Revolution Skincare Caffeine Tonic (£10 for 200ml)
I do like Revolution toners for their hydration -- those I have tried were all witch hazel based with some additions like cica, or in this case, caffeine, that really don't do much but it doesn't bother me. I use toners primarily for hydration, unless it's an acid toner. So yeah, not bad for the price.
Revolution Skincare Dragon Fruit Face Mask (50ml for €8.99)
I am honestly a bit tired of the Revolution Skincare × Jake Jamie collection. Many masks have bad ingredients lists and only smell/look funky to sell. It's sad. Thankfully, this Dragon Fruit is lovely -- it feels mildly hydrating and softening. That's about it. But then again, compared to other masks from this collection, this one is really good.
Revolution Skincare Cica Tonic (200ml for £10)
This review could have gone either bad or good. However, just like Angelina Jolie, this review will swing both ways. But let's start with the bad. The inci list. That's what irks me. It's so typical for Revolution Skincare though: not the first time I see a bad inci list -- something that was absolutely unnecessary. Anyway, you might have heard: this is a "Cica" toner. But where is Cica on the list? Yes, you are right -- it comes after fragrance (celebratory cheer). Why does fragrance need to come so high on the list? Especially, when it's "that" smell? By "that", I mean a smell of fake grass. There are plenty of pleasant fragrances -- this one, definitely not one of them.There is, however, some hope. Cica comes before Pheno (again, celebratory cheer). Anyway, let's talk about the positives. This is predominantly a witch hazel toner -- an ingredient that I actually truly enjoy. I find it hydrating and pleasant on my skin (but I don't really have sensitive skin so...). Bottom line, although the product is definitely not bad, it shouldn't be advertised as a "calming" toner. Such high amounts of fragrance can not calm your skin, especially sensitive skin. This fragrance might be good for poisoning rats, on the other hand. At least their skin will be hydrated...
Revolution Skincare Aloe Vera & Water Lily Mask (50ml for £8)
Revolution Skincare at it again: delivering a shitty product with a shitty inci list! I mean, this product is marketed as "soothing" mask, and yet it has a derivative of menthol -- a product that actually irritates the skin and gives a fakely cooling sensation. Well done, Revolution, well done!
Revolution Skincare × Jake Jamie Avocado Face Mask (£8 for 50ml)
Honestly, I have absolutely no clue why this mask has received so much negative feedback! I mean, if you have left it on for 10-15 minutes as advised, then I understand. But then, it just means that you are probably not as experienced in such masks, which, by the way, is OK. Wear it for 30-35 minutes -- that's how much one should technically wear such hydrating masks -- you will feel the difference. You are welcome. And yes, Revolution should have done a better job in providing better directions, I agree. You need to put on a thick layer. That's another catch. A thin layer won't do anything. You will see that after 15 minutes, the thick layer will slowly disappear (or melt into the skin). It means it's working. I find this mask very cooling and hydrating, albeit not very economical. However, considering it's a lot cheaper than the Kiehl's alternative, I would choose this Revolution mask any day of the week.
Revolution Skincare × Jake Jamie Hydrating Watermelon Mask (50ml for £8)
Are you looking for a highly hydrating face mask with a good inci list? Don't we all! Oh, if you think this product is THAT, I am sorry to disappoint -- this product is absolutely and utter trash. According to the online dictionary of Merriam-Webster, the word "bad" has the following synonyms: dissatisfactory, lame, lousy, poor, unacceptable, wack [slang], awful, pathetic, terrible, useless, and many others. All of these words describe this product to perfection. Now, let us look slightly closer. There are 3 ingredients above the 1% line -- a whole of THREE! If you didn't feel blessed before... You definitely won't now. Glycerin as first ingredient... Okay. Then the black seeds that you find in the mask that serve hardly any purpose. Oh, and in third place... Perfume! Yes! An ingredient that 95% of the time comes right at the end... Is in third place here! Crazy. I tried the mask before looking at the inci list. It's gooey and sticky. Hydrating on the skin? What? It only feels gooey and sticky on the face. Absolutely NOTHING else. This mask is a waste of space, waste of time and waste of money. Now, those are definitely the "ingredients" above the 1% line that classify this product perfectly.
Revolution Skincare Hyaluronic Acid 2% (£6 for 30ml)
A great and affordable hyaluronic acid -- basically that's it in the nutshell. It's more liquidy than gooey, but has a bit of touch to it. A good hydrator. The only small problem is the packaging: the lid is slightly sharp at the bottom, so when you try to open it, be careful. I did once cut myself.
Revolution Skincare Pink Clay Mask (£8 for 50ml)
A detoxifying mask with kaolin and bentonite clays. The beauty of pink clay is that it not only draws out oils and impurities, but that it also calms and soothes the skin, which is a WINWIN situation. When you open the jar, you feel like 1/3 of it is missing, that's probably the only criticism I have towards the product. Oh, and the fact that fragrance is the 10th ingredient. But honestly, that's it. The mask really tightens while drying down, but once you take it off, your skin feels soft and clean. The next day you also see that it has soothed some nasty things on your face (I have had this hormonal breakout all over my chin-- a lot of tiny whiteheads under a crust of dryness). So yes, this is a good mask. It receives my seal of approval.