Make-up | Freedom Makeup London Collection
Freedom Makeup London, a new cosmetics range from the founder of Makeup Revolution. Not quite sure why a brand as great as Makeup Revolution feel the need to bring out a “sister” brand with very similar products, but hey ho – who am I but a mere beauty blogger.
I have been testing this make-up out for quite a while, and honestly, I wasn’t expecting anything amazing – the inner make-up snob in me cries. When in actual fact, from what I have been playing with, I was really impressed with the quality.
Let’s discuss the Pro Matte Foundation, which I have in the shade 04. From the shade number, I was expecting it to be too dark, again I was wrong in my assumption as it was a perfect match. I oddly like to apply this using my fingers, so that I can build up a fuller coverage – totally unlike me I know. It has a heavy texture to touch directly from the tube, but once applied feels very lightweight and leaves a semi matte finish. I actually am wearing it today and my skin still looks great. I have been reaching for this over my usual staple foundations, I am still shocked that I have been doing this. I mean, this is £2.00??? Who would have thought I would choose a £2 budget foundation over the rest of my high end luxury collection. Strange things happen.
Pro Glow Meow, the design of which reminds me of a Too Faced Bronzer, again is of great quality. The pigment is lovely and applies very easily, blending into the skin without any patchiness. It broke my heart swirling my brush around and ruining the animal print, but you can pick out each of the shades if you preferred. £2.50 for this bad boy. Yup, my jaw is still on the floor at these prices.
For this look I used the Mono Eyeshadow Gilded 218, a really warm coppery bronze shadow which just applies beautifully. These eyeshadows are a £1.00. Yet, they have the same quality of a really expensive, high end eyeshadow. How they do this, I am not so sure, but hell if you are trying to build up a make-up kit on a budget, then these are great. I finished the eyes off with the Curling Mascara. I rarely get excited about mascara, and this doesn’t do anything special but again, a cheap mascara that does the job.
All I used on my cheeks was the Pro Glow Meow (a mix of blush/bronze/shimmer shades) and then on top as a highlight I used the Pro Highlight Brighten. This reminds me very much of Soft and Gentle from M.A.C. It has a velvety smooth texture and really makes the skin look fab. I am really getting into highlighter again and this is one I have been reaching for recently.
I still, STILL, get nervous about pink lipstick, even though whenever I wear a shade like this, it really draws out my eyes. It just feels too girly you know? Nevertheless, this blue toned pink is really pretty, it is called Candy Sweet and yes you guessed it, it is a pound.
Have any of you guys tried Freedom Makeup London yet? If so, what would you recommend I try next?
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30 Comments
nueyork
Some of these products look so, so lovely!
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Zoe Newlove
I know right? I cannot wait to try more from this range x
Pam Scalfi
wow these sounds amazing and so so cheap! the bronzer is beautiful!
Pam xo/ Pam Scalfi♥
Zoe Newlove
Suuuuuuuuuper cheap!! xx
Lauren
I’m loving Freedom at the moment!
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Zoe Newlove
They are on form! x
Jennie May
The lipstick is so pretty, looks really lovely on you <3
Zoe Newlove
Thanks so much Jennie! I wish I felt comfortable in pink, it is growing on me though 🙂 x
Annabel
Ohh you babe, I have no words for your face. Except, I do love that eye colour, think that needs me to purchase it!
Annabel ♥
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Zoe Newlove
You would totes suit this eye colour 🙂 xxx
Drea.
I am a big fan of Makeup Rev, so I would definitely love to give these a go! That shadow is gorgeous on you, having a look at their stuff now! Great blog, now following 🙂
Drea xo
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Zoe Newlove
Thanks Drea! A pleasure to virtually meet you! Glad you like my blog x
Elizabeth Rebecca
You look so lovely – I love the little pop of pink on your lips.
Lizzie Dripping
Zoe Newlove
Thanks Lizzie!! 🙂
Art Becomes You
that pink lipstick is lush! love your hair cut.
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Zoe Newlove
Aw thankyou! I much prefer my hair shorter 🙂 x
Arnella
Im loving the sound and look of the Pro Glow Meow! It looks gorgeous on your cheeks.
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Zoe Newlove
Thanks Arnella! I definitely want to pick up the other Pro Glow shades! Think there are two others! xx
Arnella
I could see myself purchasing both shades!
Jasmine Harding
Love the look of these products! Great review Zoe and you look fab in the pics! The Pro Highlight Brighten looks so lovely and glowy – perfect for summer!!!!
Jasmine Harding
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Zoe Newlove
Thanks Jasmine! The highlight is so pretty!! xxx
Vanessa James
Love the make up look! The make up snob in me would be dubious, however, i’m now definitely wanting to give a few of these products a whirl x
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Zoe Newlove
Trust me, the make-up snob in me is still like.. mmmhmmmm sister… but actually… this stuff is awesome. xx
Katie
Wow the lip colour looks gorge on you!
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Zoe Newlove
Thank you Katie! I wish I felt comfortable wearing pink. I only ever wear it when doing these kind of posts! xxx
Megan Lillie
How good is this makeup though?! I was so impressed by the eyeshadows especially. You look like such a mega beaut, especially that lipstick. You’re right – it totally does make your eyes wow!
Megan xo
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Zoe Newlove
It is SO nice! Have you tried the highlighter? I am obsessed. Literally cannot get over how cheap it is??? Thanks lovely you are an absolute doll. Hope all is well with you xxxxx
Beauty Bird
I haven’t even tried Makeup Revolution yet! Like you, not really sure why they’d bring out such a similar brand with a similar product and price range xx
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Zoe Newlove
I have only tried their eyeshadows and some brow products. It baffles me how cheap these brands are! xxx