IT Cosmetics Pillow Lips

A couple of weeks ago I went to an event for the launch of the new lipstick collection from IT Cosmetics. The Pillow Lips High Pigment Moisture Wrapping Lipsticks come in two finishes and 14 shades in a collagen infused and long-lasting formula. They are infused with a Tri-Oil Complex consisting of jojoba oil, peppermint oil and sesame seed oil. This formula is meant to leave the lips soft and smooth and looking full and plump, minimising the appearance of lip lines. 

I was so excited to try these out after getting to play with them at the launch. The shades range from peachy and deeper nudes to berrys, corals, pinks and reds. I was given the shades Vision (a light peach nude), Humble (a nude cinnamon), Like a Dream (a red plum) and Stellar (a true red). I loved the idea that they were supposed to give great colour payoff in one swipe but with ingredients to nourish your lips. In my experience it's not something that is easily done in a lipstick formula, you usually have to compromise on something. 

After trying out all four shade I'm so impressed by how these lipsticks perform. In my experience of trying as many different lipsticks as I have over the years, it's rare to find this kind of pigmentation in a formula that feels comfortable and hydrating. I actually totally forgot I was wearing Stellar yesterday because of how lightweight it is on my lips. Three of the shades are cream and one is matte and there doesn't seem to be any difference with the formula, they all feel as comfortable as each other. The only difference is the finish, but even at that Like a Dream isn't a drying matte at all, it feels just as hydrating as the cream finish lipsticks. I think they've done a great job with the shades which all seem like they would work for lots of different skin tones. There's a few I'd love to try out, in particular 11:11 (a bright fuchsia), Wishlist (cool rose) and Fanciful (a bright orange red). They are €24 which I think is an excellent price for the quality you're getting. It's the same price as the Clarins Joli Rouge Lip Lacquers which were some of my favourite lipsticks launched last year and in my humble lipstick-obsessed opinion, these IT Cosmetics ones and the Clarins ones are much better than some I've tried that are a lot more expensive. 

If you like pigmented lip colour but hate the drying feeling some lipsticks can leave on your lips, I highly recommend trying these out at the counter. They're available from Brown Thomas and Arnotts now. 

Top to Bottom: Stellar, Like a Dream, Vision, Humble

Vision (Cream)

Humble (Cream)

Like a Dream (Matte)

Stellar (Cream)

Kevyn Aucoin Glass Glow Face (Prism Rose)
No7 Protect and Perfect All in One Foundation (Porcelain)
Fenty Beauty Match Stix Matte Skinstick (Amber)
*Clarins Glow 2 Go Blush and Highlighter (Golden Peach)
Glossier Brow Flick (Brown)
Glossier Boy Brow (Brown)
*IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Concealer (Light/Ultra Fair)
*bareMinerals bareSkin Complete Coverage Serum Concealer (Fair)
Kevyn Aucoin Eyelash Curler
*Urban Decay Primer Potion
Revlon So Fierce! Vinyl Eyeliner (Righteous Rum)
Anastasia Beverly Hills Modern Renaissance Palette (Tempera, Red Ochre, Venetian Red)
Chanel Le Volume de Chanel Mascara (Noir)
*Glossier Cloud Paint Cream Blush (Storm)
*IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Pores Powder (Translucent)
*Urban Decay All Nighter Setting Spray
Pixi Glow Mist
*IT Cosmetics Pillow Lips Moisture Wrapping Lipstick (Vision, Humble, Like a Dream and Stellar)

I hope you can see from the swatches just how pigmented the lipsticks are. I like the lightest shade Vision a lot more than I thought I would. It's one of those sixties inspired peachy nudes that look great with Twiggy style eye makeup. I also loved how Like a Dream matched my eyeliner, I feel like this would work on so many different skin tones. Stellar is probably the stand out for me though, obviously being a huge fan of red lipstick. It's a beautiful classic, true red that again would look amazing on everyone. I definitely think there's room in the beauty market for this collection. I love that IT Cosmetics always include skincare ingredients in their products, especially as makeup is on your face for a huge portion of the day, it's nice to know a product is actually doing something good for your skin too.

What do you think of this collection? Does it interest you or do you think there are enough lipsticks on the market?


Emma x


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