It's described as a "warmer, deeper" version of the original Chocolate Bar. I was hoping for a cool-toned version since the original palette was warm already. I find that cooler tones look better on me since I have fair skin with pink undertones.
The outside of the palette is very much like the original and resembles a chocolate bar, although this version is lighter brown, sort of like milk chocolate vs. dark.
This palette contains mostly brown-toned shades with a pop of blue and a black shade. There's also a pink glitter called Pink Sugar that was the only shade in the palette that didn't swatch or apply well. It had a lot of fallout and just left a ton of glitter behind without much pigment. The rest of the shades were soft, buttery and smooth and just a dream to apply.
Here are the swatches by row:
Top Row |
Licorice, Coconut Creme, Nougat, Truffled, Hot Fudge |
Middle Row |
Cocoa Chili, Pink Sugar, Puddin', Blueberry Swirl, Peanut Butter, Frosting |
Bottom Row |
Rum Raisin, Mousse, Caramel, Bon Bon, Butter Pecan |
Overall, I'm really happy with the pigmentation (except for Pink Sugar) and the colors are gorgeous, though I'm a little disappointed that it's another warm-toned palette. Here's hoping the next Chocolate Bar (if there is another one) will be cool-toned and then I'll be in heaven!
Will you be adding the Semi Sweet Chocolate Bar to your holiday wishlist, gifting it to someone, or just splurging on it yourself?
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I think I like it and I think it is warm toned now that I have seen clearer pictures of it. Will just Sephora have it first?
ReplyDeleteYes, for now...but it'll be at Toofaced.com on 12/26 and Ulta 1/18.
DeleteThat looks super pigmented and I have the original chocolate bar but now I want this one too!
ReplyDeleteIt is so pigmented and amazing!
DeleteI should also say that these were swatched over Urban Decay's Primer Potion so that helps them to look more vibrant and smooth.
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