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| Illamasqua Vanitas Rose Gold Palette Review + 5 Looks |
Illamasqua, the brand who fused the words illusion and masquerade in order to inspire creativity, pride and self-expression have released a limited edition Rose Gold eyeshadow palette. This exclusive palette was released as part of the Vanitas capsule collection, which also included five limited edition romantic lipstick shades, all encased in pretty rose gold packaging. This review will focus on the palette only.
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| Illamasqua Vanitas Rose Gold Palette Review + 5 Looks |
Illamasqua are synonymously known for their campaigns and products which empower the consumer and artist to break through the boundaries of contemporary beauty standards, and this palette is no exception.
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| Illamasqua Vanitas Rose Gold Palette Review + 5 Looks |
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This stunning palette is a houses 12 well-pigmented and texturally varied eyeshadows, with colours inspired by the dark romance of 17th Century still-life paintings.
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| Illamasqua Vanitas Rose Gold Palette Review + 5 Looks |
Generally, the palette is a rosy-toned neutral with unusual, yet welcome flashes of dull autumnal shades. The mixture of matte and shimmer allow you to create both elegant and statement looks.
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| Illamasqua Vanitas Rose Gold Palette Review + 5 Looks |
According to Illamasqua website, ten of the shades in this palette are part of the permanent collection of Illamasqua's single eyeshadows and two are exclusive to the palette. However, upon comparison, it appears as though three shades of the colours that are in this palette are not present in the list of permanent single eyeshadow. In terms of finish, three shades are shimmer and the remaining nine are matte.
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| Illamasqua Vanitas Rose Gold Palette Review + 5 Looks |
Slink - shimmering champagne. Permanent eyeshadow.
Stealth - matte buttermilk. Permanent eyeshadow.
Servant - matte eggshell white. Permanent eyeshadow.
Vernau - matte yellow ochre. Permanent eyeshadow.
Bronx - shimmering bronze gold. Permanent eyeshadow.
Wolf - matte grey chocolate brown. Permanent eyeshadow.
Forgiveness - matte chocolate plum. Permanent eyeshadow.
Fist - matte deep plum. Exclusive eyeshadow.
Rim - matte black coffee. Exclusive eyeshadow.
Tango - shimmering copper bronze. Permanent eyeshadow.
Terra - matte earth clay red. Exclusive eyeshadow.
Obsidian - matte black. Permanent eyeshadow.
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| Illamasqua Vanitas Rose Gold Palette Review + 5 Looks |
The palette currently retails for £44 (£28 with professional discount). For this price you get 1.3g of product per shadow, 0.7g less than the Illamasqua individual shadows. the cost per eyeshadow is £3.66 (£2.33 with professional discount). Individual eyeshadow cost £16.50 each and re-creating this palette would cost £148.50 and that is without the three exclusive palette shades. Considering these facts, this palette is exceptionally great value for money, even more so with the 40% pro discount. Available from Illamasqua, Selfridges, Debenhams, Look Fantastic and Beauty Bay.
For make-up inspiration when using this palette, check out the video I created, 5 Looks, 1 Palette.
Look 1: Smokey Winged Liner
Shades used: Stealth, Servant, Wolf, Obsidian, Slink
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| Illamasqua Vanitas Rose Gold Palette Review + 5 Looks |
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| Illamasqua Vanitas Rose Gold Palette Review + 5 Looks |
Rest of eyes:
- Illamasqua blush - Disobey
- Maybelline 24 hour colour tattoo - Eternal Silver
- Make-Up Gallery pro liquid liner - Black
- Make-Up Revolution awesome metal eyeshadow - Black Diamond
- Urban Decay 24/7 glide-on pencil - Zero
- Rimmel scandaleyes pencil - Nude
- Ebay false lashes + Andrea lash adhesive
- W7 absolute lashes mascara - Blackest Black
- Urban Decay after glow highlight - Aura
Skin:
- No7 airbursh away foundation - Cool Vanilla
- Seventeen phwoarr paint under eye concealer - Fair
- Lunatick Cosmetic Labs mystifying mattifying pressed powder
- Illamasqua blush - Disobey
- Stila custom colour blush - Self-Adjusting Pink
- Make-Up Revolution strobe balm - Euphoria
- Urban Decay after glow highlight - Aura
Brows:
- Illamasqua precision brow gel - Stare
Lips:
- Make-Up Revolution hypocrisy pencil - Depraved
- Sleek vip lipstick - Big Shot
Look 2: Autumnal
Shades used: Tango, Terra, Stealth, Vernau, Fist, Servant, Stealth. Bronx
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| Illamasqua Vanitas Rose Gold Palette Review + 5 Looks |
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| Illamasqua Vanitas Rose Gold Palette Review + 5 Looks |
Rest of eyes:
- Maybelline 24 hour leather effects colour tattoo - Vintage Plum
- Urban Decay 24/7 glide-on pencil - Stash
- Urban Decay 24/7 glide-on pencil - Baked
- Urban Decay 24/7 velvet glide-on pencil - Lush
- Ebay false lashes + Andrea lash adhesive
- W7 absolute lashes mascara - Blackest Black
- Make-Up Revolution vivid baked highlighter - Peach Lights
Skin:
- W7 hd foundation - Buff
- PS Beauty foundation stick - Porcelain
- Make-Up Revolution pressed powder - Soft Porcelain Pink
- I Heart Make-Up chocolate heaven bronzer
- Freedom Make-Up pro blush palette - Peach & Baked
- Make-Up Revolution strobe highlighter - Moon Glow Lights
- Make-Up Revolution vivid baked highlighter - Peach Lights
Brows:
- Illamasqua precision brow gel - Stare
Lips:
- Illamasqua lipstick - Buff
- Karaja lip pencil - 2
Look 3: Modern Goth
Shades used: stealth, Terra, Wolf, Rim, Servant, Slink, Bronx
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| Illamasqua Vanitas Rose Gold Palette Review + 5 Looks |
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| Illamasqua Vanitas Rose Gold Palette Review + 5 Looks |
Rest of eyes:
- Avon supershock gel pencil - Blackberry
- Cien waterproof mascara - Black
- Ebay false lashes + Andrea lash adhesive
- MUA Cosmetics luxe strobe & glow - Pink Luster
Skin:
- L'Oreal true match lumi cushion foundation - N2
- Seventeen phwoarr paint under eye concealer - Fair
- Lunatick Cosmetic Labs mystifying mattifying pressed powder
- MUA Cosmetics luxe whipped velvet bronze - Majestic Gild
- MUA Cosmetics luxe whipped velvet blush - Chichi
- MUA Cosmetics luxe strobe & glow - Pink Luster
Brows:
- Nyx Cosmetics microbrow pencil - Taupe
Lips:
- Karaja lip pencil - 2
- L'Oreal colour riche lipstick - Freida's Nude
- MUA Cosmetics luxe metallic liquid lipstick - Glint
Look 4: Two-Tone
Shades used: Terra, Forgiveness, Slink, Servant, Stealth
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| Illamasqua Vanitas Rose Gold Palette Review + 5 Looks |
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| Illamasqua Vanitas Rose Gold Palette Review + 5 Looks |
Rest of eyes:
- Mayeblline 24 hour colour tattoo - Rich Mahogany
- L'Oreal infallible eyeshadows - Magnetic Coral, Burst Into Bloom
- Make-Up Revolution hypocrisy liner - Vice
- Make-Up Revolution hypocrisy liner - Depraved
- Ebay false lashes + Andrea lash adhesive
- W7 absolute lashes mascara - Blackest Black
- Make-Up Revolution vivid baked highlighter - Pink Lights
Skin:
- Max Factor skin luminzer foundation - Light Ivory
- Seventeen phwoarr paint under eye concealer - Fair
- Lunatick Cosmetic Labs mystifying mattifying pressed powder
- MAC Cosmetics blush - Next To Skin
- Milani blush - Romantic Rose
- Make-Up Revolution vivid baked highlighter - Pink Lights
- Illamasqua precision brow gel - Stare
Lips:
- Nyx Cosmetics lip pencil - 1000 Years
- Lunatick Cosmetic Labs lipstick - RPG
Look 5: Halo Eyes
Shades used: Servant, Vernau, Rim, Obsidian, Stealth, Slink
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| Illamasqua Vanitas Rose Gold Palette Review + 5 Looks |
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| Illamasqua Vanitas Rose Gold Palette Review + 5 Looks |
Rest of eyes:
- Max Facrot excess shimmer eyeshaow - Pearl
- Urban Decay 24/7 glide-on pencil - Mildew
- Ebay false lashes + Andrea lash adhesive
- W7 absolute lashes mascara - Blackest Black
- Make-Up Revolution strobe highlighter - Radiant Lights
Skin:
- Joan Collins Timeless Beauty first base foundation - Cool Fair
- The Body Shop shade adjusting drops - Lightening
- W7 go concealer - Light
- Coty airspun loose powder - Naturally Neutral
- Illamasqua cream pigment - Hollow
- Illamasqua cream blush - Rude
- Make-Up Revolution strobe highlighter - Radiant Lights
Brows:
- Illamasqua precision brow gel - Stare
Lips:
- Lime Crime velvetine - Trouble
- MAC Cosmetics lip pencil - Stone
You can watch my 5 looks, 1 palette here.
