Tuesday, 13 April 2010

Big pink surprise!

I got home from a day at the farm park with Lily to find a giant pink box waiting for me! I opened it thinking it was an early Birthday present from someone super organised but I was surprised to find some gorgeous Illamasqua products which I was kindly sent.

All the promo images for their Spring/Summer collection, Body Electrics look amazing, lots of bright aqua and the colour of the moment pastel lilac mixed with a good dose of sparkle.

I received four beautiful products from the range and I can't wait to try them. I already own several Illamasqua nail polishes which I love, they are fabulous quality with amazing colour payoff so I know I'm going to love Jo'mina.

It is one of the brightest and truest lilac colours I've seen, most of the ones I own are a wishy washy pinky, lilac colour but Jo'mina is a vibrant, no question about it lilac.

In a previous collection Illamasqua released a brilliant bronzing duo which of course I bought and love but they have re-released them in single form for Body Electrics making it easier to use and great for using all over the neck and body.

Although I liked the duo form I often found the two pans made it difficult to use each colour on its own as my bronzer brush was too big.

I received the colour Writhe, a gorgeous plummy bronze with slight shimmer and to apply it a HUGE kabuki brush. Full stop this looks and feels amazing!! Silky soft and an amazing size for applying to large areas or buffing in product.

Last but not least the product that excited me the most the 4 Colour Liquid Metal Palette. These four cream shimmers are so versatile and can be used on the eyes, as a highlight or all over the body for that extra sparkle.

When I've had a chance to play with all of these I'll let you know how I get on and try to do some looks for you with the liquid metals.

If your interested in the whole range check it out on Illamasquas new look website which now comes with handy on the skin swatches (other websites take note). I can't tell you how helpful to me this is, if like me you shy away from online make-up purchasing as online swatches can often be misleading then this is a Godsend.

Anyone taken a fancy to Body Electrics? Bought anything?What else is good I'd love to know and haul!!
xxx

27 comments:

legseleven7 said...

Lucky bitch getting the kabuki. JEAL-OUS!
;)
xx

Lydia said...

Oh you got sent a pink box - mine was black, I'm jealous now hahaha!
I've already tried out my Jo'Mina nail polish and LOVE the colour! xox

Holly said...

@Marcia - oh no did you not get one?it feels amazing!! xxx

Holly said...

@Lydia- hehe sorry! love the pink i was so excited opening it up had no idea what it was!xx

Aleksis said...

Everything looks amazing, especially that nail color...wow! That was so nice of them to send you those products! Can't wait to hear your review on the kabuki and bronzer. =)

Becky said...

Everything looks lovely, especially the nail polish, I don't own anything from Illamasqua!

Jen said...

You lucky girl!! x

♥ Makeup Kitten ♥ said...

OMG! You are so lucky!!

Can't wait for detailed reviews :)

Lydia said...

aaawww so lovely! Every blogger in the UK received their boxes today, so that means that mine is coming at the beginning of next week at the latest! that's great!!!
Seeing all your photos, I really want to get mine soon. I'm so curious to see what they picked out for me!

Holly said...

@makeup kitten, @jen - i know i feel it, so excited!xx

♥ Sadie ♥ said...

Fab products, lucky girl. I LOVE that box x

Av said...

What a fabulous suprise!! Have been lusting after the huge kabuki since I first saw the promo pics - will be dying to hear what you think of it. is it as big as the huge Nars one or the No 7 body kabuki I wonder??
Enjoy your goodies x

Liz said...

Wow looks great!! Im very jealous!!! Im really eager to get my hands on all this collection just waiting for the bronzers and gleam cream to come into stock then my credit card may get a hammering!! Really love your blog! xxx

Holly said...

@Av- i have neither but Hel has the Bobbi Brown giant one which is very simialar! will review soon

Holly said...

@Liz - thank you xx

kirstyb said...

oh how exciting i love getting surprises x

VampiressDoll said...

Gah! I love the box they gave, it's so pretty and so good for beauty products, check out my post if you have time. :)

Rosie said...

I love all of it, it looks amazing. That lilac really is lilac :D

India said...

I was going to buy the Illamasqua bronzing duo but now I'm not sure whether to buy the duo or single bronzer! xx

L S F K said...

I'm so in love with the kabuki.
Unfortunately Illamasqua is no where near me, so I have to go on a big trek some day to get my hands of some of these goodies...x

Holly said...

@India, single all the way!! You can buy mine if you'd like to try it?!
x

Holly said...

@India - the duo i mean!x

Holly said...

@LSFK - me neither thats why i rarely buy it but the online swatches are good and help now! x

Ashleigh said...

im getting a package too and cant wait to test the products out!This brand just seems so interesting/innovative

Katy Wilko said...

ooooo they all look lovely! Especially the liquid metal palette, great way to try all colours

I also forget to say the other day that the blog sale items that I bought (NYX trio and estee lauder lipstick) came, thanks a lot! :) xxx

FabulousFashions4SensibleStyle said...

What a fun surprise pink box of goodies you got...love it! Thanks for sharing, Holly!

Liesl :)

India said...

Sorry only just checked - ooh thanks for the advice and the offer! I have a Selfridges voucher though so will probably hit the counter sometime soon myself :) xx

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