I already own CanCan eyeshadow, the Sealing Gel and I have previously owned the intensely pigmented Box lipstick. The items that particularly caught my eye (if you'll pardon the pun) from this collection were the Neutral eyeshadow palette, Stance nail polish and the gorgeous dark teal Burst eyeshadow. I was very taken with Vex in the City's swatches of the Fundamental palette but wasn't sure if this was something that would suit me. For now, I'm going to have to restrict my enjoyment of this collection to having a play at a counter and reading further reviews. I'm quite relieved that Illamasqua isn't like MAC and that I have a good chance of being able to purchase the items that interest me once my ban ends in the Summer.
I love that this collection is a blend of 'safe' and daring. I think Illamasqua do a great job of catering for all tastes ranging from the fairly conservative to the outrageous. I know if I hadn't already owned CanCan, I would have wanted it all over again. I will crack it out on Friday and pair it with my sparkly navy eyeliner: my alter ego may not be all that daring but she does like purple!
As an aside, I have been browsing the socalise area of the re-vamped Illamasqua site. I really hope they continue to expand the swatch area as I think it's really vital for those who shop online. I think you can submit your own swatches as well as reviews for inclusion which is pretty cool. Have you bought anything from this collection? Any tips on which items I need to pick as soon as my no-buy is over?
The items that grab me are the CanCan and Vernau eyeshadows. I like the look of the teal lipstick, but like the navy one of previous collections I don't think it's one I would naturally wear.
ReplyDeleteI'm not particularly excited about this collection (I liked the feel of some of their previous collections more) although that might change when I see it in real life.
I am thinking of getting the neutral palette, though wonder that the colours might be ones I already have dupes of. I'm also toying with the idea of burst to use as a liner and also quite like the look of stance nail polish. Its been a long time since I bought much Illamasqua, strange considering I use to buy lots from the brand, oh how the fickle live... ;) xx
ReplyDeleteBizarrely have become obsessed with the lime green and teal eye shadows. As a habitual wearer of brown eye shadow this is very, very odd! I think it is the fact that they are really matte and appear very pigmented that is making them call to me although god only knows how, or even if, I would ever use them!
ReplyDeleteASOS have two exclusive lipsticks from the collection, Eurydice which is a beautiful bright pink (and on it's way to me!) and Liable which is a scarlet
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