As a beauty writer, I’ve tried hundreds of brands over the years. From celebrity-founded names, to luxury players, it’s fair to say there’s absolutely zero shortage of exciting makeup brands out there. But one that has forever impressed me – from when I was 16 and first getting into makeup, to the beauty writer I am today – is Revolution Beauty.
There’s no going wrong with it: the range of products is huge, everything is affordable and the quality and performance is genuinely impressive. So, in the name of serious beauty journalism, I decided to put the brand’s new Superfix Collection to the test.
I did an entire face using Revolution products, from foundations to lip stains, and was seriously impressed to see that when I looked into the mirror 10 hours later – after a day which included a very hot and sweaty pub trip – my complexion still looked even, fresh and remarkably intact by the time I was getting ready for bed. And I have a suspicion it has something to do with the Superfix All Night Long Fixing Spray that I used at the end of my routine.
What I love about the Revolution Beauty Superfix Fixing Mist:
- It kept my makeup looking fresh and full-coverage for 10 hours
- It reduced shine without looking flat
- It’s lightweight and refreshing thanks to witch hazel and green tea extract
- It costs £10.99 – bargain!
Application
Looking at the setting spray, you might assume it performs like a standard aerosol that can feel slightly drying, overwhelming to apply and reminiscent of hairspray. But I was pleasantly surprised to discover that this is an alcohol-free, hydrating mist that refreshes the skin while helping to lock makeup in all day.
To apply, hold it around 30cm away from your face and gently mist while moving the can across your complexion. I found that working in an up-and-down motion helped me evenly and lightly spritz the product without overloading my skin. No one wants a tidal wave of setting spray drenching their skin.
As it dried, it softly mattified my complexion without making it look flat (which many matte setting sprays fall guilt of). My skin still had a healthy, natural radiance, while excessive oiliness and shine was visibly reduced. And don’t mistake ‘matte’ for ‘drying’ – it never made my skin feel tight or uncomfortable, even after hours of wear.
Wear
I applied the setting spray at 10am and by 8pm, my foundation hadn’t lost its coverage or melted off as the day went by – which is one of the biggest bugbears so many of us deal with, especially during warm temps. It stayed looking even and smooth as opposed to patchy and weather worn.
As for the rest of the complexion products I used from the Revolution Beauty range, including the Conceal and Define Full Coverage Concealer and Jelly Blush Stick Lip and Cheek Stain, the vibrancy of the pigment still looked the same to how it had when I first did my makeup that morning.
I did notice some oil and shine throughout the day, which I easily corrected with some blotting papers (yes, they still exist) and a setting powder. Though considering I was testing the setting spray in 33 degree heat, in a crowded London pub, I’d say that is to be expected.
Overall thoughts
For the budget-friendly price tag of £10.99, there’s really no reason why you shouldn’t add this spray into your makeup kit – especially with the heatwave showing no signs of slowing down. The soft-matte finish does a brilliant job at keeping makeup in its place while still leaving the complexion looking fresh and radiant – which is something many of us look for this time of year.
It also contains green tea extract and witch hazel: a gently duo that helps balance, soothe and clear the skin, so never made my complexion feel dry or cakey throughout the day. So after trying many setting sprays on the market – even ones that cost upwards of £50 *gulp* – I have to say the Superfix setting spray is genuinely an impressive option that doesn’t require a small fortune to do its job properly.
I also tested more Revolution products from the Superfix Collection to create this look, and everything did a stellar job at staying put throughout the day.
In particular, the Superfix Blur Longwear Foundation truly impressed. When applied with a damp beauty sponge, it evened out my complexion leaving a matte – yet not flat – finish that made my complexion appear unified and healthy. It lasted the entire day without creasing or migrating into fine lines – with the help of the Superfix setting spray, of course– and it did an impressive job at covering blemishes, redness and pigmentation.
Tapping on the Jelly Blush Stick Lip and Cheek Stain in the shade Peach Orange gave my cheeks a subtle wash of colour – the kind you’d get after a cold, brisk walk – and the pigment lasted without fading.
Revolution Beauty Superfix Blur Longwear Foundation
Revolution Beauty Conceal & Define Full Coverage Concealer
Revolution Beauty Jelly Blush Lip & Cheek Stain
Revolution Wrap Lash Tubing Mascara
Revolution Lip Shift Peel Off Lip Stain
Clare Stephenson is the Senior Fashion and Beauty E-commerce Writer for Cosmopolitan, ELLE and Harper’s Bazaar. She has been an e-commerce writer since 2022, creating matter-of-fact reviews and shopping pages filled with her favourite products for every budget and need – whether that’s a glow-giving foundation, a high-tech LED face mask or the perfect wear-with-everything blazer.
Alongside writing, Clare loves to be in front of the camera creating shopping content, putting viral products to the test to see which ones are truly worth the hype. Through her work, she has interviewed leading dermatologists, makeup artists and industry experts to bring readers trusted advice and product recommendations.
Clare has contributed to titles across the Hearst UK portfolio, including Women’s Health, Good Housekeeping, Red and Prima. Prior to joining Hearst, she earned a BA in Multimedia Journalism from Bournemouth University, focusing her studies on magazines and editorial. She later worked as an editorial assistant at Voir Fashion Magazine, covering events including Fashion Week and interviewing notable brand founders.
Outside of work? You can find Clare strolling through London’s Columbia Road Market, pouring her fourth coffee of the day or heading to a Pilates class.
Follow Clare on Instagram @clarefrancesstephenson.
