Make-up | Face of Australia mineral illuminators

Just had to shout about: mineral illuminators

19 Jan 2012 15:44 PM | Posted by bh'sOlivia

Every now and then a product lands in your life like a falling piano – unexpectedly and with a bang. This happened to me just the other day when, as I was peering at myself in my desk-side mirror and sighing the kind of sigh only people with dull complexions can muster, a package from our friends at Face of Australia was delivered to me – and my mood suddenly turned right around.

Inside I found four of the most gorgeously gleamy tubes I’ve ever seen in my life. They were Face of Australia’s new Mineral Therapy Illuminators. I took to my skin at once. Watch my video to find out why I am so carried away with these newbies that I’m practically panting as I type…

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Member Comments (64)

Posted by: cupcake11 (Australia)

I am in love with this!! And the price is defiantly affordable, makes me want to buy all 4 shades. Well done Liv. x

Posted on: January 20, 2012 (Jan 20, 2012 12:04pm)

Posted by: Michelle Sweetheart (United States)

I place illuminator in pretty typical places: the cupid's bow, below the arch of my brows, the temples, and my collar bones and shins of my legs.

Posted on: January 20, 2012 (Jan 20, 2012 12:04pm)

Posted by: SimSta (Australia)

I have an illuminator some where in my make up bag and Liv you've just convinced me to use it again...however it might have expired so I wouldn't mind trying this Australis one.

Posted on: January 20, 2012 (Jan 20, 2012 12:11pm)

Posted by: Nda (Australia)

Ohh this looks awesome!! Wonder if it depends what skin tone you are or if the darker ones should be used on darker skin tones?

Posted on: January 20, 2012 (Jan 20, 2012 12:28pm)

Posted by: baubles (Australia)

I am absolutely in love with these illuminators! I use the darker colour for contouring, lighter ones as a highlighter and the blush as a creme blusher or even eyeshadow actually. Amazing products!!

Posted on: January 20, 2012 (Jan 20, 2012 1:00pm)

Posted by: Discomilk (Australia)

I would put it on my cheekbones, just a touch to highlight :) I am so getting one of these next time I go out! I want one!

Posted on: January 20, 2012 (Jan 20, 2012 1:05pm)

Posted by: Princess Perfume (Australia)

I love the thought of illuminators but they don't do much for my skin I find. Perhaps just haven't found the right product yet - maybe these Face of Australia ones are worth a try.

Posted on: January 20, 2012 (Jan 20, 2012 1:09pm)

Posted by: bonzie (Australia)

Gorgeous and glowing! I love how many more brands are starting to stock mineral ranges. I'd probably use this for countouring.

Posted on: January 20, 2012 (Jan 20, 2012 1:11pm)

Posted by: katshepsutt (Australia)

Nice one FOA, and you've sold me Liv! Sounds like beauty bargain of the year and a probable Glosscar's nomination. I'm going to start with Angel Flame for my cheeks, but only if I can restrain myself, ha ha :-)

Posted on: January 20, 2012 (Jan 20, 2012 1:14pm)

Posted by: Evanescencessy (Australia)

Oooh would love to try this. Lately I've been loving a slightly dewy foundation finish with glowing cheeks. I'm loving the look of the slightly peachy pink illuminator in this range. Must test it out next time I'm at the shops. I like to dabble a bit of illuminator on my cheeks but will try mixing a bit in with my foundation next time as suggested.

Posted on: January 20, 2012 (Jan 20, 2012 1:28pm)

Posted by: cupcake11 (Australia)

I went to buy this straight after the video but the lightest shade which suits my skin tone to a T is all sold at priceline already :(, so I got the bronze one and am going back for it next week!

Posted on: January 20, 2012 (Jan 20, 2012 1:42pm)

Posted by: Rei_ (Australia)

around the cheeks!

Posted on: January 20, 2012 (Jan 20, 2012 2:00pm)

Posted by: sugar_cube (Australia)

great product! I would put it on my cheekbones

Posted on: January 20, 2012 (Jan 20, 2012 2:11pm)

Posted by: lynnellew (Member since 2007, Australia)

unfortunately illuminators simply make my face look sweaty and shiny :/

Posted on: January 20, 2012 (Jan 20, 2012 2:40pm)

Posted by: TaraLeeCupcake (Australia)

I have to try these!

Posted on: January 20, 2012 (Jan 20, 2012 3:17pm)

Posted by: Ms Jelena (Australia)

I have to check these out asap! Thanks, bh!

Posted on: January 20, 2012 (Jan 20, 2012 3:20pm)

Posted by: Coconal (Australia)

This looks fabulous...I'm now going to have to investigate this further.

Posted on: January 20, 2012 (Jan 20, 2012 3:56pm)

Posted by: Beauty Snippets (Australia)

I love these. Definitely one of the best products I have used so far in 2012! I love applying it to my cheekbones and mixing it in with my TM.

Posted on: January 20, 2012 (Jan 20, 2012 4:20pm)

Posted by: awesomesauce11 (Australia)

Haven't used illuminator recently--my face as gone super oily all of a sudden! But these illuminators look lovely. :D

Posted on: January 20, 2012 (Jan 20, 2012 4:29pm)

Posted by: softness (Member since 2007, Australia)

I'd use my illuminator on the top of my cheek bones - I love the way it 'lifts' flat make-up and actually gives the face an overall natural look. I use a lot of matte types of make-up on my face but it can often look too flat so when I add a little bit of illuminator just to the top of my cheekbones I find my whole make-up looks less make-uppy and much more natural in just a few seconds. So yes I love illuminators too and these Face of Australia ones look fantastic! I love that brand.

Posted on: January 20, 2012 (Jan 20, 2012 4:30pm)

Posted by: Platinum Ms (Australia)

I would buy the 4 and experiment with them like you said cheeks and the decollatage even as eyeshadow sounds exciting!

Posted on: January 20, 2012 (Jan 20, 2012 4:46pm)

Posted by: PrettyPrincess (Member since 2008, Australia)

Foa products that I have tried are good and value for money.
Might look at these in Priceline next time.

Posted on: January 20, 2012 (Jan 20, 2012 4:53pm)

Posted by: MissChriss (Australia)

Wow these look good.. Will have to check them out next time I'm at the shops :)
I love illuminator for my cheek bones and cupid's bow.

Posted on: January 20, 2012 (Jan 20, 2012 5:40pm)

Posted by: Neilrawson (Australia)

I think the only way to know what the products would look like is to have dress up day to discover the wonders of illuminators. It is good to see how someone else uses a product and why.
###Sandra

Posted on: January 20, 2012 (Jan 20, 2012 6:00pm)

Posted by: Princess Fiona1 (Member since 2007, Australia)

These look fantastic, and what a great price! I mainly use my illuminator the cupid's bow and below the arch of my brows.

Posted on: January 20, 2012 (Jan 20, 2012 6:40pm)