Tarte Coor Wheel Amazonian Clay Blush Palette ($44.00 for 0.84 oz.) includes 10 blushes housed in a circular compact that opens and reveals five blushes on each side (there is no mirror as a result). Each pan is a decent size at 0.084 oz. a pop with a wide enough diameter that most blush brushes fit easily in them. The pans did not appear removable (I tried three pans with tweezers, and I didn’t feel any give). It would be a travel-friendly way to take so many blushes with you without taking up a lot of space.

The Amazonian Clay Blush formula is supposed to have 12-hour wear along with a “supremely soft” texture. There’s a lot to like about Tarte’s formula, as it is softer (sometimes dusty), blendable, and fairly smooth with good pigmentation, but for me, I rarely get 12-hour wear–I do get between 8 and 10-hour wear, though. Overall, the quality was consistent with the full-sized Tarte blushes I’ve tried with only one shade having a firmer, stiffer texture. I think they could have varied the colors used in the palette a bit more, but at least there is some variety in undertones and finishes. If you have a few blush palettes from Tarte, you may find that there is a lot of overlap, even if shades are not exact dupes, as the brand is prone to repeating itself each holiday! I think this a wish list worthy option for someone who is a big fan of Tarte’s formula or needs to have an instant blush stash.

Value

• Full-size cost: $28.00 for 0.20 oz., $140.00/oz.
• Palette cost: $44.00 for 0.84 oz., $52.38/oz.
• Value: $117.60 worth of blush / $4.40 per shade

Crafty is a light peach with warm undertones and gold shimmer. This will work more as a highlighter than a blush for most skin tones, though it has a whiter base, so deeper skin tones may want to layer it over another cheek color. The texture was soft, blendable, and did not emphasize my skin’s natural texture when applied. It wore well for eight and a half hours. Cle de Peau Delicate Pink (14) (P, $55.00) is less shimmery (95% similar). Viseart Highlight #1 (PiP, ) is less shimmery (90% similar). Looxi Beauty Goddess (P, $7.50) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar). Coloured Raine Luxurious Bling (P, $25.00) is cooler (90% similar). Makeup Revolution Radiant Lights (P, $6.00) is less shimmery (90% similar). MAC Tutu (LE, $42.00) is more shimmery (90% similar). Laura Geller Peach Glow (P, $26.00) is cooler (90% similar). Wet 'n' Wild Blossom Glow (P, $4.99) is cooler (95% similar). Fenty Beauty Starstruck (P, $25.00) is more shimmery, darker (85% similar). Laura Mercier Highlight 01 (P, ) is less shimmery (90% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Concept is a muted, medium-dark rosy coral with warm undertones and a mostly matte finish. It had good pigmentation paired with a soft, blendable texture that was a bit thin and dusty, so it sheered out noticeably when applied to the cheeks. Luckily, it could be built up to greater intensity. This shade wore for nine hours before starting to fade on me. MAC I'll Hold My Breath #2 (LE, ) is cooler (95% similar). KIKO 108 Orange Coral (DC, $12.00) is darker, brighter (90% similar). Estee Lauder Sensuous Rose (P, $34.00) is more muted, warmer (90% similar). Guerlain Petrouchka #7 (LE, ) is darker, more muted (90% similar). NARS Illusive (LE, $30.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar). Chanel Angelique (190) (DC, $45.00) is lighter, brighter (90% similar). Hourglass Mood Flush (P, $40.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Surratt Beauty Parfait (P, $32.00) is lighter, brighter, warmer (90% similar). MAC Pinch Me (P, $24.00) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar). Tarte Mod (LE, $29.00) is darker, brighter, warmer (90% similar). bareMinerals Swoon (LE, $19.00) is lighter, brighter, warmer (90% similar). ColourPop Between the Sheets (P, $8.00) is warmer (90% similar). MAC Melba (P, $24.00) is warmer (85% similar). Tom Ford Beauty The Afternooner (Blush) (LE, ) is darker (85% similar). OFRA Sweet Stuff (LE, ) is less shimmery, lighter, brighter (85% similar). Phytosurgence Fume (P, $17.07) is darker, warmer (85% similar). Essence Satin Love (P, $2.99) is warmer (85% similar). ColourPop Hen Party (LE, $8.00) is warmer, glossier (85% similar). Essence Beloved (P, $2.99) is less shimmery, cooler (85% similar). ColourPop Retro (LE, $12.00) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (80% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Icon is a muted, medium rosy pink with subtle, warm undertones and a semi-matte finish. It had the type of finish that seemed matte initially, but it had a more natural matte finish when blended and buffed on the skin–it didn’t look dry or flat. This shade had a soft, lightly dusty texture that was very blendable and easy to use, and it did not sheer out unduly like Concept did, so the dustiness wasn’t noticeable when I used it on the cheeks. I was able to wear this one for nine hours before it started to show signs of wear. Chanel Crescendo (250) (LE, $45.00) is brighter (95% similar). MAC Formal (LE, ) is lighter (95% similar). ILIA Before Today (P, $32.00) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Wicked (P, $60.00) is brighter (90% similar). Kosas Longitude Zero (Blush) (PiP, ) is less shimmery, warmer (90% similar). Tarte Amazed (LE, $29.00) is warmer (90% similar). Stila Dusty Rose (LE, ) is more muted (90% similar). Dior Rose Baiser (361) (P, $48.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar). bareMinerals Glamour (LE, $19.00) is lighter (90% similar). Tarte Decked Out (LE, $29.00) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar). Estee Lauder Pink Ingenue (P, $34.00) is warmer (90% similar). Chanel Tweed Evanescent (130) (LE, $45.00) is brighter, warmer (90% similar). Chanel Jardin de Chanel (LE, $55.00) is lighter (90% similar). Tarte Genius (LE, $29.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar). Tarte Decked Out (LE, $29.00) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar). Charlotte Tilbury Filmstar Blush (Original) (LE, ) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar). MAC Happy-Go-Rosy (P, $29.00) is brighter (90% similar). NYX Dusty Rose (DC, $5.00) is more muted, warmer (90% similar). By Terry Savannah Love #3 (LE, ) is darker (90% similar). NARS Loves Me (LE, $30.00) is more shimmery, brighter (90% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Montage is a deep raspberry pink with neutral-to-cool undertones and a semi-matte finish. The pigmentation was good, while the consistency was smooth but too firm in the pan, so it was harder to blend out on the skin. It had more of a natural finish as it was blended on the skin. On me, this shade wore well for nine hours. Sephora Love Sick (22) (P, $14.00) is warmer (95% similar). Pat McGrath Lovestruck (P, $38.00) is less shimmery (95% similar). Chanel Rosewood (350) (P, $45.00) is darker (95% similar). Chanel Rose Ruban (602) (P, $45.00) is less shimmery, cooler (95% similar). MAC Red Water Lily (LE, $40.00) is more shimmery (95% similar). NARS Famous (LE, $30.00) is more shimmery, lighter (95% similar). MAC Sunset Beach (LE, $32.00) is brighter (95% similar). Jouer Seduce Me (PiP, ) is brighter, cooler (90% similar). Buxom Ibiza (P, $22.00) is brighter (95% similar). Edward Bess Bed of Roses (P, $43.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar). Coloured Raine Damage Control (Blush) (LE, ) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Wicked (P, $60.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). ColourPop Hysterical (LE, $8.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar). Stila Pink Rose Blush (LE, ) is lighter, more muted (90% similar). Rare Beauty Nearly Rose (P, $21.00) is less shimmery (90% similar). Tarte Ironic (LE, $29.00) is warmer (90% similar). Bobbi Brown Pretty Pink (P, $30.00) is lighter, brighter (90% similar). MAC Happy-Go-Rosy (P, $29.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). MAC Peaches & Cream (LE, $24.00) is more shimmery, brighter (90% similar). Illamasqua Peaked (P, $26.00) is darker, glossier (90% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Ironic is a medium-dark, pinky plum with neutral-to-warm undertones and a semi-matte finish. This blush had excellent color payoff, while the texture was soft, just a smidgen powdery, and blended easily on the skin. I noticed the finish looked less matte and flat as I blended the product on my cheeks. The wear came in closer to nine hours on this particular color. Too Faced Your Love is King (P, $26.00) is more shimmery (95% similar). Sephora Love Sick (22) (P, $14.00) is more shimmery, cooler (95% similar). ColourPop Cruel Intentions (LE, $8.00) is lighter (95% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Exotic Flora (Top) (LE, ) is more shimmery, lighter, brighter (90% similar). Chanel Rosewood (350) (P, $45.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar). Tarte Montage (LE, $29.00) is cooler (90% similar). By Terry Savannah Love #3 (LE, ) is warmer (90% similar). Viseart Plum #3 (PiP, ) is darker (90% similar). Anastasia Pink Dahlia (P, $32.00) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar). Smith and Cult Cool Plum (P, $24.00) is less shimmery (90% similar). Tarte Fetching (LE, $29.00) is lighter, more muted (90% similar). Bobbi Brown Sand Pink (DC, $30.00) is darker, warmer (85% similar). Clinique Black Honey Pop (P, $21.00) is darker, warmer (85% similar). Natasha Denona Pink (PiP, ) is lighter (85% similar). Rare Beauty Grace (P, $23.00) is less shimmery, lighter (85% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Flush (P, $60.00) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (80% similar). Becca Nightingale (P, $32.00) is darker, warmer (80% similar). MAC Fever (P, $24.00) is darker (80% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Idol is a light-medium, yellowed gold with warm, orange undertones and a frosted sheen. It had semi-opaque pigmentation with a soft, lightly dusty texture–this one was prone to sheering out, but I imagine that for most this will be used as a highlighter and that sheerness will be more appreciated than not. The sheen is subtle on my skin, and the color didn’t seem to translate as noticeably as I had anticipated, but as always, this will likely have more color impact on fairer complexions. It wore well for eight hours on me. Laura Mercier Addiction (P, $45.00) is more shimmery (95% similar). Becca Champagne Pop (LE, $42.00) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (95% similar). Urban Decay Pyrite (LE, ) is darker (90% similar). Giorgio Armani No. 02 (P, $62.00) is less shimmery (90% similar). Becca Opal (P, $38.00) is more shimmery (90% similar). Illamasqua Rush (P, ) is more shimmery (90% similar). Becca Champagne Pop (P, $38.00) is more shimmery (90% similar). Smashbox Glow (LE, ) is lighter, brighter (80% similar). theBalm Solid Gold (P, $24.00) is more shimmery, lighter, brighter (85% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Culture is a bright pop of peony pink with warmer undertones (though not strongly warm) paired with warmer, golden shimmer. It had good color coverage with a powdery texture, though it was soft, finely-milled, and remained blendable on the skin. There seemed to be pigmentation to spare, as it did not sheer out noticeably in practice. This shade lasted for almost nine hours on me. Becca Hibiscus Bloom (DC, $34.00) is darker (95% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Lissome (Bottom) (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker (95% similar). Milani Bella Bellini (P, $7.99) is more shimmery (95% similar). Dior Coral Pop (10) (LE, $48.00) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar). Chanel Rose Glacier (170) (LE, $45.00) is more shimmery (90% similar). Benefit Bella Bamba (DC, $29.00)(95% similar). Benefit GALifornia (P, $29.00) is less shimmery, darker (95% similar). Buxom Havana (P, $22.00) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar). Pat McGrath Nymphette (P, $38.00) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar). NARS Fireclay (LE, $42.00) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar). MAC Look Don't Touch (LE, $31.00) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar). MAC Sweets for My Sweet (P, $31.00) is darker, more muted (90% similar). Too Faced Raindrops on Roses (LE, ) is cooler (90% similar). Tarina Tarantino Parasol (P, $25.00) is brighter, cooler (90% similar). Hourglass Vivid Flush (LE, $40.00) is less shimmery, warmer (90% similar). Laura Geller Peach Delight (P, $28.00) is lighter (90% similar). MAC Dipped in Stars (LE, $31.00) is cooler (90% similar). Becca Flowerchild (P, $32.00) is warmer (90% similar). Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk Medium-Deep #3 (PiP, ) is warmer (90% similar). ColourPop Court of Miracles (LE, $12.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Surreal is a bright, medium pink with subtle, cool undertones and a matte finish. It was nicely pigmented, and I felt like a little went a long way, possibly due to the general brightness of it as well as the richness in pigment. The texture was soft, finely-milled, and a bit on the dusty side, but it did not appear dry or chalky applied to my skin. It wore well for eight and a half hours before fading on me. ColourPop Above & Beyond (LE, $12.00) is more muted, cooler (95% similar). Urban Decay Temper (-, ) is darker (95% similar). Sephora Flirt It Up (P, $14.00) is warmer (95% similar). Tarte Whimsy (LE, $29.00) is lighter (95% similar). Tarte Pop (LE, $29.00) is darker (95% similar). theBalm Argyle (P, $22.00) is darker (95% similar). Urban Decay Native Blush (-, ) is lighter, cooler (95% similar). Tarte Flush (P, $29.00) is more muted (95% similar). ColourPop Take the Cake (LE, $12.00) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar). Chanel Pink Explosion (P, $45.00) is darker, more muted (90% similar). Too Faced Pink Wink (PiP, ) is more shimmery, darker, more muted (90% similar). MAC Pure Femininity (LE, $24.00) is darker (90% similar). ColourPop Noodle (DC, $12.00) is more muted, cooler (90% similar). Surratt Beauty Tu Me Fais Rougir (P, $32.00) is more shimmery (90% similar). KIKO 110 Bright Pink (P, $12.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar). Giorgio Armani Amore (51) (P, $38.00) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar). Kevyn Aucoin Shadore (P, $37.00) is more muted (90% similar). MAC Pink Swoon (P, $24.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar). Urban Decay Nooner (Blush) (PiP, ) is darker (85% similar). Tarte Breathtaking (LE, $29.00) is darker, more muted, warmer (85% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Deco is a medium, pink-coral with warm undertones and a semi-matte finish. The pigmentation was mostly opaque, while the powder felt soft, smooth, and neither dusty nor too firm in the pan. This shade applied and blended out without trouble and lasted for nine hours. Chanel Tweed Evanescent (130) (LE, $45.00) is lighter (95% similar). Sephora Flirt It Up (06) (P, $14.00) is brighter, warmer (95% similar). MAC Fleur Power (P, $24.00) is warmer (95% similar). NARS Hot Pursuit (LE, $30.00) is lighter (95% similar). Marc Jacobs Beauty Exhibitionist (LE, ) is lighter (95% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Wicked (P, $60.00) is more shimmery, cooler (95% similar). Tarte Lovable (LE, $29.00) is cooler (95% similar). MAC Happy-Go-Rosy (P, $29.00) is cooler (95% similar). Estee Lauder Pink Ingenue (P, $34.00) is lighter (95% similar). The Estee Edit Purr Pink (03) (P, $28.00) is more muted (95% similar). Natasha Denona Pink (PiP, ) is lighter (95% similar). NYX Peach (DC, $5.00) is brighter (95% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Lavender Lure (Bottom) (LE, ) is lighter (95% similar). Tarte Irreplaceable (LE, $29.00) is darker (90% similar). Tarte Decked Out (LE, $29.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar). Patrick Ta She's That Girl (Powder) (PiP, ) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar). Chanel Vibration (270) (P, $45.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar). Tarte Live (LE, $29.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Disclosure (P, $60.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar). Kosas Longitude Zero (Blush) (PiP, ) is darker, cooler (90% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Mod is a brightened, medium peachy-coral with warm undertones and a satin finish. The blush was richly pigmented and applied true-to-color on my skin. It had a soft, smooth consistency, and wasn’t dusty or powdery. This shade lasted for just over eight and a half hours on me. ColourPop Palatial (LE, $12.00) is less shimmery, darker (95% similar). Anastasia Desert (PiP, ) is darker, warmer (95% similar). Tom Ford Beauty The Afternooner (Blush) (LE, ) is more shimmery, darker (95% similar). Dior Coral Flight (462) (LE, $48.00) is darker (95% similar). KIKO 108 Orange Coral (DC, $12.00) is more muted (95% similar). NYX Apricot (DC, $5.00) is lighter, cooler (95% similar). Tarte Genuine (LE, $29.00) is lighter (95% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Explicit Flush (Right) (PiP, ) is less shimmery, darker (95% similar). ColourPop Ex (LE, $5.00) is darker (95% similar). MAC Sideshow You (LE, $24.00) is lighter (95% similar). Cover FX Spiced Cinnamon (Left) (PiP, ) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar). Rose Inc Anemone (P, $18.00) is more shimmery, warmer, glossier (90% similar). bareMinerals Swoon (LE, $19.00) is lighter (90% similar). Hourglass Incandescent Electra (P, $38.00) is more shimmery (90% similar). Dior Precious Rocks (864) (LE, $45.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar). MAC Pinch Me (P, $24.00) is darker (90% similar). Melt Cosmetics Honey Thief (P, $22.00) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Moira I Respect You (P, $8.50) is less shimmery, warmer (90% similar). Make Up For Ever B314 (P, $23.00) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar). ColourPop Under Pressure (P, $8.00) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Tarte Color Wheel Holiday 2016 Blush Palette

Tarte Color Wheel Holiday 2016 Blush Palette

Tarte Color Wheel Holiday 2016 Blush Palette

Tarte Color Wheel Holiday 2016 Blush Palette

Tarte Color Wheel Holiday 2016 Blush Palette

Tarte Color Wheel Holiday 2016 Blush Palette

Tarte Crafty Amazonian Clay 12-Hour Blush

Tarte Crafty Amazonian Clay 12-Hour Blush

Tarte Crafty Amazonian Clay 12-Hour Blush

Tarte Concept Amazonian Clay 12-Hour Blush

Tarte Concept Amazonian Clay 12-Hour Blush

Tarte Concept Amazonian Clay 12-Hour Blush

Tarte Icon Amazonian Clay 12-Hour Blush

Tarte Icon Amazonian Clay 12-Hour Blush

Tarte Icon Amazonian Clay 12-Hour Blush

Tarte Montage Amazonian Clay 12-Hour Blush

Tarte Montage Amazonian Clay 12-Hour Blush

Tarte Montage Amazonian Clay 12-Hour Blush

Tarte Ironic Amazonian Clay 12-Hour Blush

Tarte Ironic Amazonian Clay 12-Hour Blush

Tarte Ironic Amazonian Clay 12-Hour Blush

Tarte Idol Amazonian Clay 12-Hour Blush

Tarte Idol Amazonian Clay 12-Hour Blush

Tarte Idol Amazonian Clay 12-Hour Blush

Tarte Culture Amazonian Clay 12-Hour Blush

Tarte Culture Amazonian Clay 12-Hour Blush

Tarte Culture Amazonian Clay 12-Hour Blush

Tarte Surreal Amazonian Clay 12-Hour Blush

Tarte Surreal Amazonian Clay 12-Hour Blush

Tarte Surreal Amazonian Clay 12-Hour Blush

Tarte Deco Amazonian Clay 12-Hour Blush

Tarte Deco Amazonian Clay 12-Hour Blush

Tarte Deco Amazonian Clay 12-Hour Blush

Tarte Mod Amazonian Clay 12-Hour Blush

Tarte Mod Amazonian Clay 12-Hour Blush

Tarte Mod Amazonian Clay 12-Hour Blush