Left: Too Faced Chocolate Soleil
Right: Too Faced Endless Summer
Packaging: I don't really care for the packaging. It's not ugly, but it's definitely not something that I'm excited about. I prefer the Chocolate Soleil packaging more.
Endless Summer is lighter, has a more brown undertone, leaves a satin finish to the skin, and is fragrance-free compared to Chocolate Soleil, which is slightly darker, completely matte and smells like cocoa. I'm glad to report that neither are orange!
Endless Summer works well on most complexions. I have a medium NC30/35 skin tone and I use it as a bronzer to warm up my face. It has regular pigmentation (not too sheer or too pigmented) and applies the right amount of product with the Sonia Kashuk Domed Blusher brush. Be careful though because the formula is easily buildable and can leave a muddy finish if you apply too many layers. Also, I do notice tiny shimmers in the pan and under direct sunlight, but when applied on my cheeks, they are barely noticeable, especially under artificial lighting.
Chocolate Soleil is more suitable for medium to deep complexions and for contouring (nose, cheekbones, forehead and anywhere else that you want to appear smaller/slimmer/defined) since it leaves a matte finish and creates a more natural effect.
As for the wear time, Endless Summer lasts at least 10 hours without fading when worn over liquid foundation and setting powder (I haven't tried it for 16 hours straight yet, but will update when I do), while Chocolate Soleil fades within 8 hours of application.
(Natural Lighting)
(Direct Sunlight)
(Natural Lighting)
Bottom Line: Endless Summer is a must-have for those that want to add warmth to skin without looking orange or ridiculously shiny.
Note: The Endless Summer 16 Hour Long-Wear Bronzer contains 7g/0.25oz of product. It is limited edition and is available at Ulta, TooFaced.com, Beauty.com, and Sephora for $30.
Which bronzer will you be wearing for Summer 2013?
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nice comparison! from your swatches, I would go with Chocolate Soleil because it seems it would match my complexion better
ReplyDeleteThanx! I use them differently cuz they have a different finish. I use endless summer as a bronzer and chocolate soleil as a contouring shade cuz it's completely matte. If you have a darker complexion, chocolate soleil would suit you better since its slightly darker. =)
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