Illamasqua Atomic Lipstick Review, Photos, Swatches
Wednesday, March 16th, 2011
Illamasqua Atomic Lipstick
Illamasqua Toxic Nature: Atomic Lipstick
Illamasqua Atomic Lipstick (£15.50 for 0.14 oz.) is new for spring/summer and part of the brand’s Toxic Nature collection, which should show up at Sephora in April. For now, though, it is available through Illamasqua directly. Illamasqua describes Atomic as a “fuchsia violet.” After swatching and applying, Atomic is a deep, reddened fuchsia with violet and fuchsia sheen. It has that satin finish but such a strong pull of iridescent sheen that it almost looks like a frost.
my thoughts on the formula: Illamasqua’s Lipstick formula feels a little dry when applied, but let it warm up on your lips, because it really isn’t the drying kind. It does hug the lips, though, which makes it a much longer wearing lipstick (six hours or more).
Where to Buy: Illamasqua
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This is a shade that will wear for hours and hours. With the semi-matte finish, it really hugs lips and stays put--I noted very few traces of lipstick on my coffee cup. It may stain a bit, too, which will contribute to an overall appearance of longer wear. Illamasqua's does a really nice job with the sheen level in this shade, because though it has a menagerie of near-dupes, the way it catches light makes it different enough in a spectacular way.
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Illamasqua Atomic Lipstick
Illamasqua Atomic Lipstick
Illamasqua Atomic Lipstick
Illamasqua Atomic Lipstick
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Product & Review FAQ
What are you wearing in the full face photo?
Wet 'n' Wild Petal Pusher Eyeshadow Palette on Eyes, Urban Decay Perversion 24/7 Liner on lower lash line, Chanel Inimitable Intense Mascara on lashes, NYX Menage a Trois HD Grinding Blush on cheeks.
Where can I purchase Atomic? How much is it?
Illamasqua, £15.50.
Is it limited edition?
No.
Any dupes?
Lancome Fuchsia Clutch (slightly sheerer), MAC Full Fuchsia (lighter, brighter), NARS Funny Face (redder toned), NYX Chloe (more magenta), Giorgio Armani #517 Rouge d'Armani (glossier, pinker, sheerer).
What a beautiful color! I've been looking at NARS Funny Face so I may have to check this out.
Fab Color! I rarely wear pigmented glosses and lipsticks but fuschia is definitely a color I love wearing when it comes to lipstick.
I'm entranced by this color on you, it is amazing. I'm broke but I'm still going to grab this!
I need this!!
The packaging and product remind me of NYX lipsticks
Wow its like satin fabric on your lips its soo nice
This lip looks SO GOOD on you! It looks similar to Rocking Chick from MAC.
I went out and got NYX Chloe after you said it was a close dupe since Illumasqua isn't in stores yet and it's a bit pricey for my current budget and I LOVE IT. Thanks!
OMG! This looks incredible on you. Illamasqua is fast becoming my all-time favourite brand.
Love this color!
WOW! That's a lovely metallic sheen!!! Ah, too bad most Illamasqua lip products a bit drying on me...
Loving this one. I'll have to try and get my hands on one!
That shade is gorgeous! It's such a perfect color on you Christine. :)
I own NYX Chloe (which I got after reading your review and I love it) and now I'm wishing it had that sheen!
Fuchsia usually isn't my favorite color of lipstick, but this is gorgeous! The texture, the intensity, the finish; I love everything about it!
As I own none of the near-dupes, I have no guilt about my plans to indulge in this!
This really looks great on you Christine, your lips look perfect!!
It looks hot on you Christine baby! Yeah!
Love It!!! Will definitely add it to my pink lipstick collection. And CHristine Pink is definitely your color. Every pink lipstick that you swatch looks EXELLENT on you!
It looks amazing on you! I don't suppose you remember what's on your cheeks in that photo - your skin looks so glowy!
Please read the post FAQ! I listed it there. Thank you!
I'm not one to comment on lipstick reviews, but this looks GORGEOUS on you~
That is an AWESOME pink!
Wow. That is just a stunning shade on you!
Just lovely!!
Oh my god. I. NEED. THAT. Adore Illamasqua's matte lipsticks too, some people may find them too drying but I love the texture. So many lipsticks are so slippery these days, really hate that. MAC and Illamasqua make the best vintage matte reds!
How many products from this collection will you be posting about?
I don't know... sorry!
looking supperb on u.....jst too gud christien
Christine...gosh,Im jealous right now. How come every frickin shade of lip color, no matter how awful in the tube, looks great on you?! Im still waiting to see one lipcolor review/swatch that doesn't look good on you! jk ;)
This color is stunning on you!
That color is so gorgeous!
That color is the best I have ever seen on you. Lovely
You should wear that color EVERY freaking day.
This reminds me of Show Orchid. Would you say they're similar?
Love the colour! Unfortunately I am not a fan of frosty finishes.
i love this! it's like a better version of Rocking Chick.
This seems a LOT like NYC's blue rose. For a much cheaper option I highly recommend that... It is one of my favorite lipsticks and is only $2
Oooooh, this is a gorgeous color on your, Christine!! I'm definitely going to pick this one up!! =)
My mom loves colors like that lipstick. Seeing your swatch, I will go pick one up for her ^^
The finish reminds me very much of their Underworld lipstick. I have Underworld, and it is a beautiful violet with a chrome finish, but it goes on SO unevenly! The finish of this lipstick is the same as the finish of Underworld, but it is not streaky and uneven like Underworld is. If you ever get Underworld, could you review it Christine?
Which skin tone would this color work best with?
Both, because it's so bright, it should work fine on warm or cool skin tones.
Wow, gorgeous color. I'm still hesitant on their lipsticks since my lips dry out easily, but I must check them out. Btw, is the price listed correct? They seem to go much higher at the Sephora stores.
The price is listed in pounds!
Wow! That is undeniably gorgeous. Speechless. And that's coming from someone who hates frosty/shimmery/glittery lipsticks. I may just have to add this to my collection of cream and matte lipsticks.
That's a gorgeous shade for you, Christine! Absolutely gorgeous.
This shade is so absolutely beautiful! Want!!!
gorgeous!
LOVE that shade on you, Christine! I wouldn't be able to pull it off, but I'll live through you. ;)
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