Too Faced Semi-Sweet Chocolate Bar Palette: Review + Photos

I know, it's been a minute since I last blogged! Work has been especially this summer and I haven't been inspired too much for makeup shopping. That said, I have bought a few things here and there that I'm hoping to review in the next few weeks. 

First up, the  most deliciously scented eyeshadow palette, the Too Faced Semi-Sweet Chocolate Bar eyeshadow palette!

A Warm Eye Look with the Kat Von D Shade + Light Eye Contour Palette

I've got another matte eyeshadow palette in my collection! I am such a huge fan of Kat Von D as a tattoo artist and as a makeup creator, so when I heard she was coming out to an eyeshadow palette "sister" to her Shade + Light contour palette, I had to get it! I scooped up the Shade + Light Eye Contour Palette during the recent Sephora 15% off sale.

Two Holiday Looks with the Naked 1 Eyeshadow Palette

I hope everyone who celebrates had a very Merry Christmas! I had a relaxing time with family back in the 'burbs. Take a look at the two looks I created with Urban Decay's original Naked eyeshadow palette.

Purple Glam for Prom with Too Faced Chocolate Bar Palette

I recently watched NikkiTutorial's "Colored Glamour" look and was inspired to create a similar look with the newest palette in my collection, Too Faced's Chocolate Bar Eyeshadow Collection Palette The palette is $49 and comes 16 eyeshadows in a mix of matte and shimmer shades. I scored mine on HSN for a STEAL: $29 got me the palette, a full-sized Too Faced Shadow Insurance eye primer, and free shipping! Unfortunately that deal is now over.

Take a peek at the first look I created using this palette.

Timeless Dramatic Eyes Featuring Paula's Choice The Nude Mattes Palette

Today I have a classic dark matte look to share featuring my newest palette, the Paula's Choice The Nude Mattes Palette (see my initial review here). The key to this look is to use some sticky tape or Post-It notes to get those clean angles near the wing of the eye.

Take a look!

Review + Photos: Paula's Choice The Nude Mattes Eyeshadow Palette (LE)

You know my blog name so you know of course I had to pick up the limited edition Paula's Choice The Nude Mattes Eyeshadow Palette ($40). Once I found out that makeup god Wayne Goss had consulted on it, I was SOLD. This weekend, I played with it for the first time and I am in love. From the shadows I've tested so far (see look below), these shadows are super blendable and pigmented.

Take a look at close-up photos and my Cara Delevingne-inspired hazy brown eye look using the palette below!

UPDATE: I have a darker classic eye look up on the blog using this same palette as well here.

My Sultry Valentine's Day Look Featuring the LORAC PRO To Go Eye/Cheek Palette

We had a great Valentine's night at home on Friday. Laurent made seared sea scallops and steamed lobster tail and we ate lots of drunken goat cheese and chocolate cake! Even though we were staying in, I decided to get glam with the LORAC PRO To Go Eye/Cheek Palette ($38), which I've been loving lately.

Check out my sultry Valentine's Day look below for pictures and a full list of all of the products used!

3 Looks 1 Palette Post #1: Urban Decay Naked 3

 

I'd like to start on my blog is a "3 Looks 1 Palette" series. I've seen a lot of these on YouTube and love them and figured I'd give them a try. I'll start with the Urban Decay Naked 3 palette $52.  In today's post, I have one all-matte look, a soft shimmery look, and a dark, edgy look perfect for New Year's Eve or a night out. 

Take a look!

YouTube Made Me Buy It Post #1: Cargo Vintage Escape Fall Eyeshadow Palette

 

I thought I'd start a series on the blog called 'YouTube Made Me Buy It" because I have bought so many great and not so great things based on the recommendations of my favorite beauty vloggers on YouTube. About a month ago, one of my favorite YouTubers, Tati from GlamLifeGuru, posted a review on the Cargo Cosmetics Vintage Escape Fall Eyeshadow Palette. She could not get enough of the colors and the quality of these shadows! I immediately fell in the love with the shades in the palette, so I asked for it for Christmas. I played with it today and love it so far. Check out my first impressions review below!

Naked3 First Impressions Review and a Dupe!

 

I was on the fence on getting the Urban Decay Naked3 palette, since I don't frequently use my Naked 1 and 2 palettes and I've been reading some mixed reviews, but i couldn't say no to the rose-toned neutrals (all new colors!) and my $20 off $50 VIP discount at Sephora. So I pulled the trigger and I'm so glad I did.

Take a closer look below and check out my 3 Looks 1 Palette post on the Naked 3!

Peachy Corals: A Face of the Day with Tarte's Aqualillies Palette

Here's the look I'm wearing today. I'm actually going to a pool party/low-key dinner, so this is wayy too much makeup for the occasion, but I felt like taking my time today. It's incredibly hot and humid out, so my makeup will most likely melt off my face as soon as I'm outside for more than 10 minutes, finishing spray or not. WOMP.

First Look: Tarte's Aqualillies Waterproof Eye & Cheek Palette

I'd been eyeing Tarte's Summer 2013 limited-edition Aqualillies Waterproof Eye & Cheek Palette for awhile now and was seriously thinking of picking it up before it was gone. 

Saturday morning, my friends wanted to pop into Sephora after our brunch, so I knew that I could not resist any longer.

Sephora + Me = Damage

My friend Megan needed a blush and bronzer so I convinced her to pick this up as well (enabler much??) As soon as I got home, I slapped some of this stuff on my face and I'm in LOVE!

Check it out...

"First Look" Review: Kat Von D Ladybird True Romance Eyeshadow Palette

Kat Von D Ladybird True Romance eyeshadow palette ($36 for 8 .05 oz eyeshadows)

L to R: Für Elise, Vespertine, Renholdër, Siouxsie-sioux, 

Unrequited, Harlow, Wölf, and Cleopatra 

A couple weeks ago, I was on Sephora site's "What's New" section perusing like I do and I spotted this puppy, the Kat Von D Ladybird True Romance eyeshadow palette. The colors looked great, and upon further investigation I realized that not only was this palette all matte (SCORE!), but that this (like many of Kat Von D's products) was also paraben-free.

Since my blog name is matte+crimson, you better believe I snapped this up.

Easy Sparkly Brown Smokey Eyes with the Sleek Au Naturel Palette

I ordered a couple things from Sleek MakeUP (which is an awesome, affordable UK brand if you didn't know) and finally received my package in the mail today. What's the first thing I did? Play around with the makeup, of course! I have a super quick brown sparkly smokey eye look.