Brunette Beauty

Packaging: Thick, plastic opaque round bottle that fades from kith pink to white with the same gold and black text featured on the namesake primer. House in a soft matte feel cardboard box with the same colour scheme. The pump is small but works smoothly. The nozzle is standard and sprays a fine, wide spray that seems to encompass the majority, if not all of the face. It's a fine and dense spray. Smell: Coconuts Colour: N/A Formula/ Texture: This is very refreshing and cooling the skin. It can be used to prime, set or refresh the face. I use it mainly to set make and find it's lightweight does a decent job of it but find the Urban Decay All Nighter to perform for much longer. I love how nourishing this is. Formulated with no silicone, oils or alcohol it really allows the coconut water to revive the skin and keep it hydrated. I did have problems with the bottle packaging. It leaked when 3-4 sprays were used. So the outside was left sticky and had...

Packaging: A palm sized, round pastel pink compact with a snap shut closure. The lid features a raised antique pattern all around the edge with a raised gold foiled scripture 'Too Faced' text in the centre. This does open all the way with some resistance is stays at your desired position. The backside of the compact has product shade, weight and details. The underside of the lid is a full sized mirror. The powder pan has a thick gold foiled lined surrounding it and a line pattern pressed into the pan. The powder pan lifts up to reveal a deeper compartment that houses a too faced branded power puff. This does make the whole height of the compact quite thick for storage but great features a durable packing for on the go. Smell/Taste: None. Colour: Very pale pink white but is translucent once sheered out on the face. Light pigmentation with a matte finish. Formula/ Texture: This is a thin, smooth and velvety powder. It applies very easily with a brus...

Packaging: A pink and black cardboard box with small gold accents. The round plastic tube is similar to the Born This Way Foundation from the brand. The bottom portion is clear with gold text. The lid is a shiny black with an embossed TF initials. The lid is separated from the bottom by a gold band with an embossed 'Too Faced' scripture text. The clear applicator want features a standard doe foot applicator that picks up the right amount of product. The tube feels a little wider then expected but is easy to hold. Smell/Taste: Faint hint of coconut. Colour: Fair - very light with pink/cool undertones. Medium-full pigmentation with a satin finish. Available in 10 shades. Formula/ Texture: This is a smooth and slightly thick liquid. It is lightweight on the face with The formula is oil free with coconut water to replenish moisture level, alpine rose to brighten and boost skin's radiance and finally hydraluronic acid for a smoother, youthful ap...

Packaging: A matte black cardboard box with raised silver foiled text. The plastic pen follows the same with the script silver font on the majority of the tube. The cap is inspired by calligraphy pens so it has small love heart clip. It's also spring loaded meaning the pen is 'refilled' every time the lids on which is the best way to get more pigmentation when this runs low. The flexible felt tip is short but thin with a nice tip. The pen is lightweight and easy to hold during use. Smell/Taste: None. Colour: Charcoal Black - intense black. Medium pigmentation and a matte finish. Available in 12 shades. Formula/ Texture: This is a thin, smooth liquid. It is easily applied using the felt tip. After a few uses I do find I get the most pigmentation when this is used with some pressure on the side of the tip. This also produces a thicker line. If I wanted a thinner line, I'd use the tip of the pen but that produces very weak colour and multipl...

Packaging: A matte black cardboard box with pink and gold glitter accent text. The tube is a squeeze type with the same black, gold and pink ac cents as the box with a gold screw cap. The nib is tiny for a no waste, precise dispensing. It's the same packing and patter as the brand; s regular eyeshadow with the difference being the black. Smell/Taste: None. Colour: Cream. Dries clear. Formula/ Texture: This is a thin, tacky gel. It is best applied with a tapping motion with either fingers or a synthetic brush. It does have a small window before it dries and become useless so it's best used on one eye at a time. It hasn't caused any irritations but boy does it hold and grip glitter and heavy shimmer eyeshadows. One of the best things is that you do only need a tiny amount. Glitters and shimmers are intensified and locked down for such a long time without any or very little fall out. The formula is water proof for up to 24hour wear. ...

Packaging: The elongated tube is made out of an acrylic bottom and opaque gold lid. The bottom flares out from the straight inside product tube to a triangle shape that is very thin with raised gold text on it. The flared sides does make it a bit awkward to store. The gold lid matches the text and has a raised 'TF' initials on it. The clear wand has a standard doe foot applicator on it. This doesn't make application tricky at all. Smell/Taste: Plastic (smell only). Colour: Queen B - soft mauve. Warm undertones and a satin finish. Available in 17 shades. Formula/ Texture: This is a thin, smooth moose texture. It is very lightweight and comfortable on the lips. It glides on like a lipgloss without tugging or skipping. It does take an oil based makeup remover to fully remove or a few swipes with a basic makeup wipe. There is no cracking, drying out or feathering on the lips. The formula does have Vitamin E and avocado oil to condition the lips...

Packaging: Baby blue smooth metal tube with embossed writing and random sized raised drops to mimic water drops. The wand is an hourglass shape with long wire bristles. It does have a little weight to it but the basic packaging works for me as it's different, not too catchy and stands out in a makeup drawer/bag. Smell/Taste: Mascara. Colour: Black - deep pigmented black. Formula/ Texture: This is a standard formula that isn't too wet or dry. The brush is easy to use and gets deep into the lash root to place product. If I'm rushing I do get some transfer right above my too lash line but I don't experience anything else. No smudging, transferring or flaking. It does a specific eye makeup remover to totally remove it. I don't apply a lot of mascara on my bottom lashes but this mascara does make them look dramatic which I'm liking. On slightly warmer days I have found my bottom lash line to have some smudging so if you have long bottom...

Packaging: Frosted glass bottle with gold foil text. Shiny black cap enraged on the top with a gold scripture 'TF' initials with a thick gold strip separated the two haves. The pump is wide and is the same shiny black of the cap. It glides smoothly and I've not had any issues with it. It has a rectangle nib that dispenses a small amount of product that ends up being a decent amount. Smell/Taste: Typical foundation. Colour: Warm Nude - light/ medium beige with yellow undertones. Natural finish with medium to full coverage. Available in 18 shades. Formula/ Texture: This is a thick, smooth liquid. It is easily applied with a kabuki foundation brush or beauty sponge with a brush giving more coverage. It feels very lightweight on the skin. It is easily removed with a basic makeup wipe. This is packed with amazing ingredients for the skin. It contains coconut water to hydrate. Hyaluronic Acid to promote smoother and a youthful appearance. Alpine ro...

Packaging: This brush features a pastel blue handle with gold engraved 'Too Faced' text, gold ferrule featuring a black leather bow tie and black bristles. The bristles are synthetic and cruelty free. They are shaped to a soft tapered dome. It's taller and wider then my MAC blush brush but not as fluffy or dense as my MAC powder brush. Smell/Taste: None. Colour: NA. Formula/ Texture: The bristles are ultra soft and feel like breeze over the face. The way they're shaped, product is picked up in just the right way to fit in a variety of ways on the face. The tapered tip can be used around the nose and under the eyes. The fluffier sides can be used for blush and powder application and finally the angled top can be used to softly contour the face. Try using the brush for both wet and dry application. I love this brush! It applies everything effortless and blends out amazingly. It glides overs the skin. There is no dye when I wash this ei...

Packaging: A5 sized sturdy cardboard palette that's back with a smooth matte finish. It opens from the left hand size like a book. The outside is decorated with a gold circle embellishment that adds touch of luxury similar to a little black dress which it gets its name. The inside cover has one side with drawings of occasions & outfits to use each bronzer shade. The other side contains the bronzer pans in a colourful pinwheel pattern. Each pan is the same size (2.5g) and labelled.  Each bronzer full size is 10g/0.35oz. Smell: Only the soleil bronzers have a chocolate smell. Colour: Milk Chocolate Soleil - very light matte brown Chocolate Soleil - light matte brown Snow Bunny - pink with shimmer Dark Chocolate Soleil - warm toned deep matte brown Pink Leopard - rose with golden shimmer. More brown will deepen colour Beach Bunny - light brown with golden shimmer Endless Summer - medium satin brown Sun Bunny - peach with shimmer Medium pigmentati...

Packaging: Baby pink smooth metal tube with embossed writing. The wand is an hourglass shape with long wire bristles. It does have a little weight to it but the basic packaging works for me as it's different, not too catchy and stands out in a makeup drawer/bag. Smell: Mascara. Colour: Black - deep pigmented black. Formula/ Texture: This is a standard formula that isn't too wet or dry. The brush is easy to use and get deep into the lash root to place product. If I'm rushing I do get some transfer right above my too lash line but I don't experience anything else. No smudging, transferring or flaking. It does take a little extra care to remove it with a basic makeup wipe. I don't apply a lot of mascara on my bottom lashes but this mascara does make them look dramatic which I'm liking. On slightly warmer says I have found my bottom lash line to have some smudging so if you have long bottom lashes it's possible you'll get ...

Packaging: Long squeeze tube with a white pump. The tube has a soft gradient baby pink with touches of gold and black. The "cap" or casing for the pump is quite long and looks un useful and a waste upon initial impressions until it's realised this is actually a pump. The pump motion flows smoothly with no problems and dispenses a small amount of product that is the perfect size. This is probably the most ingenious primer packaging I've seen. It's got the look of a squeeze tube but with the convenience of a pump. No heavy bottle, travel friendly and it's pink. I do anticipate that this will need to be sorted upright towards the end of the tube so the product sits in the pump or  the tube cut be cut open to get every last amount. Smell: Coconut. Colour: White but blends out clear. Formula/ Texture: This is a thin lotion with a fresh and cooling effect on contact with skin. It is easily to apply and extremely fast absorbing. It...

In addition to the existing line, Too Faced released 6 or so more to their permanent line as part of their summer collection and there was a few that I picked up. Firstly on the left is Melted Strawberry. This is your standard hot pink or as I like to think of it - Barbie pink. Defiantly none of this fuchsia neon tone but a step down from that. It would be perfect for those who want to wear a more bolder pink colour but are building their confidence. Finally on the right is Melted Marshmallow. That name just gives images of fluffy things like bunnies, clouds, soft material and pastel shades. This colour is more of a cool undertoned soft pink. It's going to add more of a 'pink' to the lips whilst still looking natural. Melted Peony is more mauvey with netural undertones. I know this was just two shades but I build my collection slowly and a few more like Melon are calling my name. I always find lip products the most difficult product to gage what shad...

Packaging: The palette comes in an old school style cardboard box that has pink diamond print with gold accents and a massive brown TF logo. The palette is metal with a magnetic closure which I like. It's a deep brown colour and shaped into a typical chocolate bar palette which is fun complete with square block grooves. Inside the lid contains a mirror which takes up ¾ of the lid with a gold chocolate bar text.  The bottom is the 16 eyeshadows. The shade names are printed on a plastic oversheet. While it doesn't bother me, in a rush this has gotten in the way. I sit it up in the lid and refer to the shades that way if needed. 3 look Glamour Guide is also included. The packaging is cute and creative! They used the whole candy bar/ chocolate theme throughout which I love cause it's consistent and unique in a draw full of palettes. Smell: Chocolate! Colour: Top Row Gilded Ganache - cool deep brown with green influences and a gold shimmer finish. Whit...

Packaging: Palm sized plastic tube with a screw on cap. The tube is an opaque colour that corresponds to the shade inside. This is topped off with a good cap to match the corresponding gold accents. There is a unique felt sponge applicator that has many holes in it to evenly spread the colour onto the lips. I do find this to be too tall as with heavy use, the tip looses it's precision as the colour drapes to the sides. Smell/Taste: Manufactured product. Colour: Melted Nude - beige nude with warm undertones. Melted Peony - soft baby pink with cool undertones. Melted Fuchsia - bright pink with blue undertones. Melted Berry - deep berry shade with warm/red undertones. Opaque pigmentation with a semi matte finish. These are all part of the permanent range which has a total of 18 shades. Formula/ Texture: These are a thinish, smooth liquid. They are easily applied using the song tip applicator but this may loose it's precision over time w...

Packaging: Aqua pencil with gold foil and black accents. The base and extended cap are black also. It's a standard size width pencil. Smell/Taste: None. Colour: Transparent. Formula/ Texture: This is a smooth, thick wax. It glides on easily onto the skin around the lips with no tugging. It doesn't dry white or flake throughout the day. Lip colour doesn't cling onto it either. This works great! Defiantly no bleeding which is the main thing. Any type of lipstick, gloss, balm stain all work and have the same effect. I really like this as it's just so easy to use and keeps the colour where it should be! Defiantly one of the better clear lip liners available. Available: From Mecca Cosmetica stores, meccacosmetica.com.au for $25 for 1.20g/0.04oz. I got mine in America from Ulta Beauty for US$18.50.

Forever the two eye primers compared. One always wins but are very critiqued. Finally I wanted to put the comparison in it's own post. A brief overview of each is below; Urban Decay Primer Potion Used to be in a doe foot applicator 10ml Now in a friendlier squeeze tube 11ml Available in 4 shade varieties + 1 formula variety Occasionally available in larger and travel sizes (excluding in Christmas kits) Too Faced Shadow Insurance Primer In a squeeze tube Available in 5 shade varieties Both have similar properties in the formula. For example both have these claims,  24hr wear, c rease/ fade proof, l ightweight, intensifies colours, waterproof, colourless, dries matte & quickly and glide on. So as you can see they are very much comparable. With UD's original doe foot applicator, not a lot product was being kept on the wand when it was coming through the filter. I found that not enough of the primer was added to the eye and the wand wiped away any p...

Packaging: Slim metal matte gold tube. The bottom half has embossed 'Too Faced' to match the 'TF' on the top of the lid. The lid shuts very snug but the tube feels almost chunky when you wind up the round slanted bullet. Smell/Taste: None. Colour: Marshmallow Bunny - muted bright pink with blue undertones. Opaque pigmentation with a sheen finish. Buildable colour. Formula/ Texture: This is a creamy, thick and smooth product. It is very easy to apply from the tube, gliding effortlessly onto the lips. I didn't find the colour to fall into my lip lines or bleed. If touched it will smudge but the longevity on these is 4hrs. Not too long but as expected from a more creamy shiny formula. What I found is these are so hydrating!! The creamy texture helps the colour smooth onto the lips and feels so comfortable and lightweight. There is lotus flower extract in the formula that also soothes and conditions the lips using...

Packaging: White and gold foil box. Monochrome/ multi dimension thin & flat plastic squeeze tube with a twist off cap. The tip is about 5mm so decent enough to get product out without wasting any. Smell: So weird and random. It's hard to explain and after a few seconds your nose gets used to the smell and you can't smell it anymore but it's not pleasant. Colour: Clear. Formula/Texture: This primer is thick smooth gel. It is easily absorbed but I feel that if you rub it over your face too much the primer rolls up so to speak and comes off the face. In saying that a small amount is needed. I've had no irritations, sensitivity or breakouts. It's oil free which is awesome for my skin. My skin feel hydrated and refreshed was something I did notice a little bit but my skin isn't dry so it wasn't as noticeable. I have noticed that it does mattify my face even throughout the day. It did reduce pore size and fine lines. I feel a...

Packaging: Pink , brown and gold foil box. The rounded compact has a two toned brown with the bottom a dark rich brown and the lid a more carmel, light colour. Opening the compact reveals the mirror on the full width underside of the lid with the bottom portion holding the powder. Smell: Chocolate/Cocoa. Colour: Chocolate -light brown with a cool undertones. Medium pigmentation with a matte finish. Too Faced recently released is a light version for paler skin even though this one is suited for all skin tones and types. Formula/Texture: This is a silky fine smooth powder. It feels lightweight on the skin and the colour has a medium opaqueness but is defiantly buildable. It's made from 100% real coca and it banishes redness on my cheeks and evens out the skintone in this area. Easy to apply and I notice very long lasting. I use asmall contour brush and I have no problems blending or blotchiness or anything along those lines with a little powder goes...