Revolution Retro Luxe Lip Kit Reviews & Swatches

Revolution Retro Luxe Lip Kits

These were very an impulse buy when I was in Superdrug getting hair dye, but the packaging just drew me in and I couldn't help myself. Pricing at $6 each I bit the bullet and brought two matte and two metallic which looked more suited to my style (most were browns or reds which I have tons of!) then instantly swatched them when I got home. All come with the liquid lipstick and liner to match which is a godsend!

Grandee

Grandee

The first shade I used was 'Grandee' which they didn't have a tester for in store but the lips on the box reminded me of Koko K from Kylies Cosmetics so I thought I would try it out and if I don't get along with it then I can always save for summer. The formula is almost velvety when you put it on but soon dries down to a really nice matte colour, the pencil is obviously a perfect match and helps keep in in place without any leaks or smudging. The wand it a simple douffer but comfortable for applying the lipstick and I find this is a really nice summer shade for every day use, almost reminding me of the pink cotton candy colour. I love the rose gold lid and lettering on the pencil making it look luxurious. Trying it on my lips I found it to dry really quickly, within the 2 minute mark, so if you do go wrong you have a very short amount of time to fix it! The more I use this shade the more I actually start to like it, it really is a very nice summer pink for every day look or splash some gloss or metallic pink over the top to make it into an evening look.

Reign

Reign

Since I am trying to find some really nice summer shades I picked out another nude pink shade called 'Reign' which there wasn't a tester for either so I took a chance on it and I'm really glad I did! The formula like the previous shade is comfortable applying and on the lips while it's drying quickly. I have done the eating and drinking test with no fall out! I have to say the more I use these the more I fall in love with the formula, it stays in place all day and would be perfect for a night out! At $6 per kit they are definitely worth it! I can already tell these two shades are going to be my every day summer lipsticks for on the go and adding a little sparkle over the top for a night out!

We Rule

We Rule

Next of course is the first of the metal lip kits that I brought, 'We Rule'! This one I swatched in store before purchasing as I found it to be such a nice shade to add to my collection! I love how much it lights up when the light hits in and they really went out on the pigmentation of this shade as it holds the colour really well in just one swipe. The only thing I am going to say is that they are very sticky on the lips, I get that it is a metal and it doesn't say it will dry down what so ever on the box but as I always use matte liquid lipsticks it is hard to get used to. If you press your lips together then part them again you can see the product moving on the lips and becoming more sticky but if you bare with it then you do get used to it pretty quickly. I love that the liner is as metallic as the actual lipstick as well as I am used to them just coming on their own or with a matte pencil which is roughly the same shade so well done Revolution for upping the game on metallic lip liners!

Sovereign 

Sovereign

The last out of the lip kits I brought is the metallic shade 'Sovereign' which is almost a cammo green metallic shade with gold like flakes in it. This is my least favourite out of all the lip kits I brought as it isn't as pigmented at all! I get that it is hard to get the consistency right but with the other metallic shade being so pigmented and beautiful I do feel slightly disappointed in this shade. In the photo I have 3 layers on and you can still clearly see my natural lip colour under neath. For the swatch I had to go over it for the colour to come up in the photograph. It is a nice grunge looking shade, I am saving it for Download Festival! but I don't think I would be able to pull it off on an every day basis like the other shades either! It is sticky like the other but as you have to add so much it does almost drown your lips unfortunately.

You can find them in any Superdrug store or at:
http://www.superdrug.com/Makeup-Revolution/Makeup-Revolution-Retro-Luxe-Kits-Metallic-We-Rule/p/716627