Il Makiage review: we tested 8 of the best Il Makiage products
THANKS to TikTok, the Il Makiage Woke Up Like This Foundation has the same kinda fame as Little Moons and those Amazon leggings.
Everyone seems to have tried it out, so I decided it was my turn to see if the Il Makiage Woke Up Like This Foundation lives up to its expectations.
Will I feel flawless with a full face of Il Makiage? Is the technology worth the hype? Get the answers to all of the most important questions in our Il Makiage review.
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Pros
- Beautiful packaging
- Durable (good quality)
- Really accurate colour-match (thanks to the quiz)
- Smooth application with the brushes
Cons
- Eyeshadow palettes are quite heavy so not hand bag-friendly
- Lipstick colour could be thicker/ more full bodied
- Expensive mascara for what it is
Having tested out two eyeshadow palettes, two mascaras, the concealer, brushes, foundation and two lipsticks, I can confidently say you can rely on anything from Il Makiage to be long-lasting and good quality.
Il Makiage review: quick summary
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I came for the Woke Up Like This Foundation, and stayed for everything else. Yes, the TikTok-favourite was flawlessly colour-matched and yes, everything else worked wonders too.
Not only does Il Makiage's extensive colour-match quiz find your foundation, it also matches up the F*ck I'm Flawless concealer – mine was significantly lighter which made me apprehensive at first but it worked wonders for both covering up and contouring.
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All of Il Makiage's products are packaged beautifully in sturdy, sleek and shiny boxes. It definitely feels like a luxe brand before even trying anything. Even the lipsticks are printed with an Il Makiage symbol – obsessed.
Il Makiage Woke Up Like This Foundation
Il Makiage I Woke Up Like This Foundation
UK: £36 -
US: $45 -
Pros: Durable, really accurate colour-match (thanks to the quiz), smooth finish
Cons: Quite cakey when applied too much
After completing the (very detailed) colour-match quiz online, I was really excited to see which shade out of the 50 available would arrive.
I was worried that I hadn't answered every question with the correct answer but the most accurate colour ever came through the post – it was seriously the most suited foundation to our skin tone I've ever tried.
Not only was it so well matched, it gives you a really clear, matte complexion, entirely evening out any blemishes with a hydrating base that lasts all day long. The foundation brush applies it beautifully for a really even base.
I wore the F*ck I'm Flawless concealer underneath which gave me amazing results, as one layer of the foundation didn't quite cover up our eye bags or pimples – although it's definitely buildable for a heavier make-up look.
Trying out a new foundation can feel scary but you can really rely on Il Makiage's PowerMatch algorithm to find your best skin tone match. It blew my mind.
Il Makiage F*ck I'm Flawless concealer
Il Makiage F*ck I'm Flawless Multi-use Perfecting Concealer
UK: £24 -
US: $31 -
Pros: Accurate colour match, easy application, covers blemishes and dark circles
Cons: Runs out quite quickly
The F*ck I'm Flawless concealer by Il Makiage comes with a pen applicator so it's really easy to apply and it's available in 30 shades.
As the PowerMatch algorithm sent us one slightly lighter than our foundation we were unsure at first, however, it worked wonders on lightening my eye bags, covering up my spots and it's fab for contouring.
The texture is really creamy so I used the concealer brush to evenly apply it as the thick formula definitely needs to be blended.
Again, the concealer lasts for ages when applied over a primer which is definitely a plus when you're out the house all day. It's easy to slip into your handbag too.
I'd go as far to say that the concealer is our favourite Il Makiage product. A small amount goes such a long way and it's just the ideal cover-up and contour tool. The dream.
Il Makiage Icon High Volume & Intense Curl Mascara review
Icon High Volume & Intense Curl Mascara
UK: £25 -
US: $27 -
Pros: Amazing bendy brush to style your lashes, long-lasting impact
Cons: Expensive
Available in blue, black or brown, the Icon High Volume & Intense mascara is just one of Il Makiage's three mascaras.
Ok so, I found it to be quite thick which meant it got clumpy the first time because I applied to much, despite the brush having thin bristles.
Once you realise you only need a small amount for effects, it does the job pretty nicely. I'm not sure if we would pay £23 for it, although it's definitely a durable mascara.
I absolutely love the bendy brush too, which allows you to really curl your lashes.
Il Makiage Black Card Lift Curl & Lengthen Mascara
Black Card Lift Curl & Lengthen Mascara
UK: £25 -
US: $26 -
Pros: Bendy brush, not clumpy, long lash effect
Cons: Could be cheaper
Part of Il Makiage's Black Card range, the Lift Curl & Lengthen mascara is ideal for avoiding clumpy mishaps and achieving full lashes.
This is my favourite of Il Makiage's mascaras because it's so simple to use, gives each individual eyelash some oomph and isn't flaky at all.
It's likely not flaky because the formula's infused with flaxseed oil, which has a really moisturising effect.
For £25, it's slightly pricier, but I'm officially obsessed.
Il Makiage Color Boss Squad eye shadow
Il Makiage Color Boss Squad eyeshadow palette
UK: £38 -
US: $42 -
Pros: Good pigment, durable, long-lasting, beautiful colours
Cons: Quite heavy, not handbag-friendly
Arriving in gorgeous, Il Makiage-branded palettes, I was so excited to test out the brand's beautiful eyeshadow quads.
They each come with a spacious mirror inside the flip-case which is perfect for touching up on the go, although the palettes are a little heavy for taking out in a small party bag with you (in my opinion).
Each of the four colours inside every palette go together so well for creating ombre looks - I had so much fun creating a gradient smokey eye with the Game Changer palette.
As with everything else from Il Makiage that I tried, the eyeshadows last for ages, whether you apply generously or not. In short, these are quality eyeshadow palettes.
Il Makiage Hypnotize Fill & Fix Brow Shaper
Hypnotize Fill & Fix Brow Shaper
UK: £21 -
US: $25 -
Pros: Easy to use, gives you thicker and darker brows
Cons: Bit clumpy after using it for a while
Out of Il Makiage's three brow products, the Hypnotize Fill & Fix Brow Shaper is the brow mascara that gives you fuller, bushier-looking eyebrows.
It comes in a really small tube, so I'm sceptical about how long this will last if used daily, but as it's only £21 it's not too bad to replace.
Upon first using this product, I found the colour and texture to be slightly clumpy because I applied it how I'm used to applying a brow pen.
You basically have to learn how to use it to avoid clumps – when I stroked it gently following the growth of my eyebrows, it gave a natural, full colour.
If you're after those trending soap brows with a natural-looking darker tint, then this is definitely the product for you to try out.
Il Makiage Lip Slip lipstick
Il Makiage Lip Slip
UK: £22 -
US: $24 -
Pros: Lovely colour, lasts a long time, average price point
Cons: Not super full-bodied
There are 84 (!) shades of Il Makiage's Lip Slip lip colour, ranging from pinks and reds to browns and nudes (we tested out Pink Lady and Pale Pink).
Both came in lovely matte cases with branded engraving as a sleek touch. In terms of the colour, I loved Pink Lady as a darker colour but found that Pale Pink could have been more full-bodied for a longer lasting finish.
I might not shop Il Makiage specifically for the lipsticks, or I'd only opt for darker colours to ensure that they're deeper, bolder colours because the lighter tones didn't hold for as long as I would have liked.
They're quality matte lipsticks though, so if that's what you're after, for £19 you can't go wrong.
Il Makiage Dirty Talk
Dirty Talk
UK: £24 -
US: $26 -
Pros: Thicker, richer colour
Cons: Little bit pricey for what it is
Available in different shades of brown, pink, red, nude and purple, the Dirty Talk lipstick from Il Makiage is one of its newest.
Giving you a thick matte, this one's for an elegantly long-lasting pout – an ideal evening out companion.
I tried two colours of this and found both really bold, easy to apply evenly and hydrating for your lips.
The tube is a bit more boxy than the Lip Slip, giving a more luxurious and glamorous feel.
This has to be our favourite, which makes sense as it's the most expensive that Il Makiage offer.
Where can I buy Il Makiage?
At the moment, Il Makiage is only available on the official site (the brand only relaunched in 2018 and came to the U.K. in 2020).
We're hoping that it comes to some U.K. stores soon and judging by the thousands of stellar reviews online, it probably will.
Is Il Makiage cruelty free?
Everything by Il Makiage is thankfully 100 per cent cruelty free, as the brand is against animal testing.
Not every product by Il Makiage is vegan, although the foundation is 100 per cent – all the more reason to treat yourself. We love guilt-free beauty.
Does Il Makiage ship to the UK?
Not only does Il Makiage ship to the U.K., it also offers free returns, but standard delivery costs £3.95.
Is Il Makiage really that good?
We certainly think so! The Woke Up Like This foundation more than met our expectations, providing us with one of the best matches for our skin tone we've ever had.
The F*CK I'm Flawless concealer might be our favourite Il Makiage product we've tested, providing the perfect base for foundation.
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Is the Il Makiage free trial legit?
Yes, but it's worth reading the small print. You can try before you buy by visiting , which means you can select three of Il Makiage's products to test at home and just pay for shipping.
If you decide to keep any of the products you've tested, you'll pay for them. But any that you send back, you won't be charged for. If you send back all three products, you'll only be charged for shipping.