Holy crap! Illamasqua’s Intense Lipgloss in Frenzy ($20) does NOT mess around. This stuff is pigmented like nobody’s bidness!
Just the tiniest bit of this creamy hot pink provides almost opaque coverage. I’d wager to say it packs something like twice as much color as usual for a gloss — it’s *that* pigmented.
I love the rich, blinged-out look of this shade, but truth be told it’s hella high maintenance.
How high maintenance is it?
Frenzy’s like the Kimora Lee Simmons of the lipgloss world!
The first time I tried it on I made the mistake of smothering my lips with a thick layer. Color ended up bleeding outside of my natural lip line, and I looked pretty scary — like one of those nightmarish clowns that haunts childhood dreams.
Frenzy is definitely a lipgloss that has to be applied slowly, and with great care.
It’s also a good idea to apply it to healthy lips that aren’t dry or cracked. I’ve noticed that if my lips are peeling at all, it will definitely settle into those parts, eww.
Despite Frenzy’s high maintenance factor, she has some wicked great things going for her. The color lasts forever — I can go half a day without having to reapply — and even after the shiny gloss factor has faded, my lips still carry a pretty, bright pink stain.
Other things I like about it…
- That it doesn’t feel sticky on my lips
- The faint watermelon fragrance (which dissipates quickly)
- That it’s unflavored
Illamasqua Intense Lipgloss in Frenzy
Price: $20 for a 7-ml tube
Use: A creamy hot pink gloss for rich, lasting lip color
Makeup and Beauty Blog Rating: A-
My lips aren’t naturally super pigmented, but I’m guessing that if yours are, and you frequently have trubs getting lipgloss colors to pop, then this line could be the answer to your lipgloss prayers.
Let’s hope the hype is true and that we’ll be able to see Frenzy and other Illamasqua products sold here on US shores in Sephora stores soon.
TGIF!
How’s your Friday coming along? Wasn’t this a tough week?
I’m heading to the movies in a few (Public Enemies). Whatever you’re doing, I hope you have a great night. 🙂
Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,
Karen
Glosslizard says
July 10th, 2009 at 5:22 pmOh, I just love the look of that bright pop of pink against the black of your top and your hair! Super-pretty!
Karen says
July 10th, 2009 at 10:39 pmHi Glosslizard,
Thank you! 🙂
Hope your weekend is off to a great start. Doing anything exciting?
Katie says
July 10th, 2009 at 5:39 pmKaren!
I’m in love with your hair in this pic!! You gotta hook a girl up and tell me how you did it!!
redhead says
July 10th, 2009 at 5:42 pmAs Paris Hilton would say: that’s HOT!
Karen says
July 10th, 2009 at 10:37 pmHi Redhead,
I know, right? 🙂
Rae says
July 10th, 2009 at 5:59 pmLove!! Illamasqua has been getting a ton of attention recently, and I`m absolutely dying to check out some of their products — what amazing pigmentation!
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Karen says
July 10th, 2009 at 10:37 pmHi Rae,
For real… there’s nothing sheer about this bad boy!
Kate & Zena says
July 10th, 2009 at 6:26 pmIt’s such a pretty color! But $20 is a lot of money for tube of lipgloss. Why not bring it down a little, say like, $10? It’s a teeny tiny bit smaller (.6 ml to be exact) than my Maybelline Lippolish in clearly pink (yes, I can wear the lip polish, just nothing else by Maybelline). I’m stingy, okay. It’s hard for me to rationalize $14 on a eyeshadow duo, much less $20 for a 7 ml tube of lip gloss. I fear the military has sucked all the money spending tendencies I may have had as a newborn baby. 🙂
Gimme your hair!!! I want my hair to do that!!! Damn fine straight hair.
Karen says
July 10th, 2009 at 10:37 pmHi Kate & Zena,
It’s pricy, but you get what you pay for in this case. I barely have to use any gloss to get coverage!
Cristina says
July 10th, 2009 at 6:27 pmOMG! I love how your hair looks in the picture, you have to tell me how you did it! Great gloss too.
Michelle (Lipstick Rules) says
July 10th, 2009 at 6:29 pmLove that colour. I just got my Illamasqua haulage yesterday and got the intense gloss in Besotted. Blood red! Makes me think of Twilight. LOL. I wrote a post about this yesterday and posting a photo today.
LOVE the gloss. Agree with you on all fronts in terms of your assessment. Have a great weekend Karen!
.-= Michelle (Lipstick Rules)’s last blog post… Goodies from Scotland: Swap with Laura (a.k.a. Liparazzi) =-.
Karen says
July 10th, 2009 at 10:35 pmHi Michelle,
Isn’t this gloss crazy pigmented? It’s kind of shocking how much color it packs.
You have a great weekend, too!
Citrine says
July 10th, 2009 at 6:52 pmActually my favorite part about the FOTD is actually your hair, so wavy and pretty!
Anyway,after seeing a few of your posts, Illamasqua seems pretty interesting (after a few yawning MAC moments for me) , I was eying on their makeup brushes since they look kind of cool. too bad they are not coming to our state though…
.-= Citrine’s last blog post… Color Coded: Fuschia Fever Fix =-.
Karen says
July 10th, 2009 at 10:33 pmHi Citrine,
The line will soon be available online from Sephora! At least the shipping won’t be as expensive as overseas shipping. 🙂
YadiQ says
July 10th, 2009 at 6:55 pmI can’t wait !! I totally want this
I love me some pink!!!
Karen says
July 10th, 2009 at 10:32 pmHi Yadi,
I know you do! You could so rock this with some bright eyeshadow. 🙂
What’s going on with you this weekend?
Erin says
July 10th, 2009 at 7:10 pmColor looks great on you. Very pretty! Can’t for the line to come to Sephora.
Karen says
July 10th, 2009 at 10:31 pmHi Erin,
Thank you! I can’t wait, either. What are you most excited about?
Ruth says
July 10th, 2009 at 7:47 pmKaren, that gloss looks stunning on you. I can’t wait until it pops up on Sephora later this month, it’s going to be a buy for me !
Karen says
July 10th, 2009 at 10:28 pmHi Ruth,
Yes! I hope they carry these lipglosses. Sephora won’t have the entire line in stock, so I’m keeping my fingers crossed!
Shontay says
July 10th, 2009 at 8:27 pmKaren, you look GORGEOUS. I’m loving the hair and the gloss. I can’t wait until this brand hits sephora. I will run in there like cujo and devour everything in sight. Lol
Karen says
July 10th, 2009 at 10:26 pmHi Shontay,
HA! I can totally imagine women foaming at the mouth and tusslin’ over the lipsticks at the counter!
I will be there, for sure. 🙂
jess says
July 10th, 2009 at 8:57 pmKaren ! its soo pretty ! and so is your hair ! how did you do your hair ?
.-= jess’s last blog post… oh, urban outfitters. =-.
Jenny says
July 10th, 2009 at 9:10 pmI can’t wait till this hits Sephora!! I’ll be all over it this brand. I’m also digging your hair Karen 🙂 I hope you make a post/tutorial on how you did your hair!
Karen says
July 10th, 2009 at 10:23 pmHi Jenny, Jess, Cristina and Katie,
The hair is super easy. I washed it last night and then let it air dry ’till it was just a little damp. Before going to bed I sprayed on Aveeno Nourish+ Condition Leave-In Treatment, combed it through and then did a loose French braid. In the morning I took out the braid, shook out the waves and then sprayed some Redken Layer Lift on the upper and middle layers. I scrunched the ends and then let it do its thang! That’s it. 🙂
Alexzandra says
July 10th, 2009 at 9:53 pmHaha, I’m also loving your hair! Also, the movie is fab. I went to see it Monday, I think. Of course I’m biased though because I have a total Johnny Depp crush!
.-= Alexzandra’s last blog post… Bourjois: The Little Blush That Could =-.
Karen says
July 10th, 2009 at 10:13 pmHi Alexzandra,
We just got back from the film. I liked it but didn’t love it. The eye candy was nice, but I wanted more depth in the characters.
ines says
July 10th, 2009 at 9:56 pmANOTHER HOT PINK THING I MUST GET MY HANDS ON.
i wonder if it will stay during sweaty dancing.
.-= ines’s last blog post… Dance Photo Roundup – Winter 2008/Spring & Summer 2009 =-.
Karen says
July 10th, 2009 at 10:13 pmHi Ines,
Hmm… it’s quite high maintenance, so I dunno if it would hold up as well as a long wearing matte. It moves a lot more than lipstick does.
Kajal Couture says
July 10th, 2009 at 10:29 pmBetween the hot pink gloss and your wavy hair, you look hot! You go girl!
Karen says
July 10th, 2009 at 10:40 pmHi Kajal Couture,
Thanks!
What’s going on this weekend?
sunmom says
July 11th, 2009 at 12:27 amyou look so sexy in your picture here karen!
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Lindsay says
July 11th, 2009 at 3:29 amI love the color! Your hair is super cute too, btw 🙂
Tali says
July 11th, 2009 at 3:46 amYou look great there! That color suits you!
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Tanya says
July 11th, 2009 at 6:20 amLove that color on you!
Tiffany says
July 11th, 2009 at 6:27 amI also love your hair! So cute!
Kelly G says
July 11th, 2009 at 6:51 amHawt, hawt, hawt, Girlfriend! Love the hair and the gloss.
Stef says
July 11th, 2009 at 8:35 amOmg, this line is killing me! That lipgloss is all kinds of perfect. I’m going to wear my MAC Heatherette Hollywood Nights today in it’s honor (they’re very similar).
And you? What a great pic Karen! I’ve got to agree with the ladies, your beachy do is gorgeous.
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Stephie says
July 11th, 2009 at 8:41 amWow. I am sooo excited that Illamasqua is going to hit Sephora online soon. From everything I’ve read and seen it’s such an interesting and high quality brand. On my list: matte eyeshadows, and lipgloss 🙂
I watched Public Enemies last when it came out. Wasn’t what I thought it would be but a good story about John Dillinger’s life.
Glosslizard says
July 11th, 2009 at 8:49 amThis weekend I am spending a large amount of time helping my bud to prepare for her wedding next weekend! Plus a bachelorette party tonight at the Chabot Observatory! Fun!
How ’bout you?
Emily says
July 11th, 2009 at 11:10 amHi Karen,
I’m a long time reader, first time commenter. I just have to say your hair is PERFECTION! Thanks for letting us know how you did it!
Karen B says
July 11th, 2009 at 11:51 amWow, that colour is amazing on you! Gorgeous.
*squee* I cannot wait! So impatient to check it out. My appointment is next weekend but I think I’ll go check it out tomorrow evening or so 🙂
Lina says
July 11th, 2009 at 12:10 pmGorgeous on you! Your hair is to die for. Such pretty natural waves! I can’t wait until this line hits sephora!
.-= Lina’s last blog post… Le Metier de Beaute: Eyes & Cheeks =-.
gio says
July 11th, 2009 at 12:27 pmYou look gorgeous Karen! I love the hair and the gloss!
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Zdubb says
July 11th, 2009 at 1:51 pmI really like this color! It might become a replacement for my MAC Nice Kitty.
.-= Zdubb’s last blog post… Don’t =-.
Lori says
July 11th, 2009 at 2:59 pmWOW! The gloss is super pretty!
Tami says
July 11th, 2009 at 3:51 pmHi Karen,
I can’t wait to check this line out but I lmao when u compared the gloss to Kimora Lee Simmons:-D
Louise Gray says
July 11th, 2009 at 4:14 pmHi Karen,
I love how that lip gloss looks on you. It really complements your complexion in a great way. I am looking forward to seeing the Llamasqua at Sephora. I live two blocks away from a Sephora and worked there during the last holiday season. They really treat their help nicely!!!!! Louise
Elissa says
July 11th, 2009 at 4:50 pmI love the hair. Please do a tutorial.
Nicole15 says
July 11th, 2009 at 6:33 pmKaren, I just have to say you have always been an amazingly beautiful woman in my eyes, BUT….since your birthday you have just been ooozing HAWTNESS in every one of your pics. Is it really true that we only get better with age?!?!? Daaammnn, girl! LOL 🙂
Sarah says
July 11th, 2009 at 11:23 pmwowZas!! loves that color! works well with the natural look.
ps. love the hair karen!
Erika says
July 12th, 2009 at 12:01 pmDUDE! Look how long your hair is! Gorgeous!
.-= Erika’s last blog post… What’s in My Shower: July Edition =-.
charlene says
July 12th, 2009 at 1:35 pmthis is gorgeous on you honey u look gorgeous! i love your hair too!
Marisol says
July 12th, 2009 at 7:48 pmThat color look so rich & pigmented. And you look fierce!
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Emily says
May 8th, 2011 at 4:59 amOmg! NEED!