Too Faced Boudoir Eyes Palette ♡

I've been a fan of Too Faced make-up for quite a while now, so when I saw this cute little palette in Boots I just had to get it. The shades were gorgeous and being a sucker for cute packaging I was completely won over. This is the first palette of theirs that I've owned that hasn't been made out of the usual cardboard that they package their shadows in. This makes it perfect for travelling as you won't have to worry about all of your lovely eye-shadows getting smashed up or squished - I know this was a common worry with the older designs!

(Please refer to the picture below "With Flash" for the true colours. I just couldn't picture the names properly with flash on - the text was too reflective!)

All of the highlight shades are positioned to the left of the palette, the contour shades are to the right and the lid colours are in the middle.

 Colours (left to right):

Top Row: In The Buff, Fuzzy Handcuffs, Voulez-Vous

Middle Row: Satin Sheets, Sugar Walls, Garter Belt

Bottom Row: Birthday Suit, Lap Dance, French Tickler

I swatched the shades a couple of times in the above photograph and you can tell how simple, yet beautiful they are. The colour pay off is amazing and the shades are natural and feminine (provided you don't use the darker shadows over your entire lid!).

As with all Too Faced palettes, this also comes with a mini look-book with step by step applications for three different looks. I didn't include a picture of the guide as it is very basic. If you are a make-up beginner thinking of purchasing this palette, then the little guide would be really helpful to you and would show you basic step by step application of the different shades. Bare in mind however, that this palette does not come equipped with any brushes, so if you do not already own any then you will need to purchase them. There is also a little mirror inside the lid of the palette which is really handy if you're out and about and in need of a touch up.

Overall I'm in love with this palette. I can guarantee you it'll be in my monthly favourites as I just can't get enough of it! I love the combination of matte and shimmery shades and the fact that the matte shades aren't chalky. The shadows glide on like a dream and are so soft that you can instantly tell that they're great quality.

I hope to post a few looks using this palette soon just so that you guys can see how well they wear! I'd definitely recommend this cute little tin to anyone who loves girly, flirty eye looks!


SaraBoopxo

FOTD- Feat. The Naked 2 Palette ♡

Hi Dolls! ♡

I thought I would do a post on the look I wore yesterday. I was in two minds whether to do this post or not but I thought I'd just do it anyway haha! I had one of those days where no picture I took looked good as my makeup didn't show up well at all. Sort of defeats the purpose of an FOTD haha! The eye makeup was a lot darker and more smokey in person yet for some reason it looks completely washed out in the pictures I took. Slightly irritating!

Anyway.. I created an eye look only using colours from my Naked 2 Palette. I was aiming for a shimmery summer-time sort of look with a bronzed complexion. I was pleased with the overall result as it was indeed shimmery.. and for those of you who don't know.. I LOVE shimmer. Haha. 

Hope you guys enjoy this post! I may reattempt it in the future when I have a better camera as it is a gorgeous look and it seems a shame to not show you guys what it looks like in person!

 Face:

MAC Studio Fix Fluid- nw15

Maybelline Cover Stick- Ivory

Vichy Dermablend Corrective Foundation - Opal

Rimmel Stay Matte Powder- Transparent

NYC Sun 2 Sun Bronzer (Dark side only)

Too Faced Snow Bunny Bronzer

Benefit Dandelion Blush

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Eyes:

Urban Decay Primer Potion

UD N2P- Foxy (Lid to brow)

UD N2P- Tease (transition colour)

UD N2P- Half Baked (Lid colour) 

UD N2P- Snakebite (crease)

UD N2P- Blackout (crease + lower lash line)

UD N2P- Bootycall (Highlight)

Collection- Extreme 24 Hour Felt tip Liner

Loreal Million Lashes Excess Mascara

Lips:

Carmex Lip Balm

Rimmel Lipstick- Pink Blush

MAC Hue

Rimmel Vinyl Gloss- Be Famous

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Do you have any posts of looks you've created with the Naked 2 Palette? If so comment below with a link or two! I'd love to check them out!

Lot's and Lots of Love ♡

Review | Sleek Ultra Mattes V1 Brights Palette ♥

Hello Ladies! ♥

I bought this palette a while back on pure impulse whilst in Superdrug, and thought I would review it as it is fan-taba-lastic. I also created a super bright eye look whilst testing it a couple of months back so I thought I would add a picture of it in at the end of this post for you guys.

I have heard great things about Sleek's eyeshadow palettes in the past but have never owned one before. I must say.. for the price of the palette you really do get a bargain for your money. I chose the Brights Palette as it just looked so appealing to me. I'm glad I chose it too as it is just amazing.

The palette is rather "sleek" in style and I love the simple yet classy packaging. It came with a little advertising sheet thingie that I just threw into the picture.. because the lady was pretty lol! It is a little tough to open I will admit! So just be careful you don't break a nail or send the palette flying across the room!

List of Colours (Left to right):

First Row:

Chill

Pout

Sugarlite

Dragonfly

Pucker

Bammi

Second Row:

Cricket

Bolt

Strike

Floss

Crete

Pow!

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The colours are so bold.. I just fell in love with them! Which is unusual for me as I swear by neutral palettes and usually play it safe when it comes to make-up. This is just great for party looks and also to spice up your look in the summer.

The palette comes with two transition colours and an off-white highlight. I haven't used the transition colours as I just don't think they suit the other colours very well. Light matte browns are great for transitions. Grey and light pink? Not too sure.

 I do think the grey could still be used as a transition and to blend the other colours together. "Floss" just seems so out of place and I feel like another more vibrant colour should be there instead. I'll try and find uses for it though! Come on Sleek.. We want BRIGHTS! ^_^

Now, these palettes are very good quality considering their price. However they are not the softest shadows I have used. Don't get me wrong they're not rough! You can just tell the difference in texture compared to an eyeshadow from Urban Decay or something of the likes. I suppose some of them are a little chalky in texture? It'd explain why they feel a bit different!

Also, the key is to blend! Some of the shadows (especially the darker blue) can look quite chalky when applied so blending helps to prevent a chalky look by smudging the colour out a little. So blend blend blend as it's quite important!

Ooh.. and it does come with an applicator but it's just one of those standard double ended sponge applicators. I have used it but I just personally prefer to use brushes! It's completely up to you how you choose to apply it. Everybody's different!

A few swatches for you guys! (without any primer):

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As you can probably tell, the colours are definitely bright lol. This isn't the most pigmented palette I have owned in the sense that one swatch of the colour won't give you the most vibrant shade. Some colours do pick up better than others but as a whole you do need to apply a couple of layers to achieve a bold shade.

Also, as with many matte eyeshadows there can be a lot of fall out if you're not careful with placing the product and tapping off your brush after picking up product. This isn't an issue for me though as the fall out is easily sorted by using a good old sticky primer.

I find that a great way to make the colours stand out even more is by replacing your primer with a white eye-liner. White primer would work too (the more opaque the better!). The white just allows the colour to "pop" that little bit more. It's better to use this technique if you want a fun and vibrant look.

A look I created a couple of months ago whilst playing around- Inspired by Rihanna Who's That Chick?

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Overall I am extremely pleased with this palette. I think it's great for those who want something a little more fun in their makeup collection. I know some parts of this review may have come off a little negative but that's just so you guys know the cons as well as the pros! It is a gorgeous, affordable little palette, and I would recommend it to anyone. You should definitely give it a swatch if you ever stumble across it whilst shopping!

Expect an FOTD soon with this gorgeousness!

Oh and please feel free to leave any requests below! I'm happy to do a post on anything you guys may be interested in. It doesn't have to just be beauty related either!

Lots of Love,