Given the highly anticipated arrival of Tarte Cosmetics to British shores (cue mass hysteria from us beauty obsessed types!) i thought i'd tell you a little bit about the one and only Tarte product i've managed to get my hands on to date. Please excuse the unseasonal photos - i took them back in October and have just never got round to writing up the post until now!
The Amazonian Clay Blush in the shade Blissful is a blusher that i fall a little bit more in love with every time i use it and i cannot wait to get my hands on a few new shades.
To start with i love the packaging which is colour coordinated according to the shade of the blush, compact enough to carry around easily but with a decent sized mirror in the lid, and how gorgeous is the embossed Amazon river design?? Almost too pretty to use... almost, but not quite!
Theses blushes are described as long wearing and fade resistant due to the Amazonian clay, which i would agree with; the trick seems to be in the application. I've found that because the actual powder is really hard i need to layer the colour up and when i do that it does last all day. On first use i was surprised at how different the texture of the product was compared to other blushes in my collection. This is not a soft buttery powder by any means, but that is not to say it doesn't blend well; i think because you don't pick up excess product and layer it up gradually you can achieve a really soft, natural looking flush of colour.
Because the powder is so hard and you pick up so little product i can see this lasting for a really long time; i've had this, and used it a lot, for a few months now and the embossed design is still really clear so i've hardly made a dent in it!
Amazonian Clay is used due to its balancing, hydrating properties. It helps to minimise oil in us oily/combo skinned gals helping the product to stay put, and it restores moisture levels in drier skins. Its a natural ingredient used in a lot of Tarte products so i'm looking forward to trying some other things from the line. I'd love to know if you have any recommendations.
I believe they are going to retail for around £26 on QVC so they are more expensive here than in the USA but i guess it's still cheaper than a plane ticket! In my opinion they are worth the money and i will be first in the queue to get a couple more, i fancy a blue toned pink, possibly Dollface(?)
Have you tried the Amazonian clay blushes? If you have please let me know which other shades i need to try!
I can't wait to get my hands on some Tarte blushes, a friend is brining one back from the US for me so I should have it soon! This colour looks so pretty!! xx
I've wanted to try these forever they're so pretty, that shade looks beautiful on you :) The packaging is so cute too, will definitely be investing in one- I have my eye on Blissful and Charisma x
I didn't realise these had come to british stores! I'm going to try and get one as soon as possible, as I've wanted to try one of their blushes for ages, but didn't know where to get one! Great post!<3
You look gorgeous Anna, the blush is such a flattering and warming shade, I love it! I haven't tried any tarte products which is rather odd seen as QVC stock them! I'm thinking of a sephora order so maybe I'll pick some up then. A while back I really fancied the blush palette with the cuff but ended up going for the Nars one night stand palette. Happy with the choice although I wish I'd just bought both, I don't usually exercise such restraint!
I would love to try out some of their blushes one day. I forgot to pick them up when I was in the States and unfortunatelly, they are not avaliable in my country. :(
If you like coral you need to get Tipsy! The ones I have are SO pigmented (I have a little collection now!) Doll face will look fab on you-if you like a nude blush then exposed is beautiful too
Thanks honey, that's lovely of you to say. I really wanted that blush palette too but missed the boat, i wanted the one night stand palette too you lucky thing, that bright pink in it looked beaut! :-) xx
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I've been lusting after these for almost a year now, and I'm so excited to see what'll be in the QVC range
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I can't wait to get my hands on some Tarte blushes, a friend is brining one back from the US for me so I should have it soon! This colour looks so pretty!! xx
ReplyDeleteBeautiful. I have Dollface and can't wait to get some more! xxx
ReplyDeleteI've wanted to try these forever they're so pretty, that shade looks beautiful on you :) The packaging is so cute too, will definitely be investing in one- I have my eye on Blissful and Charisma x
ReplyDeleteI know, its so exciting but dangerous for my bank balance! xx
ReplyDeleteAh how exciitng, i couldn't wait for my little haul to come back from America with my dad! xx
ReplyDeleteOoh have you reviewed Dollface Vanessa? xx
ReplyDeleteAh thanks so much :) Charisma looks gorgeous as well, i want them all!! xx
ReplyDeleteThe colour is so pigmenting and the shade is perfect for Springtime!
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cant help but love this everytime I see it x
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I didn't realise these had come to british stores! I'm going to try and get one as soon as possible, as I've wanted to try one of their blushes for ages, but didn't know where to get one! Great post!<3
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So pretty! Love this shade xx
ReplyDeleteThis shade is gorgeous! I'm so pleased we can get Tarte in the UK now, it is way overdue! :)
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You look gorgeous Anna, the blush is such a flattering and warming shade, I love it! I haven't tried any tarte products which is rather odd seen as QVC stock them! I'm thinking of a sephora order so maybe I'll pick some up then. A while back I really fancied the blush palette with the cuff but ended up going for the Nars one night stand palette. Happy with the choice although I wish I'd just bought both, I don't usually exercise such restraint!
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I would love to try out some of their blushes one day. I forgot to pick them up when I was in the States and unfortunatelly, they are not avaliable in my country. :(
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Not yet no, but I will do! xxx
ReplyDeleteThats such a shame :( if you are ever in the states again, be sure to pick some up :) xx
ReplyDeleteIf you like coral you need to get Tipsy! The ones I have are SO pigmented (I have a little collection now!) Doll face will look fab on you-if you like a nude blush then exposed is beautiful too
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I just want them all Stacey! :-)) xx
ReplyDeleteThanks honey, that's lovely of you to say. I really wanted that blush palette too but missed the boat, i wanted the one night stand palette too you lucky thing, that bright pink in it looked beaut! :-) xx
ReplyDeleteYeah it is, im going to be taking full advantage of it!! xx
ReplyDeleteThanks lovely :-) xx
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