Week 26 Makeup Debrief and "Would I Repurchase?"

Week 26 Makeup Debrief and "Would I Repurchase?"

Hourglass Vanish Foundation Stick "Shell"

The lighting makes this look much darker than it actually is.

This foundation was crazy hyped on Youtube and IG and I had been wanting to try it but could not bring myself to pay the $46 price tag, so I was glad to get this in my August Sephora Play Box. This gives medium to full coverage and would be buildable, I feel, if I had tried.  I think this foundation is one that looks great for photo's because when I applied it both days I looked great far away but when I got up close in the mirror I definitely noticed some issues. I used both a damp sponge and a brush to apply and both days it seemed to just sit on my skin. Now I have normal skin with no issues to speak of (no pores, redness, acne, imperfections, texture...), and I experienced so many issues that I have only heard about in You Tube videos.The first day I wore this I made the mistake of getting slightly, and I mean slightly, sweaty at work, and man this foundation separated from my face terribly (so that's what they mean when they say it's separating. As I said it sat on my face but somehow settled into my few lines, accentuated my almost non existent pores and collected around my nose looking cakey. All in all I am glad I got this as a sample and I never paid full price for this product. 

I would not purchase nor would I repurchase!

Too Faced Sweet Peach Line

Let me start by saying the Sweet Peach line and its scent may not be for everyone. It has a strong peach scent that can be detected around a room while its open. If you like the scent of peaches and you don't mind a slightly artificial peach scent then this will likely not bother you. Once the palette is closed the scent does not linger heavily, I do find I may catch a wiff from time to time throughout the day, but its momentary. Another fun fact about all of Too Faced Peach and Chocolate themed products is they taste sweet as well, YES I have had occasion to taste my makeup and there is a sweet taste to it. Which I think might be nice during certain occasions, just use your imagination because I'm not going to spell it out for you. Wink Wink!

Sweet Peach Palette

I really love this palette and I think I can get some very different looks from it. I am a huge fan of the Too Faced eyeshadow formulation, especially for fast makeup application. I can swirl/tap/press/scrape or otherwise abuse the shadows with my brush and don't end up with a mess on myself or my vanity. While I don't mind shadows with a kick up, I do find I need to take more care with placement and that's just not my makeup game on a Monday morning. 
I heard some influencers commenting on how they didn't get the color selection, but if you you have ever cut into a peach you can see that they hit the nail on the head with the colors. The shades "White Peach" and "Peaches 'n Cream" are great as a base and "Nectar" is a beautiful highlight. I enjoy "Just Peachy" and "Candied Peach" as a transition shade when I'm wanting a little more color. My favorite look was "Bless Her Heart" packed all over my mobile lid then blended out with "Candied Peach". On a side note I find that any Too Faced shadow that has visible particles of glitter in it (example "Talk Derby To Me" and "Candied Peach") will ultimately end up being a matte shadow. I don't know where the glitter goes because I never see it on my face, so no worries in that department.

"Papa Don't Peach" Blush

This is a beautiful peachy blush with a slight gold shift. It has enough of a sheen that I didn't find it necessary to apply a highlight for the day. I prefer this to it's counterpart in the Peach Glow Palette. 

Would I Repurchase? Yes

Sweet Peach Glow Palette

So this is a wonderful all in one palette, the blush leans toward a satin finish which pairs nicely with the Highlighter which is a little more subtle. The bronzer is very natural as well, so perfect for an everyday work appropriate look.  If your just getting into higher end makeup, you're into the Too Faced aesthetic and want a Blush, Highlighter, and Bronzer together I think this is a wonderful option. Bottom line they are all beautiful and I'm happy they are in my collection. If you have a favorite highlighter and bronzer and like the Peach color go with the "Papa Don't Peach" blush.

Would I Repurchase? I don't think so, but not because it's a bad product, I just have highlighters I like better, I'm not a huge bronzer wearer and I prefer the "Papa Don't Peach" Blush. 

Too Faced Better Than Sex Mascara

I do not like this mascara, I don't like the formula or the wand/applicator! The formula causes clumpy lashes for me and the brush is much too big for my small hooded eyes.The "hourglass" shape of the brush seems to pull my lashes in giving more of a "doll eye" effect and I prefer my outer lashes to pull out toward the corner for a more lifted "butterfly" look, which looks better with my hooded eyes and eye shape. My daughter on the other hand LOVES this mascara, so if you have the option to snag a Deluxe Sample during a sale or as an add on in a order give it a try.

Would I Repurchase? NO

Too Faced Le Creme Lipstick 

I really do like these lipsticks, just not for their longevity.  Most of them are opaque  and the formula is creamy and hydrating on the lips, if you are the kind of person who doesn't mind touching up regularly throughout the day then these are wonderful. They do transfer to whatever touches your lips but they fade nicely, I also don't get any feathering or Kool-aid mouth to speak. I like them best with a lip liner and they last longer if you fill in with the liner then apply these over. Also Too Faced gives the best names to their lipsticks, I have several I would never have occasion to wear simply because of the name. That pink on the far left is "Clueless", what Clueless fan wouldn't want to own that.

Would I Repurchase? Honestly, No. I think I would have focused on getting more of the La Matte line I think I like those much better, but I will keep them in my collection.

Well that's it for this weeks picks, I hope you guys found my thoughts and reviews helpful, please comment down below with any CONSTRUCTIVE criticism, as I am new at this I welcome them.

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