KAPOW!
Illamasqua’s Lipstick in Box ($23 USD before shipping) hits like a heavyweight champ, and it may even give MAC Russian Red a run for its money.
Both are creamy bluish reds, but Box’s teensy touch of orange adds a warmth not present in Russian Red.
If you wanted to knock ’em out with Russian Red but found it too cool for your skin tone, don’t forget about Box.
Named after Illamasqua co-founder Alex Box, it applies with opaque, rich color and lasts all day long without feathering.
I think I’m in lurve. 🙂
Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,
Karen
Luv J says
June 20th, 2009 at 10:01 pmI’m dying to try this line! The ads are so sexy and alluring and the colors are right up my alley! Now you gotta tell which products you got!
Luv J says
June 20th, 2009 at 10:02 pmBy the way, that lippie is so hot on you!
Vonvon says
June 20th, 2009 at 10:53 pmWow!! I think this color is REAL HOT!
.-= Vonvon’s last blog post… Anna Sui Warehouse Sale Hauls =-.
Karen says
June 21st, 2009 at 8:26 amHi Vonvon,
Seriously! I wish I could wear it every day. 🙂
wendy says
June 21st, 2009 at 12:01 amOhhhh I love it!!!
Karen says
June 21st, 2009 at 8:25 amHi Wendy,
Thanks! Do you think you might get to try this line soon?
Kitty says
June 21st, 2009 at 2:35 amThat lipstick is to die for on you.
Karen says
June 21st, 2009 at 8:24 amHi Kitty,
Thanks! Are you a red lipstick kind of girl, too?
Sexy Sadie says
June 21st, 2009 at 4:07 amThat red rocks.
Karen says
June 21st, 2009 at 8:23 amHi Sexy Sadie,
I concur! I’ve only worn it around the house but I swear I felt really glam while washing the dishes!
Karen B says
June 21st, 2009 at 6:08 amOMG, I cannot wait to try this line when I’m in London next month. 🙂
Karen says
June 21st, 2009 at 8:22 amHi Karen B.,
Seriously! I wish I could be there, too! I want to get one of those video tutorials done.
shontay says
June 21st, 2009 at 6:36 amThat lipstick is def worth the international shipping. I was going to splurge on some mac lipsticks, but I might go for this instead.
Karen says
June 21st, 2009 at 8:20 amHi Shontay,
Yah, the two that I’ve tried are really great lipsticks. I like them a lot! 🙂
What MAC colors were you thinking about getting?
Jenna says
June 21st, 2009 at 7:55 amI also love the way this lippie looks on you! I wonder how one would do eyes/rest of face. You should use it for a Face of the Day =)
Karen says
June 21st, 2009 at 8:17 amHi Jenna,
You could do a few things:
1.) wash of gold or champagne shimmer over the entire eye (concentrate most of the color on the lid)
2.) neutral beige on the brow bone and brown on the lid with thick cat liner
3.) neutral beige over entire lid and false lashes
I agree with Redhead — keep the eyes simple and non-flashy so it doesn’t compete with the red lips.
Redhead says
June 21st, 2009 at 8:04 amJenna, I’d probably pair it with a neutral to warm copper slightly smokey eye and pale pink cheeks 🙂 Just don’t overdo the eyes. That’s how I complement my red lip looks!
Karen, that lipstick is SO pretty on you. Too bad I’m ghostly pale and my wallet’s hurting, and so far the only red that works on me is MAC’s Dare You, blotted to an opaque matte red. It looks good on me, but I need to find something less pricey! I’m thinking about trying Revlon’s new Colorstay liquid lipstick in a red shade.
Karen says
June 21st, 2009 at 8:13 amHi Redhead,
I checked out the Revlon website and they have the Colorstays listed by color family (yay! I love it when they do this — makes it so much easier). The swatches are probably not accurate but a few that look like they might be good are Top Tomato and Stellar Sunrise. 🙂
jojoba says
June 21st, 2009 at 8:16 amthis is an amazing colour on you! forget pink. red is the colour for you!
.-= jojoba’s last blog post… Review: Kanebo Kate Eye Makeup Remover =-.
Row says
June 21st, 2009 at 8:42 amHey Karen!
Illamasqua is great isnt it and it looks FAB on you. Its not too expensive to buy over here (about the same as or a little less than MAC) hopefully they will take the brand worldwide soon 🙂
ines says
June 21st, 2009 at 9:36 amGAH WHY IS IT THAT EVERYTHING YOU SHOW IS A TOTAL LEMMING FOR ME!!!
i have to pay off the dance studio, vet, etc. etc. and this means major hit to my bank account!
i hope you’re having a good weekend!
this one and the hot pink from the last post should be SOOOO much fun to play with!
i want the hot pink to wear on stage with my emerald green latin costume.
Stef says
June 21st, 2009 at 11:17 amWow, I am DYING to try this line! These lipsticks are killing me. Box looks so different on your lips than in the tube, doesn’t it? It is smoking! And makes your teeth look blindingly white too. Just gorgeous, bravo!
.-= Stef’s last blog post… Whole Lot of Web Love – Sling.com Rewatch of Beverly Hills, 90210 =-.
iCandy says
June 21st, 2009 at 12:26 pmWhat a gorgeous color! Knock Down Drag Out Sexy!
Rani says
June 21st, 2009 at 1:32 pmWow…I’m liking this..and this is coming from a girl who’s scared of Red Lippy’s (haven’t found one I like yet)..But this looks like more of a warm color which is great. Do you know if they have this line in Heathrow Duty Free? I’m probably going in a month. Also, Karen..Are the Mac Travel line still available? (want to pick that up too!)..Thanks!!
Marcela says
June 21st, 2009 at 3:56 pmThat colour looks hawwwt on you Karen! Wish I could rock a red lip too…
Kitty says
June 21st, 2009 at 5:09 pmNah, not really. I can pull off reds, but I definitely prefer fuchsia!
Julie says
June 21st, 2009 at 6:18 pmKaren, this lipstick looks gorgeous… It would be great to do a side-by-side comparison of Russian Red and Box!
Meream says
June 22nd, 2009 at 10:44 amThat is the sexiest shade of red I’ve ever seen! What did the husband do when he saw you wearing that? 😀
Luciole says
July 30th, 2009 at 11:21 amOh my god, that’s gorgeous! Do want!
.-= Luciole’s last blog post… pasdoux: I want NARS’ Bloodwork, Triple X and Striptease lipglosses so very, very badly. =-.
Carla N. says
April 16th, 2013 at 1:46 pmNOT that I needed another red lipstick, but I took advantage of Illamasqua’s “Buy two, get the third free” offer on lipsticks.
I wanted Atomic, but it was out of stock, so I threw in Box.
These photos make me SO glad I did!
I’m pale (MAC NW15), with large green eyes, black-brown hair, and good lips, so I love to rock the reds!