If there’s one thing that Too Faced knows how to do with gusto, it’s holiday sets! I feel like every year there’s more and more being thrown at us… and you know what? I’m not ashamed to admit that I start getting excited for them around April! Thankfully, they actually launch them early (usually in September), so you’ve got plenty of time to ponder which ones are for you.

This particular set, Pretty Little Planner, is my favourite of their three major launches under their “Best Year Ever” holiday collection. The whole theme is centered around having an amazing year and the sets provide you with a planner (big or small, depending on which set you buy). I have to say, for me personally, I’m just not into the planner thing, so having it there does nothing for me and has no reflection on my review. (I’m a Google Calendar queen quite frankly – I have no time for this handwritten stuff!) For the sake of this post, I’ll give you a quick rundown of what the set comes with just so you’re armed with that information.

The Pretty Little Planner set comes housed in a faux leather zipcase with gold tassel. It’s not cheap feeling, and there is some heft to the planner. It’s really quite pretty if you’re into this kind of planner stuff.

Inside the case you’ll find the Best Year Ever palette and a deluxe sample size of their Better Than Sex mascara. There’s a small heart mirror, and a few side pockets – one of which houses the 2018 calendar/planner.

The planner is a basic month by month calendar view, and it comes with a sheet of stickers.

But I’m not here for the planner, am I? I’m into the shadows! (I’ve previously done a Swatch Sunday post, so please click on over to that for full swatch details.) Of all the holiday launches, this is the most pared down set, and honestly the one that gets me the most excited. This palette is chockful of gorgeous jewel tones that are actually a little bit different for the holidays. Usually we get dumped with a silver and a gold and a whole bunch of neutrals and brands call it a day. Not with this one! We’ve got a stunning peacock-blue-green with gold reflect (Break The Ice), an unreal cranberry (Dollhouse), a really punchy orange-gold (Good as Gold), and my favourite – a molten copper that spreads like a dream (Werkshop). There’s even two brow bone highlight shades – one matte (Good Girl) and one with a soft sheen (Why Not?). Seriously guys, this palette is an absolute beauty, and a welcome change from the more traditional colour pairings I’ve seen over the years.

Too Faced Pretty Little Planner Makeup Looks

• Secret Santa/Wrap It Up through the crease.
• Break The Ice on the lid.
• White Christmas on the inner corner.
• Booville on the outer corner.
• Inner corner glitter is Glitter Ghost from the Too Faced Glitter Pop Liners.
• Good Girl on the brow bone.

• Coffee First through the crease.
• Dollhouse in the middle of the crease.
• Werkshop on the lid.
• Booville in the outer corner.
• Rise and Shine on the inner corner.
• Why Not? on the brow bone.

• Coffee First through the crease.
• Elfie Selfie on the lid.
• Snooze U Lose on the outer corner.
• Good Girl on the brow bone.

• Coffee First through the crease.
• Good As Gold on the lid.
• Booville on the outer corner.
• Good Girl on the brow bone.

Final Thoughts

As I mentioned upfront, the Too Faced Pretty Little Planner set is my favourite of their three main holiday releases in the Best Year Ever collection for 2017. I think this one has the best variety of shades in colours I wasn’t expecting, but was really, really pleased with. The colours apply and blend well, and none of them left me feeling disappointed with the quality. While the planner side of things isn’t for me, and doesn’t affect my review in any way, for those who are into it, it’s a nice little addition to this set for you.

In short? This is a good one, and I would say definitely pick it up if you’re into the shades!

The Too Faced Pretty Little Planner set is available at ulta.com for $42 USD.

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