Illamasqua Lipstick Box

I thought I'd post a swatch of the lipstick in the colour Box by Illamasqua for you. I got a few requests from English readers of this blog, that's why I am typing English again.

Although I heard that most colour swatches on the official Illamasqua site are pretty accurate this particular swatch always seems to bit a bit off no matter what colour setting your screen might have. I double-checked on serveral computers but found that it always looked very different from the actual colour, so here's my swatch for you to decide for yourself.



I really like this lipstick for its cool, kind of pinkish undertone and texture. Although it's got a mat finish, it doesn't look too dry or cakey on my lips and reminds me a little of MAC's Mattene Lipsticks. Seeing that Illamasqua is all about colour, the colour pay off is insanely rich, of course. I also love how bright and true to the colour this product comes out in flashlight photography. I will probably grab this shade a lot in the future when going for the perfect red lip.

Here's a tutorial I made a couple of months ago on how to achieve perfect red lips that last you a night out. I apologize that it is only available in German language though.



But who could teach you better "Illamasqua's Art of Application" than Alex Box, Key Make-up Artist and Art Director of Illamasqua, London, herself? Enjoy!