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Illamasqua Avenge Lipstick

Illamasqua Avenge Lipstick

Illamasqua Avenge Lipstick

Brighten Up the Winter:  Illamasqua Avenge Lipstick

Illamasqua Avenge Lipstick (£14.00 for 0.14 oz.) is a new shade from their winter collection Dystopia. It's a hot fuchsia pink with cool undertones and a matte finish. It has just a touch of sheen, but it really is quite...

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The Scarlet Season: Illamasqua Encounter Lipstick

The Scarlet Season: Illamasqua Encounter Lipstick

Illamasqua Encounter Lipstick

The Scarlet Season: Illamasqua Encounter Lipstick

Illamasqua Encounter Lipstick ($20.00 for 0.14 oz.) is a matte, bright true-red with a slight touch of orange in its base. While some of Illamasqua's lipsticks can be drying, Encounter is about as dry as I'd expect for...

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Illamasqua: Hussy Blush

Illamasqua: Hussy Blush

Illamasqua: Hussy Blush

Illamasqua Hussy Powder Blush ($23.00 for 0.14 oz.) is a matte, bright coral-pink. It's smooth, intensely pigmented, and blends easily. It can be applied more subtly by using a stippling brush like MAC's 187, or you can always tone it down if you've over-applied with a...

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Illamasqua Fable Lipstick

Illamasqua Fable Lipstick

Illamasqua Fable Lipstick: Matte Bubblegum Pink

Illamasqua Fable Lipstick ($20.00 for 0.14 oz.) is described as a "matte bubblegum pink" by Sephora.

Fable is an opaque, warmed-up bubblegum pink. I've found most bubblegum pink lipsticks to run a tad cool, while I find this one has a definite warm edge...

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Illamasqua Available at Sephora.com Now!

Illamasqua Available at Sephora.com Now!

Illamasqua is now available at Sephora.com.

Start buying! Looks like *most* of Illamasqua products are now available for actual purchasing. There are still a few marked with "Coming soon!" and I imagine progress will continue to happen through tonight/tomorrow morning. Happy hauling, everyone! Be...

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Illamasqua Coming to Sephora July 21st!

Illamasqua Coming to Sephora July 21st!

Illamasqua Coming to Sephora July 21st

At long last, the uber-artistic Brit beauty brand Illamasqua is making its way to U.S. shores via yours truly -- Sephora! (Who else did ya think?) As expected, in-the-know beauty junkies across the nation obsessed with the brand knew it was just a matter of time...

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Illamasqua: Encounter Lipstick, Obey Lipstick, Lily Rose Sheer Lipgloss Photos, Swatches, Reviews

Illamasqua: Encounter Lipstick, Obey Lipstick, Lily Rose Sheer Lipgloss Photos, Swatches, Reviews

Illamasqua: Lip Focus

I am absolutely in LOVE with Illamasqua's Lipsticks (£14.00 each). The texture, pigmentation, and feel of the two I tried is phenomenal -- incredibly smooth, extremely color-rich, and moisturizing. The wear time is top notch, giving me several hours and lasting through...

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Illamasqua: Nail Varnishes in Phallic and Loella Photos, Swatches, Reviews

Illamasqua: Nail Varnishes in Phallic and Loella Photos, Swatches, Reviews

Illamasqua: Nail Varnishes

Everybody's been talking about new UK brand Illamasqua, and for good reason--it's not just hype. For now, let's talk about their Nail Varnish (£12.50 for 15ml) -- I tried out Phallic, which is a rich, deep dark midnight-blue with silver-blue glitter; and Loella, which is a...

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Illamasqua Sirens Collection for Spring/Summer 2009

Illamasqua Sirens Collection for Spring/Summer 2009

Illamasqua Sirens Collection for Spring/Summer 2009

Inspired by the powerful beauty of the Sirens, the captivating, brutal nature of their appeal and the undeniable pull of their decadent existence, Illamasqua has created a new make-up collection designed to glorify the divine being within us all.

The...

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