An Honest Review: ILIA Cosmetics

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Over the past year, the obvious beauty MVP in my arsenal has been ILIA. I am late to the game on this one, with many people I know personally singing this brand’s praises! Let’s get right to it, I’ll explain why I am fully committed to this brand, and which products I am investing in first as I build up my collection! Before I start, I would like to point out that none of this content is sponsored…ILIA is a brand I love and would recommend my friends and loved ones, genuinely. And ILIA, if you’re reading this, let’s work together!!! ;)

Products I’ve Tried and Loved

  • ILIA Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 40 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ This holy grail product has a cult following for a reason. Me, personally? I love it because it somehow manages to barely weigh anything, and yet it provides such good, glowing coverage. I love to mix it with my moisturizer, layer it with other foundation (if needed), wear it under concealer, or wear it by itself for a dewier look. I highly rely on it for its protective properties (it has SPF40) especially in the summertime. I tend to break out so I really appreciate it being non-comedogenic and super lightweight…my skin never feels clogged! I use the shade Paloma. The key is to pat it into the skin, not rub. It works like a charm, especially when it is shaken up nicely!

  • ILIA Nightlite Bronzing Powder ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I will not buy a bronzer unless it’s perfectly matte — this bronzer fits the bill. It is lightweight, the perfect in-between bronzy and nude-y; it’s definitely not going to give oompa loompa orange vibes. It is a talc-free, vegan, and buttery smooth powder that blends in beautifully with my other makeup. My shade is “light tan/drawn in.”

  • ILIA Vitamin C Beyond Triple Serum ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I am giving this one 4 stars only because it feels a bit redundant with my Super Serum Skin Tint. Per ILIA’s website (and faqs), people are frequently asking whether this can be paired with the Super Serum Skin Tint, and the answer is yes. By itself, it definitely doesn’t provide the same kind of coverage as the Super Serum Skin Tint. While I am impressed by the ingredients, I haven’t used it long enough to form an opinion on whether or not I’d buy it again. It is priced a bit high, too, at just under $65 for 1 oz.

  • ILIA Limitless Lash Mascara ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ It is a no-brainer to add this mascara to your beauty bag…it is THAT good. I am a long time fan of Lancome Definicils, and the ILIA Limitless Lash Mascara feels like the exact same quality product, if not better. It amazes me that it is yet again vegan, lightweight, and so conditioning for your little eyelashes! I love the wand for its dual-tipped sides, one with short and the other with long bristles. It comes off like a dream when I am cleaning my face, which is probably the most important thing. It isn’t irritating, and it simply feels good to wear. I would buy it again and again!

I could talk beauty products and cosmetics all day and all night - and ILIA would definitely be #1 on the agenda! I fully endorse this product and love how it is clean, affordable, and makes me feel covered yet supported. I never want my makeup to LOOK like makeup — that is not my style. My makeup must look natural and dewy, and I am so glad I have ILIA in my toolkit because it fits the bill and is a workhorse for me.

ciao, xo

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