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How To Take Advantage of Sephora Beauty Insider Membership Offers! 5 Tips!

August 5, 2015 & 3 Comments

Hi there! Happy Wednesday!

As most of you know, high-end makeup from Sephora is expensive, BUT there are a few very simple ways to reduce your spending without kissing your $50 eye shadow palette goodbye. And PSSSST! Sephora is doing 2x, 3x, and 4x points right now!!! Go ladies go!!!

1. JOIN THE BEAUTY INSIDER MEMBERSHIP!

The first step is of course…JOINING ; ) You know when you’re checking out and they ask if you are a “Beauty Insider”? Instead of brushing them off, take a minute or two to sign up, because it is worth it! At the very least you will get a free birthday gift and be able to redeem your points for products.

2. CHECK THE WEBSITE WEEKLY

This may sound a little bit crazy, but often times Sephora will offer double points, triple, or even quadruple points per purchase! This is a huge advantage as far as getting you more points for free products and moving up to a higher membership level. They also offer promo codes for free deluxe size samples on the website that change weekly. Right now they have a Dr. Brandt primer and an Urban Decay mini lipstick!! Um, yes please!

3. BUY YOUR GIFTS AT SEPHORA

If you have a lady (or hey, they have guy stuff too!) in your life, try to get her gift at Sephora! Even if she isn’t into makeup, they have amazing skincare, bath products, hair tools, and perfumes. If you buy your gifts here, you can add up points faster to become a V.I.B (level 2) or V.I.B ROUGE (level 3) beauty insider which means exlusive 20% off sales, events, makeovers, and even special edition makeup exclusive to you.

4. BUY YOUR ESSENTIALS AT SEPHORA

There are a few items that I will buy on Q.V.C or Amazon because they are far less expensive, but for the most part if it’s avaliable at Sephora I will try to get things like my Clarisonic brush heads, favorite foundations, or my beloved Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Wiz from Sephora so that I can get the points.

5. WAIT FOR A SALE

It’s really hard, but I try to not buy things from Sephora unless I have some sort of promo code from my Beauty Insider membership or a friends and family discount. I make exceptions for limited edition palettes or things that I must replace, but definitely try to save up some money so that during the sales I can stock up so that I end up saving money in the long run. They offer sales of 20% off and with expensive makeup or skincare items, that adds up! I just “love” all of the items that I want, or even add some to my cart, and when a sale pops up I am ready!!

What tricks do you have for taking advantage your membership? If you liked this post please share! I will be doing a similar post for Ulta because I love the ULTAmate rewards points too, but use it a bit differently with a different strategy ; ) Who knew makeup shopping was so strategic?! Be sure to follow me on Twitter @LeahTackles for tweets about sales!! XO

Still Can’t Keep Up? 5 Ways to Simplify Your Makeup (Drugstore Edition)

July 27, 2015 & 4 Comments

Hi there! Happy Monday!

I got a positive response from last Wednesday’s post, Can’t Keep Up? 5 Ways to Simplify Your Makeup (High-End Edition), and so today I am sharing my drugstore picks. So, here are the drugstore items I would pick if limited to 5 to get an amazing look!

1. Revlon ColorStay Makeup For Oily/Combo Skin

This is my favorite drugstore foundation for days when I want a full coverage, flawless look that will not budge. A little goes a very long way, and I like to stipple it on, but a beauty blender or fingers work fine, too. They do have a dry skin version of this, as well as a whipped version.

2. E.L.F Contouring Blush & Bronzer in St. Lucia

I love this set for traveling because the blush is gorgeous, the bronzer is beautiful and although it is a tad orange, is still usable as a contour color on my fair skin if I use a light hand. This also has a huge mirror, which I think is so handy.

3. Maybelline The Nudes Palette

This is an awesome value, and if you can’t justify an expensive neutrals palette, this is the way to go. I also have The Blushed Nudes Palette from Maybelline which I do love, but this I feel is overall better quality and you can get a bigger range of looks out of this.

4. L’Oréal Lineur Intense Brush Tip Liquid Eye Liner

This is a great liquid liner for everything from a fine line to a big wing. I love the brush tip because it is easy to control, and the color is very dark black.

5. CoverGirl Clump Crusher Mascara

I absolutely always have this mascara on hand! I personally like the water resistant formula. I use this daily! It is always on my bottom lashes, and I like to use this on my top lashes after curling to keep the curl. For more nautral days, I wear this alone, and for more dramtic looks this is a great layering mascara.

Please let me know what your favorite items from the drugstore are in the comments! Commenting is easy (just click by link under the title of each post!) AND it makes my day!! ; )

Have a beautiful week! I will see you Wednesday!

Products I’ve Up?! February Empties!

February 18, 2015 & 1 Comment

Hi there! Happy Wednesday!

I have been saving all of my empty beauty and tolietries in a basket in my closet again so that I could share an empties post with you! I will have another empties post coming soon where I share a ton of makeup and haircare empties…so stay tuned for that! I love reading these types of post and watching these types of videos because 1) It’s helpful to hear if people would repurchase or not and a quick mini review, and 2) Let’s be honest, isn’t everyone just a *tiny* bit nosy?! I know I absolutely am ; ) It’s fun to see!

February Empties:

Dove Clinical Protection Deoderant in Clear Tone:

I purchase this over and over! I love the peace of mind of the clinical strength in the warmer months, and while I probably don’t *need* it in the winter, I still really like it.

Soft Soap Orchid Petals & Mint Water Liquid Hand Soap:

This is a new line of liquid hand soaps from Soft Soap and I bought it solely because of the more attractive bottle! Yes, I know that you can buy refillable bottles which I’ve done in the past, but I also like these. Nothing magical, but served its purpose and I would repurchase.

Kleenex Hand Towels:

I use these to dry off my face after cleansing because it is more sanitary than using your towel. If you don’t want to use something like this, you can also use a clean washcloth, but you shouldn’t just use your regular bath towel! These come in packs of 60 which is nice because it lasts about a month if you use one in the morning and one at night.

Q-tips Cotton Swabs:

This is a funny one to include but I am going to because Stephan and I are picky about our cotton swabs! We have purchased other brands where the stick inbetween is flimsy and you just don’t get as good of a clean, so now I just use those for eye makeup fixes! Don’t mess with our Q-tips! ; )

Philosophy Purity One-Step Facial Cleanser:

This is without a doubt my favorite cleanser!! I only need the tiniest dab, and it works perfectly with just my fingers or with my Clairsonic. I will buy this over and over again! You can find large sizes on QVC for a great price.

Palmer’s Cocoa Butter Formula Massage Lotion for Stretch Marks:

I liked this for my baby bump, but I prefered a Burt’s Bees Oil that I will talk about next…

Burt’s Bees Mama Oil Nourishing Body Oil:

I love this stuff! Typically an oil wouldn’t sound appealing to me over a lotion, but this rubbed in quickly and I could slather it in all of the stretch mark prone areas FAST which I loved! It also has a really nice small and absorbed fairly quickly.

Olay Quench Body Lotion Ultra Moisture with Shea Butter:

This was just a small travel size that I had in my hospital bag when Logan was born. I didn’t use enough to know if it was something special, but my skin didn’t dry out during our hospital stay, which could be thanks to this lotion.

Clean & Clear Deep Action Cream Cleanser:

This was also purchased just for the hospital bag, but I LOVED it! I am not sure if it was because I hadn’t used a strong/acne fighting face wash during my pregnancy and that made it feel more fantastic, but I was sad when this little guy ran out! I would definitely purchase again! My skin felt *super* clean after using it, but it didn’t feel uncomfortably tight or dry like some acne face washes can make my face feel.

Mederma for Kids:

This isn’t a “true empty” because this is just the box and we are still using the cream, but I wanted to include it because we love this stuff! As you know I have 3 kids 3 1/2 and under…so bumps & bruises are bound to happen! In September I had my first ER experience as a mom and it was because Connor had cut his forehead open! It was a nasty cut, but this has helped the scar SO MUCH! We have used this faithfully and I can tell such a huge difference. I would absolutely buy this again.

Bath and Body Works Body Lotion in Mad About You:

I like the Bath and Body Works lotions only as much as I’d like any lotion from the drugstore…I just don’t think they’re that fabulous minus the great fragrance. I *do* love the Bath and Body works body butters and body creams. This scent is very spring-y and floral but has a slight vanilla musk that keeps it from being too much. I used this completely and enjoyed it, but it wouldn’t be my first scent choice.

Bath and Body Works Body Lotion in Endless Weekend:

I love this scent!! It is a mix of floral, fruit, coconut….yum! I realy enjoyed using this scent in the dreary winter months! I would purchase this scent again.

Bath and Body Works Body Butter in Beautiful Day:

I absolutely LOVE these body butters! A little bit goes a really long way and they feel awesome on the skin! This has a very fruity and floral combo that makes me think spring and I do like this scent.

What products will you purchase over and over again? Let me know in the commens! Thank you as always for reading and please subscribe if you’re new! I post every Monday and Wednesday, and throw in the occasional “Bonus Post” : )

Valentine’s Day 2015

February 11, 2015 & Leave a Comment

Happy {Early} Valentine’s Day!

Maybelline Color Sensational Vivid Lipstick in 885 Vibrant Mandarin

NYX Matte Lipstick in MLS17 Sweet Pink

Maybelline Color Sensational Vivid Lipstick in 865 Fuchsia Flash

Urban Decay Revolution Lipstick in 69

Maybelline Color Sesational Vivid Lipstick in 900 Hot Plum

NYX Extra Creamy Round Lipstick in LSS511 Chaos

Thank you for reading loves!! Muuuuuah! Sending kisses to all of you for Valentine’s Day <3

Rodan + Fields Skincare Review

February 9, 2015 & Leave a Comment

Hi there! Happy Monday!

Over the past few weeks I have been testing out some skincare items from the company Rodan + Fields. If the name sounds familiar to you, that’s because it is developed by the same doctors who brought us ProActiv Solution years ago. The Rodan + Fields line was a top seller in department stores like Bloomingdales and Nordstrom, but the creators decided to pull the line when they realized that most of the people purchasing Rodan + Fields were learning about it via word-of-mouth. Now Rodan + Fields products are sold like MaryKay on a direct sales format.

This product was sent to me, but as always I will never accept money in exchange for a positive review! All of the thoughts are my own, and if I am sent a product that I do not like I will either not talk about it at all, or tell you what I thought! I want to be a reliable source for you, and I do my best!

Initial Thoughts On the Company:

There are SOOO MANY direct sale lines out right now…jewelry, tupperware, skincare, makeup, unmentionables…you name it! And sometimes I’ll admit that I roll my eyes when I hear about yet another one, but skincare is something I’m caring about more and more as I get older, and I loved right off the bat the many different options for all skin types and ages that Rodan + Fields offers. I then started reading other peoples reviews and the company history, and decided it was worth another look.

About My Skin:

Firstly it should be stated that pregnancy can absolutely change the way your skin behaves, and after pregnancy the horomone changes can make your skin react crazy as well! I was very lucky to have great (for me) skin during Logan’s pregnancy, and have had a few breakouts since his birth but so far it’s been (knock on wood) manageable. I am in that funky phase where I still get oily on my t-zone, my nose especially, but I’m also battling fine lines and wrinkles now that I’m approaching my late 20’s (I am 27 for another 5 weeks & I’m hanging onto that counting as mid 20’s!)

ENHANCEMENTS MICRO-DERMABRASION PASTE:

This is far and away my favorite of the 3 products I tried! I absolutely adore this! A little goes a long way, and I immediately noticed a beautiful glow and improved texture. You can use this without water for a more heavy exfoliation (my prefered way, 3 times/week) or use it with water for a more gentle approach. If you can only try one item from Rodan + Fields, this is far and away the star for me of the 3 I sampled! This did not cause breakouts or inflamation, but with that said my skin handles even professional in-spa micro-dermabrasion treatments without issue.

REDEFINE NIGHT RENEWING SERUM:

This made my skin feel like silk immediately after application! I noticed that my makeup applied beautifully the next day as well. I did find that my skin felt a tad dry after, so I followed the optional direction of using a tad of moisturizer after applying this. I loved the way it made my skin feel, and I would love to try using it in the future, but because I only had a small sample I am not sure if it would be holy grail status for me or not. But did I enjoy it? Absolutely!

REDEFINE LIP RENEWING SERUM:

I have talked quite a bite recently about how horribly dry my lips have been! I haven’t worn lipstick, with the exception of Christmas parties, in months! At first I wasn’t sure if I liked this any better than my regular chapsticks, but after using this consistently for several days in a row I noticed that my lips felt very soft and as crazy as it sounds they looked a bit more naturaly red or rosy but without the uncomfortable sting/ tingle that some lip plumping products have. This is pricy, but I do think that is works. I would buy this in the future and think it would be fabulous to use leading up to a big event! And hello, wedding season is fast approaching!

TO ORDER:

Kristy Ownby made me feel *totally* comfortable discussing my skincare concerns and target areas, and was very informative to all of my questions! If I’m reviewing something for you guys, I make it really clear that I am going to ask alllll sorts of stuff, and she was up to the challenge. In talking with Kristy I have found a few other items that I am super tempted to try! She mentioned that the Pore Minimizing Toner is like spanx for your face…umm hello that sounds RIGHT up my ally! And the Redefine Cleansing Mask which should combat any oil..anyone who gets oily knows that anything that can stop that must be tried!

405-637-6798

KristyOwnby@gmail.com

KristyOwnby.myrandf.com

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Best Hand Care Routine EVER?!

February 4, 2015 & Leave a Comment

Hi there! Happy Wednesday!

Thank you for taking the time to read my blog! It means so much to me!

We are well into winter now, and with the cold weather, dry air, and excess hand washing and sanitizing because of all the lovely germs floating around everywhere, my hands are DRY! I get dry cracked hands every winter, especially with a newborn because I’m washing my hands about every other minute ; ) I have talked before about the Neutrogena Hand Cream, and that is still a great option, but I was recently introduced to Satin Hands Pampering Set by Mary Kay and I’m in love! They come in different scents, but mine is the fragrance-free version. Below I’ll talk briefly (as I can) about the 3 products that I tried and my thoughts.

#1 Satin Hands Hand Softener

This step is really luxurious to me, and it only takes a minute so that’s perfect realistic pampering for most of us!

#2 Satin Hands Satin Smoothie Hand Scrub

I loooove this hand scrub! After rinsing my hands felt so soft, but the best part was that they remained soft afterwards.

#3 Satin Hands Hand Cream

This cream seemed pretty thin at first, especially compared to the thick gel that I am used to with my Neutrogena Hand Cream, but it absorbed quickly and didn’t leave my hands feeling greasy. Like I said, I wash my hands a lot, but I found that they still felt hydrated after multiple washings which was really nice because who seriously has the time to apply hand cream all the time? Not me! This is my new favorite hand cream!!

If you’re interested in ordering or have questions, my friend Catherine Ryan can help you! You can find her on her MaryKay Facebook page or visit her MaryKay page : )

There is still time to enter my GIANT DIAPER GIVEAWAY if you or someone you know could use 140 newborn diapers! Entering is easy!!

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Ipsy Glam Bag January 2015!!

January 19, 2015 & Leave a Comment

Hi there! Happy Monday!

I hope that you had a wonderful weekend! Today I want to share my Ipsy bag for January 2015! If you don’t know, Ipsy Glam Bag is a $10/month subscription where you get 4-5 deluxe size samples or sometimes full size products in makeup, hair, nails, and skincare. Do you subscribe to Ipsy? I would love to hear about what you thought of your bag this month!!

January Ipsy Glam Bag:

Bag and Theme:

I love the bag! I think it’s pretty summery with the coral and bright blue, but I don’t mind looking at those bright colors on these gray January days!! The theme is “Fresh Start” which is of course super approriate for the start of 2015! I am ready for an amazing 2015 : )

Elizabeth Mott All Over Shadow Brush:

At first glance I was pretty hesitant about this brush and I will admit that I was judging a ~~book~~ brush by its pink color, but it is a really nice brush!! This is made with synthetic hairs, is very densely packed, and is very soft! This will be a welcomed addition to my brush collection, and at a $9.99 price point it alone pays for this months bag.

Hikari Eye Liner in Storm:

Right away I love that this doesn’t require a sharpener! I keep getting these gray metallic and gunmetal shades of eye liners, and I mostly wear black or dark brown, but I’ll give it a shot. I am not too impressed with the pigmentation…a really deep slate gray or gunmetal would be fun, but this I would probably only use as an accent to a look every once in a blue moon.

Pacifica Eye Shadow in Ethereal:

Even though this is a color that I could easily dupe with other colors in my makeup collection, I love that this is small because it will be great to throw into overnight bags for quick trips. A very pretty basic!

Velvet 59 by Paris Manning in Noisette:

I wasn’t sure if I would like this, it looked pretty brown, but it’s actually a really pretty nude gloss!! It is a bit sticky, which I don’t mind on days when I want a gloss that will have a little more staying power. I am not a fan of the brush hair applicator, but this one didn’t bother me on the inital application. This smells like roses, but it isn’t too strong or off-putting at all. Hailey REALLY liked trying this on!

Eco-Beauty good day. day moisturizer:

I am excited to try this! It’s a pretty small sample, but at least it isn’t a tiny foil packet (how can you possibly get any idea with most of those?! ah!) and I will be able to try it out for a couple of days.

Once again, I am satisfied with my $10 spent! Do you subscribe to Ipsy? What did you think of your bag this month? If you’re interested in more information, you can find it here.

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IPSY GLAM BAG NOVEMBER 2014!

November 24, 2014 & 2 Comments

Hi there! Happy Monday!

I hope you all had a wonderful weekend! My husband dressed up like Captain America for a Comic Con event and I was so proud watching him interact with people and take lots of fun pictures! He is super supportive of this blog, and all of my other ideas and endeavors, not to mention my photographer for outfit posts, and I try to be as supportive of him as he is of me <3

Today I want to go over my November Ipsy bag, which I am very happy with this month! If you don’t know, Ipsy Glam Bag is a $10/month subscription where you get 4-5 deluxe size samples or sometimes full size products in makeup, hair, nails, and skincare. Do you subscribe to Ipsy? I would love to hear about what you thought of your bag this month!!

November Ipsy Glam Bag:

Bag and Theme:

I really like this bag! It’s so fun and girly, and it reminds me of a bag that you would find at Victoria’s Secret even though this months bag says Forever 21 for Ipsy. I think the theme, Girl Meets Glitter, is really fun for the holidays coming up!

Be A Bombshell Cosmetics Eye Base in Submissive:

I was really excited to see this in the bag! I love using M.A.C Paint Pots and Maybelline Color Tattoos for an eye shadow base, and this looks very similar to those. I think the color is beautiful, and although it feels a little more slippery and thin that what I expected, I think it will be stunning with lots of eye looks.

J Cat Beauty Wonder Lip Paint in Red Potion:

This immediately reminded me of a lip tar, which I have never tried but have always been interested in, and I am intrigued to try this. I did find the applicator to be only okay, and I did end up using a lip brush, but the color I did like! It was a bit darker, very vampy, but I could apply it with a light hand and get a more everyday wearable fall/winter color. This wore nicely on my lips and lasted well. It was a bit of a pain to apply, and I would be interested to try another color that I might prefer, but I did like this.

Marc Anthony Oil of Morocco Argan Oil Volume Shine Hairspray:

I love little travel size hairsprays because we do tend to travel for nightaway trips pretty often. I am loving that this has argan oil, and am going to try this out first but will very likely pack this in my hospital bag for baby #3.

Starlooks Gem Eye Pencil in Ultra Orchid:

Usually eyeliners with glitter bother me because they can tug when you use them, but this is very soft which I really like. I think this could be very pretty for holiday looks. I like that I don’t have any liners in this color.

Temptu S/B Highlighter:

I have always been interested in the Temptu airbrush systems, but I didn’t know that they had products that could be used without the system. This is a very pearly white/pink highlighter, and I think that it would apply nicely with a small stipple brush. I love a good highlight, and I have high hopes for this!

Overall I am very happy with this months glam bag! I think that these prodcuts will definitely get some use and I think they’ll be fun things to play around with! I LOVE that a lot of these products are things I haven’t played around with much, like the J Cat Wonder Lip Paint, and that is awesome as a beauty blogger who wants to learn about new things! If you would like more information about Ipsy or would like to subscribe, you can find the information you need here.

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PopSugar Must Have Box November 2014!!! BONUS POST!

November 20, 2014 & 2 Comments

Hi there! Happy THURSDAY! Or Happy Friday Eve ; ) Because that sounds much nicer to me!

I usually post on a Monday and Wednesday schedule but when both my PopSugar Must Have Box AND My Ipsy Glam Bag showed up I knew I had to squeeze one of them in right away for you guys!!

If you don’t know, the box contains full size items in all different categories: food, beauty, fashion, home, and sometimes an extra goodie too! *Usually* the PopSugar box usually arrives between the 10th-15th of every month for me…it ships from California via FedEx Smart Post, which means it goes out FedEx but arrives to my P.O Box.

November 2014 PopSugar Must Have Box:

The Secret Recipes by Dominique Ansel from Simon & Schuster:

This is such a beautiful baking book! This is written by the creator of the Cronut (YUM!) and has recipes for everyone, no matter your skill level so it says. It looks complicated honestly, but I still want to try some recipes out! I really enjoy baking, and I do have some baking books but none as fancy smancy as this! I think it would look gorgeous sitting in your kitchen or on a table, but with little kids mine is up with all of my other cookbooks.

$35

Saffiano Wallet On a Chain by Sorial:

I love this! I think it’s a fantastic idea and although I usually am carrying a big bag or diaper bag because I have little kids, this could be great for a girls night out or date night!! One concern is that I do *not* think this will fit larger phones like the iPhone 6. Quality wise this seems nice, but someone told me that the zipper on theirs came broken : / I am sure PopSugar will get it replaced quickly, but it does make me question the quality a bit. Still, very cute and functional! *Note: Lipstick shown in picture is for size reference!

$49

Ambergis Shea Butter Cream by K. Hall Simpatico:

I say this every time PopSugar sends luxury lotions…I LOVE IT! I don’t splurge on lotions but I definitely love them! The packaging of this is very luxe, but I don’t like the metal style tube because sometimes when you squeeze it they can crack…basically it is stylish but just doesn’t seem as functional this way to me…is that just me?! I opened this right away, but I had to do so with a pen because it doesn’t have that little part some caps have to poke it open. I love the light scent of this and have already been enjoying it!!

$22

Thoughtful Heart Stationery by Tiny Prints:

I just mentioned in a recent post how much I love sending snail mail to loves ones! And I *adore* pretty stationary, so this will definitely get used.

$15

Custom 3-Pack for POPSUGAR Must Have by Wine Glass Writer:

Oh my goodness! These are fantastic!! I am super pregnant, so I’m not currently consuming any wine, but I love wine and all the little accessories to go along with it! These are so much fun!!

$9.95

Chicago Mix Popped Corn by G.H Cretors

THIS. IS. UNREAL!!!! Are you paying attention?! UNREAL! Seriously!! I saw it an was kind of “meh” about it at first. I knew I would eat it, I do like carmel corn and popcorn, but it isn’t something I gravitate to if I’m in a chocolate shop or anything. But this?! Stop, seriously, stop! It is THE BEST SNACK I HAVE TRIED ALL YEAR! Hands DOWN! I know I sound sort of like a crazy preggo, but both my mother in-law and my friend who are also PopSugar subscribers have confirmed my feelings, this is the bomb.com! My husband doesn’t like carmel corn, and isn’t much of a snacker (it’s truely unfair actually!), but even he thought this was pretty amazing. I am buying a case of 12 bags on amazon for $35! That should last me a good two weeks ; )

$3.69

TOTAL BOX VALUE:

$134.64

After feeling lukewarm about the October PopSugar Must Have Box I am so happy with the November box! I love everything and everything will get used! I am super excited for the December box and hope that it ships plenty early so we can enjoy the goods before Christmas!

Do you subscribe to PopSugar? If you would like to you can sign up here for $39/month! I love subscription boxes and will be reviewing my November Ipsy Bag next week!! If there are any other subscriptions that you think I need to try, let me know in the comments or find me on social media! It’s always LeahTackles : ) Have WONDERFUL weekend my loves!!

Too Faced Everything Nice Palette Review and Swatches!

November 19, 2014 & Leave a Comment

Hi there! Happy Wednesday!

Thank you for being here! It really does mean SO MUCH to me!! : )

Today I want to review the Too Faced Everything Nice Palette now before it is totally gone because it keeps selling out on Sephora.com BUT it is still avaliable in the Sephora stores I have gone to recently. It is also avaliable on eBay, but be careful that you don’t end up paying well over retail! Look for the deals! Also, sign up on the Sephora.com waitlist because it has restocked a couple of times so far : )

Last year Too Faced released the Favorite Things palette which was very similar but I didn’t snag that one, so this year I knew I wanted to pick this baby up ASAP and was able to do so during the Friends and Family sale! This is a limited edition palette for Holiday 2014 that comes with 20 eye shadows, 2 bronzers, 2 blushes, and 3 small brushes. It retails for $56 dollars.

REVIEW AND SWATCHES:

Packaging:

How cuuute is this packaging?! I absolutely love how girlie and festive this is!! I love the heavy cardboard style palettes because they wipe clean and are very durable. I think Too Faced does holiday packaging right! It is always oh so adorable! HOWEVER, I think that the hot pink sparkly cosmetic bag is a lot of fun but I would have prefered something else…why? For one, the glitter is gorgeous but it does come off (remember those dresses in the early 2000’s that girls wore to homecoming? anyone?) which isn’t great for tossing in your purse or a suitcase, and the bag isn’t big enough to fit the palette! It LOOKS like the palette should fit, but it doesn’t fit : / I tried to demonstrate this in the pictures included in this post.

Eye Shadows:

These eye shadows are true Too Faced quality and absolutely STUNNING! Some of these shades are limited editon, but some can be found in other palettes from Too Faced. I love the way the rows are organized because it makes it easy to put together an eye shadow look with complimentary shades.

Row 1:

Turle Dove, Dream On, After Hours, Fawned of You, Knockout

Row 2:

Paper Roses, Kindess is Free, Mauvelous, Be You, Secret Lovers,

Row 3:

Heaven, Shiny Happy, Honey Pot, Don’t Settle, Girly

Row 4:

Totally Fetch, Live It Up, Too Glam, Head Over Heels, Chocolate Moon

Bronzers and Blushes:

The blushes, Sweet Pink and Papa Don’t Peach are GORGEOUS! The bronzers, Chocolate Soleil a Too Faced cult favorite is gorgeous and great for contouring, and Inner Light is beautiful also but definitely a highlighter and not a bronzer! I love that they included a highlighter so that this really can be an all-in-one palette.

The Brushes and How-To Booklet:

The brush quality isn’t bad, they’re pretty soft, but I probably would only use these in a pinch or while traveling. They are adorable though! How cute is that gold handle?! The booklet is really nice and helpful for creating looks! I am intimidated by some of these more bold or sparkly colors, so having some examples is really nice!!

Overall:

This is an AMAZING value! I think just for the eye shadows this would be fantastic, but having the blushes, bronzer, and highlighter make this such a steal!! I think this would be an especially great travel companion for those heading home (or away!) for the holidays!!

I hope that you have enjoyed this reveiw and be on the lookout for several more in the coming weeks!! I hope you all have a fabulous week! Please don’t forget to subscribe!! XOXO

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