Too Faced - Love Flush Long-Lasting 16-Hour Blush ($26)

Today I'll be talking about the Too Faced Love Flush Long-Lasting 16-Hour blushes.

Detailed photos at the very end. Let's begin with the packaging!

Packaging:

Adorable! The attention to detail, from the box, to the embossing on the powder, is stunning. The actual compact holds the product perfectly - it is not overly bulky or unnecessary (plus it is an adorable heart shape). One issue I have with the compact is that it is difficult to open. If you do not have a long finger nail then most will be pretty difficult to open.

Scent:
No scent that I can detect.

Application:
A very fluffy brush and a light hand works best - if you use a stiff brush it will deposit too much product onto your cheek and make it harder to blend (possibly patchy). 

Pigmentation:

These blushes are seriously pigmented! Most shades definitely pack a punch. Because of this, you have to be careful when applying and be sure to use the proper brush.

Comfort:
Very comfortable - weightless.

Longevity:
I think 16 hours is stretching the longevity a bit but I can say confidently that it is the longest wearing blush I own! I can't tell you the specific number of hours but, for the most part, after 12 hours it is still visible on my cheeks. Obviously it is not as vibrant as when I first put it on but it still gives me a nice flush.

Range:
There are 6 shades in this collection that range from nude to vibrant pink. They range from matte to a light satin finish with "Baby Love" as the most shimmery. I would recommend swatching these in store before you purchase. The compact color is not the exact shade you get inside or even what it turns out to be on your cheeks.

Price:
I think this is fairly pricey for the amount of product you get. It is $26 for 0.21oz.

Dupable?:

Most shades are not completely unique but absolutely nothing can replace the adorable heart shaped compact!

Too Faced Born This Way Foundation ($39)

Detailed photos at the end. Let's begin with the packaging!

Packaging:

The foundation is housed in a frosted glass bottle that features a sturdy pump. There is gold foiling for the writing in an elegant font, a small gold ring around the top of the bottle and a black cap. The bottle is absolutely perfection in my eyes. It is not overly bulky and the pump does not dispense too much product! The attention to detail is evident in the bottle as well as the cardboard box that you purchase it in. Even the top of the cap is elegant!

Scent:
It smells slightly of a typical foundation but only when you are purposefully smelling it. I haven't had any issues when applying

Application:

It is extremely skin like while still maintaining medium to full coverage. It does not contain any oil yet feels moisturizing on the skin. This foundation does take a minute or two to dry down and unless you set it with powder your skin will maintain a slightly dewy finish. A little drop goes a loooong way while still maintaining that medium coverage. Two pumps is sufficient for full coverage on my entire face. 

Pigmentation:

The foundation initially gives you a medium finish but is easily blend-able. In my experience, the foundation does not look cakey or thick. 

Comfort:
I find it extremely comfortable! It feels weightless and when I touch my face after it has set, it feels velvety. 

Longevity:
This isn't the longest wearing foundation I own (Revlon Colorstay dominates this field) but it does stay looking nice for a noticeably long amount of time (longer than the Make Up For Ever Ultra HD, review coming soon). I get a good 6-8 hour wear before it starts to slightly fade. At the end of the day (10+ hours) it has mostly faded yet still maintains a dewy (not greasy) finish on my forehead and cheeks (I touch my nose and chin constantly so most foundations are non-existent on my face at the end of the day).

Range:
There are 18 shades currently and 6 more being added in the fall. I think the color range is amazing and they clearly think it's important to have a huge range since they are adding more!

Price:
I think $39 is reasonable for the quality you get with this foundation. Also, since a little goes a long way it will definitely last you. I will definitely be repurchasing!!

Dupable?:

Honestly, I would say the most similar foundation I have tried is the L'oreal True Match. They both have that dewy finish but Too Faced has noticeably more coverage. My oily skin becomes shiny with the L'oreal by the end of the day but the Too Faced foundation keeps my oils at bay all day long. 

Favorite Lip Combo! Dose of Colors and YSL

This is definitely my favorite lip combination at the moment! I put a layer of Dose of Colors 'Stone', wait for it to dry completely, and then top it off with YSL Rouge Volupte Shine #08. Here are some pretty pictures I took on vacation. :)

Left: Dose of Colors
Right: YSL
Bottom: Combo

Left: Dose of Colors
Right: YSL

Champagne Pop - Becca x Jaclyn Hill - Shimmering Skin Perfector (Limited Edition)

Becca Cosmetics has partnered with Youtuber Jaclyn Hill to create a new, limited edition Shimmering Skin Perfector. You get 8g of product for $38. It is still available here at Sephora.com.

Champagne Pop is housed in Becca's typical packaging (to me it seems like a UFO). The compact is rubberized on the outside and has a generous mirror inside. I always thought that the packaging was very sturdy and good for traveling but I have seen numerous people who received their Champagne Pop completely broken. I believe the issue lies with how soft the powder is.

This highlight has a smooth, blendable consistency with a high-shine finish. This is definitely not for the faint of heart!! It has amazing color payoff and can easily be overdone if you use a heavy hand. The color works well for most skin tones depending on how heavily applied but I have noticed that it will emphasize your skin if it has any texture to it. I had some acne on my cheek when I applied this and it definitely emphasized it.

I find that a nice fluffy brush is best to apply the Shimmering Skin Perfectors. Since they are so powdery, a dense brush would likely deposit too much product.

Below are some detailed photos! Enjoy :)

Cover FX Custom Cover Drops ($44)

Cover FX has released an 'innovative' new product called "Custom Cover Drops". The idea is that you can add these drops to a number of different mediums to create your custom color. You can add them to moisturizer, sunscreen, serum or even a foundation in order to provide the coverage you desire. This has a very liquidy consistency and is packed with concentrated pigment that allows you to add coverage or customize the level of tint. 

There are an astounding 24 shades that range from light to dark in 3 categories (cool, neutral and warm). 

The packaging is a black glass bottle and has a dropper as the applicator. There is a small teardrop window that shows exactly what color it contains. I think the packaging is sleek, simple and perfect for what it contains; it's not too oversized. 

There is a slight smell to it - I can't pinpoint exactly what it is though. The smell is not overly offensive in any way. You basically have to put the dropper up to your nose to detect anything. I don't smell anything when applying it. 

One concern would be with traveling. I haven't personally had any issues with the product getting on the outside of the bottle but I can definitely see it happening with enough use. Once you unscrew the bottle it is completely covered with product (as well as very liquidy) so you need to be careful with opening and closing it.

This is what Sephora has about this product:

From a sheer tint to total coverage, Custom Cover Drops lets you achieve your desired coverage. Blend it with anything liquid to create your desired coverage, including moisturizers, serums, oils, primers, foundations, and tinted moisturizers that are water-, oil-, or silicone-based. These revolutionary drops feature Flash Fusion Technology™, so as soon as you drop, it leaves behind pigment that weightlessly transforms your favorite beauty product into the sheerest tint or a total coverage foundation. Simply adjust your coverage by the number of drops you add. The pigments are coated with lecithin, which is biochemically similar to the skin, to ensure seamless blending, precise control, and the smoothest application.

I've tried this product two different ways: with my moisturizer and in conjunction with one of my foundations. 

With the moisturizer it became a sheer almost BB like consistency. It easily mixes into the lotion and gave more coverage as I added more drops. 

I like more full coverage on my skin and so I thought that using it to help lighten/darken my already medium foundations would work better for me. When I tried to lighten one of my foundations it did the trick. Again, it easily mixed in and helped me to change a shade of something I already owned. 

My only issue is that it was clear that this product is not for people with dry skin. I have oily/normal skin but have small dry spots right next to my nose and this product really emphasized those. I definitely would steer clear of this if you are dry or have any dry patches. 

The degree of pigmentation in each drop is very significant so applying this straight to skin is extremely unnatural looking. I wouldn't recommend that even if you are looking for full coverage. This product is meant to be mixed with another medium and looks best when done that way 

As a side note, I think that this is pretty pricey for what you get as well. It's $44 for only .5 fl oz. A regular foundation (drugstore and high-end) typically contains at least 1 fl oz. While this is expensive you don't use too much product (1-3 drops) every time you use it so the bottle will last a good amount of time. 

If you are looking for more coverage in a foundation or to create your own tinted moisturizer I think this is a fun and effective product to help you do so.

More pictures and swatches below.

Too Faced Little Black Book of Bronzers ($49)

This is a new palette by Too Faced called 'The Little Black Book of Bronzers'. It features 8 of their most popular bronzers. This palette is definitely smaller than you think it is. After seeing pictures online I was surprised when I saw it in person. It is made of a thin black cardboard with a simple design. When opened, on the left side, is filled with a graphic design showing days of the week with a suggestion on which bronzer to use with whatever activity is planned for the day. 

The whole palette does have the scent of chocolate due to milk chocolate soleil, chocolate soleil and dark chocolate soleil. It features 8 of their most popular bronzers that vary from matte to shimmer and dark to light. 

There is 0.08 oz each while their normal bronzers have 0.35 oz. Some of these have had tons of hype in the past like their original chocolate soleil bronzers that smell of chocolate. I'm not going to go into specifics of each bronzer since these are all fairly popular bronzers. You can find reviews anywhere! I will say though, that all are very silky and are easy to blend. The formula wears extremely long and does not emphasize dry skin. 

Overall, I would say that this palette is worth the money if you're a sucker for cute packaging or want to test a ton of bronzers from too faced without buying each individual.

Champagne Pop - Shimmering Skin Perfector - Becca x Jaclyn Hill

Here are some HD photos of Champagne Pop - the collaboration with Becca Cosmetics and Jaclyn Hill! In depth review is coming soon.