Illamasqua Gender Intense Lipgloss Review, Photos, Swatches
Thursday, August 5th, 2010
Illamasqua Gender Intense Lipgloss
Makeup That’s Just Pure FUN!
Illamasqua Gender Intense Lipgloss (£12.50 for 0.2 fl. oz.) is not a wearable shade by any stretch of the imagination. This is a shade that completely embodies the word fun. It’s different; it’s unusual. It’s something to be used for that just-right-occasion, which might be Halloween for some, an avant garde photo-session with your best pals, or lightly patted on over your favorite lipstick to give it a bluish cast.
Gender is a medium blue that leans a little teal–it’s described as a sky blue, but it definitely had this teal edge to it that made me think less sky blue. I could not smile in swatch photos – it just did not look right! I felt like it made a mockery of the shade, so “straight faced” it was.
It’s almost opaque, but it didn’t apply as evenly or as solidly as other Intense shades have in the past. I would probably lay down a concealer/foundation base (or even a blue eyeliner) and then use a lip brush to apply this–I think that would help it look more even. This is a shade that’s only available through Illamasqua; you won’t find it at your local Sephora!
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- Product: 25/30
- Value: 8/10
- Ease of Use: 4/5
- Packaging: 4/5
RECOMMENDATION: Not for the faint-hearted!
AVAILABILITY: Illamasqua
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Illamasqua Gender Intense Lipgloss
Illamasqua Gender Intense Lipgloss
Illamasqua Gender Intense Lipgloss
Illamasqua Gender Intense Lipgloss
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I take that back! I just found it on the website! :)
Can you still get this color? I cannot find it on the Ilamasqua website!!!!
I love how you're not smiling! :P
No me gusta :( no way.
I love it. It looks like a dupe for Lime Crime's No She Didn't except with better overall quality.
AHAHAHAHA I love your face in the picture! This is crazy!
Christine, your expression cracked me up!! :D It seemed like you thought "I just can't force a smile with this crap on my lips!" But seriously Illamasqua, what was the point of this lip gloss?
Well, that's definitely not how I felt at all - didn't think it was bad at all, very avant garde - perfect for something editorial, a particular look, etc. It's by no means meant to wear everyday or to the office, lol!
Haha this is the only time Ive seen a full face picture of you not smiling!
Oh, man, I'd love to see Shaun wearing this with that seriou business-face. I bet he'd make it even funnier. :p I like Gender, but I have OCC Rx (which I <3! Goes really well with a ridiculous, cheap, blue wig I have xD) so I definitely don't need this.
Oh wow. I can't think of how to pull that off!
As much as I don't like blue gloss, I think you look FIERCE in the full face pic!
lol, thanks, Sonia!
I'm glad you didn't grin. Would've seemed silly. With the serious face it's cool!
I know, right? So happy with the decision, haha.
LOL at your expression :D this is a very weird gloss!
Lmao! Don't mock the lipstick lol This is kind of a cool color!
Eww, that looks terrible! So streaky and uneven. Total miss, Illmasqua, total miss.
I think blue lipstick can be wearable. This girl rocks her blue lips! I hope it's ok to post a link? Or else just delete it from my comment. http://maggiemakeupaddict.com/2010/march/utkast-mars-12-2010.html
This can be used with another lip color to change the tone! Thanks for sharing!
I like it! Will buy if I have a chance to :-)
My favorite part about this is your serious look with such a fun color. Too funny. Love it.
i LOVE your face in the picture!
Thanks, Amelia ;)
This feels so futuristic and avant garde; totally a party lip gloss for a wild night out. Love your choice of photo; simple with eyeliner and gloss. :D I looked at the photo and the first thing that came to mind for some reason was AEON FLUX! Love it, but I'm not the party kinda gal.
It's unfair how stunning you look straightfaced with blue lipgloss on! :) Love the bada$$ Christine look!
LOL! Thanks, Mindy :P
I wonder if this could be used as a gloss over a blue shadow, just carefully applied with a MAC 239. What do you think Christine??
Maybe, but I don't know if there are any safety issues, and I imagine it might crease!
I would definetly wear this in public , and I know a girl who does , she says she gets lots of positive comments about it too !
No freaking way would I spend money on this, but I always love reading your reviews and I LOVE the last picture
Thanks, Krystal ;)
Haha, this lipgloss reminds me of Joey off Friends when he did that japanese lipstick for men advert!
That really is a fun lipgloss
Lol omg I expected a big smile. You look mad Christine. But yes this color is not for everyone. If it was a eyeshadow then I would wear it :)
I just burst out laughing when I saw your pic, Christine! You are even pretty with blue lips and no smile. I will give this to my little niece to play with. She has a wild streak. :)
I was trying to go fierce, lol!
I have this gloss! It's sooo pretty but I have nowhere to wear it :( I made a purchase from illamasqua a few months ago and this color was too unusual and fun to pass up!! :)
lol I like your face in this one. haha! sassy!
best photo ever! haha, the serious face is amazing! you should do this every time when something crazy comes out (; unless you do already.
fierce!!! i love it!
Yup. Its blue.
You look like Lady Gaga! :)
This is serious lawyer Christine face :) You still look awesome though! This would be awesome for halloween or something...and I can totally see Lady Gaga wearing this...
If you were saying something, I imagine you'd be yelling at your Mom to get out of your room, that she doesn't understand you, and you'll wear any shade of lip gloss you want! I think I had that same exact fight once... I kinda like it!
WANT! I've already worn bright blue and purple lipstick out. Why not a blue gloss? :P
Haha, the packaging looks beautiful with that bright blue colour, but I would never wear it!
hahahah that is the most PERFECT :| face in the world. when it comes to the shade, do you think it compares to LC No She Didn't?
Tealer
You look cool in that photo.
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