Ever since I bought this palette I have wanted to just dig into it but been stopping myself until I could get time to do a review on it, and now is the time because I just can't wait any longer.

Limited edition Kat Von D Chrysalis palette.

Apart from the packaging being absolutely amazing, I haven't tried any Kat Von D products before and have heard nothing but good things so I'm excited to try this out!

It's hard to get an accurate picture of what it looks like but this is the best I could do.  It's got little skulls on the butterfly's wings that just add to the edginess of it which I find really cool.

The back shows the color names.  I like that there's color names but I prefer it to be right beside the shadow.

It was hard getting a decent picture of the entire palette, this is the best I could do ok!! 

Let's head onto the swatches.

These are the highlights.
From bottom to top: Lucid
Lunar Lights
Lifelike.
The lightest one you can barely even tell it's there on my skintone.  I don't really use highlights but if I were to I'd probably be inclined to go for the middle one!

From bottom to top:  Tornay
Entombed
Graphic Nature
Black Milk
The first four colors!  I really like the middle two!

These are the last four colors.
Bottom to top in first picture:
Melancholia
Glasswing
Transition
Mezzanine
Hybrid Moments
My favorite color out of the entire palette is the chromatic silver one.  It is like its own little shape shifter..but with color!

Overall I absolutely love Kat Von D shadows! I am in LOVE. They are the creamiest shadows I've ever used, they go on so smoothly with no hassle and blend very well. I'll probably start using this as my go-to palette along with my Inglot colors.   One thing I did notice is that they are a little chalky but that's nothing that can't be fixed with a little patting and blending. I also noticed that in the making of the palette they put the names on the back so it's a constant hassle to figure out what name is what always flipping it back and forth-it's miniscule compared to the actual product but it all counts!
I'm going to be getting the other two palettes in this line because I love this one so much!

 I had gone into a few stores after the Christmas season to get some of their sales and this is just what I got from Bath and Body Works.

 These are just like Febreeze and have the same effect.  You can pick up these scents in candle form as well.  My favorite is the Fresh Balsam, just like the candle you are turning your living space into a real life forest.  Be careful to not spray too much as the smell can become extremely overpowering very fast!

A few years back I had smelled this perfume line and oh my god it was like heaven.  With that being said, the price wasn't exactly in my favor.  When I seen this on sale it was out of the question that it was coming home with me.  This is the Forever Red limited edition Eau De parfum. 

This fragrance is something that I would wear on a daily basis.  It has a very sweet and fruity yet sexy smell to it and oozes confidence all around you. It literally smells like red.

Even though I bought this on sale and was hesitant on purchasing it at regular price, after I'm finished with this bottle I can almost guarantee you that I will be hooked-if I wasn't before-and buy it at full price.  I can't stress enough how amazing this fragrance line is.  If you're into fruity and different exotic scents, this is perfect for you.  This is great to wear on a day to day atmosphere or going out at night with the girls, or on a date with a special somebody!  It's an extremely versatile scent which is why it appeals to me so much.

With just a spritz, Eau de Parfum has a lot more longivity on it rather than the actual perfume or spray would have, a little does goes a long way.

Notes on this fragrance include Fiery Pomegranate, Rare French Peach, Luminous Apple with Red Peony, Night Marigold, Red Osmanthus and a dry down of Rich Vanilla Rum, Velvety Marshmallow, Oak Wood.

One of my top 5 favorite scents, would I recommend this? Absolutely.  Do I think it's for everybody? No, but only because it is so distinct and very fruity and sweet with very little wood or musk-like scent. I LOVE Forever Red!

Before we get started I just want to say that this isn't going to be a review rather than an unboxing post and first impressions as I think it is necessary for such a large quantity inside this box set.

 

This was an amazing box set that Tarte had come out with this Holiday season that I just couldn't resist.  I had seen it on display in my local Sephora store and had to go back and purchase it!  For the price it was I still had thought it was definitely worth the money.

First thing I see after opening the packaging was the carrying case which actually was the exact size of the box!  This is a limited edition travelers bag so you aren't going to get it anywhere else but in this box set!  It's a zip up with tassles as zippers along with a carrying handle making it easy for travel.  I really like the design that's on the bag as well.  It seems to be a decent quality bag as well. 

The inside of the bag is blue an purple stripes, I still find it quite eye appealing as well.  On one side we have a pouch for the eyeshadow palette that came with this set as well.  And the other side under the protectant we have the extras or so I would like to call them.

The palette is actually what had drawn me to purchasing.  It is a High Performance Neutral palette with 20 full sized shadows.  We have a variety of sheens ranging from matte all the way to a high shine which is good for multiple different styles.  If you are not so much into the neutral side of things then this palette probably is not for you as there are a lot of browns and lighter neutral colors.   However, if you are, this is perfect and I 100% recommend it!  Now, they have names of the colors but they're on a clear sheet that isn't even attached to the palette!  I have never ever been a fan when any brand does this and most times it is a deal breaker for me because of this fact.  I decided to take the plunge though because this was such a good deal I just couldn't resist.  Other than that, the packaging for this palette is decent and I have no other cons for it.

French Riviera was the color that was the selling point for me anyway.  I just can't get enough of greens and blue colors! 

I was also pretty fond of "C'est La Vie" and "No Champagne No Gain". Can you tell I enjoy my sparkly shadows? (: 

On the other side of the bag we have what I call "miscellaneous" goodies. I will go from left to right what each product is.
First we have a full size LipSurgence Lip Tint in the shade Romantic.  It is a lip crayon in the same shade as the tube,  a pretty sparkly peach toned color.  Will be good for every day usage.
Next we have another full size LipSurgence lip gloss in the matching color called Visionary.  These would look good put on together.
Next we have what the box calls it a "deluxe" sized Light, Camera, Action 4-in-1 Mascara.  What I would call it is a sample sized mascara.  
A deluxe size Cheek stain in the color Muse.  I am interested in this because I've never used a cheek stain before and the color is a nice shade that will be perfect for any time of the year I think. 
Deluxe size Marajuca Oil.  This is applied onto your skin and face before going to bed at night, only 1 or 2 squirts are needed to give you desired effect.
Lastly we have a deluxe size Smooth Operator Amazonian Clay Finishing Powder.  For those of you who don't know, this goes on after you are finished your base foundation to make it have a longer lasting power.

 Just for a point of reference, this is the cheek stain and what they are referring to as a "deluxe" size.  I would consider this to be a sample size.  Or are they considering a 'sample' size as one you would get in a size like this:

Either way I still consider both to be a sample size but that's just me.  Thoughts and opinions are very much welcome! 

On final thoughts of my first impressions, I am extremely impressed with the quality and size of the travelling bag.  Still not overly tickled at how they put the names of their colors on, however I am still very pleased with the eyeshadow palette and that they are full sized.  I was sort of disappointed that the blush didn't contain very much product, however it smells absolutely amazing!  I like how the lip products are wearable for anytime and a nice color for any skin tone.  I am also pretty excited to try out the Marajuca Oil and interested in the results of it! 
One bonus that I look for on beauty products is whether or not they are animal cruelty free.  On the packaging it says that Tarte is in fact free of Animal Cruelty, that alone could also be a deal breaker for me. 

All around I think that this was probably the best deal out of a lot of the holiday boxes I seen at Sephora this season.  So yes, it is worth purchasing this box set with everything that comes with it!  Plus, if you're like me and haven't had a chance to try multiple products from Tarte well, this is a great opportunity to do so!