Holiday Sets: When are they revealed?

[tallison]

TBH I am side-eyeing hard anyone who wants to say they won't buy a product because of packaging. Okay, that's fine and personal preference I get it. But you're not wiping the packaging on your face, and for the most part it will be put away in makeup bags or drawers. I have tons of gorgeously packaged items that are just as hidden away as my fugly packaged items.

It just rubs me the wrong way to see items that other members have already expressed like/love for devalued as being "ugly or "cheap". Yes, we all have opinions but our opinions need not be hurtful. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

It wasn't my intention to devalue other members opinions, I was just trying to state my own, that this collection wasn't successful for me because of the packaging. I was pretty careful to refrain from criticizing the members, and being quite specific about what I found displeasing. And, yeah we all have different taste, and that's perfectly fine!

During the holidays, most companies put out new colors/sets in the same formulas they typically sell, so to me, when discriminating amongst holiday sets, packaging plays a bigger part than it normally would, particularly if I am buying something as a gift.

There are so many options of sets and palettes, that it's hard not to compare side by side, and if formulas and color selection is comparable, packaging is an important part of the equation. I'm sorry, but when spending the amount of money we're talking about on something that goes on your face, I expect all aspects to be beautiful and functional. If this was drugstore, fine I can deal with packaging that's not my favorite, but we have so many options, that packaging can absolutely ruin it for me.

I think we can consider this particular topic closed, sorry, I didn't mean to cause discord in the discussion, but I just thought we should put it out there that at this time of year particularly, packaging is important. I felt like I was trying to be specific about my problems with it while still being respectful of others opinions.

 

[tweakabell]

The packaging on their matte palette from earlier this year was absolutely gorgeous -- the case was this amethyst colored geode motif, and it was metal and very sturdy. If all their packaging looked like that, I'd be tempted to buy a ton just to display on my bathroom vanity so I could look at it... /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

That packaging was gorgeous. Sophisticated, sturdy, yet still had color instead of black. My issue was the inside, matte neutrals are the opposite of my style lol.That case alone almost made me cave multiple times

 

[TooMuchElectric]

The packaging on their matte palette from earlier this year was absolutely gorgeous -- the case was this amethyst colored geode motif, and it was metal and very sturdy. If all their packaging looked like that, I'd be tempted to buy a ton just to display on my bathroom vanity so I could look at it... /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

Same. I'd actually been a little disappointed in the tarte eyeshadows that I'd swatched before buying that palette. It's unlike me to have bought it at all, it didn't even have any reviews out yet, but I'm so glad I did!

 

[tallison]

Same. I'd actually been a little disappointed in the tarte eyeshadows that I'd swatched before buying that palette. It's unlike me to have bought it at all, it didn't even have any reviews out yet, but I'm so glad I did!

That was my first experience with tarte eyeshadow. I love this palette!! It's almost like a naked basics with a blush. So useful AND it's gorgeous. Probably good that you snapped it up, it wasn't around long. Wish they had continued with this packaging. They could have made a sparkly colorful palette for @@tweakabell

 

[Emuhlyy]

I have the tarte blush palette and while I don't like the packaging, I thought the hair pins were cute and the blushes are amazinglly pigmented and blend out perfectly!

 

[Brandy Roberts]

How do you pick up the product? I have Korres ones that have the stripes but they have the highlighter, blush, bronzer in order for a one swipe look and my Too faced ones are all pinkish so it's purely a blush.

I have this also, the "strip" one.  I LOVE IT!  I keep trying to break away and try other looks, but this palette is so easy with great results so I end up putting it back in my "face of the week" makeup bag!

The brush I am using is one of my first brushes, from a set I bought at Ulta, by ecotools.  I don't know what you call it, but you can see the shape in the pics.  I just use the one brush, and use the same side of the brush each time, and then I tap the sides of the brush into the bronzer and tap some on the sides of my nose!  LOL!

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[Flowerfish]

I don't think unattractive packaging has ever deterred me from buying a good product, but I tend to prefer sleek packaging without too much bulk. I can't recall this years Tarte's sets, but a couple of years ago I picked up the Tarte for True Blood pallet and was not really a fan of the packaging. I recently got the Tarte Rainforrest After Dark pallet and I like the packaging for that one (although I do wish the snakes eye was not a jewel). I also like the packaging of Tarte's single blushes, I love that the case is the color of the blush which makes it easy to grab the one I'm looking for.

Urban Decay used to put out their Book of Shadows, I have 3 - 4 of them, I thought they were cool when I bought them (the New York themed one even lit up!) but overall they just seem larger and heavier than they need to be. Plus over time I realized most of the colors were not for me so I never really use them.

I tend to like Too Faced packaging, I have been swayed to buy something by pretty packaging, but only if I think I will like the products. Too Faced used to put out the sets with pretty makeup bags and they were the best. I still have the one with the fairies and the one with the swans.

That been said, I typically prefer plain and sleek packaging that is functional. Naked2 and Naked3 are probably my favorite packaged pallets.

 

[viccckyhoang]

I have this also, the "strip" one.  I LOVE IT!  I keep trying to break away and try other looks, but this palette is so easy with great results so I end up putting it back in my "face of the week" makeup bag!

The brush I am using is one of my first brushes, from a set I bought at Ulta, by ecotools.  I don't know what you call it, but you can see the shape in the pics.  I just use the one brush, and use the same side of the brush each time, and then I tap the sides of the brush into the bronzer and tap some on the sides of my nose!  LOL!

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what do you mean by on the sides of your nose? like contouring it? because the Naked Flush palette in Strip has a very shimmery warm tone bronzer.

edit: shimmery/frosty.. idk how to really describe it!

 

[Brandy Roberts]

Well, hmmm, I'm probably doing it wrong then.   :blush2:  Someone told me to put something like a darker color of blush or a bronzer down the sides of my nose to make it not look so big.  :scared:   No??

 

[viccckyhoang]

Well, hmmm, I'm probably doing it wrong then.   :blush2:  Someone told me to put something like a darker color of blush or a bronzer down the sides of my nose to make it not look so big.  :scared:   No??

not doing it wrong at all.

i wouldn't recommend that particular shade since it has a shimmer/frost to it and it's really warm..

maybe use something with a matte finish... and a neutral/cooler tone

...i don't contour my nose though lols so no expert here (obviously HAHA look at my nose... it's ridiculously flat and big /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />)

 

[ohsailor]

I love brands like Guerlain for their luxe packaging, I love Tarte and TheBalm for their cute, adorable packing, and I don't find it tacky at all (though I'm all for tacky- I plan on getting that Loub Under Red for my nails so the underside of my nails can be Loub red. If that ain't tacky, I don't know what is!) And Tarte and brands like Guerlain's price points aren't close, but Tarte IS a higher-end brand, so I think it's fair to say those brands are aimed at a younger crowd that can afford them. I love luxe, but I'm also a geek at heart, and it's why I buy indie eye shadows with Harry Potter art on them. I think Tarte did a great job this year, though this palette they did last year is my favorite:

This, and this Guerlain lipstick monogrammed with my name were my two favorites from last year, and I think they best show my mix of styles:

http://www.neimanmarcus.com/Guerlain-Le-Rouge-G-Lipstick/prod152310041/p.prod

Also, this just shows why brands do different things. Some love it, I hate it. @@tallison doesn't like Tarte's packing, I love it. She also loved how much bronzer Nars put into their blush palette this year, and it's what kept me from buying it. Different strokes! /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[ohsailor]

Also, speaking of brands doing fandoms like True Blood, do you guys remember anything else the last few years? Other than that Divergent set and anything Hello Kitty.

 

[Shalott]

I love brands like Guerlain for their luxe packaging, I love Tarte and TheBalm for their cute, adorable packing, and I don't find it tacky at all (though I'm all for tacky- I plan on getting that Loub Under Red for my nails so the underside of my nails can be Loub red. If that ain't tacky, I don't know what is!) And Tarte and brands like Guerlain's price points aren't close, but Tarte IS a higher-end brand, so I think it's fair to say those brands are aimed at a younger crowd that can afford them. I love luxe, but I'm also a geek at heart, and it's why I buy indie eye shadows with Harry Potter art on them. I think Tarte did a great job this year, though this palette they did last year is my favorite:

This, and this Guerlain lipstick monogrammed with my name were my two favorites from last year, and I think they best show my mix of styles:

http://www.neimanmarcus.com/Guerlain-Le-Rouge-G-Lipstick/prod152310041/p.prod

Also, this just shows why brands do different things. Some love it, I hate it. @@tallison doesn't like Tarte's packing, I love it. She also loved how much bronzer Nars put into their blush palette this year, and it's what kept me from buying it. Different strokes! /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

OMG lady, I just died thinking about the Louboutin nails. That is one of those styles I totally lust for on OTHER people, but could never, ever in a million years pull off myself. But the black stiletto nails with the Loub red? Or even better a nude/red? DO WANT.

 

[numbersmom]

Ok you're all making me second guess if I should have purchased the tarte palette instead of the tarte chic to cheek 4mini blushes...

I waited so I was sure and now you have me second guessing. LOL!

 

[tweakabell]

I'm not a louboutin fan and I LOVE that under red polish. I'd snap it up in a heartbeat if my nails got anywhere long enough that you'd be able to see it. I like peekaboo details like that.

 

[tallison]

I'm not a louboutin fan and I LOVE that under red polish. I'd snap it up in a heartbeat if my nails got anywhere long enough that you'd be able to see it. I like peekaboo details like that.

Yeah I don't think the under-red is a tacky trend at all! Rock it if you can! I have to keep my nails short for work, and I wear latex gloves all day so it pretty much ruins any polish I wear the following day.

 

[avarier]

found what I was looking for!

 

[kaitlin1209]

Ok you're all making me second guess if I should have purchased the tarte palette instead of the tarte chic to cheek 4mini blushes...

I waited so I was sure and now you have me second guessing. LOL!

Honestly I purchased the Tarte Chic to Chic instead of the Tarte palette OR the Benefit Cheeky Box o' Powders because of the packaging. I was at Ulta trying to decide and packaging definitely does make a difference to me.  I have extremely limited space to store my makeup and I'm glad I got the 4 Tarte blushes instead of the palette of them, which was too bulky.  I hate how z-palettes look so depotting/depalette-ing isn't an option I'm interested in either so the more compact the packaging, the better. 

 

[wadedl]

I was going to buy the Benefit 3 Scoops of Sexy for my sons' teachers, one is 24 and super cute and the other one the kids described as Elsa. I opened up my Posie Balm sample but I did not like it. Does Bene Balm show on darker skin tones? Is it me just being spoiled by the Fresh balms? I may go back to my original plan of Godiva hot chocolate mug gift set for them.

 

[tweakabell]

Tarte Kiss and Belle swatches

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