Tuesday, September 26, 2023

Too Faced | Maple Syrup Pancakes Eyeshadow Palette | Review & Tutorial

 

Ultima Beauty holding Too Faced’s Maple Syrup Pancakes Eyeshadow Palette. Text reads “Ultima Beauty Too Faced Maple Syrup Pancakes Eyeshadow Palette Review & Tutorial”

Happy fall beauties!
 
It’s officially fall as we have now passed the autumnal equinox (good news for people like me who have been staring at their cable knit sweaters since August).
So break out the cardigans and pumpkin spice everything. Head to a bonfire or corn maze. 
But first, check out my review and tutorial of one of the loveliest new eyeshadow palettes for fall!
 
Too Faced Cosmetics Maple Syrup Pancakes eyeshadow palette!
And today (September 26) just happens to be National Pancake Day πŸ₯ž

So grab yourself a stack and get ready to read my review and tutorial of Too Faced's Maple Syrup Pancakes palette 😁



REVIEW


You can watch my video review here





Too Faced Maple Syrup Pancakes Eyeshadow Palette, closed

This palette has the cutest pancakes and syrup design on the cover.
The cover colors are warm & inviting pinks and orange-browns.
The palette itself is cardboard, different for the metal tin that I'm more familiar with.
So it is a little less sturdy, but I think it would still hold up in travel.

Back of Too Faced Maple Syrup Pancakes Eyeshadow Palette


Close up of the back of Too Faced Maple Syrup Pancakes Eyeshadow Palette

The Maple Syrup Pancakes palette has a very light maple syrup scent.
Nothing overpowering though, which I appreciate because I'm not a fan of overly strong scents in my makeup.

Too Faced Maple Syrup Pancakes Eyeshadow Palette, opened

Upon opening the palette, your eyes are greeted by absolutely gorgeous shades.
Some sparkle, some have beautiful sheens. The color range gives so much variety, more than some of the other Too Faced palettes in the past.
The palette also contains a good sized mirror.

Too Faced Maple Syrup Pancakes Eyeshadow Palette on its side vertically, opened

There are 18 different eyeshadows in this palette.
Seven (7) metallic finish shadows, four (4) with matte finishes, four (4) with a shimmer finish, and three (3) with a satiny finish.

Close up of Too Faced Maple Syrup Pancakes Eyeshadow Palette, opened

The variety of shades makes this palette incredibly versatile. 
You can use the lighter shimmer shades for just a hint of highlight on the brow bone and lids.
Or you could use some of the brown matte shades for a more neutral, casual look.
Or you can create full-on party eyes with the colorful metallics.
The possibilities are endless!

Close up of the first nine shadows in Too Faced Maple Syrup Pancakes Eyeshadow Palette

The shimmer shades are lightly saturated for just the right amount of sparkle.
The matte shades are soft (but not crumbly) and buttery for an amazingly blendable experience.

Close up of the last nine shadows in Too Faced Maple Syrup Pancakes Eyeshadow Palette

The metallic shades are so pigmented that they only require one or two swipes with a brush or finger to achieve the pan shade, and a foil-like finish.
The satin shades have the most smooth, luxurious feel as you blend them across your eye.




Quick Stats:


Close up of Too Faced Maple Syrup Pancakes Eyeshadow Palette, opened

Brand: Too Faced
Product: Eyeshadow palette
Color: Multiple
Finish: Matte (4), Metallic (7), Shimmer (4), Satin (3)
Formula: Pressed Powder
Fallout: Very little
Chalky/Flaky :  No/No
Blendable: Yes (very!)
Lasts for: 12+ Hours
 

Pros: Extremely long-lasting; I wore these shades for 12-hours with no creasing, smudging, or fading.
Excellent pigments with true color payoff (the shade you see is the shade you get).
Blendable and buildable to achieve whatever look you want to create. 

 

Cons: There is a tiny bit of fallout with some of the shimmers.



Swatches


Swatches of 10 eyeshadows in Too Faced Maple Syrup Pancakes Eyeshadow Palette on Ultima Beauty’s arm

Swatches of 8 eyeshadows in Too Faced Maple Syrup Pancakes Eyeshadow Palette on Ultima Beauty’s arm

There are so many shades in this palette I had to use two arms πŸ˜…

Swatches of Serve Hot – Claret Red, Metallic finish, Short Stack – Cool Walnut Brown, Matte finish, Breakfast in Bed – Lavender with silver & purple shimmer, Get Sticky – Light Rose Gold, Metallic finish, Cup O’ Joe – Ink Black with multi-colored shimmer on Ultima Beauty’s arm

 Powdered Sugar – Cool Pastel Pink, Satin finish with silver white sparkles

Serve Hot – Claret Red, Metallic finish

Short Stack – Cool Walnut Brown, Matte finish

Breakfast in Bed – Lavender with silver & purple shimmer

Get Sticky – Light Rose Gold, Metallic finish

Cup O’ Joe – Ink Black with multi-colored shimmer

Swatches of Flapjack – Brownish Pink, Matte finish, Sleepin’ In – Hot Pink, Metallic finish, Morning Matcha – Olive Green, Satin finish, Fork Yeah – Gray Slate, Metallic finish on Ultima Beauty’s arm

Flapjack – Brownish Pink, Matte finish

Sleepin’ In – Hot Pink, Metallic finish

Morning Matcha – Olive Green, Satin finish

Fork Yeah – Gray Slate, Metallic finish


Swatches of Side of Fruit – Golden Green, Metallic finish, Kiss My Griddle – Coffee Brown with multi-colored shimmer, Blueberry Jam – Dark Blue, Satin finish with silver sparkle, Hazel-Nuts! – Burnt Sienna, Matte finish on Ultima Beauty’s arm

Side of Fruit – Golden Green, Metallic finish

Kiss My Griddle – Coffee Brown with multi-colored shimmer

Blueberry Jam – Dark Blue, Satin finish with silver sparkle

Hazel-Nuts! – Burnt Sienna, Matte finish 

Swatches of A La Mode – Light Violet, Metallic finish, Maple Syrup – Russet Brown, Metallic finish, Brunch Bubbles – Pink Champagne with silver shimmer, Haute Cakes – Hickory Brown, Matte finish on Ultima Beauty’s arm

A La Mode – Light Violet, Metallic finish

Maple Syrup – Russet Brown, Metallic finish

Brunch Bubbles – Pink Champagne with silver shimmer

Haute Cakes – Hickory Brown, Matte finish 


Star Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ( 5 out of 5)

Would I Re-Purchase: Yes

 

Final Thoughts: The Maple Syrup Pancakes eyeshadow palette has so much to offer. 
No matter what makeup mood I'm in this palette can give me what I need.
From the rich mattes to the sparkling shimmers, to the shiny metallics, all the way to the silky satins these shadows do not disappoint.
The staying power is unbelievable and the color pigments are so strong these shadows will last a while.
I wish this wasn't a limited edition because I could see myself re-purchasing this palette again and again.



Tutorial


Now that you love this palette as much as I do, I have a tutorial you can follow to create an eyeshadow look using your Too Faced Maple Syrup Pancakes eyeshadow palette!

You can watch my video tutorial here




1. Flapjacks & Blending Brushes: Start with the shade Flapjacks (Matte Brownish Pink) and buff that through the crease of the eye, rounding just slightly. 
Continue to build color and buff it through the crease until you get a good color saturation.
Then grab a blending brush and blend it back and forth to diffuse and soften the Flapjacks shade.
Blend upwards a little, towards the browbone.
Ultima Beauty applying Flapjacks (Matte Brownish Pink) to the crease of the eye with a crease brush



2. Get Sticky + Concealer Brush: On a flat concealer brush take the shade Get Sticky (Metallic Rose Gold) and place it onto the eye lid with an even pressured swipe. Press and pack more of the shade onto the lid until you get the desired color intensity.
Ultima Beauty applying Get Sticky (Metallic Rose Gold) to eyelid with eyeshadow brush


3. Blueberry Jam & Black Eyeliner: On a small angled eyeshadow brush use the shade Blueberry Jam (Dark Blue Satin) and press it onto the top lash line tightly, close to the lashes. Continue across the lash line and wing it out just the slightest at the outer lid. We just want a little extra definition and color.
Then take a black pencil liner and run it along the lower water line.
Ultima Beauty applying Blueberry Jam (Dark Blue Satin) to lash line with an eyeliner brush




4. Sip a Cup O' Joe & Brunch Bubbles: On a flat definer brush use the shade Cup O' Joe (Ink Black Shimmer) and trace it along the lower lash line stopping about 3/4 across, leaving the inner corners of the eye empty for now.
Then take the shade Brunch Bubbles (Pink Champagne Shimmer) on a small eyeshadow brush and dust it onto the inner corners of the eyes that we left clean.
Ultima Beauty applying Cup O' Joe (Ink Black Shimmer) to lower lash line with a flat brush



5. Powdered Sugar, Mascara & Concealer: Top off your pancakes eyeshadow with a dusting of Powdered Sugar (Cool Pastel Pink Satin) on the brow bones.
Coat top and bottom lashes with volumizing mascara (for fall I like Benefit Cosmetics Fan Fest).
Then clean up any little bit of fallout under the eyes (there wasn't much) with a concealer.
Ultima Beauty applying Powdered Sugar (Cool Pastel Pink Satin) to brow bone with an eyeshadow brush




6. Contour & Highlight: To put the rest of the face together use a contour shade and gently run it under cheek bones for subtle definition.
Take a cream stick highlighter (I'm loving NYX Jumbo Face Stick) and lightly press it onto the tops of cheeks, blending with your finger.
Ultima Beauty applying NYX: Jumbo Multi-Use Face Highlighter Stick in Vanilla Ice Cream to tops of cheek bones



7. Blush & Lipstick: To complete this look, use a matte neutral pink blush and lightly dust it on the apples of the cheeks. 
Finally, take a neutral berry lipstick and coat the lips.
Ultima Beauty applying Dito Cosmetics: Ice Cream Liquid Lipstick in Babe to lips



Put all these steps together and you will get...



Ultima Beauty wearing Too Faced Maple Syrup Pancakes Eyeshadow, eyes closed

My finished Too Faced Maple Syrup Pancakes eyeshadow look!
The brownish pink and rose gold shadows compliment each other nicely and the berry lipstick pulls the whole look together.

Ultima Beauty wearing Too Faced Maple Syrup Pancakes Eyeshadow, eyes opened

The other shades from the palette subtly add extra sparkle and dimension to the eyes without overpowering the main shades.

Ultima Beauty wearing Too Faced Maple Syrup Pancakes Eyeshadow, eyes opened

These eyeshadows lasted through humidity, steam from washing dishes and baking, extra exertion practicing golf outside and walking my dog.
Awesome staying power.

Ultima Beauty wearing Too Faced Maple Syrup Pancakes Eyeshadow, eyes closed

The metallics (on lid) really give a shiny foil appearance that is hard to capture on camera but the way they look when the light hits them and shifts is really beautiful!



Products I used for my Maple Syrup Pancake Tutorial:

Too Faced: Maple Syrup Pancakes Eyeshadow Palette
Vasanti: Contour Eyeshadow Brush 4
MAC: 217 Blending Brush
Too Faced: Eyeshadow in Get Sticky
Beau GΓ’chis: Concealer Brush
Too Faced: Eyeshadow in Blueberry Jam
Luxie Beauty: Rose Gold Mini Angled Eye Brush 131
Beautique: Defining Eye Pencil in Black
Too Faced: Eyeshadow in Cup O’ Joe
Luxie Beauty: Rose Gold Flat Definer Brush 221
Too Faced: Eyeshadow in Brunch Bubbles
Costal Scents: Ipsy Pearl Limited Edition Precision Pencil Brush
Too Faced: Eyeshadow in Powdered Sugar
Coastal Scents: Ipsy Pearl Medium Shadow Brush
Benefit Cosmetics: Fan Fest Mascara
Tarte: Double Duty Beauty™ Shape Tape™ Concealer in N12 Fair Neutral
Nomad Cosmetics: Sydney Bathers Kiss Of Sun Bronzer & Contour Powder in Manly Beach
Luxie Beauty: Rose Gold Large Angled Face Brush 504
NYX: Jumbo Multi-Use Face Stick in Vanilla Ice Cream
Space Case Cosmetics: Blush in It's Not Me, It's My Sign
F.A.R.A.H: Contour 218M in Midnight Blue
Dito Cosmetics: Ice Cream Liquid Lipstick in Babe



Here is another eyeshadow look you can create using Too Faced's Maple Syrup Pancakes Eyeshadow Palette:

Collage of four photos of Ultima Beauty wearing Too Faced Maple Syrup Pancakes Eyeshadow

Hazel-Nuts! (Crease Shade)
A La Mode (Lid Shade)
Fork Yeah (Outer Lid Shade)
Cup O' Joe (Lower Lash Line Shade)
Powdered Sugar (Brow Bone & Inner Corner of Eyes Shade)



You can also see Too Faced's Maple Syrup Pancakes Eyeshadow Palette in action in my Metallic Fall Eyeshadow tutorial here

Collage of three photos: 1: Ultima Beauty wearing metallic eyeshadow, eyes closed; 2: two eyeshadow swatches one of metallic eyeshadow, one of shimmer eyeshadow; 3: Ultima Beauty wearing metallic eyeshadow, eyes open.





Again, you can watch my video review & tutorial here



  

That is my review and tutorial of Too Faced Maple Syrup Pancakes eyeshadow palette.
Thank you so much for reading, I really appreciate it.
If you like Too Faced, you should check out my review and tutorial of their Italian Spritz eyeshadow palette here

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XOXO


Ultima Beauty




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Wednesday, August 30, 2023

Eye Candy | Color Blocked Eye Tutorials | Fall 2023 Trend

 

Collage of three photos: Ultima Beauty wearing color blocked eyeshadow (eyes opened), Ultima Beauty wearing color blocked eyeliner (eyes opened), Ultima Beauty wearing color blocked eyeshadow (eyes closed). Text reads: “Ultima Beauty Fall 2023 Trend Eye Candy Color Blocked Eyes Two Tutorials”

Hey Beauties!

Today I’m kicking off a series of Fall 2023 Makeup Trends (Sorry, diehard summer graspers).
I am starting with one of the eye styles for fall: color blocked eyes. 

Call it eye candy, call it color blocking, “call it what you want” (closet Swiftie); vibrant, electric eyeshadow or eyeliner, one shade on lids or top lash line and a completely different shade on the lower lash line encapsulates this fall trend.

Candy colored eyes were visibly noticeable at Fashion Week and expected to be hugely popular this fall.


The good part: this look is incredibly easy to achieve.

The best part: I have created two unique color blocked eye tutorials just for you so you will be all set for fall!


So, read on for some fun colors and tutorials 😎 


You can watch my tutorials on YouTube here





Eyeshadow or Eyeliner?

A variety of colored eyeliner pencils


It’s totally up to you! 
That’s the great part about makeup: it’s whatever makes you feel happy and beautiful.

Traditionally, eyeshadow will cover more of your eyelid surface and will be more blendable.
Eyeliner creates more of a thin line of color for a more concentrated but less intense effect.
 
The bottom line is with either eyeshadow or eyeliner you can create the color blocked eye look you want.


Which Colors Should I Choose?

Three colorful eyeshadow palettes

Oh the possibilities. 

Another area where you can let your imagine run wild is choosing which shades to pair. 
You could pick your two favorite colors, show your team spirit with the colors of your favorite sports team, or use different shades of the same color. 
The possibilities are truly endless. 

The colors I used were purple (on top lid) and sky blue (lower lash line) in my first tutorial.
 And in my second tutorial I use a blue liner (top lash line) and a green liner (bottom lash line).

 Other color combinations I love: teal and magenta, bright yellow and watermelon pink, or purple and hot pink.


How do I Create this Fall Eye Trend?

I’m so glad you asked because I have two tutorials right below to show you how to achieve color blocked eyes for fall!
 

Purple & Sky Blue Candy Eyeshadow




1. Purple Eyeshadow & a Rounded Brush:
Take an eggplant purple eyeshadow on a round fluffy brush and work it onto the eyelid.
Keep blending and building the color through the crease of the eye with a mild windshield wiper-like motion.
Ultima Beauty applying purple eyeshadow to eyelid





2. Blue Eyeshadow and a Small Shadow Brush:
On a small flat brush take a matte sky blue eyeshadow and trace it across your lower lash line meeting it with the purple shadow on the outer corner of the eye.
Ultima Beauty tracing blue eyeshadow across lower lash line





3. Off White Shadow & Mascara:
Use an off white pearly eyeshadow and blend it onto the brow bones to give the rest of the shadows a nice frame. 
To bring together the color blocked eye look take a black mascara and swipe it on the top and bottom lashes.
Ultima Beauty applying mascara to top lashes


 


4. Concealer, Highlighter, & Blush:
Since the eyes are so full on keep the rest of the face more neutral.
Use a concealer to clean up any fallout that may have come from the bright eyeshadows.
Then use a highlighter and just lightly dust the high points of the face; tops of cheeks, bridge of nose.
Finish off the face with a rosy blush gently blended onto the apples of the cheeks.
Ultima Beauty applying blush to cheek bone





5. Nude Shimmer Lipgloss:
Complete the look with a nude-peach shimmer gloss swiped across the lips.
Ultima Beauty applying lip gloss



And finally we have...


Ultima Beauty wearing color blocked eyeshadow (eyes opened)

Our first Eye Candy Color Blocked eyeshadow look!


Ultima Beauty wearing color blocked eyeshadow (eyes closed)

You could keep the purple eyeshadow more concentrated to the lid for a more subtle look or you could take it up further into the brow bone for a more intense effect.

Ultima Beauty wearing color blocked eyeshadow side view (eyes opened)

These shades lasted all day for me, but if you're worried about smudging or drifting you could prep the eyes with an eyeshadow primer and set them with a setting spray.

Ultima Beauty wearing color blocked eyeshadow side view (eyes closed)

Keeping the rest of the face more simple not only will allow the color blocked shadow to stand out but keeps the whole face from looking too "busy" with competing colors.


Products I used for my first Color Block Tutorial:

Bellapierre Cosmetics: 1999 4 Color Eyeshadow Palette – Shade Eggplant
Laura Makeup Labs: Queen Blending Brush
Love+Craft+Beauty: Eyeshadow Trio in Outta Limits
Bellapierre Cosmetics: 1999 4 Color Eyeshadow Palette – Shade Pearl
Complex Culture: Precision Eyelid Brush
Maybelline: Great Lash Mascara in Very Black
Tarte: Double Duty Beauty™ Shape Tape™ Concealer in N12 Fair Neutral
Pixi Beauty: Beauty Blush Duo in Rose Gold
Beau GΓ’chis: Illuminator (Highlighting Brush)
Luxie Beauty: Dreamcatcher Tapered Highlighter Brush 522
Ulta: Super Shiny Lip Gloss in #17 Illusion



"That's how it could have ended...But how about this..."
(Thank you to the Clue fans who got that)πŸ”



A little too full on color for you?
No worries, I also have a more wearable everyday color blocked look for you.



Blue & Green Color Blocked Eyeliner Tutorial


1. Peachy-Brown Base Shadow & Blue Eyeliner:
Create a nice canvas to showcase your liner by sweeping a Peach Brown eyeshadow all over the eye from lash line to brow bone.
Next, use a blue pencil eyeliner and trace it across your top lash line. 
Start with short, thin strokes and gradually build to your desired color and thickness. Wing it out just a bit at the outer corners of the eyes.
I like to use the side of the pencil because it gives me more control (See video).
Ultima Beauty applying blue eyeliner to top lash line



2. Green Eyeliner Pencil:
Run a green pencil liner along your lower lash line and lower water line until you get a nice intense green shade.
Take the green liner just to where it meets the blue liner at the outer corner of the eye.
Ultima Beauty applying green eyeliner to lower lash line


3. Mascara, Concealer & Contour:
Finish off the eyes with a volumizing mascara on the top and bottom lashes to enhance the liners even more.
Use a quick swipe of concealer under the eyes and anywhere else you may have gotten excess color.
Give the face extra umph by running a contour shade through the hollows of the cheeks, between the cheek & jaw bone.
Ultima Beauty applying contour shade to face



4. Highlighter, Blush, & Lipstick for the Win:
Dust a champagne shimmer highlighter on the cheek bones and swirl a pink matte blush onto the apples of the cheeks.
Complete the look with a nude-mauve lipstick and smudge it onto the lips for a more worn-in look (also a fall trend, but we'll get to that later).
Ultima Beauty applying lipstick


Which gives us...



Ultima Beauty wearing color blocked eyeliner (eyes opened)

Our second color blocked eye look!


Ultima Beauty wearing color blocked eyeliner (eyes closed)

A bit more wearable than the first color blocked look.
You could keep it even simpler by stopping after the blue liner across the top lash line.
Sort of easy your way into the color block trend.

Ultima Beauty wearing color blocked eyeliner (eyes opened)

 You could also swap the colors: use the green on the top lash liner and blue on the bottom.
There's really no wrong way to do this look.


Ultima Beauty wearing color blocked eyeliner (eyes opened)

Products I used for my second color block tutorial:

Too Faced: Eyeshadow in Toasted in Tuscany
Coastal Scents: Ipsy Pearl Medium Shadow Brush
Formula Z Cosmetics: Happy Stick Dual Ended Liner in Sky & Emerald
It Cosmetics: Lash Blowout Salon Volume Lift Mascara in Black
Tarte: Double Duty Beauty™ Shape Tape™ Concealer in N12 Fair Neutral
Tarte: Amazonian Clay Waterproof Bronzer in Park Ave Princess™
Beaute Basics: C405 Contour Blush Brush
Too Faced: Foxy Neutrals Face Palette
Beau GΓ’chis: Illuminator (Highlighting Brush)
Luxie Beauty: Dreamcatcher Tapered Highlighter Brush 522
Anastasia Beverly Hills: Matte Lipstick in Dead Roses


Again you can watch both video tutorials here




As you can see Eye Candy or Color Blocked eyes are super easy and fun to create🎨
The sky's the limit when it comes to this trend for fall.
Get yourself some different colored eyeshadows and liners and have fun!


Thank you so much for checking out my post!
Stay tuned for more Fall 2023 makeup trends.
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Thanks again!


XOXO 

Ultima Beauty



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Sunday, July 30, 2023

Too Faced | Italian Spritz | Review & Tutorial

 
Ultima Beauty holding Too Faced’s Italian Spritz Eyeshadow palette. Text Reads: “Ultima Beauty Too Faced’s Italian Spritz Eyeshadow palette Review + Tutorial”

Hey Makeup Lovers!

 Today I’m doing a review and a tutorial of Too Faced’s Italian Spritz eyeshadow palette.
Before I even saw the shades, I knew I had to get this palette because, well, I’m half ItalianπŸ˜„
But Italian or not, this palette has the prettiest eyeshadows perfect for summer (and for fall if fashion week is any indication).
So read on for a review and tutorial I created just for you using the Too Faced Italian Spritz eyeshadow palette.


You can catch my video review here






Review 

Close up of closed Too Faced’s Italian Spritz Eyeshadow palette

Side view of closed Too Faced’s Italian Spritz Eyeshadow palette

The vibrant colors aren’t reserved for just the eyeshadows themselves. 
The palette is warm and inviting with two glasses of Italian spritz on the cover.
The outer layer of the packaging is made of tin and is pretty sturdy, so it would likely hold up well for travelling.

Opened Too Faced’s Italian Spritz Eyeshadow palette

When you open the palette, you are greeted by the sweet scent of citrus as your eyes dart between the beautiful bright and sparkling colors. 
There is also a decent sized mirror that makes this the perfect palette for on-the-go.

Close up of first 12 eyeshadows in Too Faced’s Italian Spritz Eyeshadow palette

The tagline: “Transport yourself to Lake Como, Italy (without the airfare) with this sparkling fresh eye shadow palette, inspired by our favorite summer cocktail!”

I’ve never actually been to Lake Como (my ancestors would be so disappointed in me), but I can say that this palette gives me all the feels of what I imagine it would be like sipping a cocktail on Lago di Como. 


Close up of last 12 eyeshadows in Too Faced’s Italian Spritz Eyeshadow palette

The shadows are a beautiful range of eye catching colors. With a variety of finishes: matte, metallic, shimmer, and special effect (Como After Dark) there is an eyeshadow for whatever look you want to create each day.


Quick Stats

Close up of closed Too Faced’s Italian Spritz Eyeshadow palette


Brand: Too Faced
Product: Eyeshadow Palette
Number of Shades: 18
Finish: Matte (10 Shades), Metallic (5 shades), Shimmer (2 shades), Special Effect (1)
Formula: Pressed Powder
Fallout: Minimal
Chalky/Flaky: No/No
Blendable: Yes
Lasts for: 8-10 Hours

 

Pros: Buttery soft and super saturated mattes, foil-like metallics, and sparkling shimmers are major highlights of this palette. 
They all have terrific staying power, even on the most humid days.
They blend easily and the shade range compliments each one nicely.
The special effects shade, Como After Dark, has silver shimmer, glitter and a fine pearl finish. Quite special indeed.
 
Cons: Although minimal there is some shadow fallout. Mostly with the metallic and shimmer shades.
A couple of the shades are a little less pigmented and require some layering.


Swatches

Swatches of 10 eyeshadows from Too Faced’s Italian Spritz Eyeshadow palette on Ultima Beauty’s arm. Text Reads: Holy Cannoli , Toasted in Tuscany,  Lake & Bake, Ciao, Bellini! , Cin! Cin! , Capri Fun, When in Rome… , Spritz & Glitz, Mamma Mia! , Take Me To Church”

Swatches of 8 eyeshadows from Too Faced’s Italian Spritz Eyeshadow palette on Ultima Beauty’s arm. Text Reads: “Spaghett About It, Como After Dark,  Feelin’ Saucy, Grappa Don’t Preach, Impasta-ble , Lake Como, Espresso Yourself, Gelat-Ohh!

18 shades for endless eye looks from the bright and dramatic to the more neutral and subtle.
The warm and cool tones work beautifully together for universally flattering looks on all skin tones.

Eyeshadow swatches on Ultima Beauty’s arm Holy Cannoli – Light Salmon Pink, with a matte finish, Toasted in Tuscany – Light Peachy Brown, with a matte finish, Lake & Bake – Navy Blue, with a light blue metallic finish, Ciao, Bellini! – Bright Peach, with a gold metallic finish, Cin Cin! – Caramel Brown, with a gold metallic finish, Capri Fun – Yellow-Orange, with a matte finish.

Holy Cannoli – Light Salmon Pink, with a matte finish

Toasted in Tuscany – Light Peachy Brown, with a matte finish

Lake & Bake – Navy Blue, with a light blue metallic finish

Ciao, Bellini! – Bright Peach, with a gold metallic finish

Cin Cin! – Caramel Brown, with a gold metallic finish

Capri Fun – Yellow-Orange, with a matte finish

 

Eyeshadow swatches on Ultima Beauty’s arm When In Rome… – Bright Watermelon Pink, with a matte finish, Spritz & Glitz – Light Magenta, with blue & purple shimmer, Mamma Mia! – Deep Plum, with a matte finish, Take Me To Church – Cinnamon Brown, with rose gold metallic finish

When In Rome… – Bright Watermelon Pink, with a matte finish

Spritz & Glitz – Light Magenta, with blue & purple shimmer

Mamma Mia! – Deep Plum, with a matte finish

Take Me To Church – Cinnamon Brown, with rose gold metallic finish


Eyeshadow swatches on Ultima Beauty’s arm Spaghett About It – Burnt Sienna, with a matte finish, Como After Dark – Black, with a special silver metallic pearl swirl effect, Feelin’ Saucy – Muted Vermillion, with a matte finish, Grappa Don’t Preach – Gold with a gold metallic finish

Spaghett About It – Burnt Sienna, with a matte finish

Como After Dark – Black, with a special silver metallic pearl swirl effect

Feelin’ Saucy – Muted Vermillion, with a matte finish

Grappa Don’t Preach – Gold with a gold metallic finish 


Eyeshadow swatches on Ultima Beauty’s arm Impasta-ble – Bronze, with a matte finish, Lake Como – Baby Blue, with silver & light blue shimmer, Espresso Yourself – Muted Auburn, with a matte finish, Gelat-Ohh! – Ivory, with a matte finish

Impasta-ble – Bronze, with a matte finish

Lake Como – Baby Blue, with silver & light blue shimmer

Espresso Yourself – Muted Auburn, with a matte finish

Gelat-Ohh! – Ivory, with a matte finish

 

Star Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⋆ (4 out of 5)

Would I Re-purchase: Yes

 

Final Thoughts: With the bright vibrant colors and pretty decent shade range this palette is as appealing to the eye as an Italian spritz on a hot day. 
Beyond the aesthetics the shadows are long lasting and blendable.
The minor fallout and extra layering for a few shades isn't a dealbreaker for me.
I'm very pleased with my purchase and would buy this palette again.




Tutorial


Now for a step-by-step tutorial of one of the looks I created using Too Faced's Italian Spritz eyeshadow palette.

You can watch my video tutorial here




1.  Espresso Yourself and Spaghett About It!
Take Espresso Yourself (Matte auburn) on a crease brush and work it through the crease of the eye, blending and building color. Then use a blending brush to soften the line for a diffused effect.
Next, sweep the shade Spaghett About It (Matte burnt sienna) across the eyelid and cover it from crease to lash line.
Ultima Beauty applying Espresso Yourself to the crease of the eye




2. Take Me to Church + a Flat Brush
On a flat brush take the shade Take Me to Church (Cinnamon metallic) and press it and pack it onto the eyelid right over Spaghett About It. It might take a little time to build up shade intensity for Take Me to Church, but just keep layering the shade and you’ll get the metallic color I did.
Ultima Beauty applying Take Me to Church to eyelid




3. Lake & Bake + Lake Como
With a small eyeshadow brush apply Lake Como (Navy blue metallic) to the outer ‘V’ of the eyelid and create a broad wing effect as you work towards the end of the eye.
On another small eyeshadow brush -- there will be leftover shadow if you use the same one -- dust the shade Lake Como (Baby blue shimmer) onto the inner corners of the eyes and a little onto the lower lash line.
Ultima Beauty applying Lake Como to the inner corner of the eye



4. Gelat-Ohh! and a side of Grappa Don’t Preach
Sweep the shade Gelat-Ohh! (Matte ivory) onto the brow bone for a nice highlight to frame your shadow work.
With an eyeliner or brow brush trace the shade Grappa Don’t Preach (Gold metallic) along the lower lash line until it meets Lake Como and run it just under Lake and Bake for a wing-like look.
Ultima Beauty applying Grappa Don’t Preach to lower lash line




5. Blending Brush + Liner & Mascara
Next use a blending brush to blend the seams of our three shadows on the eyelid so they will merge together nicely.
Grab your favorite black liquid liner and trace along the top lash line.
Do the same with a pencil liner and the lower water line.
Then, take a volumizing mascara in black and swipe it on top and bottom lashes to pull the eye look together.
Ultima Beauty applying mascara to top lashes





6. Concealer + Contour & Highlight 
Dust off any shadow fallout with a fluffy brush then take your favorite concealer and clean up the under eyes.
Use a contour and highlight shade to add definition to the face.
Ultima Beauty applying highlighter to cheek bones





7. Cream Blush & Lip Stick
Finish off the look with a cream blush and lip stick for a natural flush. This way the look won't be too overpowering with already full-on eyes.
Ultima Beauty applying cream blush


And finally we have...



Ultima Beauty, closed eyes, wearing eyeshadow from Too Faced’s Italian Spritz Eyeshadow palette

Our finished Too Faced Italian Spritz eyeshadow look!


Ultima Beauty, open eyes, wearing eyeshadow from Too Faced’s Italian Spritz Eyeshadow palette

The metallic shades are so pretty and reflective while the shimmers give a soft sparkle.


Ultima Beauty, profile view, closed eyes, wearing eyeshadow from Too Faced’s Italian Spritz Eyeshadow palette

Adding a black liner and mascara really gives extra definition to the lash line and a nice contrast to the eyeshadow shades.


Ultima Beauty, open eyes, wearing eyeshadow from Too Faced’s Italian Spritz Eyeshadow palette

Connecting the metallic and shimmer shades gives extra dimension to the eye and enhances the shape.


Ultima Beauty, closed eyes, wearing eyeshadow from Too Faced’s Italian Spritz Eyeshadow palette

The warm and cool color play nicely together to create depth and richness in the eye look.


Products I used to create this Italian Spritz look:

Too Faced Italian Spritz Eyeshadow Palette
Too Faced: Eyeshadow in Espresso Yourself
Vasanti: Contour Eyeshadow Brush 4
MAC: 217 Blending Brush
Too Faced: Eyeshadow in Spaghett About It
Hipdot: Shading Brush
Too Faced: Eyeshadow in Take Me to Church
Beau GΓ’chis: Concealer Brush
Too Faced: Eyeshadow in Lake & Bake
Sonia Kashuk: Small Eyeshadow Brush No.7
Too Faced: Eyeshadow in Lake Como
Real Techniques: Accent Brush
Too Faced: Eyeshadow in Gelato-Ohh!
Complex Culture: Precision Eyelid Brush
Too Faced: Eyeshadow in Grappa Don’t Preach
Estate Cosmetics: EEL03 - Eye Liner Brush
Tetris X ipsy: Tapered Blending Brush
Trifle Cosmetics: Lava Liner in Molasses
Ilia Beauty: Limitless Lash Mascara in After Midnight
Beautique: Defining Eye Pencil in Black
Anastasia Beverly Hills: Deluxe Magic Touch Concealer in 2 (Fair)
NYX: Highlight & Contour Pro Palette
Beaute Basics: C405 Contour Blush Brush
Beau GΓ’chis: Illuminator (Highlighting Brush)
Ilia Beauty: Multi-Stick Cream Blush + Highlighter + Lip Tint in At Last


Here are a couple more looks you can create using Too Faced's Italian Spritz palette:

Ultima Beauty, closed eyes, wearing eyeshadow from Too Faced’s Italian Spritz Eyeshadow palette

Spaghett About It on crease
Spritz & Glitz on lid
Lake Como on outer lid


Collage of four photos of Ultima Beauty wearing eyeshadow from Too Faced’s Italian Spritz Eyeshadow palette

Holy Cannoli on brow bone
When in Rome... on crease
Ciao, Bellini! on lid
Espresso Yourself on lower lash line


Again you can check out my video review and tutorial here




That pretty much covers my review and tutorial of Too Faced's Italian Spritz eyeshadow palette.

This palette is fun and playful for summer, but hold onto it for fall.
This autumn bright, electric shades for eyes will be a big trend. Color blocking two shades on lids and lashes in particular is supposed to be very in style this fall.
This palette will give you a jump on the fall style scene 😎


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