tisdag 8 januari 2013

Illamasqua Kontrol

This lipstick was the first item that I fell in love with when I discovered the brand Illamasqua. The matte, bluish violet shade will definitely attract attention to your lips! Isn't it absolutely lovely? :)



It is so damn hard to give an overall grade to a product. The product overall can be great but still have some flaws that would have to be mentioned. Therefore, I decided to do a new grading system where different variables of the product will be graded separately. What do you guys think about this? Is it more helpful than an overall grade of the product?


The formula is thick and nice but somehow the lipstick manages to go on rather sheer anyway. For full opacity you have to go over your lips 2-3 times. Blot your lips in between the applications. This creates a long-lasting result.
Although it is a matte lipstick I feel that it is very moisturizing on my lips, which is a big + in my book. After a couple of hours, though, I begin to feel the dryness.

To whom would I recommend this lipstick? To anyone who wants a high-quality lipstick in an unusual shade.

Price: £16 at Illamasqua's Website


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Have any one of you tried this lipstick? What did you think? Have you tried any other of the lipsticks by Illamasqua?

Thanks for reading!








13 kommentarer:

  1. I love the lipsticks by Illamasqua! They stay on so well and the shades are so stunning! I really want Kontrol now :D

    SvaraRadera
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    1. I would love to try some other shades as well. :) I've heard so much good about them and Kontrol is surely a great lipstick.

      Radera
  2. Aaaah, Illamasquas läppstift är så jäklarns bra!
    Köpte Box till jul förra året och det är det bästa röda stiftet jag har. Den perfektaste blåröda! ^^
    Synd att jag är för fattig för att köpa fler, hade gått all in annars

    SvaraRadera
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    1. Skulle också vilja testa Box! Och Growl! :D

      Radera
  3. I like your new ratings system, it's very helpful. Pigmentation and longevity are important to me, as I've tried some gorgeous lipsticks that come off the second you sip something out of a straw.

    SvaraRadera
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    1. I'm glad to hear! :) I agree. Some lipsticks are also greatly pigmented but extremely drying. I actually find that most lipsticks are either rather drying or comes off after only an hour.

      Radera
  4. I'm also in love with this lipstick the color is freaking awesome!!!! love it!!

    SvaraRadera
  5. Oh wow, this is incredibly striking! You wear it so well! Beautiful!

    SvaraRadera
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    1. It's a gorgeous color! :) Thank you! ^^

      Radera