October 2, 2014

Too Faced Under the Mistletoe Set Review & Swatches

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Too Faced Under the Mistletoe

The Too Faced Under the Mistletoe Set ($28) is a new, limited edition set of La Creme Shimmering Lip Cream Lipsticks that launched with the Too Faced Holiday 2014 Collection.

I suspect this set is a launch pad for the new La Creme Shimmering Lip Cream formula as one of the shades will apparently get a re-release with the Too Faced Spring 2015 Collection so perhaps, just maybe we’ll see more of the La Creme Shimmering Lip Cream formula in the future.

Too Faced Under the Mistletoe Gift Set

However, one can hope it’ll improve when and if it does re-release.

As a HUGE lover of the Too Faced La Creme Lip Cream Lipstick formula I was so excited about the aspect of a shimmering finish on these gorgeous lipsticks. If you recall Maybelline successfully injected shimmer into a few of their Color Whisper Lipsticks and as far as I’m concerned it was a smashing success. Unfortunately, I can’t say the same happened for Too Faced.

Too Faced La Creme Shimmering Lip Cream

Too Faced La Creme Shimmering Lip Cream Lipsticks

Too Faced Under the Mistletoe Swatches

Too Faced Under the Mistletoe Swatches/Too Faced Under the Mistletoe Swatches (Shimmering Naked Dolly, Shimmering Spice Spice Baby, Shimmering Marshmallow Bunny)

The set itself is a most excellent value housing three full size lipsticks and a cute glittery mini makeup bag! If you purchased the shades by themselves it would set you back $66 plus you wouldn’t get a bag! This set is a mere $28 so you are getting a value here.

The bag is adorable! Pink, metallic, glittery! Yes, please. But I’m reluctant to use it because it leaves a trial of glitter everywhere! Hands, face, bottom of my purse! Ugh!

But really the most disappointing aspect of the set are the lipsticks! This formula isn’t loving me at all. They aren’t as creamy as the originals nor do they have that nice slick moist feel. When I apply I feel like they tug a bit and color falls into the natural lines of my lips and sits unnaturally on top them. The shimmer appears more frosty to me so I kinda feel it creates a very mod Twiggy look versus the slick, moist shiny, sparkly formula I expected. In some ways, they feel semi-matte versus the more moist, high sheen finish we get from the original La Creme finish. You can feel the glitter a bit, it isn’t really gritty but it does make itself known during application and wear.

Too Faced Shimmering Marshmallow Bunny fotd

Too Faced Shimmering Marshmallow Bunny

Too Faced Shimmering Marshmallow Bunny

Too Faced Shimmering Naked Dolly fotd

Too Faced Shimmering Naked Dolly

Too Faced Shimmering Naked Dolly

Too Faced Shimmering Spice Spice Baby fotd

Too Faced Shimmering Spice Spice Baby

Too Faced Shimmering Spice Spice Baby

Shimmering Naked Dolly and Shimmering Marshmallow Bunny are unfortunately very zombie-like on my lips but might be more suitable on a lighter skin ton with less pigmented lips than my own. The exception here, for me, and my skin tone, was Shimmering Spice Spice Baby which is a nice peachy golden coral! The formula was a little smoother and the color was easier to wear without looking ghastly. Unfortunately the worst offenders were Shimmering Naked Dolly and Shimmering Marshmallow Bunny which were very streaky, uneven, and patchy on lips.

I wanna be able to tell you SO many great things about the Too Faced Under the Mistletoe Set! The value is here for sure and the idea of a new and exciting La Creme finish is also here but the formula needs a lot of work for me to get on board with. IF and WHEN Too Faced launches a new Shimmering La Creme Lipstick I’m hoping it’ll turn out better!

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Isabella MuseIsabella is just an average everyday geeky girl who doesn’t blend her eyeshadow correctly, wears too much blush, and hopes she never finds her holy grail products because she likes the thrill of the chase so much. Her mission is to bring you super honest reviews on makeup, skincare, fragrance and all things beauty. She’s in no way an expert on the topic and she sure as hell isn’t a super model. But she’s passionate about makeup and is seeking like-minded individuals that like pina coladas, getting caught in the rain, and ones that enjoy spending hundreds of dollars at Sephora without feeling buyer’s remorse. If you’re that person feel free to reach out and leave a comment or follow me on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Bloglovin‘.

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  • Donna N

    Muse–so sorry to read that this set didn’t capture your fancy. I ordered it and love all three colors, but my skintone is alot lighter than yours, so that may be why the colors work well for me. I actually like the formulation, but do agree that if Too Faced works with the formulation a bit, they potentially could knock this one out of the park.

    • Isabella Muse

      oh it’s ok! I figured the shades would look incredible on paler skin. I was disappointed with the formula though! I have drier lips and these just seemed to sink into the natural lines in my lips and they looked very uneven and patchy. Maybe if they could refine the shimmer/glitter a bit and make the product smoother that would totally work!!!!!!!! I hope if they release more they’ll be better textured! I’m glad you love them Donna!

  • Elle

    I totally agree with you on the first two shades, they wouldn’t look nice on me either. Such a shame! They should have more color combinations for this set.

    • Isabella Muse

      it’s also the formula is a little unforgiving which makes the shades look worst imho!

  • Brian

    I still want to try them because it is such a good value. But I wish they had just made a set with the original La Creme lipsticks (maybe bring a new shade or two as well) because I love that formula to death!

    • Isabella Muse

      I agree! I think a set with the originals and maybe one new shade would be incredible! This new formula I’m not loving 🙁

  • Barb

    I can’t lie… I think they look really pretty on you! They’re a good deal for sure so if you’re a lip junkie like me… maybe still worth a go.

    • Isabella Muse

      thanks barb you’re too kind! let me know if you try be curious if you like ’em!

  • Krista

    I have heard the same thing over and over again about this set!! So you are not the only pne!! A lot of people say they sink into the lip lines and they didn’t like the formula. At least I saw these reviews before I bought it! 🙂