Illamasqua : Generation Q

 

Having been out for quite a while now, the Illamasqua Generation Q collection is something I reach for all the time. Since I am lucky enough to try new beauty products regularly, when certain collections stick around in my ‘everyday’ makeup stash, you know they must be good! I rushed out when the collection launched to buy the Complement palette (swatched HERE!) and was sent the other products to trial. The gloss in Boost is the coolest looking lip product I own, and surprisingly easy and lots of fun to wear. Magnetism is something I tend to reach for when the weather is cooler, and the raspberry tones make it a unique shade in my lipstick wardrobe. Sophie is probably my favourite piece from the collection, it is a shimmery powder blusher in the prettiest coral shade that really wakes up my face and adds light and dimension to it.

I’ve always been a big fan of Illamasqua and would highly recommend their makeovers and products in general. I like that they keep their limited edition collections out for a long time, so it gives you a chance to really dig into the products and review them, while the products are still available to buy. Big win for all! I have my eye on the Gleam in Aurora and the polish in Creator, but I’ll try to be good and refrain from grabbing more from this collection!

 

*As mentioned, some of these items were sent for consideration, and I personally purchased the Complement palette. In all honesty, they all would’ve come home with me one way or the other ;P

Illamasqua Complement Palette // Swatches, Photos, Review

I am becoming obsessed with palettes, as seen in the palette swatch trend that seems to have taken over the blog lately. I have been loving buying little eyeshadow houses where all the colours are awesome and go well together, and the Complement Eyeshadow palette from the new Generation Q collection is no different.

I had been sent a few pieces from the collection, but when I saw the Complement Palette I whipped out my purse and took it home with me. The mix of colours create a lovely smokey plum look (which I am loving lately!) and I like the addition of a Liquid metal next to the powder eyeshadows. The makeup artist at Illamasqua was lovely, as they always are, and tried some of the colours on my eyes. I loved the look of the creamy Focus mixed with Forgiveness in my crease, and seeing it on really sealed the deal for me!

Slink is a frosted champagne beige which is similar to other colours I own, but I really can never have enough of these shades. The second shade along is Focus, a medium brown Liquid Metal with cool toned shimmer that almost appears duochrome to me. My favourite shade is Forgiveness, a matte plum that is so pretty in the crease. Last but not least is Queen of the Night, a deep purple with an almost black base that I am looking forward to trying out as an intense smoky eye.

I am happy to add another Illamasqua palette to my collection (see my Neutral palette review here!) and since I've been obsessed with plums and purples, I will be getting a lot of use from these shades.

 

Illamasqua have recently dramatically dropped their prices (causing me to drop cash there more frequently!) so this palette now retails for $53 AUD at Myer. There is another palette available, so if purple isn't your thing, I'd still check out the new collection! As I mentioned, I was kindly sent some other pieces from Generation Q so keep your eyes peeled for reviews of those, coming at you soon.

 

What do you think of these shades?

What eyeshadow colours do you own the most of?

What do you wear most often?

 

*I purchased this palette myself. Honesty, always.