REVOLUTION TOTALLY SOPH KIT REVIEW

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Today I have another review for you and this is on the Revolution Totally Soph Kit, this set is part of Revolution's Christmas gift sets. This set contains a contour kit, 3 lip glosses and an eyeshadow palette all 'inspired' by Sophdoesnails who they have collaborated with before. At first I thought yes Soph has come out with more products but I don't think these are actually her products she has come up with, it's just new products with Soph's name on them. The kit retails for £30 and believe me at first I was like I am not buying that it seems way overpriced for what you get in the kit, however it is currently on offer on the Superdrug website for £18 so that's why I picked it up. Lets jump into the review!

Contour Kit

I have been using this kit every day since I got this and I absolutely love it, the formula of each product is beautiful and blends out so well. The contour shade works really well for my skin tone if I go in lightly and build it up, again blends out super nicely and lasts all day long. The highlighter looks stunning but because it is a icy shade this will not work for every skin tone, as Sophie is paler I understand that's why they put this shade in but I wish it was more of a champagne/gold tone so more people can use it. It is not glittery at all so it looks very smooth on the skin which I absolutely LOVE!!!!, and it does last all day long. Also neither of the contour and highlighter shade have any fall out so that's an extra bonus. The blush shade in this palette is not my usual shade as I like more pink/peachy tones and this is more of a nude colour. It blends in very well with the contour shade so it's not completely obvious that you are wearing blush. This palette is a lot bigger than Revolution's other contour kits that look like this but it is still very travel friendly so I will be continuing to use this all the time. I also love the nude packaging!

Eyeshadow Palette

This palette is so perfect of for a minimal effort everyday eye look, the shades in it are not too bold so this would be really good for beginners. I just done a basic look with this using the 2 warm toned transitions and then put the pinky shimmer shade in the middle of my lid and that was it. The shades are very pigmented and blend out beautifully, the Revolution eye shadow palettes never disappoint me and this was no exception. The mattes do not swatch very well on my arm but they are very pigmented on the eyes, so don't always trust finger swatches. The shimmers are pigmented on my arm, but when you apply it to the lid I would 100% wet the brush to intensify the colour more. Again I love the packaging of this palette as well because it is also nude, I like the fact there is a window so you can see exactly what shades you get in the palette. 

Lip Glosses

I do not usually wear gloss but I feel like it is slightly coming back on trend, a lot of companies are coming out with new glosses and I've noticed that people are reaching for them a lot more. I first put a matte lip on and then put the 'Cake' gloss on top. Initially it looks stunning, and does not feel sticky at all. It feels quite moisturising actually, and feels really comfortable on the lips. I love the basic packaging with the black lid, and the actually tube is transparent so you can see exactly what colour you are getting. As expected the longer you wear a gloss, it starts to wear off and especially when you eat it just comes straight off. However, I do really like the formula of these glosses so I will definitely be wearing them more!

Overall I am very satisfied with this kit, you get a contour kit, eyeshadow palette and 3 lip glosses for such a cheap price. Although Soph didn't do this herself I still would recommend getting this if you are a fan of Soph and you need more of these products. I will 100% will be using the contour palette a lot especially for everyday use. If I feel like I don't want to put a lot of effort into a eye look and want to put something there, I will be using the eyeshadow palette because it's super pretty for a basic eye look. As I said I don't wear lip glosses a lot but I love the formula of these so if I'm feeling a glossy lip, I will be reaching for these. I love this kit and I am very glad I purchased it.

So that was my review on everything that you get in the Revolution Totally Soph Kit, if you are interested in buying it you can get it here.
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SEPTEMBER FAVOURITES

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Today I have my September Favourites and it is now the 1st October which is extremely exciting because now we can look forward to the festivities to come. We are at my absolute favourite time of year which is Autumn/Winter so its finally time for the colder months woooo!

Revolution Conceal & Define Foundation

I need to do a full review on this for you, I have done a video on it but I would like to do a blog post for the people that don't watch my videos. Long story short this is my go-to foundation at the moment, I absolutely love the formula of this as it doesn't stick to dry patches and it blends out beautifully. The only thing that does not agree with my skin type is the longevity of it, it does not last as long as fully matte foundations would on my skin. The coverage is so pretty as well, I wouldn't say its super full coverage but its a good medium and can be built up to full. This foundation is only £9, it only has 23ml of product in it which is a bit disappointing but it is probably because of the packaging and doe-foot applicator.

Collection Lash Surge Mascara

First of all can I just say that this mascara is NOT spoken about as much as it should be. I first heard of it when Sophdoesnails spoke about it on her channel, and as always she influenced me to buy it. This is so cheap as it is only £4.99 and I cannot believe how inexpensive this is for the quality of the product. It separates your lashes, makes them super black and one of the only mascaras to not flake on me!  

Soph x Revolution Extra Spice Palette

Now that we are diving into Autumn, Soph's Extra Spice palette is the perfect eyeshadow palette to create beautiful warm looks. The shimmers in it are stunning as well, you can create so many different looks with it. This palette only costs £10 and the quality of the shades are amazing. The packaging is very pretty as it is in contrast to her other palette which I still use and love, and it has a huge mirror which is very handy. I do slightly prefer this palette to her old one just because I like the shades in it more, if you haven't tried this yet then you should get your hands on it.

NYX Lip Lingerie in Ruffle Trim

So I love a good nude liquid lipstick, and this is such a beautiful shade of a browny nude. The formula of the lip lingerie's is incredible as well they are super creamy and pigmented. I love the applicator of this as well because its quite long and skinny so it's perfect for applying the product neatly. These only cost £7 which is super inexpensive so I would definitely recommend them! 

So those were my September Favourites, if you enjoyed this post then please make sure to share it - it would really help me out!

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REVOLUTION PRO 4K HIGHLIGHTER PALETTE REVIEW

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For today's post I have a review post and I am so excited to be talking about this product. It is the Revolution Pro 4K Highlighter Palette, and I have my one in the shade Rose Gold. You can also get this in Gold but I opted for Rose Gold palette, as I felt the shades would suit me better. These palettes cost £8 and you get 4 highlighters in them. On the Revolution Beauty website, this palette is described as 'Create the ultimate glow with Revolution PRO 4K Highlighter Palette. Formulated with Revolution's most intense and buttery pressed pigment formula, Rose Gold features four incredible shades; a cool white shimmer with three peach-toned shades to add warmth and dimension to all skin tones'.

Packaging

If you have seen the new Revolution Pro range then you will know the packaging is black on every product (I think...well most of them anyway). So they have followed the theme with the black packaging, and it is made of cardboard. I like the packaging of this range across all of their products as I think it looks sophisticated and sleek. Also it's not actually a huge palette, like I definitely have highlighter palettes that are a lot bigger so I can 100% take this when travelling. When I open the palette up it kind of reminds me of the Huda Beauty highlighter palettes.

Application

These highlighters feel very buttery to touch which is what you would normally expect from a high end product, however they are a little bit powdery as well. When tapping your brush in the pan, the highlighters do come across glittery and I am not a massive fan of that. I found that to make these look amazing you need to tap your brush off a few times and the glitter particles fly off, then when applied to the face you are left with this beautiful and wet looking highlighter. It also can get quite messy in the palette but that can be wiped off very easily.

Swatches

Longevity

No surprise but this lasted all day at work and still looked stunning by the end of the day. I even wore the top right shade when I was fake tanned on a night out and it looked amazing all night long! I even got a couple of compliments on it.

Opinion
I have now used this palette a bunch of times now because I love love love the formula of these! It is much different to any of Revolution's other highlighters. They need to make single highlighters or more palettes with this exact formula because I will buy them! The fact that you get 4 big pans of highlighters for only £8 plus it is super travel friendly, what more is there to ask for? The only negative thing I have to say is that I do not like the fine glitter particles but that is quickly resolved by tapping my brush off a few times.  The packaging as well looks very sleek and high end so that is a complete bonus! I can't get over the quality for such a low price, if you have not tried either of the palettes you need to get your hands on them! If you are interested in buying you can get either of them here.


So that was my review on the Revolution Pro 4K Highlighter Palette.
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GLOSSY BOX OPENING | SEPTEMBER 2018

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For today's post we have the classic monthly Glossy Box Openings which I have been doing for almost a year now and that is crazy. My little space on the internet is almost a year old as well and I have had an amazing year with my blog I cannot wait for the future. This month's Glossy Box has a theme of going back to school and to help you get prepped and organised.

BeautyPro Detoxifying Bubbling Mask

They have put this mask in the box to revive the skin for people going back to school, I am actually really excited to try this as I love face masks and have been wanting to try a bubbling mask. This mask also has activated charcoal in it which is good for blemish prone skin, and is also good for detoxing your skin, refining pores and reducing oil. It will work deep into your pores and will also clean away blackheads. I don't know about you but this sounds great to me! This retails for £4.95 which isn't the cheapest mask for 1 use but if it works it will be worth it in the long run.

Daily Concepts Facial Mini Scrubber
This does what it says on the tin, its made from soy and a natural cotton base layer which will create a rich lather. It is perfect for sensitive skin and is cruelty free, it also has a little pocket to put your fingers in whilst scrubbing. Again sounds really good and because I have sensitive skin I'm excited to put this to the test! You can get this on Amazon for £6.99.

Bang Beauty Eyebrow Cream
I have heard a lot about this brand lately so I am excited that they have something from them in the box this month. This eyebrow cream has a velvety consistency and will apply effortlessly. I don't really use eyebrow creams anymore but I will definitely give this one a go, however the one I have is in the shade auburn so not sure what that is going to look like on me. It does look quite brown in the pot so I will have to see. It also does come with a little brush which I will need to test as well, that in mind this retails for £16.80.

Karl Lagerfeld + ModelCo Lip Liner
I have been getting into lip liners a lot more recently so I was very happy to see this in the box. It has a very creamy formula and is a beautiful pinky shade. If you are into your lip liners then this will be a great addition to your collection. It is very pigmented as well! This retails for £25 but at the moment it has a sale on when I am posting this so you can get it for £17.50.

Grow Gorgeous Scalp Detox
Apparently you should be detoxing your scalp often which I didn't even know was a thing if I'm being completely honest. This has pomegranate enzymes and natural castor oil beads in it to remove the impurities that block the roots so it can boost hair growth. It is vegan and cruelty free which is good to know and you are supposed to use this 1-2 times a week as a pre-wash treatment. Considering I have not heard of a product like this I am excited to use this and see what it does for my hair. This is a deluxe mini that retails for £7.37, the full size retails for £28.

Wet Ones Be Fresh Antibacterial Wipes
Antibacterial wipes are always needed when you are on the go whether its to clean or freshen up so I think it's great they've included these. They kill 99.9% of bacteria and these are suitable for your hands, body and children. I have put them in my handbag already as they are a great travel size and you never know when you need wipes. This retail for only £1.15 which I think is such a bargain.

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ADAGIOTEA REVIEW AND GIVEAWAY!

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I have a bit of a different post for you guys today, yes makeup and skincare etc makes you feel beautiful on the outside what how about how you feel inside? Danielle at Adagio Tea very kindly reached out to me to ask if I would like to try some of their teas and there is also a giveaway so stay tuned to hear about that.

Just some background on Adagiotea, they have such a huge range of different types of tea. Which include: Black, Flavoured, Chai, Oolong, White, Green, Matcha, Herbal, Rooibos, Decaf, Pu-Erh and Masters. They are vegan and gluten free, any flavours are from essential oils and the traditional teas are pure leaves. Not all of the teas are caffeinated, as they also have a lovely herbal range. What makes them different is that their hand-picked teas are sourced from origin, they work directly with the farmers who produce them in their native countries. Coming straight from the source means that they are brimming with far more nutrients, they are full leaf with no added sugar and all-natural flavours.  On their website they also give you a lot of knowledge on tea which I didn't even realise how interesting it would be! They also do glassware which is beautiful and very easy to use.

Here are some of my favourite flavours:

Caramel 

Berry Blues

Raspberry Green

Pina Colada

Opinion
These teas are so refreshing, if normal tea bags don't cut it for you then you need to try these! You can tell that these are made from pure leaves and essential oils. They have such a strong smell and they all smell exactly how they are named, they don't taste as strong but depending on how long you leave the leaves to diffuse is how strong you will taste it. They tell you how much tea to put in and for how long which I think is super helpful. 

Giveaway

Danielle is kindly giving away an ingenuiTEA teapot, a glass mug AND 15 small pouches of tea which makes up 150 cups! If you wish to enter this giveaway please bare in mind I will need to give your address to Danielle,  make sure you're fine with me doing that before entering.

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Thank you to Danielle to sending me these teas I absolutely love them!

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AUGUST FAVOURITES

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Today I have for you my August Favourites! I cannot believe it is September now, I must say this every moth but the year is just flying by. Real talk I am so excited for Autumn now and I have certainly had enough of the summer weather.

Too Faced Born This Way Foundation

I have been using this for around 6 weeks now and I am in love with this foundation. It has such nice coverage, it's not too full its more medium but you can definitely build it to full. It is completely oil-free which I love as my t-zone can get real oily throughout the day, it has hyaluronic acid in it which helps to hydrate the skin so this is not a drying matte formula. This does not last as long as a matte foundation would on my skin but I prefer this formula as it is better for my skin type. This is high end but not the most expensive foundation on the market as this retails for £29.

Spectrum B06 Brush

I do not wear eye shadow every single day but when I do I will always use this brush to blend out the edges of the shadow. It is a tall tapered brush that effortlessly blends out the edges to make it look all blown out and pretty. No matter if I am using high end or drugstore eye shadows, this brush works an absolute treat and would definitely recommend. I got this in a set but you can buy this separately and it only costs £4.99!

Soph x Revolution Cake Lipstick

As you know I love Sophdoesnails, she is one of my favourite YouTubers. She has now done a few collaborations with Revolution and they get better every time. Sophie come out with another eye shadow palette (Extra Spice), and along with this she brought out 3 nude lipsticks. The formula is so nice with these, they aren't drying matte they're beautifully creamy. They are also very pigmented, Cake is by far my favourite as it is a pinky nude shade. These lipsticks are so cheap as they retail for just £4.

Obsession Dewy Fix Spray

My skin type is combination so when dry it can look very cakey and powdery, well this fixing spray certainly saves the day for me! It just melts all of my makeup together and because it has hydrating properties in it, it gives me that little bit of moisture back into my skin. I spray a lot onto my face just wave it dry and walah, my face looks like how I wish it would look all the time. You can get this on the Revolution Beauty website or Boots and this retails for £6.

So those were my August Favourites.

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