Illamasqua Lipstick Immodest Review, Swatches

Illamasqua Lipstick Immodest Review, Swatches

What the Company claims: Let your lips speak volumes. Indulge in colour-intense lipstick with a highly pigmented formula, available in a choice of flawless finishes, from creamy matt to iridescent finishes. Illamasqua Lipstick glides on smoothly and doesn’t give up without a fight for the perfect all-night pout. A must have for professional make-up artists, and those who want to make a statement.

NET WT. 4g 0.14 OZ.
price per 10g £40.00

MRP: £16.00 (Approx Rs.1320/-)

Artist Tips: This formulation provides immediate intense pay off from the initial stroke and it can also be applied lightly as a lip stain that wears all day. Apply with an Angled Eye Liner Brush for a super sharp cupid’s bow.

Immodest is from the latest Illamasqua Spring ’13 Collection I’mPerfection..

It comes in a classic black packaging..with an Illamasqua edge on the ends..

Illamasqua website describes it as Vivid Pink, matt finish..its a true matte finish indeed..

I was surprised at the color at first..coz its a bright cool toned barbie pink..and  I thought it would not suit me..even after the hand swatch..but once applied on lips..it actually looked good and brightened the whole face..it did not wash me out as I expected it to..as generally barbie pink lipsticks do on warmer skin tones..

Quite similar to MAC Silly lipstick..which is an LE..yet to be launched in India..

This shade after seeing a lot of swatches and LOTD’s, I realise is a universally flattering shade..and would look equally good on both fair, medium and dusky skin tones..don’t go by the look of it..

T: 2 swipes, B: 1 swipe

Formula being a powdery matte finish..is very drying..and needs properly scrubbed and well moisturised lips..it does settle into fine lines..and is very unforgiving..not for those with dry lips..

Please excuse my messy hair and no makeup face..I was just playing around with the lipstick..and thought a lip swatch would not do justice to this color..and show as how it actually looks..

Topped with Revlon Colorburst Fuchsia

I wore it as it is…and topped with Revlon Colorburst Fuchsia..a brighter creamier hot pink..I loved the effect..and the color stayed longer too..

Pros:

1. Universally flattering shade.
2. Quite pigmented..two swipes gives fully opaque coverage.
3. Classy packaging.
4. Travel friendly.
5. Lasts for 4-5 hours.
6. Does not tug or pull like normal matte finish.

Cons:

1. Stains unevenly.
2. Quite drying and unforgiving..needs moisturised lips.
3. Not available here..you can buy it online HERE
4. Expensive.

Overall I would say its a perfect matte pink lipstick to have in your stash..I do not have any such shade in my stash..just as a girl needs a matte red like Ruby Woo, she also needs a matte pink..is’nt it ? 😉 Highly recommended.

Rating:

Quality: 4/5
Value for money: 3.5/5
Availability: 3/5

Overall Rating: 3.5/5

Would I buy it again: Yes

Do you have a matte pink lipstick in your stash ? Which is it ?

P.S: PR Sample. Honest Review