Jovana Tomin: September 2017

I've been using my NYX Eyebrow Cake Powder for 3 years (wow) and it finally decided that it was time to say goodbye. I stumbled upon this little gem when I was in Rome and it reminded me of the NYX one, but with one extra shade so I just couldn't leave it in the store.
Basically, my love for the NYX powder stems from the fact that it contains the clear brow wax. Well, this Makeup Revolution one also has the wax and that's what sold me, but it also has 3 powder shades. I got the one in Bold is best, which is possibly a little too dark for me, but I make it work.
The powders are pretty pigmented and they do a good job at filling in the brows and outlining them. However, if you dip your brush in the wax bit first and then in the powder of choice, your brows will literally look perfect. I love the wax so much I would literally buy it separately if I could. Unfortunately, the wax does run out sooner than the powders do, so at some point you're left with just regular old powders. I definitely think you don't need a lot of wax to make your brows on point, so you can use it sparingly.
The wax is, however, a little more slippery than the NYX one, so sometimes you have to pat the powder on top of it instead of dragging it along. For me personally, that's not a problem, I'm happy to cooperate with it.
I really like that in this palette you get 3 shades so you can do loads of different combinations and looks depending on your mood. I also like that you get a little brush that's actually usable and a small pair of tweezers so it's perfect for brows on the go. The palette also has a mirror inside, so you're basically all set to do your makeup wherever you are. I think maybe a small spoolie is a better idea than tweezers cause I don't really pluck my brows all too often, so I just put the spoolie from the NYX palette.
So in conclusion, I highly recommend this product and encourage everyone to buy it to get perfect looking brows. You're welcome.

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I've mentioned this product in my Rome Haul and I promised a review, so here it is. I've been using it for about a month and I have my verdict.
I would say the coverage is light to medium, but buildable if you really need it. You can for sure go for a bit of a more natural look, especially if you apply it with a beauty blender. I've been applying it with a brush recently to get a bit more coverage and waste less product. If you want full coverage, you'll have to use quite a lot of it.
It blends very nicely and I haven't found it cakey whatsoever, but if you do, I think a beauty blender should fix that. It hasn't clung to any little dry patches. I like the way it makes the skin look - very even and healthy and not like you're wearing a mask. I think it's a good day time foundation or just one to use for more natural looks. If you're having a good skin day, or you're one of those lucky people whose skin is always clear - this one should work for you for sure.
The formula isn't too thick and the finish is not unnaturally matte, it looks like 'your skin but better'.
The staying power isn't to my taste, but I try to fix that with powder and a setting spray. I mean, it can last all night long, but you will get oily for sure. For a foundation that has matte in the name, that's a little bit disappointing in my eyes. I guess it's just one of those that require you to carry blotting sheets or powder in your bag. Oh well.
All in all, I think it's a decent foundation, especially for lighter looks and for good skin days. I wouldn't depend on it if I were going to a wedding or a similar kind of long lasting event, but maybe I'm just too oily for its powers. I've been liking it in this transitional period where my tan has been fading slowly and especially when my skin hasn't been acting up too often. It is a nice alternative for my full coverage L'Oreal Infallible 24h Matte one, definitely. If I really need extra coverage, I'll either add a bit of that L'Oreal foundation or some concealer to help this one out.

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