Trying Too Faced Products for First Time...FIRST IMPRESSIONS

My 2012 Christmas Goodies!

        When I first joined Youtube almost two years ago, and immersed myself in the beauty community, I learned of a lot of high-end makeup companies that were unknown to me before.  I have talked a lot about putting together looks on a budget with drugstore makeup and other affordable resources. While they do have their benefits, in the back of my mind I have always wondered if they lived up their hype and was worth their prices.

On one side of the cards the instructions are in french!

      This past Christmas, I was fortunate enough to have some play money to have some fun.  Being that I am very pregnant, buying some newer clothes at this time wasn't really practical.  I decided on trying something very new.  For a long while, I have watched many videos on Youtube discussing the Too Faced eye kits.  Already, I own a dupe for the natural eye kit that I had bought at Rue21, which I do use very often.  I ready many reviews before making my selection.  Having brown tones already in my Rue Beaute dupe, I felt the need for something different. With spring coming on I wanted some soft pastels.  Then I saw it-the Romantic Eye Kit. The packaging alone I found quite pretty; and the cards' directions looked simplistic enough.  When I do purchase an eye kit of any kind, whether it be NYX, Rue Beaute, or drugstore, my main concerns are quick functionality and quality (and cute packaging would be nice, lol). 
    Since there was a special on shipping I added to my order the Too Faced Eye Shadow Insurance Primer.  The primer which I have used in many of my previous tutorials, the I-Candy Couture Eye Candy Fix Eye primer from I-Candy Couture (now known as http://www.honeyxo.com ), I have had about a year. It had reached its prime, and I would be needing something new.  I almost cried when I had to give it up. I loved that primer, and still have yet to find anything like it. 
  With my order I was permitted to select some samples. I picked out a lipgloss called Glamour Gloss in the shade flirt and another primer (which I gave away to a dear friend).

Comparing Too Faced to a dupe...

   My order arrived in about a week or so, in a card board box.  In comparison to my dupe, I was surprised that the Romantic Eye Kit was quite a bit smaller in size; the packaging that is.  It looked to have the same amount of product. I tried each look provided by the tutorial cards that came with it. Two of the three I favor more. The classic one I use often, and the fashion one is something I would use when going out with friends or on a date with hubby. The day look, to me wasn't much different than some other kits that I already own.  The shadows have a silky powdery consistency, which threw me a loop, considering I read a review stating that it was very "buttery and soft." Compared to my dupe, it is definitely not. Regardless, the pigmentation isn't too bad and it gave the soft look I was after. Something for spring when I am in a hurry, as is my dupe for summer/fall.  When applying, I didn't notice any fall out, and the colors seemed to blend much better with brushes rather than applicators. 
   The primer I ordered also turned out to work sufficiently. My shadows last all day.  I miss the sticky creamy consistency my previous primer provided, but when my Nyx base is added in tandum it is adequate for now.
   When I first looked at the Glamour lipgloss I was concerned that the shade was too dark, however it worked well with my porcelain skin tone. I was thrown off by the cooling effect it created once applied.  Quite frankly, it almost scared me at first.  It was like I had put mint on my lips.  It didn't hurt at all, nor was it annoying. The sensation just surprised me. I went back to read up on it and realized that there were ingredients that caused this to creating plumping in the lips. I didn't notice my lips enlarge in anyway, but I imagine this would be soothing on hot summer days.
     Was the palette eye kit worth the thirty-six dollars? I will use it. I have tried better products as far as blending and pigmentation. Will I replace it in future? Doubtful.  Regardless, I will use it up; but my curiosity is satisfied now.

I find myself reaching for this look more.

I use the Fashion look secondly.  

NOTE: I AM NOT AFFILIATED WITH COMPANIES MENTIONED EXCEPT http://www.honeyxo.com .  I DO RECEIVE SOME FREE PRODUCT FROM http://www.honeyxo.com FOR PROMOTIONAL, ADVERTISING, AND MODELING SERVICES. I AM NOT BEING PAID TO DISCUSS THESE PRODUCTS.


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