Happy New Year!
I thought I'd kick off 2014 by sharing my Tarte Amazonian Clay Blush collection. I just love everything about these blushes! They last all day on my oily skin without oxidizing and come in a lovely variety of 16 colors. I prefer matte blushes in general (you can always add shimmer with an illuminator) so all of the Tarte blushes in my collection are matte. If shimmer is your jam, they offer plenty of glimmery options as well. I also love the packaging of these. They contain a mirror and open completely flat. The compact is the same color as the blush inside, making it easy to grab the shade you want from a dark drawer or makeup bag without any serious investigating.
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| Clockwise from top: Exposed, Tipsy, Blissful, Dollface, Natural Beauty |
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| Clockwise from top: Exposed, Tipsy, Blissful, Dollface, Natural Beauty |
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| Clockwise from top: Exposed, Dollface, Blissful, Tipsy, Natural Beauty |
Natural Beauty: a matte red. This one is the most pigmented of the bunch and only requires a teensy amount to make an impact. The red color might seem overwhelming in the pan, but it looks like a completely natural just-in-from-the-cold flush. This one has been a favorite for me this winter! See Natural Beauty on Brittany at Clumps of Mascara here.
Tipsy: a matte coral orange. I have wanted Tipsy ever since I saw it on Taylor at My Lucite Dreams! It's bright but can be worn as subtly or boldly as you wish. This is a really flattering color that's gotten a lot of love from me lately. Though typically viewed as a more summery shade, I love wearing it in the winter to remind me of warmer temps and cool breezes! See Tipsy on Taylor at My Lucite Dreams here.
Blissful: a matte warm coral pink. Blissful was my first ever Tarte blush and as you can see from the pan, it's been heavily enjoyed. Blissful is more pink than Tipsy, though they are similar. This is a blush that compliments any bold eye or lip look you put together without detracting from the proverbial main event! See Blissful on Arianne at The Glitter Geek here.
Dollface: a matte cool light pink. Dollface is surprisingly wearable and adds a fun pop of blue-based pink to whatever face you put together. I actually love cool blushes on warm-toned skin. There's something to be said about opposites attracting! See Dollface on Mandy at Pretty Making here.
Exposed: a matte pinky brown. This one is a desert island pick for me! I could literally wear this blush every day and not get tired of it. It's such a subtle color that compliments anything you pair it with. Like all the Tarte Amazonian Clay blushes, it's buildable so you can really customize the results to suit your preferences. I will be forever grateful to Alison at 10amBeauty for introducing me to this shade. Thanks, girl! It's become my #1 favorite, as evidenced by the fact that the embossed design on the pan is almost all gone. See Exposed on Alison at 10amBeauty here.
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| Natural Light (Indoors), L to R: Natural Beauty, Tipsy, Blissful, Dollface, Exposed |
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| Indoor Light (Lamp), L to R: Natural Beauty, Tipsy, Blissful, Dollface, Exposed |
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| Flash, L to R: Natural Beauty, Tipsy, Blissful, Dollface, Exposed |
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| Top: Natural Light, Middle: Indoor Light (Lamp), Bottom: Flash |
- Jaa at Hello Jaa
- Julie at Swatch & Review
- Kristina at Sasquatch Swatch
- Lily at Chloe Ash
- Tracy at Beauty Reflections
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| L to R: Natural Beauty, Tipsy, Blissful, Dollface, Exposed |
What's you favorite Tarte blush?
We couldn't even begin to pick out a favorite! Their all so gorgeous!!!! Deff need to purchase some of these! :)
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing collection - I don't even have one... but I'd love to get Tipsy or Blissful, they look gorgeous :o). Xx
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What a stash you have!! I only bought one, Exposed and then a friend gifted another to me. I think it's Frisky which has shimmers in it. So far, I'm loving both of them. Looking to expand the collection... and thanks for the shout out!
ReplyDeleteGreat round-up, Kristen! I have 3 of these and I need to take them out! I stopped using them after a trip back to Taipei a couple of years back. They oxidized visibly on my cheeks, and I guess that kind of put me off? I have to remember I don't live in that humid climate anymore though, and these can work well!
ReplyDeleteAhh they all look so pretty!!! Tarte needs to sort it out and come to the UK pronto.
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Looooove Tarte blushes! So glad you get a lot of use from Exposed; I'm certain it will always be a classic shade. I wore mostly berry blushes for the last half of 2013 but nudes are making a comeback in my cheek wardrobe :)
ReplyDeleteAwesome collection, Kristen! And thank you for the shout out! <3
ReplyDeleteI've been curious about Natural Beauty ... the red look seriously intimidating in the pan but from your swatches I suppose it can be worn really sheer, too, and it actually looks really pretty that way. It may be my next color to pick up!
I'm a big fan of Exposed, too! So wearable and gorgeous!
Ahh, I was just going to mention how I love Tipsy, and there I was! Thanks sweetie! I love these blushes too, I think Tipsy was my first bright blush and I've been hooked since. I've always intended to pick up Exposed as well, it's gorgeous! Happy New Year my friend! Can you tell I over powdered my nose in that photo, lol
ReplyDeleteI've been wanting to try these for ages! They look beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThey are really great blushes! Truly such a favorite formula. I just love that they are buildable and even the boldest shades can be applied as softly as you want. I think you'd love 'em!
ReplyDeleteHa ha! I didn't even notice your nose in that picture, only the beauty! And you're welcome! Exposed is a must-have. Add it to your wish list! Happy New Year! :)
ReplyDeleteOf course! Thank you for being awesome. ;) Natural Beauty is awesome. It can be as soft as you want or built up for maximum kapow. I prefer a more subtle cheek so these blushes are perfect! Exposed is the bomb.com. Happy 2014! :)
ReplyDeleteNudes for the New Year! :) Thank you for the Exposed tip. You're right - such a classic and timeless shade. I think I might even hit pan on it (someday....)!
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year to you, too! :D I didn't know Tarte wasn't available in the UK. They definitely need to get to you guys A.S.A.P.!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Sunny! Definitely pull these out again for the new year now that you're not in the heat and humidity of Taipei! HAPPY 2014! :)
ReplyDeleteFrisky! I wanted that one just because of the name. So hilarious! Thanks for the kind words. Happy New Year, boo! :)
ReplyDeleteThank you, Charlotte! I don't really know anyone who wouldn't like these because they are so versatile! Happy 2014! :D
ReplyDeleteThanks, Julie and Ashley! Yes, y'all would love these! They are perfect for creating a soft look or built up for more badda bing! ;) Happy New Year to you girls!
ReplyDeleteTo think I've never tried these! *hides* I've swatched several times but for some reason never took the plunge. Blissful and Tipsy are kind of calling my name... :)
ReplyDeleteI'm also a huge fan of the Tarte Amazonian Clay blushes, and I am right there with you on the shade "exposed" (I've hit pan on mine)! I was able to get a hold of the Off the Cuff palette before the holidays, and I am really enjoying that as well.
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Beautiful collection! I had Natural Beauty but stupidly got rid of it last year and regretted the move ever since. I'm trying not to collect Tarte blushes but there's something very appealing about getting a bunch of them at once. I think you made a fantastic choice in keeping to the mattes. :)
ReplyDeleteNICE! I love me some blush P&rn! :) Thanks for the linky lovely! ANDvHAPPY NEW YEAR!! All the best to you! It's gonna be a good one for ya with the wedding WAHOO!!
ReplyDeleteThese look absolutely gorgeous! I wish we had Tarte Amazonian Clay blushes here in the Netherlands!
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I've always wanted to try Tipsy, I love coral blushes and everyone says they are great.
ReplyDeleteI wish they did Tarte in the UK, I've always wanted to try them as they look so gorgeous!
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Me too! Hopefully soon! At least now they can be obtained via Sephora's international shipping! I hear wallets crying out all over the UK! ;)
ReplyDeleteTipsy is a great shade! Makes me feel like it's the middle of summer whenever I see it! It would look fantastic on you!
ReplyDeleteMaybe you can get it now via Sephora's Intl shipping?! Fingers crossed! :)
ReplyDeleteThank you, boo! :)
ReplyDeleteI know its been a year, just in case you do not know. Qvc sells tarts now
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