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Too Faced Chocolate Bar--Worth the $$??

chiligrl — Fri, 31 Jan 2014 22:48:29 GMT

Hi ladies! I LOVE the Chocolate Bronzer (the cocoa scent is such a joy to use)--but I really don't need too many more eye shadows--is it something you would use daily? Good color payoff? Not too messy/grainy? Thanks all--that's why I love these boards! Happy Friday!

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Jayro — Fri, 31 Jan 2014 23:18:15 GMT

Yes, to all your questions. If you like the color range, you will love the palette. First of all, it's an aluminum case, so it's sturdy and will protect the contents. And it looks like a candy bar! The box looks like a candy wrapper - so cute. The color payoff is good and the texture is creamy for a powder. There are enough choices to use it daily and not have constant repeats. There is some fall-out when you swipe the pan with your brush but not as much as many other popular brands. If you use a primer, there is not much or zero fallout onto your cheeks and under eye.

I found a good deal on mine on Ebay from a great seller who sells a lot of UD and Too Faced palettes. Fast, free shipping.

EmilyNoel just named it as one of her favorites in her Emily Awards for 2013. Maybe that's where you saw it? I love her and her annual award videos. This year was funny with Tyler doing the cut-ins!

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Dusty1 — Fri, 31 Jan 2014 23:37:49 GMT

I don't buy like I used to. I did buy the Naked 1 palette, but swapped it away. Didn't buy Naked 2 or 3. Have resisted most things that have gotten the makeup boards talking, but I finally caved & ordered the Chocolate Bar. I. Love. It. Eye shadows are my weakness & these are awesome!

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FUTURE — Sat, 01 Feb 2014 00:11:17 GMT

Love it. Wore a very different look than I normally would last night, and it looked great. You can do sooooooooo many looks with it, too. Good color payoff with a primer, for me. HTH!

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erica g — Sat, 01 Feb 2014 00:28:21 GMT

I really want it too, have been trying to talk myself out of it for the last couple of weeks. I love nudes and browns that's pretty much all I wear.

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LovemyBE — Sat, 01 Feb 2014 02:20:14 GMT

This palette is awesome! Beautiful creamy shades with the perfect amount of pigment. You get a little guide that shows you three different looks. The chocolate bar case is so darn cute & the cocoa scent is nice & light, just like the bronzer. Even the box is cute because its a candy wrapper. I've used this every day since I got it. Hard to say if you should get it if you say you don't need any eye shadows. I definitely have enough eye shadows to last me 9 lives, but I still got this & am glad I didn't pass this one by.

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chiligrl — Sat, 01 Feb 2014 02:26:21 GMT

Thanks, girls! I guess 'needing it' is not the issue--I want it, of course, and was hoping to hear some negatives to talk me out of it, but instead I want it even more, now! Oh well--I'll justify the splurge at some point in the future (the cocoa scent is the real kicker for me--LOVE IT)--Thanks for your great reviews--sounds like a winner!!

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Deb51 — Sat, 01 Feb 2014 03:23:07 GMT

Too Faced has a definite winner with this palette. Love it and have used it everyday since I bought it. I used my 20% off coupon and bought it at Ulta. Almost $10.00 off. User friendly colors and look great on, even on my 62 year old eyes!!!

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Cardamom — Sat, 01 Feb 2014 03:33:37 GMT

On 1/31/2014 erica g said:
I really want it too, have been trying to talk myself out of it for the last couple of weeks. I love nudes and browns that's pretty much all I wear.

I'm right there with you. I had no business getting this palette. My Ulta coupon was expiring this weekend. Today I called Ulta and they only had one. I panicked and caved. I had her hold it and I drove straight there. LOL. I did resist it for quite a while. If you love browns its definitely a comfort zone palette.

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reneenaleia — Sat, 01 Feb 2014 03:45:51 GMT

YES, it's definitely worth the $ !!! IMO, it's the best shadow palette that Too Faced has ever made. The nudes and browns in this one are way above average.

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Allthingsgirly — Sat, 01 Feb 2014 05:34:04 GMT

I think it's totally worth it, but I have a palette addiction. I got this palette at the same time as Lorac Pro and Unzipped. I love all of them, but for some reason I reach for this one more. I love it so much I ordered another one because I had a 20% off coupon. I don't think you can go wrong with it.

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Cardamom — Sat, 01 Feb 2014 05:39:17 GMT

On 1/31/2014 beauty-junkie said: I think it's totally worth it, but I have a palette addiction. I got this palette at the same time as Lorac Pro and Unzipped. I love all of them, but for some reason I reach for this one more. I love it so much I ordered another one because I had a 20% off coupon. I don't think you can go wrong with it.

Oh really beauty junkie? That is good to hear. The reason I held out so long was because I have Unzipped. You don't think they are too similar? I just got the Chocolate Bar today. The burgundy seems more red than the Unzipped. I also have the Pro. It might be more like Garnet.

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BellaCarro — Sat, 01 Feb 2014 05:55:14 GMT

Hmm, I returned mine. I was stalking it at Sephora and an s/a grabbed it out of the stock room for me before it was supposed to go on the floor. I was so excited to get it. Then, I was so disappointed. I found it to have poor color payoff and some of the colors were just too shimmery. I don't use all matte shadows either so it's not that I don't like some shimmer.

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Allthingsgirly — Sat, 01 Feb 2014 05:57:07 GMT

On 1/31/2014 Cardamom said:
On 1/31/2014 beauty-junkie said: I think it's totally worth it, but I have a palette addiction. I got this palette at the same time as Lorac Pro and Unzipped. I love all of them, but for some reason I reach for this one more. I love it so much I ordered another one because I had a 20% off coupon. I don't think you can go wrong with it.
Oh really beauty junkie? That is good to hear. The reason I held out so long was because I have Unzipped. You don't think they are too similar? I just got the Chocolate Bar today. The burgundy seems more red than the Unzipped. I also have the Pro. It might be more like Garnet.

I do think the Pro and Unzipped have similar colors, I like that you can use the Pro wet/dry though. Honestly, I think I only used the Unzipped 2 times. I will have to use it more and let you know what I think. Let me know what you think about the chocolate palette. Thanks

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Cardamom — Sat, 01 Feb 2014 06:20:51 GMT

On 1/31/2014 beauty-junkie said:
On 1/31/2014 Cardamom said:
On 1/31/2014 beauty-junkie said: I think it's totally worth it, but I have a palette addiction. I got this palette at the same time as Lorac Pro and Unzipped. I love all of them, but for some reason I reach for this one more. I love it so much I ordered another one because I had a 20% off coupon. I don't think you can go wrong with it.
Oh really beauty junkie? That is good to hear. The reason I held out so long was because I have Unzipped. You don't think they are too similar? I just got the Chocolate Bar today. The burgundy seems more red than the Unzipped. I also have the Pro. It might be more like Garnet.
I do think the Pro and Unzipped have similar colors, I like that you can use the Pro wet/dry though. Honestly, I think I only used the Unzipped 2 times. I will have to use it more and let you know what I think. Let me know what you think about the chocolate palette. Thanks

Thank you. I will let you know. Can we use the Chocolate Bar wet? I didn't even think about it. I use all my shadows wet which right now only include Tarte, Mally, Laura Geller and Lorac.

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Allthingsgirly — Sat, 01 Feb 2014 06:32:43 GMT

Cardamom, I'm not sure if we can use it wet or not. I never knew you could use the Pro wet either, got an email from Lorac and it said you could. I like using them wet for that extra shimmer. If I find out about the chocolate bar I will let you know. Can you use Unzipped wet? Thanks

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Cardamom — Sat, 01 Feb 2014 06:36:31 GMT

On 1/31/2014 beauty-junkie said: Cardamom, I'm not sure if we can use it wet or not. I never knew you could use the Pro wet either, got an email from Lorac and it said you could. I like using them wet for that extra shimmer. If I find out about the chocolate bar I will let you know. Can you use Unzipped wet? Thanks

Yes you can. I don't know how nice it looks as an eyeshadow. I only use them wet with a liner brush and wear them as eyeliner. I rarely reach for eyeliner anymore. I find it's a softer look.

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Allthingsgirly — Sat, 01 Feb 2014 07:38:55 GMT

On 1/31/2014 Cardamom said:
On 1/31/2014 beauty-junkie said: Cardamom, I'm not sure if we can use it wet or not. I never knew you could use the Pro wet either, got an email from Lorac and it said you could. I like using them wet for that extra shimmer. If I find out about the chocolate bar I will let you know. Can you use Unzipped wet? Thanks
Yes you can. I don't know how nice it looks as an eyeshadow. I only use them wet with a liner brush and wear them as eyeliner. I rarely reach for eyeliner anymore. I find it's a softer look.

I can't wait to try it as liner, never thought of that. I love shimmery shadows and can't wait to try Unzipped wet. Thanks

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Cardamom — Sat, 01 Feb 2014 20:54:16 GMT

I made a pretty look today (Chocolate Bar). The colors are gorgeous. I will say they are not as easily blended as the Lorac shadows but I can work with it. I did read some reviews and people have said they have been using them wet as liners. I also learned this palatte has no phthalates, parabens, or sulphates. They sound comparable to Tarte's shadows which I do use wet all the time.

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Allthingsgirly — Sun, 02 Feb 2014 02:18:41 GMT

I'll have to try them wet and as liners. I know what you mean, those Lorac shadows blend so nice. Thanks for the tips