Illamasqua Intense Lipgloss- Frenzy

I love Illamasqua and I must admit, of the products I have tried, they have never failed to disappoint.
On my recent trip to London I fell in love with their "Intense lip gloss" collection and invested in the shade "Frenzy".

This lipgloss does exactly what it says on the tin... It is no doubt intense! However, the colour when applied to my hand appears with a slight peachy tone in comparison to the rich pink on my lips. The pigment is particularly strong which is great, I know Illamasqua pride themselves on this with their products. The coverage is almost opaque. There is a slight scent when first applied, but I like it... Reminds me of watermelon, however this does fade after a while.

Unlike most lipglosses it doesn't feel sticky or too slimy on the lips. I don't find it a distraction and I also do not find myself reaching for a tissue to take it off...

I have found the durability varies on how I apply it... For example if I apply a light coat, the gloss stays on my lips quite nicely and even when the gloss has worn off, my lips are still left pigmented with the colour.

I am also relieved that it is tasteless, however funny that may sound I often find myself tempted to lick the gloss off or pulling a funny face at the bitterness.

The only factor that I would point out with slight concern would be the design of the tube itself, I personally like a brush or wand when applying lipgloss. This is one of those slanted rubbery ends that feeds the lipgloss through a tiny tube within when squeezed. My only criticism with this design is that unless you apply the gloss to the centre of the lips and work it outwords to the corners with the applicator, it can prove quite tricky to apply. But that is barely anything to worry about taking into account just how great this gloss is.

Illamasqua's intense lipgloss is available in 16 shades at a cost of £14.00 each.


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