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Solange has shared the secret to her flawless makeup routine with ILIA, and it’s only five steps.
The “Cranes in the Sky” singer cultivated a small collection of products from ILIA titled The Eldorado Ballroom Edit. The edit consists of top products from the brand, including its Super Serum Skin Tint, Limitless Lash Mascara and In Frame Brow Gel.
“When I’m on the curatorial side of my practice with Saint Heron and The Eldorado Ballroom, it’s truly about finding a balance of being rooted in the work, the research and the expression of these performances, but also showing up with the ease of feeling grounded in looking and feeling myself, and my best,” said Solange in a press release.
“As a longtime ILIA fan, I’m grateful to them for allowing me to create the Eldorado Ballroom Edit, one that is rooted in our shared philosophies of natural skin and luminosity so that I really represent my most radiant, joyous and present self for these nights that I hold so close to my heart. ILIA’s and Saint Heron’s brand DNA in art, architecture and design made it a natural choice to partner on bringing the Eldorado Ballroom Edit to life.”
The full edit can be shopped now on ILIA’s website for $133.45 — that’s a $157 value. You can also shop each product separately if you’re not ready to snag five products. We’re breaking down each piece in the collection from serums to eyeshadow sticks to help you make informed decisions before shopping.
It’s a skin tint and sunscreen all in one. Retailing for $48, this product is truly the best of both worlds. The tint offers light coverage that protects the skin from harsh sun thanks to the SPF 40 built right in. The tint comes in a multitude of shades, but for reference, Solange’s is Dominica ST14. Skincare ingredients such as shea butter and squalane help moisturize while aiming to beef up the skin’s barrier.
Squalane is also an anti-aging ingredient that helps smooth the appearance of wrinkles. If you take a closer look at the tint’s ingredient list, the active ingredient is 12.0% zinc oxide. That’s your mineral sunscreen. Sometimes, sunscreens in makeup can leave a white cast, especially mineral sunscreens, but not ILIA’s. To apply, use the dropper to disperse onto the back of the hands or in the palm of your hand; a few drops will do. You can blend out with a stipple brush, buffing in circles, or use your hands. The product is so good that Allure gave it the stamp of approval back in 2020, naming it the best clean foundation.
Looking for lashes with limitless length and volume? Well, look no further than ILIA’s Limitless Lash Mascara. This mascara both lifts and separates lashes, preventing a nasty clumpy look. Solange uses the After Midnight colorway, a jet-black formula.
The formula isn’t flakey and resists smudging for up to 12 hours. We think that the secret to the product’s success is in the brush. The wand’s dual-sided construction is equipped with a multitude of thin bristles. One side features shorter bristles, while the other side is slightly longer. This construction works like a comb for your lashes, separating while evenly coating each strand in the product. Say hello to lash extension-worthy lashes every time.
Solange achieves a sparkling eye look in one swipe using ILIA’s Eye Stylus Shadow Stick. Her shade of choice is Opulent, a champagne hue with a dazzling finish. These eyeshadow sticks offer maximum color payoff in numerous shades from sparkling shimmers to vibrant mattes. For our on-the-go makeup lovers, these sticks are easy to use. Just swipe on and blend with your fingertips. Or if you want to be extra, blend away with a fluffy crease brush. These shadow sticks are all about high impact with low effort.
The summer heat is here, which means a lot of sweating. This makes locking down your brows virtually impossible. Not to fear. You can count on ILIA’s In Frame Brow Gel to keep your brows in place no matter the conditions. Retailing for $24, this clear gel is lightweight, sculpting and setting the brows for a fluffy and lifted look for up to eight hours. The formula includes key ingredients such as hydrolyzed quinoa that may help give your brows a fuller look. Simply brush the spoolie up through your brow hairs to shape them as you please. Let them dry and they should remain in place through even the hottest summer days.
Moisture is key to a plump lip look. Quench your lips’ thirst this summer with ILIA’s Lip Wrap Reviving Balm. The product gives your lips a glossy finish, while nourishing. This barrier-building balm features potent levels of hyaluronic acid and sea succulent, ingredients that impart intense hydration to heal dry and cracked lips.
Beyond the ingredients, the balm is also pleasantly scented with lavender and chamomile, creating a calming effect. It also includes a ceramic applicator that creates a cooling sensation that feels extremely good on hot days. If you’re looking for a product in this edit that leans toward skincare rather than makeup, the Lip Wrap Reviving Balm is for you.
