måndag 1 juli 2013

Illamasqua Haul and Reviews

About a week ago I decided that I had tried out far too few Illamasqua products and placed an order from their website. :) These are the things I got...

Powder eyeshadow

This is definitely one special lady! I don't have anything like her in my makeup collection so far which is always interesting since my makeup collection is very large. :)
Anja is a sky blue beauty who is extremely pigmented. I'm definitely impressed!

Lipsticks







Bold and blood red - Sangers will definitely be part of my everyday makeup! 9 days out of 10 I wear red lipstick for work and this one will definitely be among them.

Pros: Glides on smoothly like a dream and doesn't feel dry on the lips despite the matte finish, stays on for a very long time
Cons: Honestly, I couldn't find any.




This lipstick is a tricky one. It is not very pigmented and the dry and thick texture makes it a nightmare to apply and no matter how carefully you work with your lip brush it will still be somewhat blotchy. My first thought - when I had abandoned any hope of a smooth result - was "Okay, this just isn't worth it!". Then I popped on a little lipgloss and voilá; gorgeous navy lips that aren't shrunken into nothingness! :D


Pros: Gorgeous and rare color
Cons: Not very pigmented, dry and extremely hard to apply



Flare has the classic dry Illamasqua texture that makes it stay on your lips through blistering ice storms and scorching deserts. It is nevertheless easy to apply and leaves your lips fiery hot.

Pros: Easy to apply, gorgeous color, long-lasting
Cons: Yellow teeth alert!


Precision Ink Scribe


This is also so good you won't even believe your eyes when you try it. Just look at the picture and you'll understand what I'm talking about...


Also, if you're worried that it will smudge or disappear when you cry - don't be! This picture is taken after washing my skin twice; the first time with soap and water and the second time with waterproof makeup remover! Isn't that incredible? :O Yet, when you use it on your eyelids (which are oilier than the skin on your arm) it won't be difficult to remove it with waterproof makeup remover.

Have you ladies and gentlemen (do I have any male readers? It is hard to know sometimes from just a username of the people who comments!) got any favorite items from Illamasqua? Have you tried any of these and what did you think of them?

Thanks for stopping by! :)



15 kommentarer:

  1. Antar att ESP har samma kvalité som Disciple, fruktansvärd! Kämpade som en dåre utan att få det fint.. Det är synd när det är så fina och ovanliga färger att hitta :/

    SvaraRadera
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    1. Oj, det förvånar mig verkligen att höra att ESP är så dåligt. :O

      Radera
  2. I love detailed and long reviews, thanks for that.
    Hahah, that eyeshadow has my name on it - I actually like it. XD
    Too bad Disciple is not a winner, the colour is so beutiful. Honestly, I have been eyeing Illamasqua before, but their prices keep me at bay. Would you say the quality is worth the price? :O

    SvaraRadera
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    1. I'm glad that you like it! :D I love when the reviews can help someone or at least be a bit fun to read. :)
      Oh, Anja is such a beautiful name! :)
      I would definitely say that the quality of their products are worth the prices! At least on the products I've tried this far (except for Disciple).

      Radera
    2. I'll have to give them a second look then, thanks. :D
      If you like such dark blue lipsticks as Disciple, you might like Portland black lipstick company's Indigo Bridge, it is similar in dark blue but a lot better in quality.

      Radera
  3. I've never tried Illamasqua....your pictures are making me want to order products from them right now! Great haul! :D

    SvaraRadera
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    1. They have a sale going on right now so I highly recommend that you check it out! :)

      Radera
  4. Scribe has been on my wishlist forever!! Thanks for letting me know it wears so well - just consolidated my desire to buy it :)

    SvaraRadera
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    1. Same here! :) And now that I got it I just love it! :D

      Radera
  5. I'm currently trying out their concealer, which I'd read very good things and really bad things about. I think I might check out their eyeliner next since I'm in need of a really good quality, cruelty free one. :3

    SvaraRadera
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    1. I've been curious about their concealers as well, but my MAC Studio Finish is nowhere near finished and I just don't need two concealers. XD

      Radera
  6. the deep blue lipstick with some lipgloss is something special!
    Marghe

    SvaraRadera
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    1. It is, isn't it? :) Gorgeous color at least!

      Radera
  7. Oh my! I must really try their liquid liners, I was unsure, but your post has motivated me again :D
    Sangers is a dream!!! <3

    SvaraRadera
  8. My favourite product from Illamasqua is the Precision Ink in Abyss (obv. the black alternative to Scribe) and it is beyond amazing.

    SvaraRadera