I wasn’t going to buy this palette (which is what I try to tell myself about every palette that comes out). I thought it was too similar to last year’s Too Faced palette (both only available at Sephora), but I caved during the VIB sale and snagged it for 20% off the asking price. For what you get, 20 eyeshadows, two blushes, a bronzer, a highlighter and a sample size mascara, $54 CAD (discounted price) is nothing short of amazing.
When I got the palette, I opened it up alongside my “A few of my Favorite Things” palette and started doing shade comparisons. I’d say there’s about three duplicates, and even then most of the duplicates are highlight/pale shades which are a must for any palette, but the rest are all completely different from last year’s rendition. Because of the difference in the shades, I was *really* glad to have picked this up.
Anyway, on to the looks I created!
While this palette does pack a lot of colour variety, it’ll also appease those who are lovers of neutrals and browns.
Eyes
- Shiny Happy on the inner tearduct.
- Don’t Settle all over the lid.
- Knockout on the outer corner and through the crease.
- Dream On and Heaven on the brow.
On my lashes is Benefit‘s They’re Real mascara. I also used Chocolate Moon eyeshadow to line the upper lash line.
Rest of the Face
- Bronzer: Chocolate Soleil
- Blush: Sweet Pink
- Highlighter: Inner Light
- Lips: Wet n Wild 910D/Red Velvet
Fun with colours! The blue shade is one of the duplicates from last year’s palette – it’s fairly sheer so make sure you either use a similarly coloured base, or apply a LOT of layers of it.
Eyes
- Head Over Heels on the inner half.
- Live It Up on the outer half.
- Totally Fetch through the crease.
- Dream On on to highlight the brow.
I used Tarte‘s black gel liner to create the wing and applied Benefit They’re Real mascara to my lashes.
Rest of the Face
- Foundation: CoverGirl CC Cream in 110 Classic Ivory
- Bronzer: Chocolate Soleil
- Blush: Sweet Pink
- Highlighter: Inner Light
- Lips: Soap & Glory Sexy Motherpucker in Raplumzel
I actually think this look makes me look slightly cracked out, but that might just be my eyeshadow colour placement. The shadows themselves are lovely… I just… chose poorly.
Eyes
- Girly all over the lid.
- Knockout in outer corner and crease.
- Heaven on the brow bone.
- (not actually numbered) Too Glam under the eye to line.
On my lashes is Benefit They’re Real mascara.
Rest of the Face
- Bronzer: Chocolate Soleil
- Blush: Papa Don’t Peach
- Highlighter: Inner Light
- Lips: Strawberry Malt
Christmas themed? Sorta? Gold for stars and green for evergreens? lol We were going to Toronto’s German Christmas Market that night and I wanted to look “festive”. And by festive, I mean I froze my butt off while trying to wear a jacket that was not warm enough.
Eyes
- Honey Pot on the inner half of the lid.
- Too Glam on the outer half of the lid.
- Fawned of You through the crease.
- Heaven and Dream On on the brow bone.
I used Kat Von D‘s Tattoo Liner in Trooper to create a very, VERY thin line on my upper lash line and then applied Benefit They’re Real mascara to my lashes.
Rest of the Face
- Bronzer: NYC Fire Island Tan
- Blush: MAC Sea Me, Hear Me
- Highlighter: MAC Soft & Gentle
- Lips: MAC Strawberry Malt
This looks turned into being all about the lashes (Younique Fiber Lashes… review coming later this month), but I like the soft effect I got on my lids as a quick “get out the door NOW!” look.
Eyes
- After Hours all over the lid.
- Be You on the outer half of the lid.
- Dream On on the brow bone.
On my lashes is Benefit They’re Real mascara with Younique‘s 3D Fiber Lash mascara coated on twice.
Rest of the Face
- Bronzer: Chocolate Soleil
- Blush: Sweet Pink
- Highlighter: Inner Light
- Lips: Rimmel Apocalips in Celestial
Did you pick up this palette? What do you think of it? I know that Sephora’s site no longer seems to be carrying it anymore (sold out, I imagine) but I have seen it in physical Sephora stores within the last week, so if you want it, jump on it now!