makeup revolution week: review (brow palette + lip gloss trio)

Here it is! The second post in the latest theme week here on the creation of beauty is art. My last post introduced the massive set of Revolution (aka Makeup Revolution or Makeup Revolution London) products I was gifted over the holiday season. There were also a couple of mini reviews thrown in there. Today the focus is on the Brow Palette and Lip Gloss Trio. Take a closer look, find out how they perform, and see the products in action.

Review (Revolution Brow Palette)

This Revolution Brow Palette has a lot going on - and there are some pros and some cons to consider. The pros? There is a mixture of powder and cream products. There is a nice shade range included in the brown brow powders. All of which are perfectly suited to my own brow colour. The products are fabulous in terms of the quality. The powders are richly pigmented and perform well and the gels have just the right intensity. On the other half of the products are powders and cream products to highlight and shape the brows. That makes this a well rounded and effective brow set. The cons? This particular brow set is really only suited for people with darker eyebrows. I can't see it working well for anyone with red or blonde brows. Additionally, there are no instructions on how to use the products (which means this isn't overly beginner friendly) and no indication of what each product is intended to do. So you are kind of going in blind and hoping for the best. That being said, the quality of the products is wonderful and I was really happy with the end result.

Review (Revolution Lip Gloss Trio)

Next up in this Revolution review is a lip gloss trio. It included three glosses in all. Though they don't have proper names, they are marked as 01, 02, and 03. (Creative, right?) The first shade is a nude caramel shade, the second a warmer nude, and the last a glittering gold. Take a look at the swatches of the three glosses in the picture below...

These definitely have an impressive amount of colour payoff. They look absolutely gorgeous on the lips. I love that the nude colours are rich and warm - and the inclusion of that glittery shade is perfection. (Because you can never go wrong with a little glitter.) However, these aren't glosses I will be reaching for all that often. The reason is the formula. As I have mentioned in previous posts, there is nothing I hate more than a sticky or tacky lip gloss. The only glosses I'll reach for have to be hydrating, smooth, and comfortable. While these are wearable...they do have a tacky finish. That is not my personal preference. If you don't mind a stickier gloss, then these are a wonderful option. The colours really are beautiful and the pigmentation level is fabulous. Consider your personal preferences before running out to purchase glosses from this brand.

Ready to see the brow palette and lip gloss trio in action? This is a simple no-makeup-makeup look that I threw together before grabbing groceries. It featured the brow gels and powders from the Brow Palette and the lip gloss in 02. Be sure to let me know what you think of the end result.

Overall, there were some really solid products here. Though I wish the Brow Palette came with clear labeling and instructions, the performance is outstanding. The glosses have rich pigmentation and look beautiful - but the tacky finish just isn't for me.

What do you think of these products? Have you tried them?