Tarte Exposed Amazonian Clay Blush Review, Photos, Swatches
Monday, November 14th, 2011
Tarte Exposed Amazonian Clay Blush
Tarte Exposed Amazonian Clay Blush
Tarte Exposed Amazonian Clay Blush ($25.00 for 0.20 oz.) is described as a “nude.” The color is like a neutral plum–it’s soft but definitely plummy with a hint of pink. The overall color is muted, so it should never be too much on the skin. It can be built up to look more like the color in the pan or sheered out for just a hint of color. This is a great color for everyday or to round out a look that you just don’t know what blush to use.
Tarte purports that the Amazonian Clay makes it suitable for all skin types, because it minimizes oil, hydrates skin, improves the skin, and gives the skin an overall smoother and more even appearance. I’m not going to comment on whether it improves the skin in the long-term, because in order to do that, one would need to wear it for six to eight weeks everyday (like skincare). I have normal-to-dry skin, though for the past month and at present, it’s normal with no dryness or dry patches. The weather is crisp and autumnal, no humidity or the like, so I would generally expect long-wearing products to perform to their best, given the conditions.
This blush does not wear 12 hours on me; it wears a good eight hours, but by ten, it has disappeared. I’m fine with my blush wearing for eight to ten hours, but I will note that several blushes last around eight hours or so on me (Burberry, Dior, Guerlain, Illamasqua, NARS, theBalm–just naming some of the ones off the top of my head). The wear is good but falls short of its 12-hour claim. The texture is very, very soft to the point where there is some powderiness if you go heavily, and I find that a blush brush kicks more product loose than you actually need for a single application. You might find that a stippling brush works better, because it will disturb the pressed powder less and waste less product that way.
Thankfully, it’s not powdery when worn, because I was initially fearful that it would be, after seeing how it swatched. It’s very pretty and soft on, and with the nearly matte finish, it looks natural on. The softness of the powder makes for effortless blending. The texture and feel of these reminded me a lot of Burberry’s Light Glow, actually. As far as the color goes, theBalm Cabana Boy is a pinker, shimmery version, while Chanel Rose Temptation is a touch darker. NARS Oasis is similar, too, but it also has shimmer.
Where to Buy: Sephora, $25
The Glossover
It's a good blush, but it just doesn't wear the full 12 hours that Tarte claims, which is really where this product lost the most points from. It wears well (eight to ten hours on me), looks natural when applied, and has good pigmentation.
See more photos & swatches!
Tarte Exposed Amazonian Clay Blush
Tarte Exposed Amazonian Clay Blush
Tarte Exposed Amazonian Clay Blush
Tarte Exposed Amazonian Clay Blush
Tarte Exposed Amazonian Clay Blush
Tarte Exposed Amazonian Clay Blush
Tarte Exposed Amazonian Clay Blush
Tarte Exposed Amazonian Clay Blush
Disclosure
This review contains a sample product sent for consideration by the brand or its PR firm. Our priority is to you, and we honor that commitment by being honest! We don't do paid reviews or guarantee reviews. We're going to give you the truth and nothing but! For more information, please read our editorial/review policies.
This post contains an affiliate link, which will give us a commission (often 2-5% of the purchase price) when you click-through the link and make a purchase. When you shop through affiliate links, you help to support the site!
Product & Review FAQ
Where can I purchase it? How much is it?
Sephora, $25.
Is it limited edition?
No.
Any dupes?
As far as the color goes, theBalm Cabana Boy is a pinker, shimmery version, while Chanel Rose Temptation is a touch darker. NARS Oasis is similar, too, but it also has shimmer.
I really want this and after I saw your post, I was like OMG I need to save up my money an get this! I totally love the way it looks on you! You are so beautiful!
Thanks, Morgan!
honestly this didn't catch my eye at all when i saw it but it looks soo soo pretty on you
Thanks, Sarah!
This is my favorite one so far. I wear it every day with a more neutral lip color. Tarte's Amazonian Clay Blushes are wonderful. The only ones I don't like are the ones with glitter in it. I'm not a fan of chunky glitter in my blushes.
Definitely a great everyday shade!
This is one of my favorite blushes, though I never really placed it in the plum family. On me, it is much more nude/brown/pink.
Ohh, interesting, Krystal!
I have this blush but in this blog its not showing true to color but temptalia has a good color desription though
i have this, and love it.... but it broke during my summer travels... still use it and love it
Oh no :(
Christine, I am so glad you finally had the opportunity to review an Amazonian Clay blush! These are by far my favorite blushes; I completely stopped using my MAC ones. Moreover they made me discover the Tarte amazonian clay finishing powder (my HG powder--I stay matte all day long). Exposed is my go-to color but I did find the wear time to be around 8 hours as well. That being said, the two others I own (amused and blissful) stick like glue. The strangest of all is that when I wear amused it sticks longer to my bare skin (just washed and moisturized) than it does if wearing any foundation. I hope you have the opportunity to review more shades. I think you'll find that the wear time for the brighter colors is much longer! :)
Thanks so much for sharing your experiene, Jennifer! I'll definitely check them out!
this looks a lot like korres natural and dallas. is it nude enough for contouring or too pink? (vs korres sunglow light bronzer for contouring which may be DC'd)
Korres Natural is definitely a LOT browner - I wouldn't say these are similar; it's lighter than Dallas on me. I think it'd be too plum to contour with!
Hi Christine! Would you be able to do a review on the Tarte Amazonian Clay blush in the shade "flush". It looks like a great berry shade but wanted to hear your thoughts on it. Thanks!
Thanks for the suggestion!
Are you sure the shade on your lips is Dollroom and not Showroom? I cant find Dollroom anywhere but the shade Showroom looks remarkably similar.
It must be Showroom then, sorry about that!
This is my HG blush! I have a few other Amazonian Clay blushes, and while I love all of them the color of this one is just perfect! It's definitely what I reach for when I'm not sure how to finish a look. It's funny because I was initially reluctant to buy it. I didn't think it looked very pretty in the pan compared to some of the other colors offered. But once I put in on, I fell in love. Glad to see so many other people love this magnificent blush as much as I do!
What other shades do you think are worth checking out, Katie?
Would you recommend this for an NW35?
Yes!
i LOVE this blush!!! it wears great and if i'm in a hurry and just don't want to think about anything i grab this blush every time! It really is my go-to blush! All of there blushes are nice but this color is awesome, everyone should have it. :)
It's a great shade for everyday :)
Wonderful, in my opinion: the best blush ever, i want to get this
Let us know if you try it, Adryenka!
Ok believe me or not, I was looking for this review on temptalia yesterday morning, couldn't find it and was thinking of writing to u.. U read my mind gal :)
Aww! Glad to help!
I've heard so much good stuff about this blush! And have ordered it through eBay as Singapore doesn't sell Tarte. Unfortunately my package didn't arrive after one month plus, it's probably lost :( if not I would have tried it and is able to give my 2 cents worth about this blush .. Sigh ..
OH NO! :(
Yup .. Meh :( Oh ya ! Is exposed comparable to Mac warm soul in terms of colour ?
I'd say Warm Soul is browner/warmer.
Okie thankQ Christine :)
I have Blissful and I think it's a gorgeous color! :) Love the packaging. Sucks that it did not last 12 hrs though..
How long does Blissful wear for you? :)
im def not a blush girl, but got one of these blushes on a whim and fell in love. id say it wears around 10 hours on me, but i think thats because i always layer it over cream blush. i have yet to test how long it will wear w/o the extra layer of cream blush. this is one of my faves, along w/ natural beauty and maybe dollface. :-)
Oh, yes, I'd expect a cream blush to help increase the wear! What cream blush do you layer it over?
usually those urban decay glide on cheek tints. i also have a couple of the stila convertible colors. :-)
I have several colors of this blush, but Exposed is definitely my favorite! It looks so great on my skin, and a little swipe gives me a nice natural glow, or I can build it up for something more dramatic. Also, it lasts quite awhile without having to touch up! I made it through a whole day's worth of wedding activities (10am to midnight), and this was still on by the end of the night! Definitely worth the money in my opinion :) Thanks for the review and swatches!
Nice! Wish I got that wear, Ang!
I have this blush too, it wore well for four to five hours on my combination/oily skin (it wore up to six hours when I used MakeUp Forever's Mist and Fix)...have to give props to tarte, since I also live in a tropical country. I think it's overall an above average blush for me. I also love nars blushes in Amour, Deep Throat, Dolce Vita and Orgasm. :)
Sounds like decent wear for oilier skin + tropical environment!
Please review other amazonian clay blushes too.. love this one on you.. what are you wearing on your lips.. looks amazing :)
Tarina Tarantino Showroom
Love this! Really wanted to purchase it for a long time. :) love the color on you. What are you wearing on your lips? So gorgeous!
Tarina Tarantino Showroom !
love this shade! oh Tarte, please come to Sephora Singapore already!!!
I'll cross my fingers for ya!
i love the look you've put together here! what is your lip colour?! i must know~
Discussion and debate are highly encouraged, and we expect community members to participate respectfully. When asking a question, please check the FAQ section (above) for information about purchasing, price, dupes, and the like. If you have general feedback or need technical support, please contact us.
Comments that include advertisements, self-promotion, insults, etc. may be in violation of our comment policy and subject to deletion. Please see our comment policy for more information.