Name: Illamasqua Encounter
Brand: Illamasqua
Rating: 4.3 (8 reviews)

5.0

from

12 years ago

I purchased this on a sale spree on the Illamasqua website. From experimenting, I've found the base products don't seem to agree with me but eyeshadows & blushes have been amazing. This lipstick...

About reviewer (110 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinDry, Fair, Warm

HairBlack, Straight, Fine

EyesBrown

4.0

from

delicatepost

12 years ago

agree with everything the person writes below. I 2nd it.. glides on a bit hard because it's matte.. Use a lip brush.. you really need to apply this on well and precise.. or else it could go wrong.....

About reviewer (115 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

HairBrown

EyesBrown

5.0

from

emilily

12 years ago

Encounter is a beautiful RED. It doesn't lean one way or another, it is just red. It slightly drags on the lips, because it is very matte and very opaque. Only one layer needed. Dry texture but...

About reviewer (78 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinNormal, Fair

HairBrown

EyesHazel

5.0

from

PandoraSue

12 years ago

This is very close to the perfect red lipstick. The color is a true red, it doesn't lean orange or pink and it's amazingly pigmented. Not drying despite the matte finish. Very nice for a bold,...

About reviewer (5 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinDry, Medium, Neutral

HairBrown, Wavy, Fine

EyesBrown

5.0

from

TeresaTwilight

13 years ago

I don't know why the other reviewers are giving this lipstick so much hate! It is my favourite red lipstick, and believe me, I've tried a few. It doesn't dry out your lips and make them feel like...

About reviewer (29 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinNormal, Fair, Cool

HairBlond, Wavy, Medium

EyesBlue

4.0

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TheBexExpress

14 years ago

I can't believe people aren't digging this. I'm a long-time MAC matte red user, and I got this on sale- I am really enjoying it. I own Russian Red and Ruby Woo- the former is a tiny bit too dark on...

About reviewer (41 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Fair, Warm

HairBrunette, Curly, Medium

EyesBlue

3.0

from

Rachaelein

14 years ago

Darnit! This color is so lovely, but unfortunately it is really drying on me. I can make it work, and have conintued to wear it, but I have to wear balm under and over it, which defeats the...

About reviewer (25 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinOily, Fair, Neutral

HairBlond, Straight, Fine

EyesBlue

3.0

from

Hothead

15 years ago

my general quest for makeup might be called absurd -- but I do this for a living, so I am in constant need of new products. that said, I tried the Illamasqua (touted as MAC's new rival). I...

About reviewer (947 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinNormal, Fair, Warm

HairBrown, Straight, Medium

EyesHazel