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Illamasqua Eye Shadows Review, Swatches

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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.
Illamasqua Eye Shadows Burst, Sex Review, Swatches

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

Illamasqua Free Shipping and Giveaway

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Illamasqua Free Shipping and Giveaway

Free Shipping

Illamasqua is now offering FREE International Delivery on all orders over £75 permanently! And until this Sunday 1st April [closing midnight GMT] they have FREE International Delivery on all orders over £45 – just enter INTER45 at checkout. And they wouldn’t leave out the UK! Entering UK2012 will guarantee free delivery on ALL orders!

Illamasqua Giveaway

They are offering the 5 boxes filled with the 10 specially selected pieces to win – to enter, just visit www.illamasqua.com/eastegiveaway and they will pick 5 winners on Thursday 5th April..So hurry..enter now..

Have you entered yet ?

Illamasqua SS12 Human Fundamentalism Collection

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Illamasqua SS12 Human Fundamentalism Collection

Human Fundamentalism is an explosion of your alter ego. It’s becoming who you are and not who you’re told to be. Beauty isn’t conformity, but the fundamental human desire to express your inner self on the outside. To rise above mainstream limitations and exist in a world where individuality is received with celebration not derision, and breaking the mould is a sign of strength not instability. We stand for freedom of expression, embracing our glorious imperfections and showing the world we’re not ordinary but extraordinary, even if society refuses to accept it. We’re beyond conformity. Beyond control. Beyond hiding who we really are. We are not a religion, but the singular opposite. We are Illamasqua.

Get ready for a startling celebration of humanity’s connection with colour. Introducing the Human Fundamentalism collection, where blinding flashes of pigment provide a sharp contrast to neutral tones, creating a saturated palette that catapults your alter ego to new levels of self-expression. Mix contrasting textures to express your true self, spiraling from rich metallic to pale matt shades. This is nonconformity at its most fundamental. At its unpredictable best.

The collection includes:

2 Eye Palettes- Fundamental and Neutral
6 Powder Eye Shadows- Pivot, Vernau, Sex, Obsidian, Burst, Can Can
2 Lipsticks- Apocalips and Box
1 Precisions Ink- Scribe (White)
1 Skin Base Foundation -SB AU (Shimmer)
2 Nail Varnishes- Stance and Nomad

Some pictures..

Do you fancy anything is particular from the collection ??

Live Web Chat with Alex Box and David Horne, Illamasqua Experts

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Live Web Chat with Alex Box and David Horne, Illamasqua Experts
Alex Box
David Horne

Legendary make-up artist and Creative Director of Illamasqua Alex Box is in the Stylist office with the cult brand’s Director of New Product Development, David Horne to answer your questions in a live webchat now!

Cult British make-up brand Illamasqua prides itself on making ‘make-up for your alter ego’ – products come in a rainbow of intense, highly pigmented shades and shimmering formulations to allow you to unleash your imagination to create individual, avant-garde looks. Behind all this is the visionary hand of Creative Director Alex Box, a make-up artist who has worked with everyone from Gareth Pugh and Alexander McQueen to Stella McCartney and Chanel.

Illamasqua’s Director of Product Development, David Horne, has 20 years’ experience as a catwalk make-up artist and is totally fearless when it comes to pushing the boundaries of beauty. As well as working with designers like Calvin Klein and Balenciaga and making up the faces of Erin O’Connor, Sophie Dahl and Karolina Kurkova, David has also lectured at the London College of Fashion and now heads up SOMUA – Illamasqua’s school of make-up art.

I asked what colors he recommends for medium Asian skin with warm undertones and the fool proof way to do smokey eyes..

Here is his answer..

Hi Bhumika

For your skintone always select colours with a yellow or olive undertone to look most natural, this would be amber, orange, caramel colours. If you choose blue-based colours they will be more dramatic and self-expressive. When doing smokey eyes always do this before your foundation to help you maintain a clean area under the eye. To lift underneath the smokey eye, try an apricot concealer tone or peach to lift the eye upwards.

Some other questions and advices I liked..

1) any tips to stop eyeshadow creasing?

Always prepare the skin and start with a matte base to ensure your make-up has the best longevity.

2) Illamasqua Powder Blush for Contouring?

If you have a light to medium skinton you can try Heroine powder eyeshadow and use this as a cheek contour. If you prefer a cream to contour the cheeks try Hollow Cream Pigment. If you are a deeper skintone you can try Disobey powder blusher which is a mid-amber tone suitable for contouring.

3) Hi Alex and David, What advice would you give to an artist who is naturally very shy? I’ve struggled with the social aspect of freelancing but have a very strong art sense. I don’t want to give up on my dream because I’m a bit of a wall flower. I could use some tips!

Be confident in your ability and that confidence will help you open dialogue and interact in the settings you will come into contact with. Assist others who inspire you and also who will help you gain confidence. Even the people that seem the most outwardly confident are not always as they appear and like every circumstance, never judge a book by its cover – they are probably as nervous and scared as you may have felt at times.

I loved this answer ! 🙂 It was only for an hour..and thats why many questions were not answered..

I hope you find it useful 🙂

Illamasqua Sophie-I Collection Smoky Eye Technique

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How To Create The Sophie I

The Sophie-I smoky eye technique allows you to not only express your individuality, but discover new depth and definition in your eyes.
Created using the black Sophie Medium Pencil, the technique is inspired by The Sophie Lancaster Foundation,
the charity Illamasqua supports, and £3 from every Sophie Pencil purchased is donated to the foundation.

STEP ONE
Sketch along the upper socket line with the creamy black Medium Pencil in Sophie. Then buff with an Illamasqua Eye Shadow Brush to create a soft, diffused line.
You can even wear this step on its own, to create a striking look in a hurry with just one product.

STEP TWO
Take a pale neutral Powder Eye Shadow (we recommend Stealth) and gently press it to the centre of the eye lid, and underneath the brow bone for subtle highlight.

STEP THREE
With a charcoal black Powder Eye Shadow (try Machine) build over the previous black pencil line, working outwards and upwards.
Then take an Illamasqua Blending Brush and blend the two Powder Eye Shadows together, ensuring there are no sharp lines.

STEP FOUR
Mix Sealing Gel with your black Powder Eye Shadow to create a colour intense, water-resistant paste. Taking a sharp Angled Eye Liner Brush apply the paste in a fine line along the upper lash line as a liquid eye liner.
Artists’ Tip: You can also use this to redefine the original Sophie Pencil line along the socket for some serious drama.

STEP FIVE
Finish the look with a line of Sophie Medium Pencil
along the lower lash line, a coating of midnight black Masquara in Raven and your favourite Illamasqua False Eye Lashes.

Check out the video here..

P.S: PR Info

Illamasqua Sophie Competition

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Illamasqua Sophie Competition


The Sophie Lancaster Foundation aims to Stamp Out Prejudice, Hatred and Intolerance Everywhere [their fantastic website and Facebook page will tell you more]

The aims and objectives of the Charity are as follows:
To create a lasting legacy to Sophie.
To provide educational group-works that will challenge the prejudice and intolerance towards people from alternative subcultures.
To campaign to have the UK Hate Crime legislation extended to include people from “alternative subcultures” or “Lifestyle and Dress”
To work in conjunction with politicians and police forces to ensure individuals who are part of subcultures are protected by the law.

In honour of Sophie’s birthday and to mark our support for the Sophie Lancaster Foundation, we are hosting an internationally open competition to win a selection of cult pieces from the Illamasqua collection, including Medium Pencil in Sophie, Pure Pigment in Zeitgeist, Nail Varnish in Unnatural, Intense Lipgloss in Repulse, False Eye Lashes in no.21 and a S.O.P.H.I.E wristband.

And best of all, there will be FIVE winners! The competition is open until Midnight GMT Sunday 27th November [T&C’s can be found at the link below].

www.illamasqua.com/sophiecompetition/

The competition ends on 27th November and winners would be announced on 28th November..wanna be one of the lucky five..hurry..enter..

Illamasqua Freak and LE products launched

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Illamasqua Freak goes Live


The biggest launch in Illamasqua’s history, our Debut fragance Freak launches today across www.illamasqua.com, across our Selfridges counters and Flagship store!

To be the first to Freak visit http://www.illamasqua.com/shop/catalogue/category/freak-fragrance/products/freak-75ml-eau-de-parfum/355/

This exotic and unconventional scent is not alone…to accompany the launch of Freak, we have created a capsule collection of three Limited Edition products, whose shades reflect the rare blooms that make up this concoction of dangerously exotic unconventional flowers.

Embracing the mysterious histories of their namesakes are hardwearing Nail Varnish in Hemlock (pale opal green iridescent), the nocturnal heart of Pure Pigment in Queen of the Night (blackened plum), and a sensual Sheer Lipgloss in Datura (neutral mauve).

The capsule collection is also included in a Limited Edition Gift set, comprising Freak, Nail Varnish in Hemlock, Pure Pigment in Queen of the Night and the exclusive Sheer Lipgloss in Datura. The gift set is available for £80, offering a saving of £21 and makes the perfect Christmas gift – or little indulgent treat for a make-up lover!
P.S: PR Info

Illamasqua Powder Blusher Ambition Swatches

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Illamasqua Powder Blusher Ambition

Illamasqua Theatre of the Nameless Collection had two blushes..one Morale and the other Ambition..I have reviewed Morale here 

Morale is a rosy pink color..more on the darker side..where as Ambition is a light neutral peachy pink. Both have fine shimmer in it..but does not look too shimmery or OTT when applied. 

T- Unblended B- Blended

Its a nice everyday kinda shade…and I guess this shade is pretty universal and would suit all skin tones. The slight shimmer gives a nice glowing effect. I love this shade.

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

NOTD- Illamasqua Nail Varnish Faux Pas

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Illamasqua Nail Varnish Faux Pas- NOTD

I have already reviewed the Illamasqua Nail Varnish in Taint here. So here is the NOTD for Faux Pas..its a bluish purple shade with rubber finish as all other varnishes from this collection..

Messed a little :/ As it takes so much time to dry I always mess up with it.

I thought Bourjois So Laque in Blue Violet was similar…but its more bluer than this..

You like ??

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

Illamasqua Powder Blusher Morale Review,Swatches

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Illamasqua Powder Blusher Morale Review,Swatches

What the Company claims: Illuminate, radiate, make your face come alive with the colour and drama of Illamasqua Powder Blusher. Colour-intense and highly pigmented, use it to shade, brighten, enhance and define the shape of your face. Be bold, be daring, be the centre of attention.

Tips
This formulation can provide up to four to five variations of the same shade depending on how lightly or intensely it is applied. Can be used wet for a bolder colour pay-off. Apply by using a blusher brush or an angled blusher brush for more definition.

Ingredients

TALC, DIMETHYLIMI- DAZOLIDINONE RICE STARCH, MICA, AQUA (WATER), MAGNESIUM MYRISTATE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, OCTYLDODECANOL, ISOPROPYL MYRISTATE, GLYCERYL STEARATE, PHENOXYETHANOL, PEG-150, SILICA, RICINUS COMMUNIS OIL (RICINUS COMMUNIS (CASTOR) SEED OIL), CETEARYL ALCOHOL, QUATERNIUM-26, METHYLPARABEN, GLYCERYL RICINOLEATE, ETHYLPARABEN,CERA CARNAUBA (COPERNICIA CERIFERA (CARNAUBA) WAX), CANDELILLA CERA(EUPHORBIA CERIFERA (CANDELILLA) WAX), SODIUM CETEARYL SULFATE, STEARIC ACID, PROPYLPARABEN, CERA MICROCRISTALLINA (MICROCRYSTALLINE WAX), TETRAHYDROXYPROPYL ETHYLENEDIAMINE, PARAFFINUM LIQUIDUM (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, RED 36 CI 12085, YELLOW 5 LAKE CI 19140, RED 7 CI 15850, RED 21 LAKE CI 45380, BISMUTH OXYCHLORIDE CI 77163, YELLOW 6 LAKE CI 15985, MANGANESE VIOLET CI 77742, FERRIC FERROCYANIDE CI 77510, RED 40 LAKE CI 16035, RED 27 LAKE CI 45410] MAY CONTAIN CARMINE AS A COLOUR ADDITIVE. STOP USE IF IRRITATION OCCURS.

Directions
Can be used wet for a bolder colour pay-off. Apply by using a blusher brush or an angled blusher brush for more definition.

MRP: £16.50/ 4.5g (24 $ at Sephora) (Rs. 1250/- approx)

Powder Blusher in Morale (Rosed Flush) mirrors the glimmering starlight that illuminates the insomniac’s lair of unending night-time pleasures. A decadent pigment that dares you to be fearless.

Rosed flush, shimmer finish

Unfortunately it broke before it reached me..its very very soft to touch and may be thats why…it needs to be handled carefully.

As described its indeed a color that gives a rosy flush on the cheeks. It looks quite dark and purply in the pan but the color comes out pinker when used lightly.

It has silver shimmer and is a perfect evening wear blush…gives a fuchsia purple color when layered up. As mentioned in the tip above this shade can give four to five variants depending on how intensely its used.

The other blush Ambition from this collection is more of a neutral peachy shade.

Pros:

1. Its very very pigmented and you need just a little for that rosy cheeks.
2. I liked the classic Illamasqua packaging.
3. This shade can give you different variations of color depending on how you used it.
4. Its a perfect night time blush.
5. This is going to last super long as less is more with this.
6. Its very finely milled and is satin smooth in texture.
7. It would also work as an eye shadow and a pretty pink gloss when mixed with a clear one.

Cons:

1. There is no brush or mirror with this.
2. One needs to be very careful using this and start with very less..as there are high chances one would end up with a clown face..it being so pigmented.
3. Not available here.

Overall its quite a pretty blush and I loved the quality of these..just that one needs to be careful in using.

Rating:

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

Overall Rating: 4/5

Would I buy it again: I would not need to with this much quantity. But other shades yes..

Note: Until this Sunday 18th September, ALL international orders over £40 will receive FREE delivery 🙂
Just enter AW40 at checkout and enjoy!

Illamasqua is introducing the new aptly named perfume FREAK very very soon, and :

… it’s a sexy, sultry Eau de Parfum

… Freak is a concoction of dangerously exotic unconventional flowers which they have unashamedly blended together to celebrate the night…

… they have three Limited Edition products that glisten and glow to help you reveal your inner Freak, inspired by the freak’s midnight blooms.

Sounds awesome na ?

Related posts:

Illamasqua Theatre of the Nameless Collection Preview
Illamasqua Masquara Raven Review
Illamasqua Nail Varnish Taint Review, NOTD

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