You may remember I posted about Makeup Revolution's collaboration with British Beauty Blogger Jane Cunningham towards the end of March; the gorgeous
Fortune Favours The Brave palette fell into my online basket as soon as I laid eyes on it, and has been my most-used palette by a long shot ever since I received it. I shared my first impressions at the time but I'm back today with a more in-depth review and a couple of looks I've been loving wearing with this palette.
The first thing I've been struck by is how good the quality of these shadows is; honestly, there doesn't seem to be a weak shade in there, they're all fantastic! I've been so impressed with how pigmented all the shades are, as well as the texture of the shadows, which is buttery-soft and
so easy to blend. I can't fault Makeup Revolution on this one! I'm also really happy with how well the shadows last on the skin; I do always wear them over a base of cream eyeshadow, but have found them to wear really well without fading or creasing - they're still looking pretty much flawless after ten hours' wear including a shift at work.
So I think you can tell I've been pretty happy with the Fortune Favours The Brave palette so far! I thought I'd also share a couple of go-to looks I've been wearing from the palette; all three are using GOSH Forever Eyeshadow Stick in 02 'Beige' as a base, Maybelline Full 'N Soft Mascara in 'Very Black' and
Lacura Brow Pencil in 'Brunette'.
There's a lovely selection of wearable yet on-trend green/khaki shades within the palette, which I've loved experimenting with; I really like green shadows with my eyes as they bring out the hazel in them. Here, I've used 'Green Machine' all over the lid, 'Yes Please' in the inner corner and 'Smoothie' blended into the outer corners and through the crease; I love this, it's what I hoped
Charlotte Tilbury's 'The Rebel' Luxury Palette would be. Shame on you, CT - this palette is a quarter of the price and has 26 more shades to choose from!
For my second look I went for something quite pink and girly but still striking, which is kind of my "thing" - I'm all about the dramatic eyes! This look used 'Favour' all over the lid, with 'Drama Queen' blended into the crease and outer corner to deepen things up a little. I added a touch of 'Pink Diamond' in the inner corners as a highlight, and 'Lonely Planet' along my upper lashline just to define a little.
My third look is probably the most wearable of the three, a classic daytime look using 'Glimmer' all over the lid, with 'Fortune' in the outer third and 'Hope' through the crease to add definition. I also added a dab of 'Ice Cloud' to the centre of the lids for a bit of extra dimension; this is a gorgeous highlight shade!
So as you can see, this really is such a versatile palette - there are literally
dozens of looks you could create, from the wearable nudes and golds through to the far more dramatic shades. Have you picked up Fortune Favours The Brave yet? Which look do you like the best? If you haven't got your hands on it yet, you can order the palette
from Makeup Revolution here for the bargain price of £9.99 - it really is worth every penny!!
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That is such an excellent price for a beautiful palette. I am a new convert to Makeup Revolution. All your looks are gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteI really need to get back into eye shadows, I always think they take up too much time and usually leave without putting any on at all :/
ReplyDeleteI wanted to to purchase this palette so much but the shipping to Canada is just crazy which is why I have yet to try anything from Makeup Revolution until today. :-/
ReplyDeleteShireen | Reflection of Sanity
I have heard so much about this it looks amazing and I would love to try it!
ReplyDeleteGreat to see the pallet being used. I love the middle rosey look you have created xx
ReplyDeleteOoh these looks are so pretty! I've not been able to get hold of this palette so far. I need to try harder.
ReplyDeleteWow loving the colours in the palette. They look fab.
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness that palette is stunning! I love shimmery shades so it looks perfect for me! I love the looks that you did, they're wearable but far from plain x
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Ahhh I love this! I've heard both good and bad reviews of it but mostly good and I really want it!! The shades are lovely and that khaki green one looks gorgeous on you! I'm a big fan of greens and shimmery shadows so this would be perfect! Www.mylifeinrosetintedglasses.wordpress.com
ReplyDeleteI have this palette too though I am yet to use it x
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful palette x
ReplyDeleteHeather | Of Beauty & Nothingness x
This is so pretty palette <3 <3 <3 I really need to get my hands on it! x
ReplyDeleteLaura
Öku Möku
This palette looks gorgeous! I've got a couple of things from MUR and I love the quality, this is no exception! I'm going to put this on my wish list for sure!
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