Too Faced x Kat Von D Better Together Cheek & Lip Makeup Bag Set Review, Photos, Swatches

Christine — Tue, 14 Feb 2017 19:00:00 +0000

Cheek & Lip Makeup Bag Set

Too Faced x Kat Von D Better Together Cheek & Lip Makeup Bag Set ($38.00 for 0.29 oz.) includes a lipstick, liquid lipstick, blush, and highlighting powder that come with a heart-shaped makeup bag. The bag itself is fairly small and very flat, so it was hard to use.

Cheek & Lip Makeup Bag Set

$65.00.

B-

7.5

Product

Pigmentation

Texture

8.5

Longevity

4.5

Application

81%

Total

Muse

Muse is a medium, pinky-plum with warm undertones and a frosted sheen. It had good pigmentation with a smooth, lightly creamy texture that applied with minimal dragging (and for the Studded Kiss range, that is often impressive). The consistency was thicker and a bit heavier, and I felt like it had a tendency to make my lips appear drier/rougher compared to more forgiving formulas. It wore nicely for five hours and was slightly drying.

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MAC Gemz and Roses (P, $21.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
Tom Ford Beauty Snowdon (P, $36.00) is darker, cooler, glossier (90% similar).
NARS Shredded (LE, $26.00) is less shimmery (90% similar).
Tom Ford Beauty Daniel (DC, $36.00) is more shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
MAC Sequin (DC, $19.00) is cooler, better quality (90% similar).
MAC Moody Bloom (LE, $17.00) is lighter (85% similar).
NARS Cool It (P, $26.00) is less shimmery, lighter (85% similar).
Guerlain Air Kiss (304) (P, $37.00) is glossier (85% similar).
Marc Jacobs Beauty Send Nudes (300) (P, $26.00) is cooler (85% similar).
Estee Lauder Naked Ambition (120) (P, $32.00) is less shimmery, darker, glossier (85% similar).

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Muse

LELimited Edition. $21.00.

B+

8.5

Product

9.5

Pigmentation

Texture

9.5

Longevity

4.5

Application

89%

Total

XO

XO is a deep, pinky-red with cool undertones and a matte finish. It had semi-opaque color payoff with a thinner, more watery formula (compared to most shades I’ve tried in the same formula). It dried down to a flat, matte, and transfer-proof finish. The color wore well for almost eight hours, left a stain behind, and was fairly drying after four hours of wear.

FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).

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Formula Overview

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NARS Blindfold (LE, $27.00) is glossier (95% similar).
NARS Under My Thumb (P, $26.00) is darker (95% similar).
ColourPop Dazed (LE, $7.00) is lighter (90% similar).
MAC Candy Cane (LE, $19.00) is brighter (90% similar).
MAC Framboise Moi (LE, $19.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
Makeup Geek Feisty (P, $15.00) is lighter (95% similar).
Guerlain Berry Pink (721) (P, $36.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
MAC So Good For You (LE, $19.00) is lighter, brighter (95% similar).
NARS Dragon Girl (P, $27.00) is lighter (95% similar).
Laura Mercier Rose Vif (P, $32.00) is lighter, glossier (85% similar).

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Formula Overview

$20.00/0.22 oz. - $90.91 Per Ounce

It is supposed to be a “long-wear, full coverage liquid lipstick with a smooth, matte finish.” Of the liquid lipsticks on the market that go and have a full dry-down, Kat Von D’s formula remains my favorite, as it is the easiest to apply with the kindest learning curve and lasts awhile.

Some shades are more drying than others, but typically they don’t get drying until after five to six hours of wear. They often wear anywhere from six to ten hours, depending on what you’ve had to eat or drink during the day. This formula is thin but not watery, has a longer dry down than most liquid lipsticks (but I noticed some of the newer shades dried to a mostly dry finish faster), and layers better than most (you can touch-up or add a second layer for more coverage).

It takes about a minute for it to mostly set, but it will remain a little tacky in places for up to three minutes so you’ll want to avoid pressing your lips together if it doesn’t seem totally dry initially. There isn’t a noticeable scent or taste. If you don’t mind the trade-off between very long, near-pristine wear and being drying, it’s worth checking out. As a bonus, these also come with one of the most generous amounts of products within the realm of liquid lipsticks!

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XO

LELimited Edition. $20.00.

B+

Product

8.5

Pigmentation

Texture

Longevity

Application

88%

Total

Better Together

Better Together is a bright pop of medium pink with cool, bluish undertones and an iridescent sheen. The consistency was stiff, almost crumbly, and harder to blend out on the cheeks. It had sheer coverage, which wasn’t buildable beyond semi-sheer. While the entire set consists of minis, the packaging on Too Faced’s mini blushes feels exactly like a deluxe sample, which may or may not be an issue for you. It lasted for seven hours on me–not even in the realm of the 16-hour claim promised.

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ColourPop Prenup (P, $8.00) is darker (90% similar).
By Terry Tan & Flash Cruise #3 (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar).
Fenty Beauty Sangria Sunset (PiP, $36.00) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar).
ColourPop U Got Mail (LE, $10.00) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar).
NYX Baby Doll (P, $6.50) is less shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
Sydney Grace Pink Lemonade (LE, $9.00) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar).
Illamasqua Morale (P, $26.00) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar).
ColourPop Wallaby (P, $8.00) is lighter (90% similar).
MAC First Waves (LE, $34.00) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
Urban Decay Cherry (DC, $26.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).

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Better Together

LELimited Edition. $26.00.

Product

Pigmentation

Texture

Longevity

Application

51%

Total

Rosy Glow (Left)

Rosy Glow (Left) is a light gold with warm undertones and a frosted sheen. It had semi-sheer coverage that was buildable to semi-opaque. The consistency was dense but fairly blendable with a denser blush brush. The brand actually described this shade as a “sheer golden powder,” which summed it up well. On me, it wore for seven and a half hours before fading noticeably.

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Artist Couture Gold Digger (P, $27.00) is warmer (95% similar).
J. Cat Beauty White Goddess (-, $9.00) is less shimmery (95% similar).
LORAC Star Reader (LE, $23.00) is more shimmery (95% similar).
ColourPop Lunch Money (P, $10.00) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
Urban Decay Sin (P, $28.00) is darker (90% similar).
Becca Citrine (LE, $38.00) is less shimmery (90% similar).
Kevyn Aucoin Ibiza (Left) (PiP, $44.00) is lighter (90% similar).
NARS Orgasm Ecstasy (LE, ) is less shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
MAC Gypsum (LE, $21.00) is less shimmery, darker, less pigmented (90% similar).
Illamasqua Aurora (P, $24.00) is less shimmery, warmer (90% similar).

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Rosy Glow (Left)

PiPPermanent in Palette.

B+

8.5

Product

Pigmentation

8.5

Texture

8.5

Longevity

4.5

Application

89%

Total

Rosy Glow (Right)

Rosy Glow (Right) is a pale pink with warm, golden shimmer and a more metallic finish. It had medium, buildable coverage with a soft, blendable texture that was denser and firmer in the pan but was not stiff or difficult to apply to the skin. It lasted for eight hours on me.

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MAC Love This Bitch (LE, $34.00) is less shimmery (95% similar).
ColourPop Urth (P, $10.00) is more shimmery, cooler (95% similar).
Cle de Peau Bal Masque (LE, $120.00) is cooler (90% similar).
ColourPop Just for Us (P, $7.00) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
Tarte Stunner (PiP, ) is darker (85% similar).
Dior Pink Glow (002) (P, $50.00) is more muted (90% similar).
Cle de Peau Delicate Pink (14) (P, $55.00) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
Maybelline Iridescent (100) (P, $9.99) is less pigmented, cooler (90% similar).
Fenty Beauty Vintage Velour (P, $28.00) is less shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
Tarte Worthy (LE, $29.00) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar).

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Rosy Glow (Right)

PiPPermanent in Palette.

B+

8.5

Product

8.5

Pigmentation

8.5

Texture

8.5

Longevity

Application

87%

Total

KVD Beauty Cheek & Lip Makeup Bag Set Better Together

KVD Beauty Muse Studded Kiss Lipstick

KVD Beauty XO Everlasting Liquid Lipstick

Too Faced Better Together Love Flush Long-Lasting 16-Hour Blush

Too Faced Rosy Glow (Left) Highlighting Powder

Too Faced Rosy Glow (Right) Highlighting Powder

KVD Beauty Cheek & Lip Makeup Bag Set Better Together

KVD Beauty Muse Studded Kiss Lipstick

KVD Beauty XO Everlasting Liquid Lipstick

Too Faced Better Together Love Flush Long-Lasting 16-Hour Blush

Too Faced Rosy Glow (Left) Highlighting Powder

Too Faced Rosy Glow (Right) Highlighting Powder

Temptalia

Too Faced x Kat Von D Better Together Cheek & Lip Makeup Bag Set Review, Photos, Swatches

Cheek & Lip Makeup Bag Set

Cheek & Lip Makeup Bag Set

$65.00.

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Muse

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Muse

LELimited Edition. $21.00.

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XO

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Formula Overview

XO

LELimited Edition. $20.00.

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Better Together

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Better Together

LELimited Edition. $26.00.

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Rosy Glow (Left)

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Rosy Glow (Left)

PiPPermanent in Palette.

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Rosy Glow (Right)

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Rosy Glow (Right)

PiPPermanent in Palette.

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