Thursday 30 August 2012

Review: Illamasqua Generation Q Collection.

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I'm always a bit excited when Illamasqua release a new collection, there's always a build up to the final unveiling through emails and Twitter etc. so I was pleased to finally open these goodies (which came in a box with lovely fabric petals) and show you all. 

The Illamasqua palettes are gorgeous, they're never your usual smokey eye shades but rather a more adventurous variation! The Complement palette I received contains Slink, a soft pale powder shimmer, Focus - a liquid metal brown (creme finish), Forgiveness - a rich brown plum and Queen of the Night, a dark purple.
So far I've used Slink as a highlight shade and (although I thought I wouldn't be keen on it) the Liquid Metal shade Focus as an all over lid shadow. Focus is quite like my favourite MAC Groundwork Paint Pot but with a richer finish. 

The nail varnish in Charisma is such a lovely shade which I know will be my go to shade for Autumn and Winter. It's a really rich raspberry red with just the right amount of sheen. I really love the Illamasqua varnishes, they're really easy to wear and are long lasting. 

Finally, the Intense Lipgloss in Opulent isn't a shade I would buy myself as I'm not a fan of anything too sparkly but this rainbow lipgloss is definitely for those who are a bit more daring than myself! It's quite out there, but maybe I'll give it a whirl next time I go out. 

Other pieces from the collection that I need to get my hands on are; this powder blush in S.O.P.H.I.E., the Gleam in Aurora (I'm obsessed with cream highlighters at the moment!) and this gorgeous Empower palette which is definitely on my wishlist! 

What do you think of the latest Illamasqua collection, Generation Q? It will be released fully on 6th September but you can pre-order some of the products now.  


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21 comments:

  1. That palette looks GORGEOUS and looks perfect for blue eyes too :)

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  2. I love the palette and nail varnish! The rest of the collection looks lovely too :-)

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  3. The purple tones of the shadows in the palette would be perfect for my green eyes!

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  4. These colours are so perfect for the coming season!

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  5. those are really nice shades - i agree with the gloss though. i don't like sparkly lips on myself. :)

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  6. I've never used anything from this brand. But that nail varnish is gorgeous! Love the color!

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  7. The palette looks so pretty, I love pinks and browns together! x

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  8. I have never tried any Illamasqua products! Do you have any favorite permanent products from them?

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  9. Oh my god, the palette is beautiful but that nail polish is divine xxxxx



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  10. Those products all look beautiful, but the nail varnish is simply gorgeous! Such a great shade for fall. xx

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  11. I actually want them all, I don't normally say that either! You're right about the nail polish, it will be fantastic for Autumn. I'd really like to try the lipgloss to see if it's any good.

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  12. The palette looks stunning, I am going to purchase that definitely!

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  13. Love it, the products you got are fantastic, especially the lipgloss such an interesting shade x
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  14. these look so beautiful! I've always lusted after their products xx

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  15. This collection is beautiful. Illamasqua has out done themselves again. I'm obsessed with the blush and the lipgloss!! x

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  16. Such beautiful colours! I love the ethos behind this release.

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  17. Lllamasqua have just reduced their prices in Australia (we pay something silly like 40% more) so I can't wait to get stuck into this collection.

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  18. love this collection xx

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  19. Keep seeing these! I need them! This is a great selection you've got here. It would be like heaven for me!

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    xxxxx

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  20. The eyeshadow palette looks lovely x

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