Too Faced - Beauty Blogger Darlings

The sets got me again!  This time, Too Faced Beauty Blogger Darlings caught my eye with the Chocolate Soleil Bronzer.  It really smells like Cocoa Puffs!

Primed & Poreless, Eyeshadow Insurance and Chocolate Soleil Bronzer

I tried the Eyeshadow Insurance awhile ago and wasn't too thrilled, so I'll just have to wait and see how this compares to my HG and fave UDPP in Sin.

From the website:

What it is:
A superstar kit featuring Too Faced's four products most beloved by some of the brand's favorite beauty bloggers and vloggers.

What it does:
Tried, tested, proved, and adored-these are the four products bloggers and vloggers simply can't resist.  Chocolate Soleil Matte Bronzer is infused with antioxidant-rich cocoa powder and signature bronzing pigments to create a unique matte bronzer that neutralizes red and evens skintone. Primed and Poreless Skin Smoothing Face Primer is a one-of-a-kind primer scientifically formulated to glide on sheer, keeping powders, foundations and bronzers looking fresh and in place all-day while minimizing the appearance of pores and imperfetions.  In one easy coat, Better Than Sex Mascara's carbon black, collagen-fueled formula creates full, defined lashes that are stretched to unbelievable lengths.

This set contains:
-0.14 oz Bronzer in Chocolate Soleil Bronzer
-0.17 oz Primed & Poreless Face Primer
-0.17 oz Better Than Sex Mascara
-0.17 oz Shadow Insurance Eye Shadow Primer

What it is formulated WITHOUT:
-Parabens
-Sulfates
-Phthalates

What else you need to know:
This product does not contain synthetic fragrance or triclosan.

Pros:  -Nice starter set to try some blogger/vlogger faves.
          -Good sizing for travel
          -No added preservatives that may be bad for you

Cons:  -Cost is a bit pricey if it breaks down per item which would be around $5.48.

Cost: $20 from Sephora

Would I recommend this to a friend? Maybe.  The reason I wanted this was for the Chocolate Soleil Bronzer and I did get one in the Ulta Summer Glam Beauty Essentials set.  Again, the cost would put each item at over $5 which is a bit much for deluxe sample items.  I do like the concept of putting together the cult faves, but maybe adding some other smaller samples or reducing the price of the set.

Ulta Sets - Get Ready for the Party and Summer Glam Beauty Essentials

Kits are a great way to try product in sample or deluxe sample size before you commit to paying full price for a full sized item.  I have always been a fan of sets that include different brands, like Sephora's Lashstash Mascara Deluxe Sampler review here.  

On my hunt for Ulta's Summer Glam Beauty Essentials, I came across this Get Ready for the Part color collection.  The gal helping me out said that this set was from Holiday 2013 and they happened to have a few of these still.  What convinced me was the great price of $19 for a regularly priced $30 kit and the Napolean Perdis Loose Eye Dust in Pink Champagne.  So pretty!

Lorac Behind The Scenes Eye Primer, Butter London nail Lacquer in Rosie Lee, Tarte Lights, Camera, Lashes Mascara, Laura Geller Beauty City Lights Lip Gloss, Napolean Perdis loose Eye Dust in Pink Champagne, Pur Minerals Mineral Glow Bronzer

Swatches of the primer, bronzer, eye dust and lip gloss. Flash and no flash.  The primer needs to be more blended in when used.  The other products are pretty sheer, but have a nice shimmer or sparkle to it. 

I still yet have to use these items in a FOTD and will post something as soon as I do.  Did anyone else pick this up during the holiday?  Looking forward to seeing what sets will be available for holiday 2014 for getting and giving!  Use of the mascaras will come when I happen to choose this to use.  I don't like to open the mascaras before actually using since I toss them out after 3 months from opening.  

Pros:  -Great brands

          -Variety of products - lips, tips, cheeks and lashes

          -Incredible value for $19 for 6 deluxe sized products

Cons: None!

Cost: $19 - if you can still find this in your area Ulta store.  I found mine at the Issaquah Highlands Ulta during my lunch break.

Would I recommend this to a friend? Yes!  These sets are great to try new products and/or have smaller items for your purse/travel.

Swatches with flash and without flash of the Porefessional, Cream Eyeshadow.  

I will swatch the bronzer in another post from another kit, but will say that it smells so good like Cocoa Puffs.  Haha!  It will be interesting to see how the two Tarte mascaras I received in these sets will perform since one is the regular formula and the other is waterproof.  The Butter Nail Lacquers might actually be nice together!  Snog as a base with Rosie Lee on top for some sparkle.  

What the website says:

ULTA Summer Glam Beauty Essentials includes 7 must have beauty essentials for a glamorous summer.

An $89 value!

Includes deluxe sizes of:

Anastasia Lash Genius (0.11 oz.)

Benefit The Porefessional (0.1 fl. oz.)

Butter London Nail Lacquer in Snog (0.2 oz.)

Laura Geller Beauty Cool Lids Cream Eye Shadow in Rose Gold Goddess (0.26 fl. oz)

Stila Lip Glaze in Strawberry Lemonade (0.05 fl. oz.)

Tarte Lights, Camera, Splashes Waterproof Mascara (0.16 fl. oz.)

Too Faced Chocolate Soleil Matte Bronzer (0.14 oz.)

Pros:  -Great brands

          -Variety of products - lips, tips, cheeks and lashes

          -Incredible value for 7 deluxe sized products

          -Waterproof items - Lash Genius (waterproof top coat) and Lights, Camera, Splashes mascara

Cons:  -None!

Cost: $28 On sale now for $19 online!  I paid the retail price of $28 and it was the last one at the Bear Creek Ulta in Redmond, WA.

Would I recommend this to a friend? Yes! Another great set to try new products and/or have smaller items for your purse/travel.  

I went to 2 Ulta's in one day during my lunch break to pick these up.  Smh.  The things you do when you need a break away from the office and are on the hunt for something.