Tarte Bae & Lovespell Tarteist Lip Paints Reviews, Photos, Swatches
Tarte Bae Tarteist Lip Paint
Tarte Bae Tarteist Lip Paint ($20.00 for 0.20 fl. oz.) is a medium-dark red with subtle, cool blue undertones and a satin finish. It had rich, opaque color coverage that applied evenly and smoothly. The texture was lightweight, comfortable to wear, and didn’t cling, but to be sure, this is not a formula that dries down to that very flat, matte finish. It will transfer over time. The color lasted for six hours on me with a fair amount of staining afterwards. It was lightly drying after four hours. Maybelline Red for Me (P, $7.49) is less shimmery (95% similar). Make Up For Ever Red Ink (LE, ) is less glossy (95% similar). MAC Stunner (LE, $19.00) is warmer (95% similar). Giorgio Armani Lucky Red (403) (P, $38.00) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (95% similar). MAC Charlotte (LE, $19.00) is darker, cooler (95% similar). NARS Deadly Catch (LE, $26.00) is lighter, warmer (95% similar). Charlotte Tilbury Red Carpet Red (P, $37.00) is darker (95% similar). Tarte Swamp Family (LE, $20.00) is cooler (95% similar). Tarte Juicy (LE, $20.00) is darker (95% similar). KVD Beauty Hexagram (DC, $21.00) is warmer (95% similar). Pretty Vulgar Blood Flower (P, $24.00) is cooler (95% similar). NYX Eden (P, $6.00) is cooler (95% similar). Estee Lauder Decisive Poppy (P, $32.00) is warmer (95% similar). Guerlain #24 (P, $33.00) is less shimmery, warmer (95% similar). Sephora Always Red (PiP, $14.00) is lighter (90% similar). Maybelline Rich Ruby (P, $7.99) is darker, more muted (90% similar). MAC Kinky (LE, $19.00) is lighter (95% similar). Too Faced Lady Balls (P, $21.00) is lighter, less glossy (90% similar). ColourPop Weekender (LE, $6.00) is less glossy (90% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Ruby Rush (07) (P, $55.00) is warmer (95% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
Tarte Lovespell Tarteist Lip Paint ($20.00 for 0.20 fl. oz.) is a brighter, medium-dark fuchsia red with cool, blue undertones and a satin finish. It was intensely pigmented and applied well without streaking. The consistency has some slip to it, so if you press your lips together, you can create “lines” if you over-apply the product. It was slightly drying overall, though the color lasted six hours comfortably on me. I have found the darker shades seem to be better-wearing than some of the lighter ones. Fenty Beauty Candy Venom (P, $18.00) is cooler (95% similar). ColourPop I Heart This (LE, $7.00) is warmer (90% similar). Pat McGrath Psycho Candy (LE, $40.00) is lighter (90% similar). ColourPop Cougar (LE, $7.00) is warmer (95% similar). MAC Billion Dollar Smile (P, $26.00) is less shimmery, lighter (95% similar). Urban Decay Alpha (DC, $18.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Notorious (P, $60.00) is darker, more muted (95% similar). Bite Beauty Radish (DC, $26.00) is lighter (95% similar). Make Up For Ever M204 (DC, $22.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar). Givenchy Fuchsia Irresistible (205) (P, $36.00) is lighter, brighter, glossier (90% similar). MAC A Killing Smile (LE, $19.00) is lighter (90% similar). Chanel Camelia Fuchsia (347) (LE, $40.00) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar). Sephora Cancer (92) (LE, $8.00) is less shimmery, glossier (90% similar). Make Up For Ever M203 (DC, $22.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar). MAC Pleasure Bomb (LE, $19.00) is lighter, brighter (95% similar). Anastasia #12 (Vol. 1) (PiP, ) is darker, more muted (90% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Jared (P, $36.00) is more muted (90% similar). ColourPop Runaway (P, $6.00) is less shimmery, darker, less glossy (90% similar). Bite Beauty Mix (DC, $24.00) is glossier (90% similar). Too Faced Candy Cane (LE, $21.00) is warmer (90% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
FORMULA OVERVIEW | Tarte Tarteist Lip Paint ($20.00 for 0.20 fl. oz.) is supposed to be a pigmented, matte liquid lipstick that’s long-wearing. First thing to note is that these never fully dry down, so they are not transfer-proof, but they are less drying than the typical liquid lipstick that dries down completely. They are quite pigmented and despite transferring onto cups, while you eat, and so forth, a lot of the color is left behind. You can also touch-up without having to completely remove the formula. The texture is inconsistent; some shades are thin and have a soft shine even after ten minutes of wear, while others are almost mousse-like in the tube, and these ones tend to be more matte from the get-go. There is a very subtle mint scent, but I don’t notice it at all once it is on. I do notice that it is easier to get these on the teeth than other lip products. The formula is lightly to moderately drying over time with average to long-wear, depending on the shade. Some shades settled into lip lines over time. The majority are satin to semi-matte with a little sheen, which you can either blot once for a matte finish or wait about an hour or two for it to naturally mattify (like any satin finish really).
Bae
PPermanent. $20.00.
Lovespell
PPermanent. $20.00.
Tarte Bae Tarteist Lip Paint
Tarte Bae Tarteist Lip Paint
Tarte Bae Tarteist Lip Paint
Tarte Bae Tarteist Lip Paint
Tarte Bae Tarteist Lip Paint
Tarte Bae Tarteist Lip Paint
Tarte Bae Tarteist Lip Paint
Tarte Lovespell Tarteist Lip Paint
Tarte Lovespell Tarteist Lip Paint
Tarte Lovespell Tarteist Lip Paint
Tarte Lovespell Tarteist Lip Paint
Tarte Lovespell Tarteist Lip Paint
Tarte Lovespell Tarteist Lip Paint
Tarte Lovespell Tarteist Lip Paint
Wowwwwwwwwwwwwwwww 🙂
Lovespell is calling my name ….
realllyyy stunning
It is such a rich shade!
I’m surprised to see these scored high!
I purchase and tried Manbun on, and thought it looked terrible. So thick out from the tube, streaky, making every dry patch evident, hard to get the color even, lifting up every time I rubbed my lips together…
Oh well, maybe I was sent a not-so-great one? Or maybe it’s a problem with this particular color?
I’m happy that they don’t seem all to be that bad, though.
They look gorgeous on you, as per usual. 🙂
The range is really inconsistent – I believe I mentioned a lot of variability from shade to shade in the overview portion in the post 🙂
Yes, I read that! But didn’t know if the shade I bought were one of the something-to-be-desired ones… Truth to be told, from your sneak peek photos, I would think they are all very good, because they did look great on you (I didn’t think they photographed bad or streaky or patch at all on your pics).
But that didn’t translate on my lips…
They applied pretty well in general, but the wear varies more, I think!
These two don’t look as thick as So Fetch and lot more smoother.
Some are really wet, some are really thick, almost like a mousse? so weird that they aren’t consistent.
Yeah, Wasn’t happy with the mousse/paste texture. 😛
Wow these lippies look so pigmented and vibrant! Might just have to give them a shot. Thanks for the review and HD photos! 🙂
No problem, An!
These look SO much more comfortable than the MAC new ones. Those look so dry and parched. These leave the lips looking matte-ish but healthy still. I like!
They don’t dry down fully like the MAC ones do, so they definitely have a more natural matte finish!
These sound similar to the Ofra liquid lipsticks. Have you tried those?
I typically find the versions that fully dry down uncomfortable (e.g., Stila) as my lips are very dry and I have trouble keeping them hydrated, so this seems like something I might want to check out.
Sorry, I haven’t!
These look lovely but I can’t get over the names. I am firmly a millennial (26) so I feel like the target market, but what grown woman with a grown woman paycheck to purchase mid/high-end makeup would want to wear around a shade like Twerk? Maybe I sound like an old fogey but I’m not one of those women.
I know you haven’t reviewed this shade yet but what even IS “fomo”? I don’t work in marketing but this seems like a desperate grab to look cool to the ~*cool*~ kids despite it being off-brand from what I’d expect from Tarte. But maybe some don’t put stock in that!
So when I saw someone else ask about Fomo, it was said that it means “fear of missing out.” Which basically told me I’m too old now.
Naw, you’re not too old, it’s more like every day, someone decides to make up some new, *hip* abbreviation! Last year, I had to look up the meaning of an eyeshadow in my UD Vice 3, DTF, and oh boy!!! ?
Strangely, when I bought CP’s DGAF, I knew what that meant, and sincerely hope no one ever asks me it’s name while I’m wearing it! Because, again: ?
Haha! 😉
The pigment and smoothness of these is fantastic!!! Lovespell is possibly different enough from my UD Catfight to consider it, I think. They seem to be a hybrid of a regular, high quality satin lipstick and the newer liquid matte lipstick trend, it looks like?
Something like that! I think they transfer more than your average satin/matte lipstick (obviously way more than the super flat, matte finish as well), but there’s a lot of color that just sticks on.
Lovespell is calling my name! That’s my kind of colour although I’m bound to have something similar. I’ve really tried to cut back on buying lip products because I must have every colour under the sun by now! Saying that, it all comes down to textural variations and subtle differences in colour…that’s my excuse anyway when I feel the need to add to my burgeoning collection. ?
Haha! 😉 Do you think you’ll get this one, Gillian?
I’ll have to wait until I see it in person before I decide but there’s definitely a possibility that I will! ?
Ooh, this sounds like my kind of formula! I’m not a big fan of ultra mattes that dry down, as they are drying, tend to crack/flake on my lips, and re-applying is a challenge. I prefer glossier formulas even if they don’t dry down completely, and I’m ok with some transfer, as long as it’s easy to re-apply. I have enough of these 2 colors, but will be looking forward to reviews of the other shades. And horrible names aside, I’m so glad to see Tarte coming out with fun, bold colors and new formulas. It’s about time! Can’t wait to see what they will do with their eye shadows!
It’d be great to see them do something new with their eyeshadow range!
I think these look great, and the not drying completely down doesn’t bother me. The colors are gorgeous, but common enough I have a few dupes for each, so I’ll be passing unless there’s a real surprise in store with other shades.
I’ll be curious if any of the colors makes your list, Rachel!
Oh wow, these are really pretty! I’m really liking both! I can’t wait for the rest!
Yay! 🙂
YES YES YES!! My bawdee is readeeee! I am loving the way it looks on the lips. I was more excited for this than the MAC liquid mattes.
Haha!
I like the look of both. I generally just quitckly look at the grades for products I cant get, these two looked so good I have to read the review and comment.
They’re pretty nice so long as you don’t mind the transfer!
These look gorgeous! <3
The shade range is pretty!
Your makeup looks very pretty, Christine! I like these liquid lipsticks, they’re not too dry and the colours are flattering.
Thanks, Claire!
These look great! Lovespell looks gorgeous! I kind of want the MAC ones, but I think I’ll get these instead. A much better formula.
Lovespell is a pretty one!
The Tarte Bae Tarteist Lip Paint is the most beautiful Christmas red .. just stunning.
Monica.
It’s pretty!
I’m intrigued by the formula because I always like me a less drying liquid formula and these look really pretty. The thing that makes me hesitant to buy like 90% of this range is the names! I’m definitely in the target age range but even then I think most of the names sound extremely unprofessional, so I can’t imagine how someone older than 30 would be comfortable buying a lipstick called Manbun or Hangry. I don’t even know what some of the names mean, yikes.
I totally understand, Kayle! A lot of people aren’t fans of the names either (well, not on the blog, lol).
How would you say the transfer compares to the Too Faced Melted lipsticks, Christine?
Less than the Melted initially but then they end up about the same – Melted definitely starts off even glossier and thicker for sure.
Love how vibrant these are!
Me too!
These are beautiful colors! I really like Lovespell on you
Thanks, Fancie!
OMG Lovespell. That’s going on my spring wishlist.
Yay!
Lawdy lawdy these are beautiful on you Christine!
Thank you, Deborah!