Illamasqua Once Collection

A recently launched collection perfect now that Autumn is setting in, is the Illasmasqua Once collection.

Bringing old and new together in the form of autumnal colours and textures, Once consists of three Vintage Metallic Eye Shadows (£16.50) in the shades Couriter- a Dusky Rose, Embellish- a rich Cocoa and Bibelot- a Rustic Golden Teal, two new sheer Lipglosses (£16.50) in the shades Opulent- a Rainbow Beige and Exquisite- a Pink Oyster tone, a new Nail Varnish (£14.50) in the shade Melange- an antique Teal and a beautiful Powder Blusher  (£21.50) in the shade Naked Rose which is a super complimentary Pink tone that sits on the skin so softly.

In a metallic cream gel formula, the Vintage Metallic Eye Shadows are absolutely stunning. Out of the three, I've been wearing Courtier the most and like to wear it all over the lid as almost a base for other shades. It sits beautifully and each of them apply really nicely. I tend to use my fingers to apply them, which I know isn't always the most hygienic, but I find it works the product well and blends them out nicer than a brush tends to, probably due to the warmth. Embellish is a rich Cocoa Brown and is probably the most me in the collection, I like to wear a little bit of this in my outer corner and then smudged underneath my eye for a little more drama and think it will be a definite hit for the colder, darker months. 

Even though metallics aren't normally my thing, the collection is really very lovely and I love the new Rose Gold detail on the eyeshadows. The shimmer in the lipglosses would normally put me off, but actually, placed in the centre of the lips, they add a really lovely dimension and although Opulent isn't something I would pick out normally, it's actually very pretty on the lips.

Once is available now at Illamasqua stores and at counters in the likes of Selfridges.

Will you be picking any of the Once collection up? What's your favourite Illamasqua product?