Too Faced x NikkieTutorials The Power of Makeup Palette Review, Photos, Swatches
Too Faced x NikkieTutorials The Power of Makeup Palette
Too Faced x NikkieTutorials The Power of Makeup Palette ($56.00 for ) contains a slew of products for the eyes and cheeks. It’s a decent palette, but the eyeshadows have room for improvement, as they are not consistent. They also need to be applied over a primer in order to have decent or better pigmentation, to last at least eight hours, and for blending as some of the shades are drier and tended to sheer out when applied. Without primer, they have a more faded appearance and most of the shades lasted six to seven hours. I think the brand should have included their Glitter Insurance, instead of their standard Eyeshadow Primer (but worth reiterating is that Too Faced touts their eyeshadows as highly pigmented and long-wearing as a formula), because three of the eyeshadows, plus the glitter, absolutely need an adhesive base or else it is a one-way ticket to Fallout City.
As a lot of readers have noted in the initial launch post, the palette looks a lot like every other holiday palette Too Faced has released. I struggled a bit myself trying to pair the shades together, as it didn’t feel as cohesive as you might have expected, and the drier, more crumbly textures of the metallic shades didn’t blend well with the thinner matte shades. The two blushes and bronzers are permanent shades, though Justify My Love is a much darker, brighter, and cooler-toned shade in the palette than my single (by a lot). The highlighter, Champagne Truffle, is actually an eyeshadow from another palette, so you might have that already in your stash.
Ivy is a pale, muted white with a matte finish. It had a very smooth, finely-milled consistency with some excess powder that would kick up in the pan. It is chalky against my skin tone, for reference, and I tried to mix it with Painkiller to make it a workable brow bone highlight on my skin tone. On fairer skin tones, it should work better. It lasted six hours on me before disappearing. KVD Beauty Skull (LE, ) is brighter (95% similar). Sephora Swan Song (DC, $10.00) is warmer (95% similar). Urban Decay Bump (LE, $19.00) is more shimmery (95% similar). Viseart Cool Matte #1 (PiP, ) is more muted (95% similar). Wet 'n' Wild Three's a Party #1 (DC, $2.29) is warmer (95% similar). Sephora Starlight (LE, ) is cooler (95% similar). KVD Beauty Female Trouble (LE, ) is lighter (95% similar). MAC Gesso (P, $17.00) is brighter (95% similar). Sephora Porcelain (LE, ) is lighter, warmer (95% similar). LORAC White (PiP, $19.00)(100% similar). Too Faced Coconut Cream (LE, $16.00) is warmer (95% similar). LORAC Linen (PiP, $19.00) is warmer (90% similar). Too Faced White Christmas (LE, $16.00) is darker (90% similar). KVD Beauty Liberatus (PiP, ) is darker, more muted, warmer (90% similar). ColourPop No Spots (LE, $4.50) is lighter (90% similar). Viseart Ivoire (P, ) is darker, more muted, warmer (90% similar). Smashbox Snow (LE, ) is darker, more muted (90% similar). Makeup Geek White Lies (DC, $6.00) is warmer (90% similar). Too Faced Extra Creamy (LE, $16.00) is darker, warmer (95% similar). Anastasia Headliner (LE, $12.00) is lighter (85% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
Sugar Coated is a light pink with warmer undertones paired with a frosted finish and silver sparkle. It had good pigmentation, though the texture was drier and tended to sheer out on its own. The glittery bits blended away from the base color, so this shade would need an adhesive base to perform well. The color lasted seven hours before creasing and had fallout. Too Faced Pink Frosting (LE, $16.00) is lighter (95% similar). Dior Garden Pastels #3 (LE, ) is less shimmery (95% similar). Tarina Tarantino Violet Storm #2 (DC, ) is brighter (95% similar). Too Faced Pink Pearl (LE, $16.00) is less shimmery (95% similar). Dior Rose Garden #3 (LE, ) is less shimmery (95% similar). MAC Harpooned Heart (LE, $17.00) is warmer (95% similar). Shiseido Mist (WT 901) (P, $25.00) is more shimmery (95% similar). Sephora Ex-boyfriend (LE, ) is less shimmery (95% similar). Makeup Geek Whimsical (P, $9.99) is less shimmery (95% similar). MAC Pink Freeze (DC, $17.00) is less shimmery, darker (95% similar). Huda Beauty Amethyst #8 (LE, ) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). Pat McGrath Astral Ghost Orchid (PiP, $25.00) is cooler (90% similar). MAC Maribu (LE, $32.50) is darker (90% similar). ColourPop Daytrippin' (LE, $6.00) is warmer (90% similar). Stila Ballet Baby (P, $24.00) is darker (90% similar). Too Faced Delightful (LE, $16.00) is less shimmery (90% similar). MAC Violet Blend #1 (LE, ) is darker (90% similar). NABLA Cosmetics Sensuelle (P, $12.00) is less shimmery (90% similar). Huda Beauty Neon Pink #2 (LE, ) is lighter, cooler (90% similar). Make Up For Ever I902 Quartz (DC, $21.00) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
Frosted Yum is a muted, light silver with neutral-to-warm undertones and a metallic, sparkly finish. The glitter of this one also separated away from the base color, so it didn’t stay where it was initially applied and resulted in fall out over time. The base color was mostly opaque and wore well for seven and a half hours before creasing. The dryness of the powder made it harder to blend with the matte shades in the palette. Buxom Pure Platinum (P, $12.00) is less shimmery (95% similar). Moira Treasure Trove (P, $8.50) is more shimmery, cooler (95% similar). Wet 'n' Wild The Night's Quad #4 (LE, ) is lighter (95% similar). Sugarpill Grand Tiara (P, $13.00) is less shimmery (95% similar). Marc Jacobs Beauty The Parisienne #3 (LE, ) is less shimmery (95% similar). ColourPop Flatbush (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, darker (95% similar). Make Up For Ever ME116 Silver (DC, $21.00) is lighter (95% similar). Dior House of Dreams #3 (LE, ) is more shimmery, darker (95% similar). Rouge Bunny Rouge Vivacious Maguari (P, $19.00) is less shimmery (95% similar). Natasha Denona Aluminum (10M) (PiP, $29.00) is brighter (95% similar). MAC Just Chilling (LE, $21.00) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar). ColourPop On a Whimsy (P, $4.50) is more shimmery (90% similar). KVD Beauty Moonshine (LE, ) is cooler (90% similar). Giorgio Armani Silver Chafer (35) (DC, $33.00)(90% similar). NYX Tin (P, $6.00) is lighter (90% similar). Dior Blue Garden #4 (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). Viseart Boheme Dream #4 (LE, ) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar). ColourPop Star Struck (DC, $4.50) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar). MAC Silver Coin (LE, $22.00) is more shimmery (90% similar). Chanel Tisse Ombre de Lune #2 (PiP, ) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
Irresistible is a sparkling, medium gold with warm, yellow undertones and a metallic finish. Like the previous three shades, the glitter doesn’t stick to the base, which resulted in the sparkles transferring beyond the base color and would fall below the lid over time. I would highly recommend a glitter primer or an adhesive base to work with this palette. This shade lasted for six and a half hours before creasing. Pat McGrath Antique Gold 002 (LE, $25.00) is warmer (90% similar). Chanel Eclaire (P, $29.50) is less shimmery (90% similar). Jouer Skinny Dip (LE, ) is darker (90% similar). MAC Night Thrill (LE, $22.00) is warmer (90% similar). Urban Decay Fool's Gold (LE, $19.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar). Giorgio Armani #18 (DC, $33.00) is lighter (90% similar). MAC Treasure Hunt (DC, $18.00) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar). NARS Kauai I (PiP, $19.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar). Hourglass Color Field #2 (PiP, ) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Bobbi Brown Gold (LE, ) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar). ColourPop The Gemini (P, $4.50) is warmer (90% similar). bareMinerals Standing O (P, ) is less shimmery (95% similar). Too Faced Gold Dipped (LE, $16.00) is warmer (90% similar). Stila Gold Goddess (P, $24.00) is more shimmery, darker (85% similar). Urban Decay 1987 (LE, $19.00) is less shimmery, darker (85% similar). Stila Stylish (LE, $24.00) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar). Gucci Beauty Antique Gold (DC, $37.00) is warmer (90% similar). Isamaya Fetish (PiP, ) is darker, cooler (85% similar). Ardency Inn Heaven (DC, $21.00) is darker (85% similar). Too Faced Shiny Happy (LE, $16.00) is darker, brighter, cooler (85% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
Painkiller is a muted, medium brown with subtle, warm undertones and a matte finish. It had good pigmentation with a very soft, finely-milled consistency that applied well to bare skin, but it did not work well with the more shimmery shades in the palette as it was too thin and dusty, so it did not layer well. This shade started to fade after seven and a half hours of wear. Too Faced Chocaholic (LE, $16.00) is lighter (95% similar). Too Faced Cobblestone (LE, $16.00) is darker (95% similar). LORAC Cognac (PiP, $19.00) is brighter (95% similar). NARS Yamal (DC, $25.00) is warmer (95% similar). Illamasqua Heroine (P, ) is lighter (95% similar). theBalm C3 (LE, $16.00) is warmer (95% similar). Marc Jacobs Beauty Seeking (PiP, ) is darker (90% similar). Too Faced Skinny Latte (LE, $16.00) is lighter (90% similar). Tarte Tan-gled Up in You (LE, ) is warmer (90% similar). Marc Jacobs Beauty We'll See (PiP, ) is darker (90% similar). NYX Tryst (P, $4.50) is brighter (90% similar). Marc Jacobs Beauty The Social Butterfly #2 (PiP, ) is warmer (90% similar). Zoeva New Era (PiP, ) is cooler (90% similar). Too Faced Less is More (PiP, $16.00) is cooler (90% similar). Makeup Atelier Natural Brown #3 (P, ) is darker (90% similar). Tarte Wanderer (LE, ) is warmer (90% similar). Too Faced Cashmere Bunny (PiP, $16.00) is darker (90% similar). Chanel Les Indispensables #3 (LE, ) is darker, warmer (90% similar). Wet 'n' Wild Mythicool Creatures #1 (LE, ) is brighter, warmer (85% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Cocoa Mirage #2 (PiP, ) is darker, warmer (90% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
Makeup & Chill is a deep, reddish brown with a matte finish. Though the powder was silky and soft, it was also powdery in the pan, so it kicked up a lot of powder in the pan with even a soft touch of a brush. It applied well to bare skin with full, opaque coverage that wore well for seven and a half hours–it’s just a shade you have to use carefully to avoid initial fall out. Ciate Queen Bee (LE, ) is lighter (95% similar). Persona Brave (PiP, ) is darker, cooler (90% similar). Anastasia Violeta (LE, $12.00) is lighter (90% similar). LORAC Bark (LE, $19.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). Melt Cosmetics Mar (PiP, ) is darker, cooler (90% similar). Fenty Beauty Affogato (PiP, ) is darker, cooler (90% similar). Bobbi Brown Cocoa (PiP, $22.00) is warmer (90% similar). Urban Decay Privacy (PiP, $19.00) is darker, cooler (85% similar). Bobbi Brown Bittersweet (LE, $28.00) is warmer (85% similar). Bad Habit Tuscany (PiP, ) is lighter, brighter (85% similar). Pat McGrath Dark (PiP, $25.00) is darker (85% similar). Tarte Siren (LE, ) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar). Smashbox Java (P, ) is darker, warmer (90% similar). Too Faced Cookie Call (LE, $16.00) is brighter (85% similar). Inglot #327 (P, $6.00) is warmer (85% similar). Bobbi Brown Bark (P, $28.00) is darker (85% similar). Charlotte Tilbury Desert Haze (Define) (PiP, ) is darker, cooler (80% similar). NABLA Cosmetics Lord (PiP, ) is darker, cooler (80% similar). Huda Beauty Python #6 (LE, ) is darker, cooler (80% similar). Natasha Denona Magma (310CM) (PiP, ) is darker, cooler (80% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
Mystic Hour is a deep bluish-teal with a frosted finish. This shade had a lot of potential, but it fades immediately after applying–it just doesn’t retain that depth and intensity it has in the pan on the lid. Even over Too Faced’s primer, it was still underwhelming; I would try using it wet and over a glitter primer as the drier, frosted consistency would likely benefit from both changes. This shade started to crease after seven hours of wear. Make Up For Ever ME230 Peacock Blue (DC, $21.00) is less shimmery (95% similar). Sydney Grace Splendor (P, $8.00) is lighter (95% similar). LORAC Peacock (LE, $19.00) is lighter (95% similar). Too Faced Mint Chip (LE, $16.00) is lighter (95% similar). Makeup by Mario Party Glam #1 (LE, ) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar). Giorgio Armani #18 (P, $32.00) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar). Sydney Grace Ruth (PiP, $6.25) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar). NABLA Cosmetics Under Pressure (P, $8.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar). Sydney Grace Splendor (DC, $8.00) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar). MAC Pre-Packaged (LE, $17.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). Urban Decay Plunge (LE, $19.00) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar). Pat McGrath Lapis Luxury (PiP, $25.00) is more shimmery, lighter, brighter (90% similar). Guerlain Les Aquas #3 (P, ) is less shimmery, brighter (90% similar). Tarte Artist (LE, ) is lighter, cooler (90% similar). ColourPop On One (LE, $4.50) is lighter, brighter (85% similar). Dior Electrify #5 (PiP, ) is darker, warmer (85% similar). Huda Beauty Sapphire #5 (LE, ) is less shimmery, lighter (85% similar). ColourPop Take Me Higher (LE, $6.00) is more shimmery, lighter (85% similar). Terra Moons Stormy (DC, $6.25) is less shimmery, cooler (85% similar). Sephora Stormy Seas (113) (LE, $13.00) is cooler (90% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
Wham Bam is a bright, medium-dark purple with warmer, pink undertones and a soft, pearly sheen. It had semi-opaque pigmentation with a soft, lightly drier texture that blended out fairly well and didn’t seem to fade immediately like Mystic Hour did. The color wore well for seven hours on me. Urban Decay Gravity (Wired) (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker (95% similar). Coloured Raine Fetish (DC, $6.99) is darker (95% similar). BH Cosmetics Foil Eyes 2 #26 (PiP, ) is lighter (95% similar). Sydney Grace Pandora (P, $5.00) is more shimmery, lighter (95% similar). LORAC Meditation (LE, $19.00) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Melt Cosmetics Promiscuous (PiP, ) is lighter (90% similar). Coloured Raine Truth (LE, $6.99) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar). Huda Beauty Gemstone #5 (PiP, ) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Glaminatrix Cabaret (P, $8.04) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar). MAC Selena (LE, $17.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). elf Rich Amethyst (P, $5.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). BH Cosmetics Club Tropicana #10 (LE, ) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). Danessa Myricks Journey (P, $18.00) is less shimmery, warmer (90% similar). Sydney Grace Once in a Lifetime (LE, $6.25) is less shimmery, warmer (90% similar). Urban Decay Hex Remedy (LE, $19.00) is less shimmery, more muted (90% similar). Urban Decay Rogue (LE, $19.00) is lighter (90% similar). Tarte Amethyst (P, $14.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). Illamasqua Trance (LE, ) is lighter, cooler (85% similar). ColourPop Stargazing (PiP, $4.50) is darker, warmer (85% similar). MAC Zip Me Up (LE, $17.00) is less shimmery, lighter, more muted (85% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
Wanted is a deep black with a matte finish. It had semi-opaque color coverage with a firmer texture, which made it harder to get color out of but also seemed to impede blending, as it applied unevenly and was difficult to pull and diffuse from wherever the powder initially landed. The color had noticeable fading after six and a half hours of wear. Anastasia Night Sky (P, $12.00) is warmer (95% similar). MAC Nehru (Guo Pei) (LE, $17.00) is darker (95% similar). Tarte Silhouette (LE, ) is cooler (95% similar). Makeup Atelier Natural Brown #5 (P, ) is lighter (95% similar). KVD Beauty Killing Moon (LE, ) is warmer (95% similar). NARS Pandora (P, ) is warmer (95% similar). Urban Decay Blackjack (PiP, $19.00) is cooler (95% similar). Bobbi Brown Caviar (LE, $22.00) is darker (95% similar). MAC Lune Noire (LE, $17.00) is less shimmery (95% similar). KVD Beauty Black Metal (LE, ) is warmer (95% similar). Divergent Dauntless Ink (LE, ) is warmer, lower quality (95% similar). Smashbox Ebony (LE, ) is warmer (95% similar). Too Faced Stiletto (LE, $16.00) is darker, more muted (95% similar). theBalm Sleek (P, $16.00) is warmer, better quality (95% similar). MAC Raven-Eyed (LE, $17.00) is warmer (95% similar). NARS Shade VI (LE, $25.00) is warmer (95% similar). theBalm Serious (P, $16.00) is darker, cooler (95% similar). Marc Jacobs Beauty About Last Night No. 12 (LE, ) is cooler (95% similar). KVD Beauty Shax (PiP, ) is warmer (95% similar). Chanel Noir Satin (26) (LE, $30.00) is more shimmery, lighter (95% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
I Will Always Love You is a bright, medium coral with warm undertones and a soft, golden shimmer. You can find my original review for the formula and shade here for a more detailed look at claims and the like. Suffice to say, this wore a lot like the permanent version I have, but it appeared to be a bit less shimmery and had stronger pink tones while wearing the same (eight and a half hours but way short of the 16-hour wear claimed). NARS Soulshine #2 (LE, $30.00) is less shimmery (95% similar). Too Faced Papa Don't Peach (LE, ) is more shimmery, lighter (95% similar). NYX Synthetica (P, $7.99) is more shimmery (90% similar). Chanel Reflex (82) (LE, $45.00) is darker (95% similar). Guerlain Petrouchka #8 (LE, ) is more muted (90% similar). Too Faced Sugared Peach (PiP, ) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar). elf Candlelit (P, $9.00) is lighter (90% similar). ColourPop Tasty (DC, $8.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). Clinique Nude Pop (P, $21.00) is lighter (90% similar). Too Faced Sparkling Bellini (P, $30.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar). Hourglass Lucid Glow (LE, $40.00) is less shimmery, warmer (90% similar). Sephora Passionate (23) (P, $14.00) is less shimmery, more muted, cooler (85% similar). ColourPop Bottomless (LE, $12.00) is more shimmery (95% similar). MAC Seduced at Sea (LE, $31.00) is darker (90% similar). NARS Frenzy (Right) (PiP, ) is brighter, warmer (85% similar). MAC Solar Ray (LE, $29.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar). Charlotte Tilbury Moon Beach (P, $45.00) is more shimmery, lighter (85% similar). MAC My Paradise (LE, $28.00) is more shimmery, darker (85% similar). MAC Ripe Peach (LE, $32.00) is less shimmery, lighter (85% similar). NARS Luster (P, $30.00) is more shimmery, warmer (85% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
Justify My Love is a bright, bold, cotton candy pink with a satiny finish. It is much, much brighter and darker with stronger blue undertones than the permanent version (read my original review here). It is also more pigmented, so that’s an upside, with a slightly looser consistency. The color wore well for nine hours, a half hour longer than the permanent version did for me. Make Up For Ever B212 (P, $23.00) is warmer (95% similar). Lethal Cosmetics Bloom (P, $15.50) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (95% similar). Anastasia Babe (PiP, ) is less shimmery, lighter (95% similar). ColourPop Mochi (DC, $8.00) is less shimmery (95% similar). Giorgio Armani Ecstasy (52) (P, $38.00) is less shimmery, lighter (95% similar). ColourPop Thumper (P, $8.00) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar). Marc Jacobs Beauty Lush & Libido (500) (P, $42.00) is more shimmery (90% similar). Urban Decay X-Rated (DC, $26.00) is lighter, more muted (90% similar). Too Faced Skyline (LE, ) is darker, warmer (90% similar). Tarte Dream (LE, $29.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar). Dior Pink (001) (P, $37.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar). MAC I'm a Lover (P, $23.50) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar). ColourPop Olive (LE, $8.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). MAC I'm the One (LE, $24.00) is darker, brighter (90% similar). Makeup Geek Head Over Heels (DC, $9.99) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Make Up For Ever B204 (P, $23.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar). ColourPop At Frost Sight (LE, $12.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar). Urban Decay Quickie (DC, $26.00) is darker, brighter (90% similar). theBalm Down Boy (P, $21.00) is less shimmery (90% similar). MAC Cheeky Chic (LE, $24.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
Chocolate Soleil is a muted, medium-dark brown with subtle, warm undertones and a mostly matte finish. The powder was firmly packed into the pan, which made it difficult to work with as I struggled to chip away at it to get any color coverage. For swatching alone, I had to scrape away the top layer to get enough pigment to show up on my arm. I had to do the same to apply it to my face. It was unexpected, as Too Faced includes this shade in palettes regularly, and it’s typically quite soft and silky. The color lasted for eight hours on me. NARS Laguna (P, $38.00) is lighter (95% similar). Giorgio Armani Warm Brown (21) (P, $38.00) is darker (95% similar). Makeup by Mario Light Medium (P, $28.00) is lighter (95% similar). LYS Beauty Courage (P, $18.00) is warmer (95% similar). NYX Tan (P, $5.00) is darker, cooler (85% similar). LYS Beauty Strength (P, $18.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar). Charlotte Tilbury Filmstar Bronze (Original) (PiP, ) is more shimmery (90% similar). MAC Acoustica (LE, $28.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Red Harness Sculpt (LE, ) is more shimmery, cooler (90% similar). MAC Matte Bronze (P, $28.00) is lighter (90% similar). Viseart Enamored (Bronzer) (PiP, ) is darker (90% similar). MAC Matte Bronze (P, $28.00) is lighter (90% similar). ILIA Novelty (P, $34.00) is warmer (90% similar). Cover FX Sunkissed Bronze (Left) (PiP, ) is brighter (95% similar). IT Cosmetics Warm Radiance (P, $34.00) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar). MAC Delicates (LE, $35.50) is more shimmery (90% similar). Sephora Los Cabos (24) (P, $14.00) is cooler (90% similar). NYX Toffee (P, $5.00) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar). Too Faced Medium Cocoa (PiP, ) is cooler (90% similar). Kevyn Aucoin Sculpting Medium (PiP, ) is more shimmery (85% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
Champagne Truffle is a light, pinky-white with a golden sheen. It had semi-sheer color coverage that was buildable to mostly opaque pigmentation. It seemed less pigmented than the previous palette version (where it was released as an eyeshadow). The color lasted for seven and a half hours before separating on my cheeks. Too Faced All American Girl (PiP, $16.00) is more shimmery, darker (95% similar). Too Faced Coquet (LE, $16.00) is warmer (95% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Pink Glow #1 (LE, ) is cooler (95% similar). LORAC Vanilla (LE, $19.00) is more shimmery (95% similar). NARS Andromeda (P, $29.00) is darker, warmer (95% similar). Tarina Tarantino Fantastical #3 (DC, ) is darker (95% similar). Chanel Tisse Paris #2 (PiP, ) is less shimmery (95% similar). Make Up For Ever S502 White Sand (DC, $21.00) is darker, warmer (95% similar). KVD Beauty Instaglam (LE, )(100% similar). Make Up For Ever I514 Pink Ivory (DC, $21.00) is darker (95% similar). Disney by Sephora Sea Shells (LE, ) is darker (95% similar). Stila Snowflake (LE, $18.00) is lighter (95% similar). Disney by Sephora Treasures Untold (LE, )(100% similar). Too Faced #selfie (LE, $16.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar). ColourPop Onai (LE, $6.00) is less shimmery (90% similar). theBalm Wipe Out (LE, $16.00) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar). Buxom Silk Sheets (P, $12.00) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar). MAC Femme-Fi (LE, $17.00) is darker (90% similar). Chanel Tisse Cambon #2 (PiP, ) is more muted (90% similar). theBalm Wipe Out (LE, $16.00) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
Black is a deep black with cool undertones and a satiny sheen. The Sketch Marker formula is supposed to be a long-wearing, waterproof, and vivid liquid eyeliner. It was very pigmented with a smooth, fluid consistency that applied easily and did not seem too watery nor did it apply unevenly. The tip had enough flex that you could maneuver around the curves of the eyelid without issue. The formula takes a bit of time to dry down and set, so if using on the upper lash line, I’d keep my eye shut for about 20 seconds after applying if you can. It did not bleed when I tested it under water. It lasted for eight hours on me. Bobbi Brown Really Black (LE, $24.00)(100% similar). Urban Decay Perversion (P, $20.00) is cooler (95% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Deeper (01) (P, $55.00) is darker (95% similar). MAC Point Black (P, $25.00) is less glossy (95% similar). Marc Jacobs Beauty Blacquer (P, $30.00) is cooler (95% similar). Marc Jacobs Beauty Blacquer (PiP, $26.00) is less glossy (95% similar). Urban Decay Perversion (P, $22.00) is less glossy (95% similar). Stila Stingray (PiP, $22.00) is cooler, glossier (95% similar). MAC Cat's Meow (P, $17.00) is less glossy (95% similar). Illamasqua Abyss (P, $27.50)(100% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
Glitterally appears as a light silver glitter that reflects pink, blue, and gold as it catches the light. It is a loose glitter, so it has virtually no claims on its own. It is a product that needs to be used with something else–adhesive, mixed with gloss, etc. in order to adhere and wear for any length of time. If you apply it on bare skin, it will just dust away. None of that is a criticism, and as there’s not much to rate it on, you will not find this one rated.
The Power of Makeup
LELimited Edition. $56.00.
Ivy
LELimited Edition. $16.00.
Sugar Coated
LELimited Edition. $16.00.
Frosted Yum
LELimited Edition. $16.00.
Irresistible
LELimited Edition. $16.00.
Painkiller
LELimited Edition. $16.00.
Makeup & Chill
LELimited Edition. $16.00.
Mystic Hour
LELimited Edition. $16.00.
Wham Bam
LELimited Edition. $16.00.
Wanted
LELimited Edition. $16.00.
I Will Always Love You
PPermanent. $26.00.
Justify My Love
PPermanent. $26.00.
Chocolate Soleil
PPermanent. $30.00.
Champagne Truffle
LELimited Edition. $16.00.
Black
PiPPermanent in Palette. $20.00.
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Too Faced x NikkieTutorials The Power of Makeup Palette
Too Faced x NikkieTutorials The Power of Makeup Palette
Too Faced x NikkieTutorials The Power of Makeup Palette
Too Faced x NikkieTutorials The Power of Makeup Palette
Too Faced x NikkieTutorials The Power of Makeup Palette
Too Faced x NikkieTutorials The Power of Makeup Palette
Too Faced x NikkieTutorials The Power of Makeup Palette
Too Faced x NikkieTutorials The Power of Makeup Palette
Too Faced x NikkieTutorials The Power of Makeup Palette
Too Faced x NikkieTutorials The Power of Makeup Palette
Too Faced x NikkieTutorials The Power of Makeup Palette
Too Faced x NikkieTutorials The Power of Makeup Palette
Too Faced Ivy Eyeshadow
Too Faced Ivy Eyeshadow
Too Faced Sugar Coated Eyeshadow
Too Faced Sugar Coated Eyeshadow
Too Faced Frosted Yum Eyeshadow
Too Faced Frosted Yum Eyeshadow
Too Faced Irresistible Eyeshadow
Too Faced Irresistible Eyeshadow
Too Faced Painkiller Eyeshadow
Too Faced Painkiller Eyeshadow
Too Faced Makeup & Chill Eyeshadow
Too Faced Makeup & Chill Eyeshadow
Too Faced Mystic Hour Eyeshadow
Too Faced Mystic Hour Eyeshadow
Too Faced Wham Bam Eyeshadow
Too Faced Wham Bam Eyeshadow
Too Faced Wanted Eyeshadow
Too Faced Wanted Eyeshadow
Too Faced I Will Always Love You Love Flush Blush
Too Faced I Will Always Love You Love Flush Blush
Too Faced I Will Always Love You Love Flush Blush
Too Faced Justify My Love Love Flush Blush
Too Faced Justify My Love Love Flush Blush
Too Faced Justify My Love Love Flush Blush
Too Faced Chocolate Soleil Bronzer
Too Faced Chocolate Soleil Bronzer
Too Faced Chocolate Soleil Bronzer
Too Faced Champagne Truffle Eyeshadow
Too Faced Champagne Truffle Eyeshadow
Too Faced Champagne Truffle Eyeshadow
Too Faced Glitterally Loose Glitter
Too Faced Glitterally Loose Glitter
Too Faced Glitterally Loose Glitter
Too Faced Black Sketch Marker
Too Faced Black Sketch Marker
Too Faced Black Sketch Marker
Too Faced x NikkieTutorials The Power of Makeup Palette
Too Faced x NikkieTutorials The Power of Makeup Palette
hii beauty… what do you used on lips ? tyy
ColourPop Flitter
Err, really unimpressive. To me, the eye colors here seems a little disjointed too, but maybe it’s a good range for someone with a small collection? What I do love is the name of the glitter – even though I hate loose glitter. Glitterally… that just makes me smile 🙂
I feel like it’s almost two separate palettes that have been joined but lack a few shades that would give you the overlap in terms of cohesiveness/color schemes. You can definitely pair everything together, but it is less obvious than the average palette, I’d say 🙂
This palette is beautiful. I love the look you made with it too. I don’t buy palettes as I feel so much gets left unused seeing I am so cool toned. I make my own. I like this one for my daughter who is on the neutral side. I see a Christmas gift idea perhaps. You did not rate this very high. Do you think Nars palettes are better? Or what do you recommend as an all in one palette?
Some palettes by Too Faced are good, some are not. Same with NARS! I’m sure there will be a few dozen more palettes coming for holidays, so I would definitely wait for something better, though 🙂
The main reason I purchased the palette ultimately was the fact the blushes had more product than their full size counter parts. Everything else was a bonus.
I’m glad you’re enjoying yours! 🙂 I think for me… I would not want the size of the palette for the blushes, and since I cannot recall when I last used up a product, I’d probably opt for singles, lol!
Yeah, I am so happy I waited on purchasing this until I saw your review, Christine! Something told me it would be getting a more middling review, and I already have a TF holiday palette from 2 years ago that I don’t use nearly enough.
I think I’ll be saving my cash for that new LE Masquerade palette from Juvia’s Place that has been blowing up Instagram lately… that or the summer sale CP is running on their soon to be discontinued shades.
Happy I could help! 🙂
Juvia’s looks awesome!
Right? And all those swatches/reviews make it look stunning. I think I’m going to pick up before anything else.
And will be swell on woc. Someone mentioned their Egyptian themed palettes when the kvd came out. Checked and was very impressed
I had no idea until very recently that the palettes were targeted towards POC! It makes sense, though, looking back at the color schemes. I’m ultra pale, so for me the unique color selection/awesome pigmentation is a bonus, but I think it’s really cool that indie brands are looking to fill in the gaps left behind from major brands.
I’m underwhelmed with the palette, but I think its really cool Nikkie got to do the colab. I think I’m not as interested because I already have both of the blushes and similar colors. I think some one new to make up would enjoy these though. I imagine that’s what its geared towards anyway.
I look and must be missing it. What’s on your lips? I may need that! so pretty. I love the eye look you created.
It’s definitely cool to see peers getting collabs with major brands!
It’s ColourPop Flitter!
You always are able to make a silk purse out of a sow’s ear. Nice look. This is going to appeal to fangirls. Hope they get some good looks. There are no obvious easy combos besides a fairly decent crease shade, a lid color, and a browbone. I find it non-cohesive, fiddly, and finicky. Even the Jen Fabulous palette from Ulta hangs together better than this one. Wonder if Nikkie is secretly disappointed? Despite having no interest, I am overtly disappointed. tf is carving out a not so hot niche. You can predict what the palettes will be like..and as was mentioned, their singles and duos were pretty decent. So little variation. In a rut. So many better choices, no matter what you like.
With the inclusion of a tradition brow bone and transition shade, plus the black eyeshadow, it seems designed to be a cohesive/comprehensive palette, but it just doesn’t give me that feel.
Why on earth would someone name a white shadow Ivy? Maybe she meant Ivory?
I believe she went through the colors/names on her channel 🙂
It’s because her dog is named Ivy and she is white 🙂
It’s her dog’s name! (Who’s white!)
If anyone looking for a dupe the Glitterally glitter. Lit’s Hello Sunshine Size #2 Solid is very close but warmer/brighter, Champagne Wishes Size #2 Solid is more gold leaning, and Cheer Size #2 Solid is more Holo/Silver. 😉
I like the palette overall but the eyeshadow shades I do own in some flavour.
Thank you!! 🙂
The fact that I own all 3 helps. lol Nikkie’s description made it sound so unique but I’m glad I have dupes. 😉
This palette is just so haphazardly put together color scheme wise, that I was already fairly set that I wouldn’t be getting it, but having read the review I’m dead-set not getting it. Which is okay, since I already own some pretty perfect palettes where the teals, metallics and everything else come together nicely and work at a much higher level of quality, too.
I’m sure Too Faced alone has half a dozen palettes/kits still to come for holiday!
I think their target customer is younger girls who are just getting into makeup, so it accounts for the fun, glittery colors and pigment, but they should’ve done a much better job with quality ( why the C’s and F’s??), done easier-to-wear color combos, and lowered the price. $ 56 is totally ridiculous for this kind of quality and target customer, and you will need to pull shades from other palettes to complete a look. For that kind of price, I can think of many other palettes that are better in quality and easier for beginners to use.
I like the colors myself, and I’m definitely not new or young, but I don’t think they work that well on their own since they have more glitter in them (that’s why I think the Glitter Insurance would have made more sense to include!).
Not young! You? Guess it depends on you p.o.v!
I held out on getting this because I have had issues with Too Faced shadows before and I already have the 2 blushes and eyeliner.I love Nikkie she is an extremely talented makeup artist.She said they worked on this for a very long time so I figured the shadow quality and the bronzer would have been way better.I totally agree with you Christine that they should have included the Glitter Insurance it just would have made more sense.I was contemplating checking it out in person on September 1st and seeing if that sways me towards getting it.But I probably won’t be purchasing this.
This would work SO much better with Glitter Insurance! Not that one should have to use primer given what they say about their eyeshadow formula, but still, most would not have an issue using primer!
When I saw sugarcoated, frosted yum, and irresistible, I thought they looked super gritty and patchy, and like they would have trouble adhering to the skin. I find that kind of strange because shimmery silvers and golds are not typically difficult colors to formulate…also, really weird about chocolate soleil. :/
They included larger glitter/sparkle, so I think that is why 🙂
From reading your review, I was surprised you ended with a B- rating. It reads like a much lower rating to me and justifiably so.
The scores are averaged, so that is what they averaged out to.
Totally get it. Just wasn’t what I expected reading through.
Same here! Afther the first two paragraphs I was surprised to find a B-. But, hey, the liner scored well! 😉 (And the blushes don’t seem to be that bad.)
I fell for the hype with the Vegas Nay palette and ended up selling it; I think it’s safe to say I dodged a bullet with this one. As others have mentioned, Too Faced’s eyeshadow color scheme is just getting boring and redundant. I like the look of the blushes but I can just buy those separately. This is an easy pass for me. Thanks for your review!
No problem, Lorrin!
I never realized how many unpleasant rest stops there are on the Temptalia beauty review journey:
Crease City? Fallout City? Send me the postcard, ’cause I don’t wanna visit! LOL
What a shame. I have been waiting for a palette enticing enough for me to give Too Faced eyeshadows a try but it seems like all these recent palette releases have been absolute letdowns. I have my eye on the KVD Metal palette that is coming soon but if it has the same flimsy quality as Serpentina and Nikkie’s POM palette, I might just do without.
Haha! 😉 It can be quite the road trip at times!
What a witty post! Thanks for the smile!
Unimpressive as expected. You made a mountain out of that mole hill for sure but I am just not feeling it. So random and a bit too teeny boppy girly of a package for me.
Thank you, Mo!
To me, this really does look so much like a bunch of LE palettes from TF from years past – same or very similar shadows, blushes, etc. just with new names. Very “recycled” looking.
It does – I feel like we see gold/silver/teal/purple often from Too Faced in their palettes.
Yeah, it’s like Irresistible=Shiny Happy or Don’t Settle; Wham Bam=Live It Up; Makeup&Chill=Knockout; Sugar Coated=Paper Roses and so on (those are all from TF Everything Nice from 2 years ago, I think.
LOVE your eye look & ColourPop Flitter.
Thank you, Pami!
The look is great but the quality is disappointing.
I wish it was better!
Thank you for the great review. I wasn’t interested in this for myself, but I have a younger cousin just getting into makeup that i think this would be perfect for.
You created some amazing looks with this palette.
I’m also glad that Nikkie got a colab. It’s great to see that happening.
It is great to see influencers getting acknowledged!
I’m very inspired by your makeup look! Gorgeous with those earrings. I don’t love dry, hard-to-blend shades so I might pass on this one. Thank you for the detailed review!
Thank you, Melanie!
The eye look is really smart, I like it. It’s a funny little palette, definitely skews younger, and the score was what I expected. I do love the Too Faced Natural Matte palette, I don’t completely dislike the line, I just wish they would put out less and focus on what they do very well, and perhaps move away a bit from the obviously cuteness overload on the branding, some of the formulas are so good that they deserve a cleaner, more elegant container/brand identity.
Thank you! 🙂 They have some nice shades, and I think as long as one uses a primer with their mattes, they tend to work well on.
I think Too Faced wanted this palette to be a one size fits all kind of thing – it has a bit of everything – mattes, shimmer, glitter plus a range of random colours. The trouble is that the palette doesn’t really suit any particular skin tone. And the shades are poorly pigmented and just not up to scratch. An easy miss for many.
Beautiful eye look Christine and your lip gloss is gorgeous.
I feel like I can see where they were going with it, but maybe three or four more eyeshadows (perhaps instead of a bronzer and a blush, they could have just done one blush and a highlighter) would have helped.
I love the colours of Mystic Hour and Wham Bam but glad I’ve a dupe for one of them, such a shame the palette didn’t perform better or have a more cohesive array of colours. I do love the eye look you created, it’s fun and pretty.
Phew! So glad you have dupes, Claire 😀
From what I have seen online this is a little disappointing. I expected a little more from Nikki and Too Faced, both of which I love.
I wish it was better, too, Leah!
The blushes looks good, as does the liner. I like the colours of the eyeshadows, but I have dupes for all of them. I also don’t need glitter falling all over my face, to be honest.
Love the look you did.
The blushes are good (other than not living up to TF’s very long-wear claim, but they wear about as long as most blushes) 😀 I have always loved the finish of the Love Flush range!
Yeah, this palette is too all over the place for me, both in color selection and in ratings. I’m glad I read your review!
Happy to help!
I loved the bright fun colors at first, but now I’m So glad I didn’t buy this just because of the hype machine. Now that the hype has died down and the reviews are in, I’m totally over it. Money saved! Thanks Christine!
No problem, Bonnie!
Looks very pretty. But I don’t think I’ll cave.
Gotcha! 🙂
I think context helps a lot when judging palettes. Sometimes I wonder that you go on and on about some backgrounds (even when there is lack thereof, at least according to the brand) and mention nothing when in fact it is key info for the collection.
I’m not sure what you’re referring to? What is missing that would be meaningful to rating the palette? Everything is rated based on claims vs. reality.
Yeah, I’m not a fan of this palette. I knew that I wouldn’t be when I saw the promo pics. I totally agree with you that it’s not that cohesive. I love me some Nikkie, but I feel like she just took all of her favorite colors and threw them in a palette without thinking about how they would work together. If I need to pull colors from a single shadow or another palette, that’s not my type of palette now-a-days. There are too many palettes out there (or ones that I can create) that will give me everything that I need for a complete look.
It’s interesting that Too Faced is actually billing it as “everything you need to create endless looks,” which suggests cohesiveness, but it seems that many are in agreement that it isn’t the most connected set of shades.
I find that I’m willing to pull out a palette of say, all jewel-tones or bright mattes, to work with other products, but if it’s more of an array of shades, I’ll tend to want to use them together vs. adding in other things. I’m OK with adding in a go-to brow/transition kind of shade, though.
I will not be purchasing this palette. The colors do not seem cohesive ( as many others have noticed) nor do they seem good for people with darker skin. Also, I feel like the whole Power of Make up theme is lost with this palette. The original video was inspiring and uplifting however, I find the names of the shadows and the packaging to have nothing to do with that video stood for ( ahem painkiller? Wambam?) . This kind of seems like what it is … A Money Grab..