Illamasqua Eye Shadows Burst, Sex Review, Swatches


I had mentioned about the Illamasqua Human Fundamentalism Collection here. Burst and Sex Eye Shadows are a part of the Human Fundamentalism Collection.

What the Company claims: Each of these glorious colours makes a statement that is as individual as you are. Highly pigmented, prepare for an intensity that’s not just colour-true but extremely long-lasting. Experiment and be bold.

NET WT. 2g 0.07 OZ.

MRP: £15.50

Artist’s Tip: Use a long bristle brush for blending and a shorter bristle brush for precise colour placement. Mix Powder Eye Shadow with Sealing Gel for colour-intensification, and apply with an Angled Eye Liner Brush for unlimited eye liner opportunities. They can also double up as blushers or contours, whilst shimmer textures can be used as a highlighter on the eyes, face and body.

Ingredients: TALC, DIMETHYLIMIDAZOLIDINONE RICE STARCH, MICA, AQUA (WATER), PROPYLENE GLYCOL, MAGNESIUM MYRISTATE, OCTYLDODECANOL, ISOPROPYL MYRISTATE, GLYCERYL STEARATE, PEG-150, PHENOXYETHANOL, RICINUS COMMUNIS OIL (RICINUS COMMUNIS (CASTOR) SEED OIL),CETEARYL ALCOHOL, QUATERNIUM-26, SILICA, METHYLPARABEN, GLYCERYL RICINOLEATE, CERA CARNAUBA (COPERNICIA CERIFERA (CARNAUBA) WAX), CANDELILLA CERA (EUPHORBIA CERIFERA (CANDELILLA) WAX), ETHYLPARABEN, SODIUM CETEARYL SULFATE, STEARIC ACID, CERA MICROCRISTALLINA (MICROCRYSTALLINE WAX), PROPYLPARABEN, TETRAHYDROXYPROPYL ETHYLENEDIAMINE, PARAFFINUM LIQUIDU (MINERAL OIL), CETYL ALCOHOL, CERA ALBA (BEESWAX), PARFUM (FRAGRANCE) AND MAY CONTAIN: [+/- TITANIUM DIOXIDE CI 77891, IRON OXIDES CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499, CARMINE CI 75470, ULTRAMARINES CI 77007, YELLOW 5 LAKE CI 19140, BLUE 1 LAKE CI 42090, BISMUTH OXYCHLORIDE CI 77163, MANGANESE VIOLET CI 77742, FERRIC FERROCYANIDE CI 77510, RED 40 LAKE CI 16035, CHROMIUM OXIDE GREENS CI 77288, CHROMIUM HYDROXIDE GREEN CI 77289] (EU EXCLUSIVE SHADES MAY CONTAIN: CI 12085, CI 15850, CI 45380, CI 15985, CI 73015, CI 45410, CI 77266) MAY CONTAIN CARMINE AS A COLOUR ADDITIVE. STOP USE IF IRRITATION OCCURS.

Other shades from this collection:

• Cancan (Lilac Purple) 
• Pivot (Yellow Green) 
• Vernau (Yellow Ochre)
• Obsidian (Rich Black)

They come in a trademark Illamasqua square black packaging..they do not come with a mirror or brush.

Burst is described as Blue Green and Sex as Pure White, Matte Finish.

They are quite smooth and well formed in texture..and not powdery…but they work well when patted..though they blend nicely..blending has to be done carefully and slowly.

Burst is definitely more pigmented and quite rich..I love this bluish green shade..kinda teal..the photos do not do justice to it..they are catching only the blue color..the greenish hue is not evident in pictures. And Sex is a plain white matte..good for highlight and inner corners especially when you use shimmery eye shadows…this also works nice as a base for soft colors to show up.

The swatches are just 2 swipes..these are quite pigmented..and stay well without creasing or fading…especially Burst.. its super pigmented.

Pros:

1. Very pigmented.
2. Smooth and well formed texture.
3. Stays put the whole day.
4. I like the black square packaging it has.
5. 2g would last really long.
6. Does not crease or fade.
7. Can be used as an eyeliner too..the Burst shade would look pretty good.

Cons:

1. Availability is an issue..though Illamasqua has sales every now and then..and also has Free Shipping offers often.
2. Expensive.
3. Blending has to be done carefully.

Overall I quite like them..the texture and pigmentation is pretty good..especially of the darker shades. I would totally recommend Illamasqua Eye Shadows..but since they are a little expensive..I guess it should be bought together when there is an offer going on..

Rating:

Quality: 4/5
Value for money: 3.5/5
Availability: 3.5/5

Overall Rating: 3.75/5

Would I buy it again: Yes

P.S: Product sent by brand for review but it has not affected my opinion