Craving Too Faced

Too Faced:  Just In

Despite the fact I didn't have the best of luck with Too Faced, with the Matte Palette, it still hasn't affected my desire to give this brand another go.  It's just where do you begin to start?  I had already been eying the fabulous Boudair, Natural Eyes, and Chocolate Bar palettes, and now they just threw some new palettes on the mix.  They are just tryin to overwhelm my senses, I think.

The Too Faced Chocolate Infused Foundation

      Cocoa Powder Foundation

$34

This is not the first cocoa infused beauty product that I've seen recently.  The Memebox site has a box solely for cocoa infused beauty products.  So, I am supposing this is a trend in makeup right now.  I adore chocolate, so I guess it wouldn't be too huge a leap to want to smother my skin with the rich aroma of cocoa. This foundation is a proprietary blend of cocoa powder and cocoa butter.  The foundation is an exclusive product to http://toofaced.com & http://sephora.com. If it works as well as chocolate does at filling my cravings, it's going to be a definite winner.

Too Faced Chocolate Bar Palette $49

So, this isn't really a new product, it's been out at least a few months, for as long as I've known who Too Faced was, this has been available.  But,with the mention of chocolate,mInhad to include this into the mix.  This palette looks to have some beautifully luxurious colors. A palette that could perhaps go head to head with the uber famous UD Naked 3 Palette.  This is a palette, that is definitely on my wish list.  

Too Faced: Country Nashville Palette $36

With colors named: Y'all, Paper Roses, Nasville,  All American Girl, Rhinestone, Cowboy Take Me Away, Bluebird, Dolly, Famous in a Small-town; it definitely conjurs up images of old school Nashville.  Being just south of Nashville, in Alabama, I can say with confidence that most of these colors definitely feel country to me.  With the exception of Bluebird, I can see me wearing every single shade on offer with this palette. I want the palette, just for the name though, to be quite honest.  We southern girls are proud of our country roots, and it's nice to have a palette immortalize our country version of New York or LA. Nashville is definitely our claim to fame, every year thousands flock to this town to try to make it big in the music industry.  Nashville has become a definite happening place to be.  It ain't just for the country folk anymore either. There's definitely an eclectic mix of all things music in the heart of music today.  In my opinion, Nashville is 2014s answer to Detroit of old.  

This is definitely on my need to buy list!  I can't wait to try these gorgeous shades.  This is a palette that will stay with me forever, if I ever manage to get my paws on it.

Too Faced: Rock & Roll

$36

 

So, whomever is responsible for naming products definitely was either on a diet and in the need of some chocolate, and had some music blasting during their brain storming sessions.  Music and chocolate seem to dominate their new products.  While the names in the Rock & Roll palette don't seem to be as unique as those in the Country palette, there's definitely a Music theme to each name.  Names like: Rap, SkA, Heavy Metal, Punk, Glam Rock, Rockabilly, New Wave, Pop, & New Romantic (??). These names (minus the new romantic- I may just be too old to get that one) definitely takes the whole of music and places them into the Rock & Roll genre.  While I definitely see some shades I would love to try,  I can't see myself spending $36 on this palette just for the shades.  I'm just not I to the greens, and blues. I think I am much better fit for the Country palette, although this palette is super cute so it's packaging. If I were super rich, I would buy it,just to add to my collection of palettes.  

Too Faced: Bonjour Soleil

$42

This definitely would be a fab purchase.  With two of their best bronzers: Snow Bunny & Sun Bunny along with the newest addition to their bronzer family: Chocolate Soleil, this palette definitely gives you the power of choice when it comes to contouring your face. Whatever the mood, or occasion one of these bronzers is sure to capture the look you are going for.  This is definitely a palette I am dying to add to my new collection of goodies.

Cats Eye

Obviously missing is the Cat's Eye Palette.  For no other reason, than I just forgot.  I am working solely from my iPad and window jumping isn't an option. I keep losing all of my work and having to start all over, so While the Cat's Eye is definitely a palette I would love to have it, Injust didn't include a picture.  I like the Cat's Eye palette, because intend to flock to those shadows that have some sparkle and shine to them. The Cat's Eye is definitely not short of sparkle.  Like most Too Faced eye palettes, the cost is $36.  I definitely can't afford to get them all, so for now I am going to probably be looking at adding just the Country palette.  

Which Too Faced palettes are your favorites?  Are the other palettes lighter colors more potent than the ones I tried in the Matte Palette?  I hope that they are, because I so want to love Too Faced, but I definitely require a good strong neutral to use as a base shadow.

I've also been eyeing some of the BH Cosmetics palettes, more specifically the Forever Nudes Palette.  I've heard great things about this palette, and really am hoping to sink my teeth in it very soon.  Maybe soon I will do a BH Cosmetics post.  They definitely have products more in my price range.  Although, honestly I have their mascara and wasn't impressed at all.  Perhaps though, their palettes are better quality than the mascara.  Either way, I don't suppose the $15 will totally devastate me, if I find that I don't like it.

Thanks so much for reading!  Share your thoughts with me.  I love hearing from folks.  

Until next time y'all. 

Xoxo

Sassy Gal

 

 

 

Beautylish Haul

Beauty Haul from Beautylish (Too Faced Eye Love Drama & Paw Palette)

Well, I suppose late is better than never.  I kinda said that I would post this blog a couple of days ago. Life kinda happened and I slacked on my blogging.  It can be difficult having a beauty as well as a reading blog. Reading kinda prohibits multi-tasking...

Too Faced Matte Pallete

Ok, so I hadn't really had the good fortune to try Too Faced products.  So, I purchased the Too Faced "Eye Love Drama" kit, because it seemed like a fab deal.  You get the Matte Eye, 3 way liner (which is a liquid liner), Lash Injection Mascara, and finally the Too Faced Shadow Insurance. It's a good whopping amount of product for the money. The set was just $55 and considering that the price of the palette alone is $36 definitely a deal.

Recently, I did a review on the Coastal Scents shadows and spoke about how rich the pigments were. WI had high hopes for this palette.  After all, whatever beauty site I'm on I am constantly seeing Too Faced everywhere.  They have super cute packaging and they do have a fairly good amount of items that I would love to try.  However, I must say I was disappointed in this palette.

I tried the shadow insurance/ primer and then on to the shadows.  I tried using the Velveteen Bunny and the Fresh Linen, but it honestly didn't seem to want to adhere to my lids very well.  I don't know if I have gotten so used to shimmery colors or what.  I just know I couldn't really tell that it was on there.  However when I went and used the Vintage Violet, I was happy with the coloring I got from it.  As well as the London Fog and Midnight.  I think I would have preferred the Boudair Collection a lot more.  So, I'm not giving up on the Too Faced line quite yet.

Ok, having just done a review on the new Benefit Push Up Liner, I don't know if it skewed my view on the Too Faced 3 way liner, but I wasn't that impressed by the tip on it.  But then, I'm not a huge fan of liquid liners to begin with.  I just didn't see where the three pointed tip did much good.  I guess the issue is control.  With the Push-Up Liner you have more control of the amount of product used.  The 3 Way being a liquid liner, that control was non-existent.  If it touched my skin, product came out.  So, on a plus side it was easy to get product onto the skin, but being messy when it comes to putting liners on, I need the control that the Push-Up liner affords you.

Too Faced Lash Injection

Ok, so the last item tried was obviously the Lash Injection.  As far as mascaras go, this was a decent product.  It didn't seem to add any extra length to my lashes and the product didn't seem to come out very liberally.  I had to put it on quite a few times to get a look that I was somewhat satisfied with.  I don't think that this feeling is limited to myself.  Having just looked it up on Sephora to price it out, it has a 3 star on the Sephora site.  One reviewer made mention of the fact that it's very dry and not a lot of product comes out.

So, I definitely feel better knowing that it isn't an isolated incident or that I was biased because of my experience with the shadows.  This mascara sales for $21.00 on the Sephora site and I have to say, I am glad I didn't pay that price for this product.  I would have felt like I'd been ripped off.  I definitely would choose Maybelline over this particular product ANY DAY.  This product would get a one star from me!

So, in conclusion, I didn't have a great first time love fest with Too Faced.  However, I'm going to give them one more shot.  I have seen pics of the Boudair palette and it looks more my speed.  Hopefully, Too Faced will score big points.  I also would love to try their highlighters, bronzers as they look absolutely sensational and I watched a Youtube vlog and am definitely intrigued.  Perhaps I just picked the wrong Too Faced products to try.

I can never understand why it seems that companies choose their lowest products to bundle.  People who are on a budget like me are usually always going to opt for a bundle when trying a product for the first time. 

First impressions are everything.  Most people having had the experience I did with Too Faced might would totally write them off, never to look back.  I, however, am a more forgiving customer.  However, if my next Too Faced purchase isn't absolutely dynamite, I'll probably stick with my beloved Benefit for now.

The "Paw Palette" - Lilac Heart Ring

Ok last, but definitely not least, we have the Paw Palette.  This was the thing I was most excited to try out of it all.  I had stumbled across it on the Beautylish website.  It's a handy way to mix your shadows or your foundation without getting your hands all messy.  This particular palette, you simply wear it on your finger and as you are putting on your foundation, put whatever products you intend to mix.  The palette provides a fun, and hygiene alternative to mixing your make-up.  This is a pretty small version, maybe at most two inches wide.  However, for my needs I think that it's the perfect size.

At first, I was unsure that the small surface area would be unable to perform the task of mixing my foundations.  However, once I went to actually use it, I found that it was indeed the perfect size.  As you can see in the pic above, I was easily able to fit multiple liquids on the palette.  It handled itself extremely well.  I am notorious for not paying attention and as such found myself moving my hand all around, down by my side up in the air and the foundation stayed in place.  It didn't drip off and clean up was a breeze.

Paw Palette (Another pic)

Now, quite honestly I don't know that I will remember to use it all of the time.  I tend to be even more forgetful with each passing year.  Being a thirty-something I have found that the amount of products I use has increased quite dramatically and this is a perfect addition to my beauty wardrobe.

My Beautylish "Haul"

Inside the pkg (They even included a little note)

I was quite pleased with Beautylish.  This was a first time purchase with them and it definitely won't be the last.  With their partnership with affirm, it makes it easy for beauty junkies to get their beauty fix regardless of money in the bank.  It was quite easy to order using the pay later option.  All I had to do was fill out a little form and it asked for my mobile number and they sent a text, in which I had to then enter the code sent to the phone.  They said that they performed a credit check, but the requirements must not have been to tough, as I don't have the best credit score out there.

So, the buy later is definitely one awesome reason to choose to purchase through Beautylish.  Another would be customer service.  Birchbox is a favorite company because they excel in the customer service area and Beautylish seems to be on par with them.  The packaging was way too cute.  It was wrapped in a white tissue paper and then again in a brown paper bag, tied off with string.  To include a note, gives it a more personal, boutique like feel to the package.  So A++ in regards to packaging.  However, their customer service didn't stop there.

When I finished trying out the Matte Palette, I went on their site to review it.  I gave it a one star, which was probably much too critical.  Not long after reviewing, I received a message from Beautylish stating that they would be happy to allow me to return my product to get something that I would be pleased with.  She even went so far as to offer me a personal consultation on what shadows might work best for me.

So, overall it was a very pleasant experience and I would definitely recommend trying Beautylish out.  Don't forget that you can easily buy now and pay later with the Affirm pay later option.  From what I can tell, there doesn't even seem to be an interest fee attached either.  Now, I will know better when I actually go to make my first payment.  But even if there is a fee attached,, it's definitely worth paying a little fee to get my beauty fix instantly rather than having to wait a dreaded two- three weeks before I have the cash.

Sometimes it seems I have traded one drug in for another.  However, this drug definitely isn't harmful in anyway to my body and the cost is even significantly lower.

What's your beauty addiction?  What product can you not life without?  For me it's definitely tinted moisturizer or a fab BB cream!

Shop Beautylish                             Paw Palette on Etsy

Until Next Time!!

XOXO

Sassy Gal