Illamasqua • Cream in Betray • Blush

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MissSaraxx on 2/6/2013 8:52:00 PM more reviews by MissSaraxx

Age: 19-24   Skin: Dry, Fair   Hair: Blond   Eyes: Green    

Got this for free as part of the Christmas promotion. The texture of this blush is lovely, very light, and it is easily bendable. Unfortunately I am an nc15 and this colour is far too dark for me and I find it near impossible to blend it out enough for it to be wearable.
HOWEVER, I absolutely love this product as a lip tint. It comes out a lovely subtle red on my lips. It feels so nice too, like I've just got a light lip balm on. It gives a satin finish but for a matte finish just blot it with a tissue and hey presto! A matte lip colour! Once it's matte it doesn't feel like anything is on your lips and doesn't transfer as badly as lipstick does. It never gets patchy, however much you eat and drink! I can't believe what a great lip product this is, especially considering it's not supposed to be a lip product (though illamasqua are a creative brand that likes their products to be experimented with so make everything very versatile) I struggle to find lip products that don't cake on my super dry lips (I need a few days notice to exfoliate and mega moisturise my lips to wear lipstick) but this looks lovely!
If it were a lighter colour it would make a lovely blush too, so if buying for that reason do not fear! It is an excellent blush. But give it a try on your lips! You'll be pleased with the result.

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*TOP REVIEWER* Tamira on 12/30/2012 12:03:00 AM more reviews by Tamira

Age: 30-35   Skin: Sensitive, Tan, Warm   Hair: Brown, Kinky, Medium   Eyes: Black    

I am ELATED! I'm elated because I got this gorgeous blush for FREE from the Illamasqua site (with free shipping) as part of their Christmas promotion. I would have NEVER chosen this color on my own (I tend to avoid mauves, pinks, reds, etc.), but I am so glad I have it in my makeup bag now!



This looks GORGEOUS on and gives me such a healthy glow when applied to the apples of the cheek with a light hand. I think this color is amazing and better suited for darker girls as applying it to pale skin without it being too heavy/dark could be difficult. I am an NC42/43 with VERY strong yellow undertones and this is so beautiful and natural on but can even be too dark for me if I over apply.



The formula is fab and it seems to last for hours without re-applying. I am sold! I just wish they had a few warm colors that were this deep (the warms are all super pale). I would snatch these up in multiples in a heartbeat even at this price (they have sales often), if I thought another color would work, but with no Illamasqua counter within hours, I won't know until I get to London next year to play - and what fun that will be!

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*TOP REVIEWER* LadyKolie on 11/19/2012 10:23:00 AM more reviews by LadyKolie

Age: 25-29   Skin: Acne-prone, Fair, Neutral   Hair: Brown, Straight, Medium   Eyes: Hazel    

My skin is NC/NW 07-10 or Nars Sheer Glow Mont Blanc.
I have Acne prone, extremely sensitive, combination, oily skin. I have a lot of topical and internal allergies/ intolerances.

So far I have had no immediate issue with skin reactions or acne using this blush.


This Product has not caused my any issues with my skin. Since it is November I thought I would try out some cream pigments on my skin, because I noticed that my skin was getting drier this fall that usual. I had read quite a very review on how cream blushes can look incredibly natural. I received this blush from my Sephora illamaqua Mystery box, along with some other amazing products I will soon review. I was a little concerned about the level of pigment this blush contained on such pale skin as mine. So I used a little. A little goes a long, long way on pale skin. I tried my fingers but since this is the first cream blush I have used I had a little difficulty controlling it this way. So next time, I tried a brush, much better, but seriously a little goes a long way. I barely touched the brush in and had enough pigment to do both cheeks with some left over. I had to grab a different brush to blend with because it is so pigmented. I do not find this to be a draw back. Just hopefully I can use all of the product before it goes bad. (creams go bad quicker than powders, if powders ever do actually go bad, but still it will take years. I am not even use I can use all of this blush in years.) I also purchased another cream blush in Rude, but I have not used it yet. I will review it as well when I have used it.


Betray can be made to look incredibly natural even on pale skin. Don't be afraid of the pigmentation. You will just get more for your money. It is extremely blend-able, and build-able color. I have had Zero problems with this lasting all day on my skin without a setting powder or spray of any kind, however it is fall. I do not know what the staying power is like in a North Carolina Summer, and I will update this review when summer comes around again.

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swimmingpretty on 7/1/2012 6:12:00 PM more reviews by swimmingpretty

Age: 25-29   Skin: Combination, Dark, Warm   Hair: Black, Kinky   Eyes: Brown    

This blush is full of surprises:
I agree with all the other reviewers this is so natural looking...which is surprising because I'm NC45 with quite yellow toned skin.
I was surprised when the MA gave this to me (it looked far too pink) and warned me about how pigmented it was.
I was even more surprised when she put it on and it looked so natural. dark skinned ladies there is a strong brown lean in this and it will not look ashy it has a dewy finish that blends into the skin and is very forgiving - this is literally the same kind of flush I get when I've drunk too much wine.
Furthermore this is a great lip colour - not drying and surprise! its similar to Benefit's la la land.

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*TOP REVIEWER* darkharbour on 6/11/2012 9:00:00 AM more reviews by darkharbour

Age: 44-55   Skin: Dry, Fair-Medium, Neutral   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Hazel    

Great neutral mauve, that just makes it into the warm zone. This looks so "for real", that people keep asking me if I got a sunburn. But it is not too bright or over the top. Color does not fade for hours. Not too greasy. Very easy to blend.

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siobhaan on 12/28/2011 5:56:00 PM more reviews by siobhaan

Age: 18 & Under   Skin: Oily, Fair   Hair: Black   Eyes: Hazel    

This is a fabulous blusher for fair girls, especially for winter as it has the perfect "just in from the cold" flush. It is extremley pigmented and very long wearing, I use a 187 brush and just barley touch it to the surface of the blusher and still have to wipe off excess. Brilliant value for money as it will last for so long.

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mimita on 5/12/2011 4:15:00 PM more reviews by mimita

Age: 36-43   Skin: Acne-prone, Fair   Hair: Brown, Fine   Eyes: Green    

I have several Illamasqua blushes, both powder and cream. I love them all, they're fabulous shades and great quality. This is a more recent addition to my collection, because before seeing it in real life I thought the shade was more suited for darker complexions. Wrong. I'm very fair (NC15) and this blush gives me the most perfect and realistic flush ever. In the pan it can look a bit muddy, but on your cheeks it really comes to life. I'm a big fan of these cream blushes: very pigmented, lightweight and easy to apply (I use a Mac 188). A similar shade is Seduce, though Betray is warmer, while Seduce is cooler and more on the raspberry side.

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*TOP REVIEWER* mskilicious on 2/15/2011 4:05:00 PM more reviews by mskilicious

Age: 30-35   Skin: Dry, Fair, Cool   Hair: Brunette, Wavy, Fine   Eyes: Blue    

This one blush has practically replaced my entire blush stash. The shade is absolutely perfect for me, it brightens and "lifts" my face while looking totally natural. A doddle to apply with fingers or a brush, never streaks or clumps, and allows for ample play time. I tend to use a mac angled brush (168se maybe?) and one tap on the surface does both cheeks, but I do use fingers if I'm traveling. Despite being a cream blush, this has excellent staying power and lasts all day without touch ups (a day for me is up to 18 hrs). I find this the easiest blush that I own to work with - shade, texture and longevity are all perfect.

The shade's already been well described but just to add that on me, it closely resembles Rose Dust JC, which was my go-to before I purchased this. Obviously the texture and finish are different, but I prefer Betray because it's just so completely foolproof.

I have quite reactive skin but this has never caused me any problems. I really, really love this blush!

Me: normal/dry, sensitive, light, cool-toned skin (NW15-20ish, Chantecaille Ivory New Stick, Chanel Nude), blue eyes, dark hair.

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GlindaGoodWitch on 9/18/2010 9:36:00 PM more reviews by GlindaGoodWitch

Age: 36-43   Skin: Dry   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Green    

Attention my super pale sisters: do not let the color in the pan or description scare you! I agree with PP - this is super pigmented and yet so forgiving and easy to work with at the same time. It gives me the most natural flush and lasts all day. *swoon*

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waters2 on 1/7/2010 6:39:00 PM more reviews by waters2

Age: 30-35   Skin: Other, Fair-Medium   Hair: Black   Eyes: Brown    

I second everything the first reviewer wrote. Betray is very, very pigmented, so a light tap with one finger suffices for me. The blushes last all day and IMO work best over foundation-free skin. I have highly sensitive skin, and have no problems with these. They do not clog my pores, unlike Bobbi Brown's Pot Rouges. Although long-lasting, removal is much easier with these than with other brands. The blush does not dry down like a powder, so it is forgiving. If you apply too much, you are able to wipe off later. However, I was slightly disappointed by the color description. I expected a deeper color, but it's a rose that can turn too pink on my cheeks if over applied. These blushes are great on lips too. They don't make them peel like Bobbi Brown's did. It's funny that I have finally found a use for BB's Face Blender Blush, which I had been using to dust off my computer. They blend Illamasqua's cream blushers quite well.

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*TOP REVIEWER* LaciP504 on 8/1/2009 1:55:00 PM more reviews by LaciP504

Age: 30-35   Skin: Combination, Medium, Neutral   Hair: Brunette, Straight, Medium   Eyes: Hazel    

This is my first purchase from this much awaited line at Sephora. It retails for $23 and is 0.14 oz, just a tad under the weight/size of a NARS blush. Sleek shiny black packaging/trim with a clear window on top that allows you peer into your colorful goodness. It's very functional but still pretty.

Betray is described as a deep plum rose. The description is very accurate as there are definitely some rose tones to this one. Sephora's swatch shows it as being more plummy. It's highly pigmented and has excellent staying power. Very silky texture for a cream blush, it glides on, and blends like a dream. As far as cream blushes go, I have tried NARS, MAC, BB, Tarte, and Becca, out of those Becca's apply easiest for me and this one surpasses even that line.

I think this brand will be a real contender with MAC (re: variety & color choices), if the rest of this line's products deliver like this one.

NC30-35, Shell in Chanel T.I., 120 in MUFE HD, 32 in MUFE f & b, and #3 in GA Face Fabric. I'm neutral-warm with strong yellow undertones, hazel eyes.

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