I’ve been using Ilia Beauty products daily going on two years now. Their line of beauty products include three of my ride-or-die favorites that I’ve purchased many times over. It was high time to do a full Ilia Beauty review including my most used products.
Ilia is a beauty brand that combines skincare and makeup to create formulas that not only enhance your complexion but are also beneficial for your skin and improve it over time. Personally, I’m looking for products that don’t completely cover my natural skin but tone redness and amplify my features. Ilia delivers on this. Their products are lightweight and nourishing but their performance isn’t lacking. They are a clean beauty brand that uses carefully selected botanicals and safe synthetic ingredients in combination to produce the best product. Many of the products can be applied using your (clean) hands – no fancy brushes required.
Since I first began using Ilia, their line has expanded to include skincare focused products in addition to their core makeup line. I’ve tried five of their products including the Super Serum Skin Tint, the Multi-Stick, the Limitless Lash Mascara, Liquid Powder Eye Tint, and True Skin Serum Concealer. I’ll be reviewing each below.
In addition, all their products are made without gluten, parabens, phthalates, petroleum, mineral oil, talc, BHT/BHA, propylene glycol, PEG, cyclomethicones, and chemical screens if that is important to you. I also like their transparency in their manufacturing process (most products are made here in the U.S.) and their dedication to reducing waste through sustainably packaging.
*This post is not sponsored, and I have purchased all these products with my own money.
Ilia Beauty Review
This product is what the brand is most known for; it was practically revolutionary when it first launched a few years back. This super lightweight foundation (it seriously feels like I’m wearing nothing on my face) contains skincare powerhouses like niacinamide, hyaluronic acid, and squalane to hydrate and improve texture over time. It also covers redness much better than other lightweight products from other brands I’ve tried. It leaves a dewy finish that looks and feels very natural. Be sure to shake it prior to each use; I’ve found the pigment to be off when I forget this. If you’re looking for a more medium coverage foundation, try their True Skin Serum Foundation.
This product can be used on the cheeks and lips, but I mainly use it as a blush since I prefer a bold red lipstick these days. This buildable blush goes on smooth and blends well for a beautiful pop of color on the cheeks. Note that as with most cream blushes, the color isn’t long lasting and fades within a few hours. It comes in twelve shades with three shimmer options to use as a highlight. I use the shade Dreamer.
I’ve purchased SEVERAL tubes of this mascara since I first tried it. If you’re looking for a lengthening mascara that doesn’t smudge or clump, this is your girl. It lifts and separates for longer looking lashes. Plus, it stays on all day, but comes off easily at night with my micellar water. If you’re looking to prioritize volume over length, try their Fullest Volumizing Mascara instead.
This is the one product from the Ilia product line I tried that didn’t wow me, but it could be because I’m inexperienced when it comes to liquid eyeshadow. I also didn’t love the shimmer in the shade I tested either; however, now the line has more matte options which I think suit me better. This eyeshadow goes on like a cream but dries like a powder for a longer lasting finish. And, as always with Ilia products, it feels super lightweight on the skin.
This concealer blends really well with my Ilia Skin Tint so it was an easy choice. It is a medium coverage concealer that looks exceedingly natural. It goes on smooth and blends easily for a barely there finish. You could apply with your hands, but I prefer a beauty blender for this. I apply lightly under my eyes to brighten them and also a small amount on the red areas along my nose. There is minimal creasing under the eye. As with other Ilia products, this concealer contains skincare ingredients, like vitamin C, to improve skin over time.
Some other products I want to try from Ilia’s lineup are the Color Block Lipstick, (I’m on a quest to find the best red lipstick!) the Necessary Eye Shadow Palette, and this newly released Base Face Milk which would be nice for my super dry skin.
I highly recommend Ilia Beauty for anyone who prefers a more natural looking complexion and a minimal makeup routine. If I had to recommend one product only, it would definitely be the Super Serum Skin Tint which has honestly ruined me for other complexion products as they all seem too heavy and drying now. As a final note, my skin is on the dry side of the spectrum so if you have oily skin, these products may perform differently for you.
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