Too Faced Chocolate Bar Palette: Three Different Looks

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Today I wanted to show you three different looks using the Too Faced Chocolate Bar Palette. I absolutely love this palette because it's so universal, and the amount of looks you can create from it are endless. The shadows are really smooth, the blend nicely, and are very pigmented. Oh yeah, and in case you didn't know, the entire palette smells like a giant candy bar.

I'm just concentrating on the eyeshadow combo's today. To get the best color payoff, and wear time, be sure to apply an eyeshadow primer before applying your eyeshadow. The primer helps to lock your shadow in place and gives you the most bang for your buck when it comes to pigmentation. If you want to know specifics about liner, mascara, or brows then please leave a comment below and I will get back to you!

Look #1
The first look I have for you is perfect for summer, and really easy to achieve. I find myself wearing this eyeshadow combination a lot, especially when I'm tan. This golden/bronzed/shimmery look is perfect for daytime, and will look great on everyone. I started by applying White Chocolate as an all over base. For the lid color I used Creme Brulee and applied it first in a patting motion, then blended it using a sweeping motion. I then took Milk Chocolate and applied it all over the crease as my transition shade. After applying Milk Chocolate, I took the color Semi Sweet and applied it in the same area, but concentrated the color just in the crease and not go too far towards the brown bone. The last shade I used was Hazelnut. I applied it to the outer corners of the lid and the crease, then blended it in with Semi Sweet. For the bottom lash line, I combined Milk Chocolate and Semi Sweet and lined the entire line. I then took a small amount of Hazelnut and only applied it on the outer half of the lash line. I did not do a brown bone highlight with this look. I find that when I use shimmery shadows on my lid and crease, I tend to leave the brow bone matte.

Shades Used
All Over Base: White Chocolate
Lid: Creme Brulee
Transition Shade: Milk Chocolate
Crease: Semi Sweet
Outer Lid & Crease: Hazelnut
Lower Lash Line: Milk Chocolate & Semi Sweet Mixed, Hazelnut on the outer corner

Look #2:
I was very pleased with how this turned out. Normally I like to use brown and bronze shades, but I decide to go for something a little different by opting for berry and wine tones to achieve this look. I started by first applying White Chocolate as an all over base. I then took my transition color, Milk Chocolate, and applied it all throughout the crease. For the lid, I used the shade Marzipan. Marzipan is a really pretty champagne color and it's one of my favorite lid shades. After applying that, I took the color Amaretto and placed it right into the crease. Make sure to not take this color too high, you want it to fade into that transition shade. To darken the whole look, I applied the shade Cherry Cordial on the outer corner of the lid and in the outer crease. I then dusted my brush in Milk Chocolate, and blended out Cherry Cordial so that all the colors would blend nicely together. I highlighted my inner corners and my brow bone with the shade Champagne Truffle. I didn't want to do a dark liner on my lower lash line, but I didn't want to leave it bare either. I decided to line with Milk Chocolate to add just a hint of color. This is a nice, satin makeup look that will look great on a night out.

Shades Used
All Over Base: White Chocolate
Lid: Marzipan
Transition Shade: Milk Chocolate
Crease: Amaretto
Outer Lid & Crease: Cherry Cordial
Inner Corner & Brow Bone: Champagne Truffle
Lower Lash Line: Milk Chocolate

Look #3
This is one of my favorite smokey eyes to wear for both day and night. I love deep, dark, warm brown shades. Like the other two looks, I started out with White Chocolate as my all over base. I like applying an all over base color before any other shadows because it really helps me to blend the other colors much easier. For the transition shade, I used Milk Chocolate. Again, this is another color that I use in every look I do. It's the perfect light brown color, and looks good with every eye look. I applied Hazelnut all over the lid, making sure to not get the color into the crease. Next, I applied the color Semi Sweet directly into the crease. I blended this out quite a bit, going slightly above and below the crease. To smoke this look out, I used the darkest shade in the palette, Triple Fudge. Triple Fudge is a really rich, dark matte brown. I started out by lightly dusting my brush into the color, and placed it right on the outer corner of my lid and the outer part of my crease. I did this about three times before it was the color I wanted. Since this shade is so dark, it's best to apply small amounts at a time. If you start with too heavy of a hand, its going to be really hard to blend out. For my lower lash line I first applied Milk Chocolate. On the outer half I lined with Triple Fudge, and on the inner half with Hazelnut. For my inner corner highlight, and my brow bone, I used the color Champagne Truffle.

Shades Used
All Over Base: White Chocolate
Lid: Hazelnut
Transition Shade: Milk Chocolate
Crease: Semi Sweet
Outer Lid & Crease: Triple Fudge
Inner Corner & Brow Bone: Champagne Truffle
Lower Lash Line: Milk Chocolate, Hazelnut, & Triple Fudge

I hope you liked all these three looks I created using the Too Faced Chocolate Bar Palette. Let me know what your favorite shades are in the comments below!


xoxo,
Casey

Too Faced Bronzers

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I love bronzer. It adds color and dimension to the face, making it look healthy and awake. Bronzer can be used to sculpt the face, creating shadows and angles to define your face to your liking. It's an absolute must in my makeup routine, I just can't live without it.

Today I'm sharing with you my Too Faced Bronzers. I have three in total. They are all very different from each other and can all be used in different ways.

Pink Leopard
Pink Leopard is a "blushing bronzer". It has three shades in one - a bronzing shade, a blush shade, and a highlight shade. I used this quite a bit when I first got it, as you can see I've hit pan. When I started adding more bronzers to my collection this one kind of got put on the back burner. After pulling it out for this post, I remember how much I did like it at one point. This product is definitely not a contouring bronzer. I like to use it as a blush, or on top of a blush as a highlight, when I'm tan. When my skin is more fair, it works nicely at bronzing up my face. It's not my go-to bronzer, but I'm going to try and use it more this month to see if I can find my love for it again.

Chocolate Soleil
Chocolate Soleil is a very popular bronzer, and for good reason. It's beautiful! And the smell, YUM! It smells just like chocolate and is actually made with real cocoa powder. This is one of my favorite bronzers for contouring. It's a warm chocolate brown shade, is not orange at all, and is completely matte. Not only do I use this for contouring, but it's really pretty for just bronzing up the face. Matte bronzers are the safest route for anyone of any age. But just like anything, less is more. You don't want to start contouring, or bronzing, with a heavy hand. Start with a small amount, and build the color up from there - don't forget to blend. You will get a much better result this way.

Sun Bunny
Sun Bunny is a "natural bronzer". It has two different shades and does have a slight shimmer to it. Some people shy away from shimmery bronzers, but if applied correctly they can be really pretty. This one is no exception, it's beautiful! I do not use this as a contour, I only use it as a bronzer to add color to my face. You don't want to use a shimmery bronzer as a contour. Matte bronzers are the best option for contouring because they create a shadow, making certain areas of your face appear smaller. Shimmery bronzers add color to your face by giving you a "sun-kissed glow". The shimmer will actually attract light, and if used as a contour will make certain areas appear larger than they really are. This is a really great product for bronzing up the face. You can use each shade separately, or you can swirl them both together which is what I like to do.

I hope ya'll enjoyed getting an overview of the different Too Faced Bronzers in my collection. Let me know if you have any of these, and what your thoughts are on them!


xoxo,
Casey

May Beauty Favorites

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If you aren't familiar with Beauty Favorites, it's a list of all the products I've been loving for the month of May. There are links to all the products mentioned down below if you are interested in checking them out further. I hope you enjoy!

Freeman Facial Polishing Mask
This is one of the best facial masks I have tried. Even better, you can get it at Ulta for only $3.99! It's a Charcoal and Black Sugar exfoliating mask. The Charcoal helps to absorb oil and impurities without over drying, and the Black Sugar is the exfoliant. It makes my skin feel a tad warm and tingly, and leaves it so soft, smooth, and glowing. The directions say to apply it, let it sit for 5-7 minutes, massage it into the skin for 1-2 minutes, then rinse. I find that it's easier, and I get better results, if I massage first and then let it sit for 10-15 minutes.

Jergens BB Body Perfecting Skin Cream
I am obsessed with this stuff. It smells so good and leaves my skin glowing and hydrated, with a tint of color (I got the Medium to Dark shade). I was on the fence about trying this product because I'm not a fan of the Jergens Natural Glow products. I was worried it would have that self tanner smell and would be sticky, but it is completely different. This has been my go-to body moisturizer for the last couple of weeks. I am almost out and will definitely be repurchasing this.

Too Faced Chocolate Bar Eyeshadow Palette
As I am sure most of you have heard by now, the Too Faced Chocolate Bar Palette is amazing. The shadows are creamy, smooth, and very pigmented. It also smells just like chocolate. I wear this all the time and can create so many different looks with this. I love neutral eyeshadows, and when I saw this palette I knew I would absolutely adore it.

Nars Blush in Amour
This color is gorgeous and perfect for summer! This blush is very pigmented so you only need to a light hand for a nice pop of color. It's blendable and buildable, so you can adjust the amount of color to your liking. Every Nars blush I have tried has been of such great quality and wears really nicely. I highly recommend this color.

Benefit Hoola Bronzer

This is a cult favorite, so I'm sure you already know the deal with this. It's buttery, smooth, blendable, and just looks great on every skin tone. I've never had a problem with this looking muddy or streaky on me. This has been my go-to bronzer all month long and you can already see how much I love it because I've hit major pan.

Nivea Lip Balm in Olive Oil & Lemon

This is the best lip balm, hands down. I have tried EOS, Chapstick, Burts Bees, etc. and none of them compare to this bad boy. I leave it out on my bathroom counter so that I can pop it on any time I walk by. It smells good and is very hydrating, leaving my lips soft and moisturized.

Maybelling Instant Age Rewind Dark Circle Eraser

Ya'll, this under-eye concealer is amazeballs. I have a really hard time finding concealers that don't crease on me. This one does not settle into my fine lines, and does not crease at all. I set it with a powder and it wears beautifully all day. I have two colors so that I have one for when I'm tan and one for when I'm not. The colors I have are "Fair" and "Lite/Pale". What makes it even better, is that it is a drug store product!

These last two are my favorite lip duos!

Chanel Rouge Coco Shine #57 Aventure and Buxom Lip Gloss in Celeste
I absolutely love these two together and have been wearing them a ton! I'm wearing them in my May Favorites picture at the top. I mentioned both of these in my Sephora haul, so I won't go into too much detail here. I love the way they look together. Combined they create a very nice, everyday, glossy lip with a shimmer. I already know this is going to be a go-to lip combo for me all summer long.

Maybelline Color Sensational The Buffs Lipstick in Stormy Sahara and It Cosmetics Vitality Butter Gloss in Perfect Nude
Nude lips are a tough one for me. It is very hard to find a nude that looks good on me and my skin tone. Most of the time nudes either wash me out, or make me look dead. These two combined give me the perfect nude shade. It looks great when I'm tan, and works when I'm not. Both of these products look good by themselves, but once they come together it's magic! I know this lip duo is going to be a definite go-to lip duo for me all summer long.



I hope ya'll enjoyed my May Beauty favorites. Let me know in the comments below what products you are currently loving, and don't forget to follow me on Twitter and Instagram @caferg_xoxo. Thanks for reading!

xoxo,
Casey

Just wanted to let ya'll know, the background used in the photos on this post are from the amazing book Living in Style by Rachel Zoe. I love Rachel Zoe, and her books do not disappoint! Click the link to purchase your own copy. I have it on a book stand on my bedside table because the cover is just too pretty to sit on a shelf collecting dust.

Sephora Haul

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Everything in this haul was not purchased all at once, but over the course of about two months. I have had a chance to try them all out so I can give you my thoughts so far on each product. The links to purchase each product are listed below as well. I hope you enjoy!

Nars Lip Gloss in Turkish Delight
Yes, this is the lip gloss made famous by Kim Kardashian. Honestly, I have always stayed away from this color because it was made the "it" color by a celebrity, and I didn't want to go out and buy it just because of that. I was playing around at Sephora the other day and wanted to check out the Nars lip glosses because they recently repackaged them and changed the formula. I was randomly swatching and stopped on this one thinking, "Wow, this is really pretty and I'm totally getting this". When I turned it over to get the name I started laughing because I didn't think I would ever be getting this color. Needless to say, the hype is real and this color really is pretty by itself, or layered on top of a lipstick.

Benefit "Hello Flawless!" Powder in 'Me, Vain?' Champagne
I have repurchased this powder over and over again! It is definitely my holy grail powder. I've tried a couple others, but none have compared to this one. It's soft, buttery, never leaves my skin looking cakey, and it works well setting different liquid foundations. LOVE!

Urban Decay All Night Setting Spray
I'm sure you have all heard about this one. This is literally hairspray for your face, without the sticky feeling of course! I really like to use setting sprays mainly in the spring and summer months because my makeup tends to not last as long. This definitely lives up to the hype and really extends the wear of my makeup throughout the day.

Sephora Collection Must Have Angled Blush Brush #50

So far, so good on this one. It's pretty dense, so if you want you can really pack on the blush or bronzer. I only have to lightly dab this in my blush and it gives a nice wash of color. I have already washed it a few times and have had no problems with shedding. Final thoughts on this is that it's not the worst, but it's not the best; I like it, but I don't love it.

Too Faced Sweethearts Perfect Flush Blush

I knew the first time I saw this, before even swatching it, that it was coming home with me. It has quickly become a favorite of mine. I love a bronzy/peachy blush, and this one is the perfect combination of the two. It is beautiful on its own, and looks great layered on top of other blushes. 

Benefit Benetint

This was one of the very first Benefit products I ever tried when I was about 14 years old. I'm not a fan of red lips, or cheeks, on myself, but this stain leaves such a sheer tint that it works. I wanted this mainly to wear at the pool, and to the beach, when I don't want to wear a lot of makeup. It adds a little life and color to my face without the heaviness of a cream, or the stickiness that other stains and balms can leave behind.

Buxom True Hue Blush

I haven't heard too many people talk about the Buxom blushes, but this one is really pretty. It's described as a shimmering peachy pink and it definitely is. It is very similar to Nars Orgasm, just a tad more pink. The color payoff is great and you can skip a highlighter when wearing this blush. I think it's a great summer color and will look good on all skin tones.

Hourglass Ambient Lighting Palette

I cannot tell you how happy I was when they brought this little guy back and made it permanent! I didn't get a chance to grab one the first time around, so when I found out it was coming back I couldn't wait to get my hands on it. These powders are so universal. I have used them to set, highlight, and finish off my makeup looks. This palette is definitely worth the investment.

Make Up For Ever HD Microperfecting Primer

This primer is really nice and hydrating, and it smells amazing! I get excited every time I am about to put it on because it smells so clean and fresh. It feels really nice on the skin, and sinks in without leaving a film or residue. This primer works best on normal to dry skin. If you like a natural, dewy finish, you will like this primer. I can go about 6 hours before needing to touch up, so this isn't the longest wearing primer I've ever tried. If you have oily skin you might want to pass on this one.

Buxom Full-On Lip Polish in Celeste

In my opinion, Buxom has one of the best lip gloss formulas. They are thick in consistency, long lasting, and the color and shimmer payoff is great. This gloss is described as being a "prismatic soft peach" and it is VERY shimmery. If you do not like shimmer in your lip gloss, you will not like this one. I will admit, I do not like this gloss on its own, but I absolutely love it when it is paired over a lip stick. It is so complimenting when paired with pinky, peach, and coral shades.

Sephora Collection Pro Flawless Light Powder Brush #50

Sephora has an entire "Pro" brush collection aimed to give you a soft, airbrushed look. This brush is really nice. It is very soft and blends powder products fabulously. I have tried it using foundation powders, blush, and bronzer. It works well with all three, but I prefer to use this when applying bronzer. It really blends out my bronzer seamlessly, leaving no streaks or marks. The Pro Flawless Light Powder Brush really does what it claims to do. I definitely will be trying more from this line.

These last two products were not purchased from Sephora, but are still high end so I decided to include them in this haul. :)

Bobbi Brown Shimmer Brick in Apricot

The Bobbi Brown Shimmer Bricks definitely live up to the hype and expectation. Apricot is a limited edition shade so if you want, snatch it up before it's gone. The minute I swatched it, I fell in LOVE! This little guy has the most gorgeous, golden/peachy shade, and looks amazing layered over blush or as a highlight shade. I've used it both ways, and also to highlight my brow bone. I think any skin tone can pull this off, but I think it looks best on those with medium to dark skin tones. This is the perfect highlight for summer to go along with your summer tan.

Chanel Rouge Coco Shine in #57 Aventure

This is definitely going to be my go to summer lip stick. It's sheer, but gives off the perfect amount of color, and glides on like a dream. It looks a lot darker in the tube, but when applied it is the perfect every day shade of pink; not too light, not too dark, and not too bright. It's nice and hydrating, and kind of feels like a balm. The formula reminds me a lot of YSL Rouge Volupte Shine lip sticks. This is a pricy little number, but it was so worth it. I think that if you are going to purchase a luxury lip stick like this, it's best to get it in an "everyday" sort of shade, that way you get the most bang for your buck.

I hope ya'll have enjoyed getting a peak at all the goodies I've picked up over the last two months. Let me know if you pick any of these up, or if you already have them in your collection. I'd love to know what you think about them!

xoxo,

Casey