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Tarte Greatest Glitz Collector's Set
Tarte Greatest Glitz Collector’s Set

Tarte Greatest Glitz Collector’s Set ($49.00 for 1.23 oz.) includes 24 eyeshadows, three blushes, travel-sized mascara, and a twist-up jumbo lip crayon. Here’s a sneak peek — it’s massive!

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Tarte Greatest Glitz Collector's Set
Tarte Greatest Glitz Collector’s Set

Tarte Greatest Glitz Collector's Set
Tarte Greatest Glitz Collector’s Set

Tarte Greatest Glitz Collector's Set
Tarte Greatest Glitz Collector’s Set

Tarte Greatest Glitz Collector's Set
Tarte Greatest Glitz Collector’s Set

Tarte Greatest Glitz Collector's Set
Tarte Greatest Glitz Collector’s Set

Tarte Toasted Marshmallow Eyeshadow
Tarte Toasted Marshmallow Eyeshadow

Tarte Toasted Marshmallow Eyeshadow
Tarte Toasted Marshmallow Eyeshadow

Tarte Cookie Swap Eyeshadow
Tarte Cookie Swap Eyeshadow

Tarte Cookie Swap Eyeshadow
Tarte Cookie Swap Eyeshadow

Tarte Vixen Eyeshadow
Tarte Vixen Eyeshadow

Tarte Vixen Eyeshadow
Tarte Vixen Eyeshadow

Tarte Twinkle Lights Eyeshadow
Tarte Twinkle Lights Eyeshadow

Tarte Twinkle Lights Eyeshadow
Tarte Twinkle Lights Eyeshadow

Tarte Chestnuts Roasting Eyeshadow
Tarte Chestnuts Roasting Eyeshadow

Tarte Chestnuts Roasting Eyeshadow
Tarte Chestnuts Roasting Eyeshadow

Tarte Vio-let It Go Eyeshadow
Tarte Vio-let It Go Eyeshadow

Tarte Vio-let It Go Eyeshadow
Tarte Vio-let It Go Eyeshadow

Tarte Spiked Cider Eyeshadow
Tarte Spiked Cider Eyeshadow

Tarte Spiked Cider Eyeshadow
Tarte Spiked Cider Eyeshadow

Tarte Dipped in Chocolate Eyeshadow
Tarte Dipped in Chocolate Eyeshadow

Tarte Dipped in Chocolate Eyeshadow
Tarte Dipped in Chocolate Eyeshadow

Tarte Warmhearted Blush
Tarte Warmhearted Blush

Tarte Warmhearted Blush
Tarte Warmhearted Blush

Tarte Greatest Glitz Collector's Set
Tarte Greatest Glitz Collector’s Set

Tarte Greatest Glitz Collector's Set
Tarte Greatest Glitz Collector’s Set

Tarte Joy to the Pearl Eyeshadow
Tarte Joy to the Pearl Eyeshadow

Tarte Joy to the Pearl Eyeshadow
Tarte Joy to the Pearl Eyeshadow

Tarte Blush Stilettos Eyeshadow
Tarte Blush Stilettos Eyeshadow

Tarte Blush Stilettos Eyeshadow
Tarte Blush Stilettos Eyeshadow

Tarte Glitzy Blitzen Eyeshadow
Tarte Glitzy Blitzen Eyeshadow

Tarte Glitzy Blitzen Eyeshadow
Tarte Glitzy Blitzen Eyeshadow

Tarte Sparkling Punch Eyeshadow
Tarte Sparkling Punch Eyeshadow

Tarte Sparkling Punch Eyeshadow
Tarte Sparkling Punch Eyeshadow

Tarte Waltz of the Flowers Eyeshadow
Tarte Waltz of the Flowers Eyeshadow

Tarte Waltz of the Flowers Eyeshadow
Tarte Waltz of the Flowers Eyeshadow

Tarte Rose Golden Rings Eyeshadow
Tarte Rose Golden Rings Eyeshadow

Tarte Rose Golden Rings Eyeshadow
Tarte Rose Golden Rings Eyeshadow

Tarte Rose Such a Clatter Eyeshadow
Tarte Rose Such a Clatter Eyeshadow

Tarte Rose Such a Clatter Eyeshadow
Tarte Rose Such a Clatter Eyeshadow

Tarte Evening Affair Eyeshadow
Tarte Evening Affair Eyeshadow

Tarte Evening Affair Eyeshadow
Tarte Evening Affair Eyeshadow

Tarte Impress Blush
Tarte Impress Blush

Tarte Impress Blush
Tarte Impress Blush

Tarte Greatest Glitz Collector's Set
Tarte Greatest Glitz Collector’s Set

Tarte Greatest Glitz Collector's Set
Tarte Greatest Glitz Collector’s Set

Tarte Cheers Eyeshadow
Tarte Cheers Eyeshadow

Tarte Cheers Eyeshadow
Tarte Cheers Eyeshadow

Tarte Jingle All the Grey Eyeshadow
Tarte Jingle All the Grey Eyeshadow

Tarte Jingle All the Grey Eyeshadow
Tarte Jingle All the Grey Eyeshadow

Tarte Slate Bells Ring Eyeshadow
Tarte Slate Bells Ring Eyeshadow

Tarte Slate Bells Ring Eyeshadow
Tarte Slate Bells Ring Eyeshadow

Tarte Platinum Bling Eyeshadow
Tarte Platinum Bling Eyeshadow

Tarte Platinum Bling Eyeshadow
Tarte Platinum Bling Eyeshadow

Tarte Mint Sprig Eyeshadow
Tarte Mint Sprig Eyeshadow

Tarte Mint Sprig Eyeshadow
Tarte Mint Sprig Eyeshadow

Tarte Bedazzled Spruce Eyeshadow
Tarte Bedazzled Spruce Eyeshadow

Tarte Bedazzled Spruce Eyeshadow
Tarte Bedazzled Spruce Eyeshadow

Tarte Smoke & Mirrors Eyeshadow
Tarte Smoke & Mirrors Eyeshadow

Tarte Smoke & Mirrors Eyeshadow
Tarte Smoke & Mirrors Eyeshadow

Tarte Black Tie Beauty Eyeshadow
Tarte Black Tie Beauty Eyeshadow

Tarte Black Tie Beauty Eyeshadow
Tarte Black Tie Beauty Eyeshadow

Tarte Bubbly Blush
Tarte Bubbly Blush

Tarte Bubbly Blush
Tarte Bubbly Blush

Tarte Flashy LipSurgence
Tarte Flashy LipSurgence

Tarte Flashy LipSurgence
Tarte Flashy LipSurgence

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Julie Avatar

Well the first mini palette looked great! Then the second looked decent….but that last one…oh dear :/. I had been eyeing this one, to keep 1 for myself, and gift 2, but I wouldn’t want palette 3 b/c that orange blush (which seems an odd choice of color for that set of eyeshadow shades) is a definite no go for me, and I would be embarrassed to gift it, unless the shadows miraculously transform when applied to the eyes (doubtful!).

Katherine T. Avatar

Every Tarte shadow set I’ve seen in the last 3 years seems to have the same old shadows, just new names. I think we should just skip reviewing any more Tarte palettes and look at products from other brands (Sugarpill, Asian brands, Fyrinnae, Suquu cosmetics, etc)

Tessa Avatar

They really are so predictable! Like…. You could show me five swatches from the above, without naming them, and I’d be like “ah, yes, another Tarte palette.”

Formulaic. 🙁

That said, this mostly looks okay in quality? If you didn’t already have dupes…

Nicole Avatar

This reminds me of that big Too faced house thing form last year with all the separate cards things. It’s a lot. But, honestly, I don’t personally think I need this. Most of the swatches need “help” . I could see where this would be nice for someone wanting to start a collection. But, still lots of neutrals. Interested in your review- if you finish before Christmas! lol!

Donna Avatar

This really looks very nice and the price is excellent. Going on my list. I’ve bought 2 orher palettes from Tarte recently (Energy Noir and the Ulta Platinum special priced Rainforest After Dark) and been really pleased with them.

Nancy T Avatar

Just CRAZY how this Ulta exclusive looks like it has much better quality than the other Tarte holiday palette! Excited to see how well it actually performs and subsequently reviews!

Pampadour Avatar

This definitely looks like Tarte’s best holiday palette! Every color is stunning + wearable. If the pigmentation is solid, this is a must-have.

MissJae1908 Avatar

I’m not impressed with the pigmentation of most of these shadows. This is the very reason that I haven’t been into buying palettes lately. There’s always a ton of shadows that I’ll never use or they aren’t pigmented at all. It’s hard for me to find a palette that I will use every single shade. I tend to stick with individual shadows to create my own palette as opposed to pre-made palettes.
**steps down off the soap box**

Tammy B Avatar

Just have to say, I have been using the Urban Decay Spectrum palette for two solid weeks now and there isn’t a bad shadow in the set. I am blown away by this palette: I have never had one where ALL the colors are great.

Rachel R. Avatar

I got last year’s Away Oui Go travel palettes set, so I’ll be skipping these. Going by the swatches, these shadows are not as good as Away Oui Go.

Right off the bat, I like this packaging so much better than the tacky design on the Home For the Holiday set and the brush set. I wish they would have used metallic chevron design on the individual palettes for the main design on everything, though.

Mariella Avatar

Wow, this looks BEAUTIFUL, but 2 of the blushes just wouldn’t work for me, and the warmest of the shadows – well, I’ve so many like those. BUT – the first palette and blush and the shadows in the third one are so lovely. I hardly need this but I still want it! Can’t wait to see how it rates in your review, Christine (poor you – you must be up day and night testing out holiday palettes and sets).

koolchicken Avatar

I have this sitting on my desk in my “to be depotted” pile. I’ve been putting it off though because I’m not sure if I’m going to keep it or not. I like that once I take the stuff out I can reuse the box. And I like how the pans are small so I can fit more shades into my Unii pallete when I travel. I’m also a long time tarte fan. But this one just doesn’t wow me like some of their past sets. :'(

Kayle Avatar

The colors are so gorgeous and so is the packaging! I love the concept of having a set with 3 separate palettes instead of a giant clunky palette that’s impractical to take anywhere. The colors aren’t the most unique but they’re still soooo pretty. If this gets a good review I might add my first holiday set to my wishlist!

Angelica Avatar

Is it just me, or do the first two palettes look VERY similar?
Every year I hope for something better from tarte since their regular stuff is usually bang on for me & every year I’m disappointed with their holiday offerings.
Pass for me.

Alecto Avatar

I don’t need this and won’t be getting it (partially because I have a lot of dupes, partially because the pigmentation looks weak), but I really like what they did with the 3 different palettes — very convenient for travel! I like some of the color choices too, especially the grey/taupe colors with the orange blush, which is unique and interesting to me. Unfortunately, the first and second palettes seem way too similar; I think they lost an opportunity to create the perfect warm/cool/grey palette trio when they skipped the pinks, mauves, etc.

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