The Makeup Revolution 25 Window December 2016 Advent Calendar
I think I underestimated how long it would take to photograph, test and evaluate all of the products contained in the December 2016 Makeup Revolution advent calendar. Saying that, not only have I thoroughly enjoyed trying things out and learning more about them, but it’s been fun to open something other than tiny chocolates on the run up to Christmas!
So it’s taken me a while to write this post and complete all the images I needed for it (and by a while I mean it has taken weeks of photograph, both taking and processing and swatches and product testing). Weather (for lighting) and health (I have had two very nasty bouts of colds in the last 6 weeks) have also been against me.
So I do apologize now for the video that I made, I am still uploading it because I put so much effort into it!!! But the quality isn’t that good, so you have been warned! I wish I had a soft box! I will place the link at the end of the post for those who want to see it. But the main thing is that I truly hope you like my photography, I have spent many hours on these images…
Where to start! I will begin by telling you all how impressed I was with the way in which the products were packaged, and how fabulous the design of this calendar was, even though there was nothing hugely special about it. The black and rose gold colours made it stand out and it wasn’t over the top like some brands are. You would have thought it would have been heavier too, but the whole set was contained in a large stand-able box, with a fold in the centre so it could be stood up or lain flat as well.
The nature of the rest of my post will be to go through the items within this years calendar (2016) and to give each item the attention it deserves. It will be numbered by how it came out of the box, and if I have used it the item will be reviewed individually. Any product information will be contained in the photographs, if you would like further information on anything please leave me a comment declaring the question and which number of item.
After all of the 25 items have been listed, I will give an overall impression and opinion of the best products. And finally I am going to end with some swatches and colour correct photographs for you.
Full List Of 25 Items
1. Lipstick – Beige in Colour
A very nice colour of lipstick, one I will use again.
2. Brush – Foundation
This brush can double in use and is easy to store and clean because of its size. It has white bristles with a subtle hint of pink from the centre. Looking more glamorous than you would think for the price, it’s an ideal item for handbags.
3. Anti Shine Balm
4. Strobe Balm
5. Lipstick – Hot Pink
6. Brush – Face Brush
This brush is great quality and has lovely soft bristles. Great size for your handbag or for taking on holiday. The rose gold is a lovely addition for a little glamour.
7. Baked Blush – Hard Day
8. Lipgloss
9. Lipstick – Nude in Colour
A great neutral shade of lipstick, ideal for many looks.
10. Mono Eyeshadow – Paper Luxe
A wonderful pale eyeshadow which is ideal for layering looks and a great base coat for eyelids.
11. Lipstick – Purple
12. Eye Primer
13. Bronzer
14. Mono Eyeshadow – ‘New Tral Red’
Such a nice shade of red, it had great staying power through a whole day and I was impressed with the quality.
2g Pot of Eyeshadow.
15. Compact Mirror – black colour with slogan ‘join the revolution’
16. Baked Highlighter
18. Brush – EyeshadowA lovely little brush, great size for doing eyeshadow on eyelids.
19. Mono Eyeshadow – Velvet Luxe
Great travel size.
2g Pot of Eyeshadow.
20. Mini Angled BrushPerfect travel size brush, soft bristles.
21. Baked Blush – Bang Bang You’re Dead
22. Liquid Highlighter
23. Lipstick – Deep Red
24. Lipstick – Cherry Purple
25. Redemption Palette
Contains 12 Colours ranging from a silver/white through browns and golds to black (see swatches below).
Staying power was very good, tested over an 8 hour day. The darker colours were more visible, easily blend-able.
Contains a double brush inside the palette.
Only weighs 14g so ideal to carry around or on holiday.
There was only one thing missing from this wonderful variety of makeup items, and that was a makeup bag to put it all into!
The Items I Am Most Impressed With
The three items that I have enjoyed the most from this advent calendar are the Redemption Eyeshadow Palette, the Mono Eyeshadow Pots and the Mini Brushes.
When you look at how many items you receive for the price paid, I think the calendar is an excellent idea and a great way of trying things new. What you can use for the money as well, is pretty excellent, there isn’t anything that I definitely won’t use ever. And if I find I won’t I can always gift them away to friends and relatives who would use the products.
So let me talk about the colours in this calendar, I am now going to show some swatch photographs of the lipsticks and the eyeshadows. I know that some colours won’t be everyone’s cup of tea, but I think it’s important to outline what you are getting, and packaging sometimes gets in the way of that. I will show Lipsticks, Two of the Mono Eyeshadows, and the Redemption Palette.
My Overall Review is 4/5
Value for Money 4/5
Quality of Products 4/5
Variety Included 4/5
Thank you for reading this review today, I hope that you have enjoyed the post and the many many photographs too. I had a lot of fun making them!
Anyone who would like any further information on any of the products please leave me a comment. You can check out the Makeup Revolution website the link is below, as is the link to my video.
✩ Sabrina ✩
Check out the Makeup Revolution Website here https://www.tambeauty.com/en/Revolution-Makeup/b-6.aspx
Check out (sorry for the quality) the products video over on my YouTube here https://youtu.be/0LGSWk_3k0Q
I’m such a huge huge fan of make up revolution, their products are so affordable but don’t skip on quality. Looks like you got loads of goodies to try out now, the brushes are my favourite!
I love the images, they are really crisp and clear but some of them would look even better if they were a bit bigger x
Thank you very much, I appreciate your comment. I can easily adjust the size of images if you wish to see any larger ones. I was just concerned with how many images this particular post contained, that it would make it too long, so I left some of them medium sized 🙂 x
The eyeshadow palette looks so pretty – and very pigmented!
Thank you Sophia, yes as you can see by the swatches, some colours are very nice 🙂