Friday, September 23, 2011

Illamasqua Lipstick in Kontrol - Theatre of the Nameless Collection

"Kontrol"($22) is an intense-color lipstick launched as part of Illamasqua's Autumn/Winter 2011 Collection. Kontrol is a rather bold shade that goes on just as deep as it looks in the tube. Illamasqua describes it as a blue violet but, it looks more like a deep, vivid purple to me. It's definitely not your everyday lipstick and is by no means a safe shade. But, the color looks so beautiful in the tube, I could sit and stare at it all day! Although it is supposed to be a matte finish, it does have a slight sheen that keeps it from looking very flat. It goes on smooth, feels creamy and you get full opacity with just one swipe.

The easiest way to make Kontrol a wearable shade is to dab just a "tiny" amount, blot and apply a sheer gloss on top. At least, that's the only way it looks wearable on me although, I know that's not the purpose of this pretty purple lipstick. If full on purple lips are your cup of tea and you are one of those lucky people who can pull this off effortlessly, look no further. The color is buildable but trust me, you won't need to do that with this one. It does not bleed so you wouldn't need lip liner but, a layer of lip balm underneath helps since, it does have a tendency to stain lips.
Illamasqua Lipstick in Kontrol
Kontrol worn all by itself!

Just a dab of Kontrol topped with a sheer pink gloss
Overall, "Kontrol" may not be everyone's shade and it does need a lot of effort to make it work on certain skin tones but, formula wise, the lipstick feels amazing. For something that is so rich and pigmented, it feels very light and comfortable on the lips!

Available now at Sephora stores and online at Sephora.com.

What are your thoughts on Kontrol? Would you wear it just the way it looks? If not, what would you pair it with?

Disclosure: The product in this article was provided by PR for consideration. All opinions are my own. For more information please refer to my Disclosure Policy.
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16 comments:

  1. KiSeptember 23, 2011 at 10:56 AM

    This looks like a grey-purple to me not the greatest colour :/ but the light layer looks lovely! :)

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  2. AppuSeptember 23, 2011 at 10:57 AM

    I know! Definitely not my kinda color. I like the light layer too :)

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  3. LarieSeptember 23, 2011 at 11:15 AM

    Whoa, I'm pretty sure this would make me look like a zombie! But it does look gorgeous layered with gloss :D And it's nice to see companies come out with different things, anyway.

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  4. AppuSeptember 23, 2011 at 11:33 AM

    haha that's how I look too! Hence, the lip swatch :D

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  5. Scarlett O'HaraSeptember 23, 2011 at 1:36 PM

    Oh my! I am digging this crazy colour. :D Love the way you combined it with the gloss in the second pic.

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  6. AppuSeptember 23, 2011 at 1:45 PM

    Thanks Scarlett! I would wear it only that way :D

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  7. ChrisSeptember 23, 2011 at 4:01 PM

    It's a cool color, but I think only Lady Gaga would wear this in public, LOL.

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  8. AppuSeptember 23, 2011 at 5:28 PM

    LOL! I know! :D

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  9. indianmakeupwaysSeptember 23, 2011 at 11:34 PM

    as u said, even I can look at it all day if its in the tube....but on the lips..ahmm...I will play it safe anyday :D

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  10. TanveerSeptember 24, 2011 at 4:42 AM

    That is a very interesting shade! But I like that they are experimenting. :D

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  11. AppuSeptember 24, 2011 at 11:36 AM

    @Anju - So would I! Although some people do carry such shades with ease :)

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  12. AppuSeptember 24, 2011 at 11:36 AM

    @Tanveer - I know! They totally are. There's even a green lip gloss :)

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  13. VijayaSeptember 25, 2011 at 7:05 AM

    Oh, gosh! I need this in my life!

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  14. VonvonSeptember 25, 2011 at 8:54 AM

    I like the last photo where you mix the lipstick with a sheer pink gloss!

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  15. AppuSeptember 25, 2011 at 10:48 AM

    @Vijii - Are you a purple lippie fan? Get it then! :)

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  16. AppuSeptember 25, 2011 at 10:49 AM

    @Vonvon - Thats the only way I would wear it! Glad you like it :)

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