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 /  22 May 2018  

#  The Blusher That’ll Transform Your Summer Make-Up Bag  


Fans of Illamasqua’s cult Hydra Veil Primer take note: the industry-loved formula has had a summer-worthy update. Whether you’re after a light pink flush or deep coral glow, the brand’s hot-off-the-press Colour Veil is the blusher everyone’s talking about. Primed to deliver a wash of healthy-looking colour that’ll immediately illuminate the complexion, we caught up with the experts at Illamasqua to find out why this blusher is one to keep on your radar this summer…  


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## **Tell us more…**

With harsh contouring taking a backseat this summer in favour of a softer, lit-from-within complexion, blusher has re-emerged as a make-up bag staple. Whether you’re a fan of powder or cream blusher, the new [Colour Veil](https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=11577&awinaffid=69421&clickref=&p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.illamasqua.com%2Fcolour-veil%2F11658377.html%3Fsearch%3DColour%2BVeil) is one to try.

 

 

 

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 Whether you’re after a light pink flush or deep coral glow, the hot-off-the-press Colour Veil is the blusher everyone’s talking about.  
 

 



 

 

 

 

## **What makes this blusher different?**

Colour Veil stands out from traditional blushers for a number of reasons. Firstly, unlike traditional powder or cream blushers, Colour Veil has a unique jelly-like texture. Secondly, the hydrating formula combines the long-wearing, intense pigment found in powder blusher with the innovative properties of Illamasqua’s award-winning [Hydra Veil Primer](https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=11577&awinaffid=69421&clickref=&p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.illamasqua.com%2Fhydra-veil-primer%2F11264666.html%3Fsearch%3DHydra%2BVeil%2BPrimer). The formulation of Colour Veil – an industry first – offers a soft-focus, deeply-hydrating jelly with a powerful punch of buildable colour that’ll last all day without caking.

 

 

 

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## **How do you apply it?**

The best thing about Colour Veil is that there are no rules. However, for a more professional finish, try applying with the [Round Buffing Brush, £26;](https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=11577&awinaffid=69421&clickref=&p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.illamasqua.com%2Fhighlighting-buffing-brush%2F11264664.html) evenly distribute the product on the brush tips and apply where desired, moving across the skin in a stippling motion.

## **Where should you apply it?**

The versatility of Colour Veil means it can be applied anywhere, but consider applying to the apples of the cheeks if you have an oval face, while those with a longer face can get away with applying colour higher up on the cheekbones. Want a lustful flush of colour? Apply to the bottom of the cheekbones and diffuse. After a more dramatic look? Apply to the very tops of the cheeks just below the eye sockets and blend around and up onto the temples.

 

 

 

 The formulation of Colour Veil – an industry first – offers a soft-focus effect that'll last all day without caking.  
 

 



 

 

 

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## **What kinds of looks can you use it for?**

There are so many looks that Colour Veil will work with. Whether you want a beautiful, minimal, ‘no-makeup’ makeup look with a natural pop of colour on the cheeks or a more intense and powerful look, its adaptability and buildable formula has you covered. Try building up layers of Colour Veil to create a more intense shade, or apply a number of different shades to create a bespoke hue. Don’t be afraid to try it on the lips and eyelids, too.  
   
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