Makeup Revolution

Redemption Acid Palette
Redemption Acid Palette

We’re looking at some crazy prices for make-up now – the £25 lipstick is a common occurrence. So, it would be nice to find a budget brand that delivers on quality without the money madness. Oh wait. Look what I found! New brand Makeup Revolution is (mostly) ticking that box – I’m predicting big things for this. There is actually so much to swatch (296 products!) that I’ve had to hold off from swatching everything right now, but  I’ll gradually get to it in another post, especially the Redemption Palettes – above is Acid Redemption.

Redemption Palettes
Redemption Palettes

 

The Redemption Palettes, above, from top left heading clockwise are: Iconic 1, Iconic 2, Iconic 3 and Romantic Smoked. I’ve tested (although not yet swatched) and find the formulas good and long lasting (although ditch the sponge applicators in favour of brushes). And, yes, if you’re thinking they might look like dupes for a certain range, I think they pretty much are and I’m sounding the Dupe Alert klaxon. The Redemption Palettes are £4 each (yes, I had to go back and check).

Awesome Metals
Awesome Metals

Next up, the Awesome Metals Foil Finish Shadows. There are five of these – I’m not sure they give exactly the pay-off of the similar Stila ones (which themselves are similar to LIT), but there’s rather a lot of shimmer going on! The shade I’ve tested here is Emerald Goddess. These are £4.

Vivid Blush Lacquer
Vivid Blush Lacquer

Right, the Vivid Blush Lacquers are one of my favourite products from this range – creamy, blendable blush that gives amazing pay-off in a variety of shades. I’m wearing a shade called Lacquer Desire right now and the pigment is incredible. They’re £3 each.

#HappyLips
#HappyLips

#HappyLips are 100% my favourite product from the Makeup Revolution range. They have a central core of pigment and a surrounding argan oil balm and they are SO soft and creamy on the lip. I’d wear any of these any day of the week and I’d challenge you to put this up against a much pricier lipstick and tell the difference. They’re £3 each.

The One Foundation
The One Foundation

The ONE Foundation is a similar texture to Armani Maestro (it’s not as premium in feel though) AND best of all goes from the palest skin tones right through to very dark black (see image). Cleverly, there’s also a white pigment in a separate bottle so you can adjust your shade if needed. The shade line up, I notice is similar to Illamasqua’s and comes in 16 different colours. These are £4 each.

Scandalous Lipsticks
Scandalous Lipsticks

Finally, the Scandalous Lipsticks. Oh my gosh – I tried the yellow – on me it’s vile! But these are for a distinct look that’s not really very me! If you are going for yellow or the lighter blue shade, I would definitely advise using a white underneath. I can’t quite believe that they’re £1 each, but they are!

Scandalous Swatch
Scandalous Swatch

There are some more pared back colours (a line-up of 20 shades) that are very pretty – well worth £1 of anyone’s money, and a very vampy selection of deep wines shown below.

Vamp Collection
Vamp Collection

So, what you need to know is that Makeup Revolution launches onto Superdrug.com on 9th April (in store later in the summer) but the Revolution site has launched today HERE. My personal view is that Makeup Revolution is a little like MUA only better, and quality wise, I don’t think you will find anything that isn’t amazing value for money. If anything, it’s kind of scary how much of a mark-up other brands put on their products. There are some products that are a bit ‘young’ for my taste (such as the yellow lipstick.. never again!) but actually, I’d say there’s not really a demographic that won’t get something from this new range.

I’ll be doing a massive £500 giveaway of Revolution on Monday so keep an eye out for it. That’s pretty much  a box of make-up for life.

 


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15 responses to “Makeup Revolution”

  1. Fiona

    Tried to place an order but i dont think the website is working 🙁

  2. Its great to see a good quality budget friendly brand. Those Scandalous Lipsticks pack a punch – those colours are very vivid. Looking forward to seeing swatches of the palettes.
    http://www.letstalkbeauty.co.uk/

  3. Laura Petit-moi

    Are you going to be at the brand launch Jane?

    I’m massively excited about this and cannot wait for the launch

    Laura – http://www.petitmoi-bigworld.co.uk – xxx

    1. Jane

      No.. I won’t be there but hope you enjoy! x

  4. Laura Petit-moi

    Aww would have been nice to say hello again!

    Yes, I am really looking forward to it, the products look stunning and I’ve been wanting to know what he’s been planning, definitely not disappointed! xx

  5. Tania

    I hadn’t heard of this until I read your post, but I think I fell in love with every item you showed! Will definitely be buying them all up!

  6. Oh my, I just went on their website and there might just be some spending happening very soon!

  7. Unevenlemming

    MUA need to be worried, very worried. Sone amazing products thrre, launch is going to be a sell out for sure.

  8. Julie

    I have just placed an order in the site. Looks like a very good selection of things at affordable prices. Assuming all the quality is similar to BBB’s samples then could be my new fave range!

  9. Petra

    Wow, I’m really interested in the foundation. It’s so difficult to find a suiting color when you’re as pale as me…. But, also other products, the pigmentation of the eyeshadow is fantastic! Here in the Netherlands they don’t sell MUA neither Revolution. However, there will be (finally!) a drugstore selling MUA from the middle of April.
    So, I’m deeefinetly interested to participate in your giveaway on monday. But, is it possible to win when I live in the Netherlands?

    1. Jane

      It will be UK only I’m afraid, but I am sure that Revolution ships to Europe xx

  10. Better than MUA? I’m definitely going to be putting an order in very soon! xx

    kizzyhearts.blogspot.co.uk

  11. Petra

    Too bad, but I wil search for some website which will ship to the Netherlands. Products look so pretty I need to try.. Are you perhaps planning to swatch the foundations in the near future?

    And bytheway, I discovered your blog only yesterday – but I’m already hooked !

  12. Katie

    Be still my beating heart!! I just hope this isnt an april fools… this range looks amazing!! Are the foundations made to be mixed?x

  13. Littlemissstyleguru

    Ahh this was lovely to read Jane. Wow you had so much on launch day to get through. Amazing loved it thanks for sharing the first ever blog xxxx

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