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Makeup Revolution 144 Eyeshadow Palette- Review

One of my favourite things about Christmas, apart from the Berry lipsticks and the smell of Christmas trees,  has to be the cute gift sets and bargains you can find in the drugstore. At this time of year you can find some really great bargains for gifts or just a treat for yourself, so when I walked into my local Superdrug one thing that caught my eye in particular was the Makeup Revolution 144 Eyeshadow Palette 2016 Collection. Makeup Revolution is slowly becoming my favourite drugstore brand and that speaks volumes considering Bourjois is my go to brand!

The shadows are encased in a very large palette which isn't very practical for travelling, (unless you carry around a Mary Poppins bag, which I don't think many of us do!) this wasn't something that bothered me because I knew at the time I purchased it I wouldn't be traipsing it up and down the UK.

Personally, I am a fan of the packaging. Although it can come across a little cheap. For example, it doesn't feel the most sturdiest as if the lid could snap off,  I really like the way the shades are lined out. All of the neutrals are together and it works from lightest to darkest with the more daring colours along the bottom rows. And because the palette is black it helps to make the product look that bit more professional.

There are 144 shades in the palette and the variety is incredible. As I mentioned it works from light to dark with a fair mix of matte, pearly and shimmery shades. The pigments on these are fairly strong but its important to remember this palette is only £20 (£10 a the moment on a half price deal) so I'm not quite ready to throw away all of my other eye palettes but it's still great value for money.

Like any other Makeup Revolution eyeshadows I have tried recently this palette has yet again impressed me. There are plenty of brown matte shades that are perfect for the crease and it has something to suit all skin tones. I was shocked with how little fall out the product has so I can do my flawless base before my eye makeup (kA- Ch'ing). One particular shade that has impressed me is the matte black located at the very end of the fourth row. Trustworthy matte blacks aren't always easy to find in the drugstore as the pigment can be weaker and not as long lasting but this has proven me wrong! The majority of these shades apply like a dream. Even the matte ones. They feel buttery and smooth and since the pigments are so strong you don't need to keep applying product to the brush. I have created many Smokey looks and I am surprised with professional it has looked and it competes with some of my more expensive palettes.

Now, as impressive as this product is, it needs to mentioned that some of the shades have a poor pigment and they don't apply as nicely. It tend to be the brighter, more vibrant colours that suffer which is a shame because overall the palette is incredible. As an aspiring makeup artist, I find it difficult to use these colours especially over the lid and the only use I can find for the is on the inner corner or dragging it along the bottom lash line which is better than nothing but not overly practical!

I've been reaching for this palette everyday recently and I love working with the variety but mainly the more neutral shades because they don't make you look washed out or ill. Always a bonus! And there is such a mix of warm and cool neutrals there is something that will work for everyone. This palette is just as good, if not better than some of my high end products. I would recommend this to everyone and since it is so cheap you would be silly not to pick it up!

Where- Superdrug
Price- £20 (currently £10 on a half price deal)


Katie x