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søndag den 13. januar 2013

Illamasqua Rubber Brights – and a true story about Illamasqua's Customer Services

Today I’m proud to show you swatches of four of the six Rubber Brights, that previously have been released in the US as a Sephora exclusive – but now they are available in Illamasqua’s WEBSHOP, and the last two colors will arrive soon.
But first I want to tell you a true story about Illamasqua’s Customer Services…
In the middle of September I ordered some polishes from Illamasqua. Among them were two in Vice, a beautiful blue. I needed one for myself and one as a gift. But both had leaked upon arrival, like the lids weren’t tightened. I contacted Customer Services and after having sent photos of the problem, I got two new ones. 
They arrived and is time one had leaked very much, so I contacted Customer Services again, but did not hear a thing. Time went by and I sent a new email right before we went on vacation in October – still nothing. 
I was of course very disappointed and sad, and mid November I refused to believe that they deliberately ignored me and dragged myself out of the selfpity-pond. I emailed them again, this time from a different email address, and simultaneously I also emailed Julian Kynaston, the founder of Illamasqua, with whom I previously had corresponded…
Within the hour there was a reply with sincere apologies, my first emails somehow never reached Customer Services. They of course wanted to replace the leaking Force, but I said that if it was OK, I’d much rather have a Nomad or a Baptiste as a backup, because they are among my all time favorites. And guess what, they sent me both!!
But that’s not all… 
In my email correspondence with Julian Kynaston I had mentioned that I hoped that the Rubber Brights became available here in Europe too. And one day an email arrived from the Customer Services telling me, that Julian would send me one of each of the Rubber Brights to apologize for the mishap – and guess who did a silly happy polish dance and thought she died and went to heaven…?  (if you don’t know the answer, it of course me ;))
And here they are – and I would like to express my gratitude to a fantastic make up company with a fantastic Customer Services and founder – Illamasqua!!!

 
 
First we have Nurture, described as a candy, apple green - 2 coats, not top coat. It applies like a dream, dries quickly and  the finish is matte and super silky-soft to touch. I love this vibrant in-your-face green, it makes me happy just by looking at it!
Click on the close up photos to see the finish better....

 
 
Next we have Devotee - a candy pink, - 2 coats, not top coat. It applies like a dream, dries quickly and  the finish is matte and super silky-soft to touch. This is both super girly - but also feminine and fun for a slightly older girl like me ;) 
 
 
As the third jewel we have Serenity, a bright turquise - 2 coats, not top coat. It applies like a dream, dries quickly and  the finish is matte and super silky-soft to touch. It makes me think of vacation, seaside views, sailing, swimming and a blue sky...

 
 
As the fourth and final today we have Prosperity, a rich purple - 2 coats, not top coat. It applies like a dream, dries quickly and  the finish is matte and super silky-soft to touch. Oh how I LOVE this color, and I look forward to painting nail art on it - and maybe never remove it again ;)

I hope you liked these new Illamasqua's!
As soon as I have the yellow Optimist from the Rubber Brights I'll show you swatches of it plus the lovely red (of course with that name) Aorta, that I already have - I can tell you it is GORGEOUS!!!

65 kommentarer:

  1. Wow it's Lovely to hear that theyve send you new ones! And Also these.. Your Lucky Maria :) theyre all super Pretty! Love their finish!

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    1. Yes, that made me so incredibly happy - and I am indeed lucky :)

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  2. Wow, I am glad to know they have such a great customer service :) And I am happy for you, the story has a great ending! Those polishes are amazing, specially the pink and the purple ones... :D

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    1. Yes, that's what makes me want to support a company full speed LOL - the polishes are a dream-com-trough for me :)

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  3. Beautiful story with beautiful ending! :-) My favourites are Serenity and Prosperity! Serenity looks very very silky! :-)

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    1. It really is :) - all the finishes are so silky - I think I just was lucky to capture it better on Serenity!!

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  4. Wow...Prosperitiy ist exactly the color I'm looking for. Very beautiful and a gorgeous finish.

    Kind regards,
    Elena

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    1. I can understand why, it's totally amazing! Thanks a lot Elena!

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  5. Wow, that is great customer service! And these colors are gorgeous...especially the green and blue!

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    1. Yes, I was so happy and pleased - and indeed they are such lovely colors :)

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  6. stressful, but ended amazingly! colors are so lovely.

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    1. Yes - with happy ends like this, all stress is forgotten on my behalf :)

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  7. Serenity is really bright color.
    I'm waiting for other nail polishes :)

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    1. They are so gorgeous - and Aorta that I already have is such a pretty red!

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  8. Fabulous customer service! I'm in the love with the pink and blue, beautiful :)

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    1. Yes, it's like it should be, but rarely quite are!!
      They are so beautiful!

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  9. im glad the story had a happy ending :) and i'm sorry to hear about all the troubles you got :( i think it would have been also reasonable to contact illamasqua in some public way, right after they hadnt answered your 1st email - via twitter or their official Facebook page. Perhaps they would have reacted faster, because when lots of potential customers see your negative feedback, its never good for a big company who cares about its reputation.. but I hope it'll never happen to you again :)

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    1. That's not really my style, I am convinced the email actually didn't reach them!
      I'm so happy with the outcome :)

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    2. yes i understand :) and i also don't believe they ignored the emails on purpose, especially now when i know about the happy ending of your story. what i mean is there can be different ways to try and solve the problem you had. one way is to send several emails, another way is to use an official company page in a social network, i honestly believe they created and maintain those pages not only to advertise but also to help their customers and hear the feedback. polite asking wouldn't hurt anyone.. btw i've just visited illamasqua website and though i didn't find the founder's email, i found an online request form - one more way to contact their support :)
      anyways, too many words to discuss something that is already solved and forgotten lol
      ps: serenity looks awesome, such a bright shade! i'll be looking forward to see your designs with this turquoise ;)

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    3. LOL yes, a lot of words - I still did it the way I felt was the right one :)

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    1. Yes, it's difficult not to fall head over heals....

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  11. Whoa, they are seriously awesome and happy colours! Hooray for good customer service, we'd like some more of that please :)

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    1. They really are - and you are so right, many companies could learn something here :)

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  12. great customer service! Tooo Cool! these are beautiful!!! so bright and fun!

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    1. I couldn't agree more - and yes, they are a happy bunch :)

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  13. Gorgeous shades ....loved them...:)

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  14. Ahmazing colours - I love their rubber finish polishes and have been wanting these since I saw the first promo pics. I was totally on the fence about the pink but your swatches is actually making it look like one I need.

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    1. Yes, so have I, so it's so nice that they now are available for all - I actually felt the same way about the pink, but now I love it :)

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  15. they're all great and happy colors, but my favourite is Prosperity. I def want to try it!!!

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    1. They are, and I'm so going to use mine throughout spring and summer - but with my love for strong colors, who am I kidding, I'll wear them all year round!

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  16. How awesome of them! These colors are awesome!!

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    1. Yes, that is really awesome - I'm so happy :)

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  17. These are gorgeous! Especially that green one! I love their rubber finish, too!

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    1. Yes, Nurture holds a special place in my heart too, right next to Prosperity :)

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  18. Wow those shades are amazing! Sweet! I'm glad it worked out for you :) What a score on the whole collection!

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    1. That is a fantastic score, I still have to pinch my arm to be sure not to dream :)

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  19. OMG!!! These nail colors are all so pretty. Love the colors of each and every kind. they are indeed perfect for any occasion. Great picks!

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    1. You are spot on - they are really amazing :)

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  20. These look amazing! I'm so glad you kept pushing and everything ended well! :D

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    1. They are and it was such a happy ending!!

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  21. I will unfollow you XD
    I can't add every single nail polish that you show on my wish list XD
    I will bankrupt XD

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    1. Hahaha, *Ky* you are too funny, I really need to set up some kind of "Support *Ky*" fund to help you cope with the wish list caused by me ;)

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  22. Wow, these colours really are amazingly vibrant! So great to hear about a company really pulling out the stops to make something right. Enjoy your new goodies!!

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    1. both the colors and the company is amazing - and thank you so much Elizabeth, I will!!

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  23. Such a great story about their customer service! I'm happy for you! And I really like how Serenity looks...

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    1. Yes it is - and thank you so very much, Sandipa :)

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  24. Wow they are so bright! I love the green one

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    1. They really are, they make me happy just by looking at them :)

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  25. All the colors are so pretty and so bright! I love them!
    And it's great to hear such a wonderful customer service story! Yay! :-)

    ~ Yun

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    1. They (and the Customer Services) are hard not to love - thanks a lot Yun!

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  26. Vivid colors, love the pink and purple.

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    1. They are, and that's just like I love colors LOL

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  27. omg, you really want my poor heart to crash... awesome colors, i really don't know which one i would take first *.*

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    1. I'm not deliberately aiming at that, Zana, but maybe I should start setting up "not for Zana filters" LOL

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  28. You can wear any color chicky!! Doesn't matter if your 5 or 105!! What an awesome story and you know I love me some neons!! These are amazing and they didn't need undies?!? Even better!! Now I want to order from them just to see if I'll get leaky polish and some free neons!!! Lol

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    1. Yes, you are of course so right about that.
      I always do use a ridge filler, but they do not need a white color under them :)
      LOL you are so bad hahaha - but honestly, you'll love them!

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  29. These are so pretty, I can't help but wonder: Why do I not own than pink one already?

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    1. Exactly Sonja, why don't own Devotee already, I have been thinking the same ;)

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  30. Beautiful swatches! And what a customer service :)))

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    1. Thanks a lot - and indeed it is a perfect CS :)

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