The Bare Escentuals Flawless & Fearless Duo ($17 USD / $21 CDN) is such an adorable little gift set for the holidays.  As one of the brand’s more affordable gifts, this one even comes with a little ribbon for hanging on a tree or its small enough to stuff into someone’s stocking.  The duo contains two mini products (deluxe-sample sized)- so let’s take a look. To see the products in action, make sure to check out the video review (check the See More list below)

Bare Escentuals Flawless and Fearless Duo

Bare Escentuals Flawless and Fearless Duo

Bare Escentuals Flawless and Fearless Duo

The Packaging

I’m really in love with this cardboard-material packaging.  I can picture it being wrapped or given so many different ways!  Honestly…I think I’m going to turn this into a lip pencil holder after I’m done with it. Bare Escentuals is sure making me recycle the packaging this season (good job guys)!

Bare Escentuals Flawless and Fearless Duo Packaging

Bare Escentuals Flawless and Fearless Duo Packaging

Bare Escentuals Flawless and Fearless Duo Packaging

The Mascara

As we’ve been seeing a lot from these collections, the Bare Escentuals Flawless Definition Volumizing Mascara is making an appearance in this kit as well.  I’ve mentioned that while I do like this mascara, I don’t find it to be life-changing (great lashes, but no WOW for me).  It is SUPER black though, and I do love that.  Its a great all-round mascara.  No clumping, no flaking, no smearing.

Bare Escentuals Flawless Definition Volumizing Mascara

Bare Escentuals Flawless Definition Volumizing Mascara

Bare Escentuals Flawless Definition Volumizing Mascara

Bare Escentuals Flawless Definition Volumizing Mascara

The Lip Color

I’m really happy I’ve been able to try out a couple of these 100% Natural Lip Colors this season and this shade definitely packs the most punch.  Its a cool mauve-pink, quite a statement lip really, but pairs beautifully with the mascara.  It’s definitely a universal shade (it may look scary, but you know you can rock it!) so that makes gift-giving even easier.  It’s the most pigmented and least glossy I’ve come across out of the formula…I’m actually really in love with it!

Bare Escentuals 100% Natural Lip Color in Fearless

Bare Escentuals 100% Natural Lip Color in Fearless

Bare Escentuals 100% Natural Lip Color in Fearless

Bare Escentuals 100% Natural Lip Color in Fearless

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• Video Review

Summary

• Price: $17 USD / $21 CDN
• Availability: Sephora and ULTA
• Overall:  A cute little duo that contains universally flattering and loveable products- perfect for gift-giving this season!
• Rating: A