Today's edition of the DUPE TEST is comparing Illamasqua 'Excite' and the Sleek 'Lace' palette.
Let's get straight into it!
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| Top: Sleek 'Lace' Bottom: Illamasqua 'Excite' |
In the pan, the blush on the right of the sleek pan is the closest to the Illamasqua blush. However it's not quite the same story swatched...
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| Top Three Swatches: Sleek 'Lace' Bottom: Illamasqua 'Excite' |
In the swatch, the blush on the left of the Sleek pan is closest to Excite. However, Excite is a touch redder. Though it is more intensely pigmented and this is where it could be getting the red hit.
The verdict: Pretty darn close!
Weight:
Illamasqua: 4.5gms
Sleek: 20gms over 3 colours
Price:
Illamasqua: AUD$28
Sleek: AUD$14.95
These are great colours for summer. I look at them now and screw my face up all "What was I thinking?!", but I was in love with orange blush in the warmer weather! (Lets face it, pink can be a bit ho hum after a while!)
Sleek is definitely a good buy, and you get three colours in one palette - great if want some variety! However, I do lean towards the Illamasqua one in terms of quality (the Sleek ones are a bit more chalky in comparison). So, even if you only want the one colour, the Illamasqua is still a good investment - it is very competitively priced compared to other 'high-end' blushes in the market!
Ulitmately, you need to weigh up what would be best for your needs!
Where to buy:
Illamasqua: From selected Myer counters in Australia, www.myer.com.au or www.illamasqua.com (they do ship internationally too!)
Sleek: Selected online Australian retailers such as www.lipstickrepublic.com.au or from www.sleek.com (if you're international).
Are there any dupes you would like to see compared on Polished Makeup? Drop me a line and I'll see if I can oblige!
Love,
Your PM x
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