Double entendre much? Too Faced obviously had something in mind with this palette. What do you suppose that was, hmm…
Something naughty! Um, naughty like, it’s the holidays, right after Thanksgiving dinner, and the supposedly family-friendly movie you rented to watch on TV with your in-laws has a steamy scene in it, and you want to cover your eyes and run out of the room screaming, or just disappear into the couch cushions and perhaps never return…
That kind of naughty. 🙂
The names are naughty! Fuzzy handcuffs, hello? Sugar Walls? Um, you have to be a child of the ’80s to truly understand the naughtiness of that one, LOL!
Too Faced calls it the Soft & Sexy Eye Shadow Collection. That’s where they were going, and that’s where they got. Sultry eyes, smokey eyes, lots of smudgy, “come hither” eyes. Those are the looks you’ll be rocking with these shadows.
The larger pans on the left are the designated lid shades. Like most Too Faced palettes, this one comes with a little booklet with ideas for ways to work it.
Too Faced divided the colors into three rows. The top one for Day looks, the middle for Classic looks (like from the office to an after-work party), and the last row for Fashion looks, otherwise known as your more adventurous side (note: the darkest color in the palette lives here).
I actually mix and match the colors together because I’m crazy like that. 🙂 Rules are meant to be broken, right? (Although I’ve never cut off the tags from a mattress.)
In terms of value, I think Too Faced has a great one here. The pans seem pretty big, and when I hold the palette in the palm of my hand, it’s a lot bigger than my iPhone.
Didn’t have any problems with fallout or with blending any of these shades, either, and none of the colors are throwaways. Not a one. Every single color makes sense to me. Nothing too goofy or scary. The Boudoir Eyes Soft & Sexy Eye Shadow Collection is for girls who just like straight-up pretty makeup (like me).
I’ve been wearing these colors with my NARS primer (to smooth my lids, intensify the colors and extend their wear time). I haven’t tried them without primer yet, but with primer, the colors make it through most of the day. When I go to remove them before bed, I see a little creasing and fading, but not much.
PRICE: $36
AVAILABILITY: Available now at Too Faced counters and toofaced.com
MAKEUP AND BEAUTY BLOG RATING: A+
Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,
Karen
I’ve just gotten into Too Faced and I love their palettes which I think are perfect for travel. For someone on the go like me, this is so convenient for both day and night looks. 🙂
Hi Chris El,
Sounds like you travel for a living! What do you do?
I’ve never used anything Too Faced, but the colors in this palette are so perfect!
Really?! We’ve got to get you at least one of their La Creme lipsticks. They’re so fab.
Off topic, but I’m this close to buying a hoola hoop because of you, LOL!
DO IT! It’s fun! Buy a weighted one though, they stay up better.
Yes ma’am. How long do you usually do your workouts for? I dunno if I could hoop for 30 minutes.
Did they REALLY throw in “French Tickler” as a name? Wow, Too Faced.
I know, right?! *blushes*
The colors look really pretty!
I’m curious though, do they have strong purple tone in real life? Most swatches I’ve seen made them look like they do, but your swatches don’t.
I’m totally considering getting it if there’s not much purple tone in the colors 😀
I have this palette myself and I would not say the entire palette is purple toned. However, two shades in the palette are actually described as purples. The right most shade in the top row is a plum. I believe the center shade on the bottom row is also described as a lilac. But it’s actually more of a purple tinged taupe to me. Hope that helps!!
I was just about to say the same thing. 🙂
The purple your seeing in swatches could be a number of different things. Sometimes using flash photography changes colors. And other times, a person’s undertones can bring out certain shades.
That helps. Thank you! 😀
You’re welcome!
These Too Faced palettes are some of my favourites.
Hi Marina,
Me too! Did you ever pick up any of their holiday palettes? They’re so great!
Dear Karen,
You look like you’re glowing! May I ask what blush is on your cheeks???
Thank you, Trish! I’m wearing Becca Beach Tint in Dragonfruit. Review coming in two shakes…
I’m not a fan of powder shadows but these colors are my favs. They are stunning.
Hi Marla,
Can’t wait to hear what you think!
I like! Very sophisticated and sexy!
Hi Sunny,
Thanks! Do you guys get Too Faced?
We can find Too Faced relatively easily in UK-based webshops, but sadly we don’t get the counters!
Bummer you can’t see it in person first. But at least you know where to get it if you’re REALLY lemming something, ya know?
You look so fresh and awake! Love this palette actually, it seems so versatile and pigmented :).
Hi Teri,
Thanks, girl! Hope you’re having a great week.
Amazingly beautiful but I have said that before. I love all the colors, very sexy. Not your typical spring colors. I think I might have to order this palette!
Hi Agata,
I think you’ll really like this one. The shimmer finishes are super, super pretty. I love how they light up eyes without going overly frosty.
Hope your week has been good. I’m trying to hang on until Friday! It can’t come soon enough.
I don’t know how much longer I can deceive myself by saying that I don’t need this palette 🙂 (Remember, my no eyeshadow buy pledge for 2013 :)) But I really really want it!
Oh gosh, and we’re barely into January! I will try not to tempt you…but this palette’s pretty great!
Lol, I know it won’t last a whole year. I actually bought one eyeshadow already, the new Bare Minerals The Next Big Thing (I love it to death) but I technically didn’t buy it. I got a Naked 2 palette for Christmas in my stocking from my mom in law and of course I already have it so I exchanged it for BM. There are 2 new Urban Decay palettes coming out on Jan 25th for Oz the great movie and I already know I need to buy one of them 🙂 Have you heard about those?
Oh yeah, I remember you telling me you got some bareMinerals!
Yeah, I’ve heard about those palettes…just waiting on some more info.
I love the Too Faced palettes. I just got the Romantic Eyes one with my Christmas money. Totally worth it.
Hi Megan,
That’s a good one. What cheek/lip colors do you like to wear with it?
This is such a pretty palette, good basic shades.
Hi Icaria,
Yes! I love it when palettes have wearable, every day shades with a little bit of drama.
Happy Thursday!
I usually don’t gravitate toward Too Faced but wow, those colors are so tempting!
Hi Jennifer,
They’ve got some cool stuff in their line. I hope you give this palette a go!
Pretty! I haven’t found a Too Faced palette I love, unfortunately. I have Natural at Night, but the glitter is SO chunky in many shades, and the Romantic Eye palette, but half the colors are too cool for me. I am tempted by this but a bit scared since it is Too Faced. Though I do love my Poodle Puff and Boy Toy duos.
Hi Lauren,
The only really glittery shade in this is French Tickler, and it’s not too overly gritty. I’ve tried quite a few of their palettes and they seem to have really stepped up their game within the last year. You might want to give this one a swatch… it’s really fun.
Hope you’re having a great week so far! Sending you sunshine from California…
Wow Too Faced… The names are in the same vein as Nars. Told my Hubby that I was wearing Orgasm on my cheeks and he gave me the raised eyebrows and coy smile!
Can anyone tell me if the lids shades are matte? Satin? Shimmery? I love the colors, but can’t wear shimmer on certain areas on my eyes. Would love this for travel.
Hi Rose,
In the Buff is a matte beige. Satin Sheets is a shimmery pinkish gold; it’s closer to a high-shine satin than a straight up frost. Birthday Suit, the shimmery taupe, also has a similar finish. I’m pretty picky about shimmers, too, and I really liked these a lot.
Thanks Karen! I may have to drive like a madwoman to Sephora or Ulta and check this palette out!
You’re very welcome Rose! At my nearby Sephora (5 minutes away… DANGEROUS!), they didn’t have it on shelves yet. Hopefully soon. 🙂
Garter Belt looks like a *perfect* grey, so pretty!
It’s super pretty smudged along the lash lines. 🙂
Lovely colours…all of them so pretty and wearable. Though i like the names a lot more than the colours. Fuzzy Handcuffs brings to mind a certain Mr. Grey doesnt it?
Hi Dollie,
I think I may be the only person on earth who still hasn’t read those books!
I haven’t ready them either – although they are on my list! I have a few of the Too Faced palettes, and I like them. Now I have to try the La Creme lipstick!
My friend Jen read all the books and she said she totally got sucked in, big time! I’m sure I’ll break down eventually.
So, La Creme. Definitely give Spice Spice Baby a try!
You look so glowy in these pics, Karen! ;o) I love the look of the Classic shades in this palette — what a great grey.
Hi Rae,
I can see you smokin’ that shade out on your lids, for sure.
Happy Thursday!
I have this and the new Too Faced blush on order. glad to know I made good choices!
Two great choices, Cindy. I hope you love your new makeup.
Love these shades and LOVE the gorgeous, soft smokey eye you created with them! Would you believe that I actually don’t own anything from Too Faced? I think this needs to be remedied IMMEDIATELY! 😛
Becca, you definitely need to try it out. My first Too Faced purchase was the Summer Eye from the summer 2012 collection and I absolutely love it, one of my favorite palettes ever. Also the La Creme lipsticks are to die for!
I love that palette too, btw. Still one of my faves.
Becca, for La Creme, look into Spice Spice Baby. It’s wearable and just plain gorgeous!
Yep, it’s gorgeous. I love La Creme in Marshmallow Bunny 🙂
That ones a good one! Don’t you just love how they feel on the lips? I think I might have to wear one today.
I love Too Faced palettes. I haven’t used any of the ones I bought though. I’m a horrible make up hoarder :(. I have to check this one out! I love these colors!
Just wondering how the amount of product in this palette compares to the traditional TF palettes. I heard it was smaller … for the same $$.