Too Faced Le Grand Parais Holiday Collection Review!!

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Welcome back, beauties!!

I'm sorry it's been so long since I've last posted. I have been super busy, and super stressed. However, I was determined to get this post out for you guys and dolls because I had to share this amazing product that I am currently obsessed with.

Not only is Fall my favorite season, but it also means that another favorite season of mine is upon us...
Yes, my friends, it is holiday palette season!!!!! *Screams and dances around the room*

I am SO excited to see what my favorite brands have in store for the holiday season! We're slowly being introduced to the amazing value sets, palettes, and special editions, and I cannot wait to see what else is released in the upcoming weeks!

Due to being a VIB Rouge member at Sephora, I was able to get early access to a special holiday palette about a month ago. I held off on posting about it until I knew it was released to the public (which it now is) so I HAD to share how beautiful this palette is.

Introducing...

The Too Faced Le Grand Palais!

ARE YOU FREAKING OUT? BECAUSE I AM FREAKING OUT.

This set is stunning. The presentation of this set from Too Faced is nothing short of spectacular. 

Look. At. It.

This is one of three holiday collections from Too Faced's Christmas in Paris Collection. Currently, this is the only one I own, therefore, it is the only one I will talk about!

If you are interested in the others, there is a smaller collection exclusive to Ulta Beauty, and a medium collection available through Sephora, Ulta, and Too Faced.

Too Faced Le Grand Parais is exclusive to Sephora, and the most expensive of the three, but this also offers you the most bang for your buck!

Le Grand Parais is a $58.00 holiday set valued at $378.00. That is amazing!

Let's dive right in, shall we?

This is what the outer packaging looks like. The quality is top notch. Very sleek, very classic. Beautiful to give as a gift. You don't even have to wrap this. 

The attention to detail that was put into this packaging is epic. This is no ordinary cardboard box. Here's a close-up shot of the details:

Do we see the raised etching? ARE WE SEEING THE BEAUTY? And the ribbon is real ribbon. Ugh. Slaying me sideways.

When you remove the set from the outer box, you see this:

More perfection. 

Take off the lid of this adorbs gift box, unfold it, and be amazed...

How. Beautiful. Is. This. The detail is incredible. THE SCENERY. FOR A HOLIDAY SET. SLAY.

Here is a closeup shot of the freebies. A deluxe-size Better Than Sex Mascara, a deluxe-size Liquid Lipstick in Melted Peony, and a Shadow Insurance Eye Primer.

How cute is this? Seriously. Look at the shopping bags. I spy a Chocolate Bar palette, some Too Faced blush, and some Liquid Lipsticks. And the wrought iron staircase? The mannequin with her fancy dress and pearls? Where you goin', gurl?!

When you lift up the bottom half, you dive into the palette...

Featuring 18 eyeshadows varying between mattes, shimmers, and sheers, with adorable holiday-themed names, two blushes, a bronzer, and a highlighter... this palette gives you everything you need.

How gorgeous are these shades? 

Now, I will say... the pigmentation... not the best of Too Faced's work. 

The highlighter, Flush, is stunning. The matte shadows are very pigmented. The blushes are on the sheer side, but I think they're buildable if you play around.

The colors such as Eiffel, Midnight in Paris, Wish List, and Party Dress... a bit disappointing in the pigmentation category. They're beautiful shades, and they're buildable, but I wish you didn't have to work that hard to get good pigmentation. 

Like all Too Faced palettes, Le Grand Parais comes with a Glamour Guide to help you create beautiful looks with all of these shades. 

If you'd like, I can do a tutorial using one of the looks in the Glamour Guide! 

All in all, this palette is a fantastic gift for any makeup lover, or anyone looking for a great palette that covers lips, primer,shadow, mascara, contour, and highlight! This palette has got you covered! 

And it's an adorable piece that can be displayed on any vanity, dresser, desk, etc. 

I praise this palette. Definitely very impressive. I'm curious as to how Too Faced will top it next holiday season! Do you plan on picking this up? Gifting it or keeping it for yourself? 

Have you tried the other Too Faced Christmas in Paris sets? How are they? 

I'm going to have a fun Fall tutorial up next! Stay on the lookout for that!

Until then, stay beautiful 

Christina Bracco

xoxoxoxo

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Mally Beauty Poreless Perfection Foundation!

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Long time, no chat!!!

Welcome back, my beauties!!!

I have missed this blog so much, but I have been incredibly busy (while also enjoying my summer in the sun.) After a two week hiatus, I'm back regularly, and I cannot wait to share with you some products that I have been LOVING in the next few posts!

I wanted to dedicate today's post to my fav makeup guru, Mally Roncal from Mally Beauty, because she has gifted me with such an incredible foundation!
For those of you who are new here, or those that need some refreshing, back in December I filmed a segment for the Rachel Ray show with Mally, and she ever so graciously gifted me with a bunch of Mally Beauty goodies! If you'd like to read about that experience, (the episode aired in January), then please click HERE ! :)

One of the products I received was the Mally Beauty Poreless Perfection Foundation in Medium Light. I am a pale momma, honey, so I was a little iffy about it matching my skin tone. However, I knew that once summer rolled around, and I got some color, the foundation would match me perfectly! And I was right!! Oh em gee, you guys. I have been loving this product.

Peep Mally's book; Love, Lashes, and Lipstick: My Secrets for a Gorgeous and Happy Life! Its a great read! It's available now, so go snag it if you need some positivity, and uplifting inspiration!

I don't like to wear heavy foundations in the summer, for multiple reasons, but this foundation doesn't even feel like you're wearing anything, yet it gives you FULL coverage.

This is my favorite foundation at the moment. After soaking up some of the suns rays (with SPF, of course), and even a little sunless tanning, the shade matches me perfectly. When I put on this foundation, I have lightweight, excellent coverage with a flawless glow and brightened complexion. I don't even need a concealer!

I highly, highly recommend this foundation for anyone who doesn't like the feeling of foundation on their skin, especially in the summer. I always prep my skin with the Mally Beauty Perfect Prep Poreless Primer, and the foundation is locked in place all day.

The ingredients in this foundation's formula are also meant to soften the skin and diminish the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles! Extra score!

If you order from MallyBeauty.com, you get the foundation and a sponge applicator for $45.00. If you order from QVC.com, you get the foundation, a sponge applicator, and a brush for $45.00. The sponge is to be used for heavier coverage, while the brush is to be used for lighter coverage. However, I always use the brush, and just layer a the foundation until I get the coverage I want. Another bonus to mention at this point... this foundation NEVER cakes.

You seriously will not regret purchasing this amazios product! It's such a fav of mine, I need it by the truckload. Along with every single other product of hers that I have/haven't tried. Go buy it, beauties!!!

Will you give this foundation a try? Please say, "Yes!" If you do, let me know how you love it. I'd love to hear about your experience!

Until next time, stay beautiful!
Christina Bracco
xoxoxoxo

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Review: Mally Beauty Believable Bronzer!!

Happy Friday, beauties!!

I'm sorry this post is a bit late in the week, I'm currently stuck in bed nursing a stomach virus. However, I was determined to get this post up this week! As I mentioned in my previous post , today I'm going to be talking about a product that I  LOVE, from my fav makeup guru, Mally Roncal!

Today's post is all about the Mally Beauty Believable Bronzer! 

I just adore this product. I was lucky enough to be gifted this product in the Sexy Golden Tan/ Lighter shade from the lovely Mally when I filmed my Rachael Ray segment with her a few months back. When I received it, I was beyond excited to try it, and I certainly was not disappointed! 

This Mally Beauty Believable Bronzer is the perfect collection to give you a radiant, natural glow-from-within look with the three essentials needed to achieve a gorgeous, or should I say "gorgois", sun-kissed look! Perfect for the Spring and Summer seasons. Plus, with the magic of contouring, the bronzing and highlighting will give you the look of an instant face lift and the I-just-lost-five-pounds appearance. Eat that extra slice of cheesecake, girl!

The Believable Bronzer comes with a beautiful, completely matte bronzer for contouring and sculpting, a beautiful highlight with a slight shimmer that puts emphasis on your most beautiful features, and a beautiful matte blush that gives you a beautiful fresh-out-of-the-sun hint of color. 

It also comes with two brushes: One for contouring, and one double-ended brush for your blush and highlight, to ensure that you apply this look perfectly. 

Let's talk about which brushes go with which product, shall we?

The single brush shown above, with the thicker head is the brush you use to apply your bronzer. Whether you are just giving your skin a bit more warmth by simply bronzing, or if you're using this shade to contour and sculpt your cheekbones, jawline, temples, etc.- this brush has a perfect angle to it that fits every face shape perfectly. 

The double-ended brush is for your highlighting and blush. The thin, white-haired brush end is what you use to highlight. Whether it be the tops of your cheekbones, the bridge or your nose, your forehead, your cupids bow- you'll have a beautiful, lifted glow. The thicker, black-haired brush end is used for your blush. Just swirl that gorgeous rosy cheek onto the apples of your cheek! Easy enough, right?

There's just two shades to choose from, lighter and deeper. I love when the choices are so simplified, don't you? 

Here's a video from Mally's YouTube account where she goes more in depth about how to apply the Believable Bronzer: 

I really wanted to feature this product this week not only because Spring is here (and Summer is just around the corner) and we all want to add a little warmth and glow to our skin from the sun... or by faking it with this product, hehe, but I also wanted to feature this product now because this is the Mally Beauty product of the month on MallyBeauty.com, and you can save yourself 25% on this product if you purchase it by the last day of this month! 

This product is usually $49.50, but with the 25% off, you're getting it for just $37.13! Umm, yes please. MallyBeauty.com is also running a Spring Cleaning sale, so you can get an amazing 40% off certain products. GO SHOPPING! Treat yo self. 

Go get this product! It's a summer essential. Achieve a beautiful glow! Plus, can we talk about the packaging? How adorbs! I love the Mally pink! This packaging is so sleek, so girly, and so well made. 

Let me know if you're going to give this product a try! You won't be disappointed. I must go continue to waste away in bed! I'll be back on Monday (if I'm feeling better) with a new post. Until then, stay beautiful! 

Christina Bracco

xoxoxoxo

Disclaimer: This post was not sponsored. I simply stand by the quality of this product, and all Mally Beauty products. 

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