Tarte Hussy Metallics Shadow ($14.00 for 0.07 oz.) is a bright, light-medium yellow gold with warm undertones and a frosted sheen. The texture was very soft but somewhat looser in the pan, so it kicked up some excess powder in the pan and didn’t apply as evenly or as richly as other shades. It wasn’t hard to use, but it is a shade that benefited from applying in sheerer layers or over primer. The color lasted for eight hours on me. Disney by Sephora Triton (LE, ) is darker (95% similar). By Beauty Bay Gold Digger (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker (95% similar). Sydney Grace Golden Scepter (PiP, $6.25) is more shimmery (95% similar). NARS Privilege (DC, $25.00) is more shimmery (95% similar). ColourPop Jinxie (LE, $6.00) is lighter (95% similar). ColourPop Zero Clue (LE, $4.50) is lighter (95% similar). Guerlain Petrouchka #2 (LE, ) is less shimmery (95% similar). ColourPop Gilded (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, lighter (95% similar). Chanel Affresco #6 (LE, ) is lighter (95% similar). LORAC Unlimited (PiP, $19.00) is more shimmery, darker (95% similar). MAC Goldmine (P, $17.00) is darker (95% similar). ColourPop Fawn (LE, $6.00) is less shimmery, darker (95% similar). Bobbi Brown Overheated (LE, $38.00) is more shimmery (90% similar). Natasha Denona Aurum (PiP, $29.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar). ColourPop Sauced (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar). Coloured Raine St. Germain Cocktail (DC, $6.99) is lighter (90% similar). Make Up For Ever D410 Gold Nugget (P, $17.00) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Leopard Sun #1 (PiP, ) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). Natasha Denona Sundazed (128K) (PiP, ) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar). KVD Beauty Egypt (LE, ) is more shimmery (90% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Tarte Whiskey Metallics Shadow ($14.00 for 0.07 oz.) is a medium-dark, coppery bronze with warm undertones and a frosted finish. It had opaque color coverage with a soft, finely-milled texture that was smooth and blendable. This shade wore well for eight hours on me before creasing faintly. elf Meteor (P, $6.00) is more shimmery, lighter (95% similar). Bobbi Brown Tiger's Eye (LE, $22.00) is darker (95% similar). Make Up For Ever I662 Amber Brown (DC, $21.00) is less shimmery (95% similar). Too Faced Malted Milk Ball (LE, $16.00) is less shimmery (95% similar). MAC Handsome Prince (LE, $21.00) is cooler (95% similar). NARS Fez (DC, $25.00) is less shimmery (95% similar). Make Up For Ever D652 Celestial Earth (P, $17.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar). Make Up For Ever ME654 Cauldron (DC, $17.00) is lighter (90% similar). Melt Cosmetics Redox (PiP, ) is darker, cooler (90% similar). Guerlain Coque d'Or #3 (DC, ) is cooler (90% similar). NARS Isolde #1 (DC, $25.00) is lighter (90% similar). NARS Play Me (DC, $25.00) is cooler (90% similar). Natasha Denona Copper Stone (188M) (PiP, $29.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar). BH Cosmetics Carli Bybel Deluxe Edition #14 (LE, ) is lighter (90% similar). Tarte Pretty (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). Morphe 24/7 (LE, ) is darker, cooler (90% similar). Viseart Ambre (PiP, ) is cooler (90% similar). MAC Bao Bao's Jewels #3 (LE, ) is more shimmery, lighter, brighter (90% similar). LORAC Brown Sugar (LE, $19.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar). ColourPop Game Face (P, $6.00) is lighter (90% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Tarte Scandal Metallics Shadow ($14.00 for 0.07 oz.) is a rich, medium-dark copper with warm, red-brown undertones and a pearly sheen. It was intensely pigmented–a little went a long way–with a very soft consistency. It was almost too soft, as it was easy to disturb the top layer of product, which required tapping away excess to avoid fall out during application. I recommend using a lighter hand when using this one, as you don’t need much product to get opaque coverage. The eyeshadow was blendable and adhered well to bare skin, while it lasted for eight and a half hours. Tarte Clueless (P, $14.00) is more shimmery, lighter (95% similar). MAC Star Myth (LE, $17.00) is more shimmery (95% similar). Tarte Flame (PiP, ) is darker, warmer (95% similar). KVD Beauty Harpsichord (LE, ) is lighter, brighter, warmer (90% similar). Tarte Copper Kettle (LE, ) is darker (90% similar). Morphe S.B.N. (LE, ) is lighter (90% similar). Huda Beauty Gemstone #7 (PiP, ) is more shimmery, brighter (90% similar). Makeup Geek Vegas Lights (P, $12.00) is brighter, warmer (90% similar). Smashbox Delirious (PiP, ) is darker, cooler (90% similar). Smashbox Oxidize (LE, ) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar). Morphe Firework (LE, ) is darker, cooler (90% similar). Make Up For Ever I702 Mahogany (DC, $17.00) is lighter (90% similar). Tarte On the Monet (LE, ) is less shimmery, more muted, cooler (90% similar). LORAC Garnet (PiP, $19.00) is darker (90% similar). ColourPop Sequin (P, $6.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar). MAC Brash (LE, $17.00) is brighter (90% similar). Make Up For Ever I702 Mahogany (DC, $21.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). KVD Beauty Doce (DC, $21.00) is lighter, brighter, warmer (90% similar). Coloured Raine Downtown (DC, $6.99) is more shimmery (90% similar). Anastasia Henna (P, $12.00) is more shimmery (90% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Tarte Speakeasy Metallics Shadow ($14.00 for 0.07 oz.) is a deep brown with warm undertones and a pearly sheen. The pigmentation was fantastic, while the powder applied exceptionally well to bare skin (I really didn’t find primer to improve application at all!) and blended out nicely. The texture was very soft and finely-milled, but it was a smidgen looser in the pan, so it is better patted onto the skin initially, then blended–it seems to “melt” a bit that way. This shade lasted for eight and a half hours on me. Clarins The Essentials #7 (LE, ) is warmer (95% similar). Anastasia Comfort (P, $12.00) is lighter (95% similar). MAC Her Cocoa #4 (LE, $17.00) is warmer (95% similar). Stila Metallic Bronze (LE, $18.00) is darker, cooler (95% similar). LORAC Maroon (LE, $19.00) is lighter (95% similar). Anastasia NYC (LE, $12.00) is less shimmery, lighter (95% similar). KVD Beauty Papilio (DC, ) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). Clinique Fuller Fudge (P, $17.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar). Milani Intermix (DC, $6.99) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Chanel Affresco #8 (LE, ) is cooler (90% similar). Clarins The Essentials #9 (LE, ) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). Tarte Pretty (LE, ) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). Too Faced Spoiled (LE, $16.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). KVD Beauty Synergy (DC, $21.00) is more shimmery, warmer (85% similar). MAC Bronze (P, $17.00) is lighter, warmer (85% similar). Chanel Codes Elegants #4 (PiP, ) is cooler (85% similar). Make Up For Ever D652 Celestial Earth (DC, $21.00) is more shimmery, warmer (85% similar). Guerlain Petrouchka #4 (LE, ) is lighter, warmer (85% similar). Bad Habit Frida (PiP, ) is cooler (85% similar). MAC Divine Decadence (LE, $17.00) is lighter, warmer (85% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

FORMULA OVERVIEW | Tarte Metallics Shadow ($14.00 for 0.07 oz.) is a new, limited edition formula (boo!hiss!) that is available in 11 shades. Each eyeshadow comes in an oversized plastic compact with a clear lid, but the eyeshadow pan is actually removable; the only downside is that the pan itself isn’t labeled, so if you move yours into a freestyle palette system, I would make sure to add labels to the bottoms! The formula is soft, smooth, slightly dense, and very pigmented; a little went a long way, but it wasn’t so soft that it turned powdery or had a lot of fall out to contend with, though there was a little excess kicked up in the pan. They were very blendable and easy to apply to bare skin, and I didn’t notice a difference in payoff or texture when applied over primer or over bare skin. The formula wore between seven and eight hours for me (no primer).

There’s not much information about these posted on Tarte’s website, and in their email newsletter, it just mentioned “highly-pigmented,” but given that they typically advertiser their formulas (for eyeshadows) as long-wearing, I did test without primer for consistency. I’ll check back as I continue to review other shades to see if they make additional claims/updates.

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Tarte Hussy Metallics Shadow

Tarte Hussy Metallics Shadow

Tarte Hussy Metallics Shadow

Tarte Hussy Metallics Shadow

Tarte Hussy Metallics Shadow

Tarte Hussy Metallics Shadow

Tarte Whiskey Metallics Shadow

Tarte Whiskey Metallics Shadow

Tarte Whiskey Metallics Shadow

Tarte Whiskey Metallics Shadow

Tarte Whiskey Metallics Shadow

Tarte Whiskey Metallics Shadow

Tarte Scandal Metallics Shadow

Tarte Scandal Metallics Shadow

Tarte Scandal Metallics Shadow

Tarte Scandal Metallics Shadow

Tarte Scandal Metallics Shadow

Tarte Scandal Metallics Shadow

Tarte Speakeasy Metallics Shadow

Tarte Speakeasy Metallics Shadow

Tarte Speakeasy Metallics Shadow

Tarte Speakeasy Metallics Shadow

Tarte Speakeasy Metallics Shadow

Tarte Speakeasy Metallics Shadow

Tarte Speakeasy Metallics Shadow

Tarte Speakeasy Metallics Shadow