i own a few Illamasqua cream blushers and the best thing that works for me is to first powder your skin then apply, but before applying take most of it off the brush ( wipe off on hands etc) then keep blending. My favourite is the really bright red one which looks great on indian/ asian skin but too much of it makes your cheeks looks orange :/ but they last all day yay!!
Tanya, you have to get on the Kevin Murphy PowerPuff! It does such an amazing job for adding volume and continues to work even after you've slept on it the next day. Not the cheapest (shock shock) but so damn worth it! Loving the white lace you're wearing too btw. x
Tanya, I saw on Jim's channel that you guys went to that L'oreal event, and your makeup was absolutely amazing! please do a tutorial for that look, or any sort of "glamourous night out" look that you would wear to a black tie event!
try using a duel fibre stippling brush to apply cream blush. it makes it easier to apply and makes it last longer because it helps to get into ur skin more!
For the cream blushes, maybe you could try applying the blush under your foundation and you could apply a little bit more than usually so that your foundation does not totally cover it up. But if you do that, it will get you that glow from within sort of look. I'm not too sure if it will help with blending. You could also spray your brush with water before applying the blush. (:
I have an Illamasqua cream blush, I apply it with a stippling brush and bulid it up gradually. Love your videos Tan. I've been an avid subscriber for ages :D xx
I use an EcoTools Bamboo Blush Brush with the Illamasqua cream blush in Libido. I tap the brush (gently since it's so pigmented) into the blush and then tap the brush along my cheekbones where I want the color to go. Next i use a kind of circular/oval motion to blend. Also, I think it blends better on more moisturized skin. I apply it while my face is still dewy from moisturizer/tinted moisturizer/foundation. Hope this helps because that blush is AMAZING! Thanx for sharing your favs. :)
Hi Tanya, great vid!! I'll add them to my list - just got my origins eye cream from your last vid :)! I hope you do a make-up tutorial on the look you're wearing in this vid. and I also have a request for a make-up tutorial: Cheryl Cole's birthday party make-up (last week), I've been seeing photos all over the media lately and thought what a beautiful make-up look! Please please please do this look, I would love to see it xxx
For the cream blush you can take a bit on your hand and warm it up. I've also heard of people who heat it up with a blowdryer. Don't know how well that works though..hehe:)
I apply my cream blushes with a duo fibre brush (MAC 187) because I'm very fair and that way I apply only a little at a time and I'm able to blend it better.
i use my illamasqua cream blush in promise every single day and i don't know if you put powder on before your blush, but i'd say do your foundation, concealer, then blush and then powder. i don't think it'll blend as well on top of powder. illamasqua cream blushes are amazing though! would definitely recommend promise and dixie. promise is like a cream blush of viva glam gaga 1!
I LOVE Made In Chelsea! Your so lucky you got to meet Millie! I saw her in a shot of Britain and Ireland's Next top model last night, I wonder if she got trough!
bic razors are like taking a chainsaw to your leg. i love your favourites videos tanya, i always take your advice and what to buy and am never disappointed. cant wait for next month!
I feel silly giving a professional makeup tip, but lately I have been using loads of cream blushes and bronzers (loving Laura mercier bonne mine) and I have been putting them on just after my liquid foundation but before my setting powder. It is a bit of a diffused look, depending on how much you layer, but it's a really effortless and natural affect that lasts all day.
With cream blush, I rub a teeny bit onto the back of my hand (in a little circle) to warm it up/emulsify before applying. It's just like dabbing on a lipstick and blending it in with your finger. The friction warms up the product so the pigment sticks to your cheek and the excess oils get left behind. ; ) I have the same issue with Moroccan Oil~ too stinky for me. HA! I'll definitely try the Kerastase. Adore you and your videos. Love from New York City : )
tan! can you please do a tutorial on your everyday smokey eyes, the one you always do with your mac teddy eye kohl?! pleaseplease, love your videos xoxo
I used to use the clinique brow pencil too but I noticed it was sort of reddish so I switched back to using an eyeshadow and I like the result better.... the clinique one is nice though too just fill them in, in a pinch :) Plus I liked that I didnt have to sharpen it.
@IRISistibleMakeup I think you must have the wrong facebook? I don't get any friend requests as my personal facebook is not searchable...I just have close friends and family on there. I use my facebook page for talking to my subscribers - there is a link for it in the description box xx
Are you putting on any powder products before your cream blush? If you are then thats why its not blending well. Applying the cream blush with your fingers as opposed to a brush also helps because the heat of your fingers helps to melt the blush and make it easier to work with. Hope this helped :)
great favourites, you have a beautiful smile tanya, if my boyfriend ever sees me watching one of your videos he goes "oh is that the pretty girl with the smile" haha xxx
hello :) great video! I was wondering if you've already done a makeup tutorial on the look that you're wearing in this video? I've searched through your older videos and I can't seem to find it... it looks gorgeous! Thanks so much, I love your videos!!!!
you look so pretty and I guess that you seem to be even more cheerful than usual. I'm in such a good mood right now thanks to you:) btw, what about the nars sheer glow foundation you used to use very often?
I can't beleive you don't like the moroccan oil! I must admit it takes a bit of getting used to but i absolutely love it! It kind of reminds me of white chocolate xx
Hey Tanya, have you tried applying the illamasqua cream blush and then blending it in with your foundation brush? I find that when a blush is either too bright or won't blend, my foundation brush does the job just fine. No need to add anymore foundation to the brush; you could even wipe it off a bit before using it, just so the foundation doesn't over power the color. Hope this helps!
You should try the Josie Maran moroccan oil, the one specifically for hair smells delicious. I too have a problem with the smell of some moroccan oils, but this one I quite like.
if u tink those shamphoo and conditioner r great try the ojon ones...they really r amazing and changed my hair forever...i use the ojon thickning kit ohh my gosh that amazing stuff...
@missionduorose I have recently been to the Loreal HQ in London and asked them if they tested on animals and they gave me a very clear statement that they do NOT test on animals anymore. So yay! I can use Loreal again! xxx
for BLENDING IN the ILLAMASQUA blush: what about putting your blush on BEFORE your JK Light As Air? That works better for me, especially if I use primer first thing, and then kind of glaze the foundation over the cream blush. For me, it makes the blush appear like it's coming from underneath your skin and kind of glowing through, instead of layered on top of foundation. Plus if you use an illuminating product on top of it all it makes it even glowier...love! thanks tanya! xo
Hey Tanya, I really enjoy your videos. You are so sweet and nice and I love your accent. It's sooo Harry Potter like. Love you tutorials!!! So wish you all the best . Greetings from Tijana from Serbia!
You are such a sweet and lovely person. It makes me happy when I watch your videos. I can never imagine you being rude to anybody. Great video, as always x
Have you tried putting the cream blush under your foundation? After you moisturise. Then apply the foundation over the top (lightly of course so you don't have cream blush all over your face!).
You look beautiful, please do a tutorial. Where did you get your top?! Also, try out the Fushion Beauty SculptDiva Blush. It's a lovely cream to powder, with wonderful texture!
the next time you use the xen tan on your face could you do a tutorial showing us exactly what you do? i'm considering it but i have NO idea what i'm supposed to do! help me Tanya! xx you're wonderful :D
a cheaper alternative to that shampoo/conditioner (if u like that airy feeling) is Dove. It makes my hair feel like it has no gravity. Also, if u want to keep your hair (or skin) healthy, you should probably look for products with no sulfates or parabens.
Tanya, could you please tell me what you are wearing on your lips in this video? It looks absolutely gorgeous and I've been looking for a color just like it. You're such a dear!! Love your videos!
If you like Moroccan Oil, you should try Argan Magic Intensive Hair Oil. It's only about $10 at CVS (the US version of a Boots) and it smells GORGEOUS! I even think it works much better than Moroccan Oil.
