Tarte Metallics Shadows (Summer 2017) Reviews, Photos, Swatches (Part 1)
Downtown
Tarte Downtown Metallic Shadow ($14.00 for 0.07 oz.) is muted, dark brown base with lighter silvery teal flecks of sparkle and shimmer. The texture was looser in the pan and almost felt dry, though it did not sheer out like you might think a drier eyeshadow would. It did have more fallout than other shades during application, as some of the sparkles just did not bind well with the base color. It had great color payoff, though, and lasted for seven hours on me.
The Metallic Shadow formula is supposed to have “smooth payoff” that have “lasting vibrancy with no fallout” and are “ultra-pigmented.” They are also designed to be removable, so you can easily put them into an empty palette. The original set of shades were released in plastic compacts, but the most recent release featured them in cardboard compacts. The formula is typically very pigmented, smooth, and blendable with good wear (around eight hours). They work well and are easy to work with, and I’m glad to see that they brand has continued to expand their color selection in this formula.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Natasha Denona Equilibrium (382M) (PiP, $29.00) is less shimmery (95% similar).
- Laura Mercier Turquoise Blaze (LE, ) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- MAC Prrrplexing (LE, $22.00) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Anastasia Mermaid (P, $12.00) is lighter (90% similar).
- MAC Deep Blue Green (PiP, $21.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Smashbox Roll Deep (PiP, ) is less shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
- KVD Beauty Vestment (LE, ) is less shimmery (95% similar).
- ColourPop Fishy (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Tarte Trendy (PiP, ) is less shimmery, darker, brighter (95% similar).
- Linda Hallberg Cosmetics Orphic (PiP, ) is lighter (85% similar).
Formula Overview
$14.00/0.07 oz. - $200.00 Per Ounce
The Metallic Shadow formula is supposed to have “smooth payoff” that have “lasting vibrancy with no fallout” and are “ultra-pigmented.” They are also designed to be removable, so you can easily put them into an empty palette. The original set of shades were released in plastic compacts, but the most recent release featured them in cardboard compacts. The formula is typically very pigmented, smooth, and blendable with good wear (around eight hours).
Browse all of our Tarte Metallic Shadow swatches.
Ingredients
Dimethicone, mica, talc, calcium sodium borosilicate, silica, zinc stearate, dimethiconol, acrylates copolymer, aluminum, aluminum hydroxide, calcium aluminum borosilicate, caprylyl glycol, hexylene glycol, methyl methacrylate crosspolymer, octyldodecyl stearoyl stearate, phenoxyethanol, polyethylene terephthalate, synthetic fluorphlogopite, tin oxide, triethoxycaprylylsilane, carmine (CI 75470), titanium dioxide (CI 77891), iron oxides (CI 77491, CI 77499), ferric ferrocyanide (CI 77510). ME111ES0006900001
Disclaimer: Ingredient lists are as available by the brand (or retailer) at the time of publishing. Please always check product packaging, if it exists, for the ingredient list applicable to the product you're purchasing, or the brand or retailer's website for the most up-to-date ingredient list.
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Downtown
PPermanent. $14.00.
Genie
Tarte Genie Metallic Shadow ($14.00 for 0.07 oz.) is a muted, grayish teal with cool undertones and a sparkling, frosted finish. The texture was looser and felt drier with larger sparkles that did not bind as well with the base color, so there was some fallout when I worked with it (even after tapping off excess on my brush). It had good color payoff and was fairly blendable on the skin. The eyeshadow wore nicely for seven hours on me.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Anastasia Mermaid (P, $12.00) is darker (95% similar).
- Urban Decay Hijack (DC, $19.00) is less shimmery (90% similar).
- Urban Decay Radio (PiP, $19.00) is less shimmery (90% similar).
- Makeup Geek Houdini (P, $9.99) is darker (90% similar).
- ColourPop Fishy (LE, $4.50) is warmer (90% similar).
- MAC Water (LE, $21.00) is less shimmery (90% similar).
- ColourPop Princess Sparkle (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, lighter, brighter (90% similar).
- ColourPop Warrior (LE, $6.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- bareMinerals Deep Sea (LE, $14.00) is darker, warmer (85% similar).
- Fenty Beauty Souq It 2 Me (PiP, ) is less shimmery, darker (85% similar).
Formula Overview
$14.00/0.07 oz. - $200.00 Per Ounce
The Metallic Shadow formula is supposed to have “smooth payoff” that have “lasting vibrancy with no fallout” and are “ultra-pigmented.” They are also designed to be removable, so you can easily put them into an empty palette. The original set of shades were released in plastic compacts, but the most recent release featured them in cardboard compacts. The formula is typically very pigmented, smooth, and blendable with good wear (around eight hours).
Browse all of our Tarte Metallic Shadow swatches.
Ingredients
Mica, dimethicone, talc, zinc stearate, dimethiconol, silica, acrylates copolymer, aluminum, aluminum hydroxide, calcium aluminum borosilicate, calcium sodium borosilicate, caprylyl glycol, hexylene glycol, methyl methacrylate crosspolymer, octyldodecyl stearoyl stearate, phenoxyethanol, polyethylene terephthalate, synthetic fluorphlogopite, tin oxide, triethoxycaprylylsilane. (+/-): Ultramarines (CI 77007), chromium oxide greens (CI 77288), iron oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499), ferric ferrocyanide (CI 77510), manganese violet (CI 77742), titanium dioxide (CI 77891). ME111ES0006300001
Disclaimer: Ingredient lists are as available by the brand (or retailer) at the time of publishing. Please always check product packaging, if it exists, for the ingredient list applicable to the product you're purchasing, or the brand or retailer's website for the most up-to-date ingredient list.
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Genie
PPermanent. $14.00.
Dark Seas
Tarte Dark Seas Metallic Shadow ($14.00 for 0.07 oz.) is a deep, navy blue with cool undertones and a metallic sheen. It was intensely pigmented with a smooth, almost cream-like texture that was slightly denser in the pan but still very blendable and easy to work with. This shade wore well for eight hours before fading on me.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Urban Decay Sapphire Dream (LE, $19.00) is less shimmery (95% similar).
- KVD Beauty Nebula (DC, $21.00) is lighter (95% similar).
- Moira Holy Moly (P, $7.50) is warmer (95% similar).
- MAC Blue Black (LE, $17.00) is lighter, more muted (95% similar).
- Sephora Diving in Australia (DC, $10.00) is darker, cooler (95% similar).
- MAC Moon is Blue (LE, $22.00) is brighter (95% similar).
- Urban Decay TRM (LE, $19.00) is less shimmery (95% similar).
- Pat McGrath Blitz Blue (PiP, $25.00) is lighter (95% similar).
- Terra Moons Adhara (P, $6.25) is cooler (90% similar).
- BH Cosmetics Foil Eyes 2 #24 (PiP, ) is more muted, warmer (90% similar).
Formula Overview
$14.00/0.07 oz. - $200.00 Per Ounce
The Metallic Shadow formula is supposed to have “smooth payoff” that have “lasting vibrancy with no fallout” and are “ultra-pigmented.” They are also designed to be removable, so you can easily put them into an empty palette. The original set of shades were released in plastic compacts, but the most recent release featured them in cardboard compacts. The formula is typically very pigmented, smooth, and blendable with good wear (around eight hours).
Browse all of our Tarte Metallic Shadow swatches.
Ingredients
Mica, dimethicone, talc, zinc stearate, dimethiconol, silica, acrylates copolymer, aluminum, aluminum hydroxide, calcium aluminum borosilicate, calcium sodium borosilicate, caprylyl glycol, hexylene glycol, methyl methacrylate crosspolymer, octyldodecyl stearoyl stearate, phenoxyethanol, polyethylene terephthalate, synthetic fluorphlogopite, tin oxide, triethoxycaprylylsilane. (+/-): Ultramarines (CI 77007), chromium oxide greens (CI 77288), iron oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499), ferric ferrocyanide (CI 77510), manganese violet (CI 77742), titanium dioxide (CI 77891). ME111ES0006300001
Disclaimer: Ingredient lists are as available by the brand (or retailer) at the time of publishing. Please always check product packaging, if it exists, for the ingredient list applicable to the product you're purchasing, or the brand or retailer's website for the most up-to-date ingredient list.
Look Using this Product
Dark Seas
PPermanent. $14.00.
Amethyst
Tarte Amethyst Metallic Shadow ($14.00 for 0.07 oz.) is a medium-dark purple with warm, pink undertones and a frosted finish. It had great color coverage that applied evenly and smoothly to bare skin. The consistency was soft, blendable, and a smidgen dusty so there was a bit of fallout during application. It wore well for eight hours before fading on me.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- BH Cosmetics Foil Eyes 2 #26 (PiP, ) is darker (95% similar).
- ColourPop Twist the Bones (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (95% similar).
- MAC Frizzyplum (LE, $17.00) is warmer (90% similar).
- Urban Decay Rogue (LE, $19.00) is lighter (90% similar).
- MAC Selena (LE, $17.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- KVD Beauty Catherine (LE, ) is less shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
- Too Faced PSL and Chill (LE, $16.00) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop That's Deep (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Makeup Geek Masquerade (LE, $9.99) is brighter (85% similar).
- Urban Decay Metalhead (LE, ) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
Formula Overview
$14.00/0.07 oz. - $200.00 Per Ounce
The Metallic Shadow formula is supposed to have “smooth payoff” that have “lasting vibrancy with no fallout” and are “ultra-pigmented.” They are also designed to be removable, so you can easily put them into an empty palette. The original set of shades were released in plastic compacts, but the most recent release featured them in cardboard compacts. The formula is typically very pigmented, smooth, and blendable with good wear (around eight hours).
Browse all of our Tarte Metallic Shadow swatches.
Ingredients
Mica, dimethicone, talc, zinc stearate, dimethiconol, aluminum, silica, acrylates copolymer, aluminum hydroxide, calcium aluminum borosilicate, calcium sodium borosilicate, caprylyl glycol, hexylene glycol, methyl methacrylate crosspolymer, octyldodecyl stearoyl stearate, phenoxyethanol, polyethylene terephthalate, synthetic fluorphlogopite, tin oxide, triethoxycaprylylsilane, carmine (CI 75470), titanium dioxide (CI 77891), manganese violet, (CI 77742), iron oxides (CI 77491, CI 77499), ferric ferrocyanide (CI 77510). ME111ES0006400001
Disclaimer: Ingredient lists are as available by the brand (or retailer) at the time of publishing. Please always check product packaging, if it exists, for the ingredient list applicable to the product you're purchasing, or the brand or retailer's website for the most up-to-date ingredient list.
Look Using this Product
Amethyst
PPermanent. $14.00.
Flask
Tarte Flask Metallic Shadow ($14.00 for 0.07 oz.) is a bright silver with a metallic finish. There seemed to be slight bits of sparkle to the finish as well, though it was still more metallic than it was glittery. It had a smooth, blendable consistency that yielded rich, opaque color payoff. The color started to fade after seven and a half hours of wear.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Natasha Denona Chromatic (04M) (PiP, $29.00) is more shimmery, darker (95% similar).
- Urban Decay Shellshock (DC, $19.00) is darker, cooler (95% similar).
- NYX Tin (P, $6.00) is warmer (95% similar).
- KVD Beauty Static Age (DC, $21.00) is cooler (95% similar).
- Melt Cosmetics Indica (PiP, ) is lighter (95% similar).
- Dior Moonlight #3 (LE, ) is less shimmery, warmer (95% similar).
- Marc Jacobs Beauty The Starlet #6 (PiP, ) is darker (95% similar).
- Sephora Cassette (LE, ) is lighter, brighter (95% similar).
- Buxom Pure Platinum (P, $12.00) is darker (95% similar).
- Chanel Architectonic #5 (LE, ) is less shimmery (95% similar).
Formula Overview
$14.00/0.07 oz. - $200.00 Per Ounce
The Metallic Shadow formula is supposed to have “smooth payoff” that have “lasting vibrancy with no fallout” and are “ultra-pigmented.” They are also designed to be removable, so you can easily put them into an empty palette. The original set of shades were released in plastic compacts, but the most recent release featured them in cardboard compacts. The formula is typically very pigmented, smooth, and blendable with good wear (around eight hours).
Browse all of our Tarte Metallic Shadow swatches.
Ingredients
Mica, dimethicone, talc, zinc stearate, dimethiconol, silica, aluminum, acrylates copolymer, aluminum hydroxide, calcium aluminum borosilicate, calcium sodium borosilicate, caprylyl glycol, hexylene glycol, methyl methacrylate crosspolymer, octyldodecyl stearoyl stearate, phenoxyethanol, polyethylene terephthalate, synthetic fluorphlogopite, tin oxide, triethoxycaprylylsilane, aluminum powder (CI 77000), titanium dioxide (CI 77891). ME111ES0007000001
Disclaimer: Ingredient lists are as available by the brand (or retailer) at the time of publishing. Please always check product packaging, if it exists, for the ingredient list applicable to the product you're purchasing, or the brand or retailer's website for the most up-to-date ingredient list.
Look Using this Product
Flask
PPermanent. $14.00.
Grommet
Tarte Grommet Metallic Shadow ($14.00 for 0.07 oz.) is a medium-dark black with neutral-to-warm undertones and flecks of silver sparkle over a satin finish. This was the least metallic shade in the new releases, and it had much larger, more visible sparkle instead. The texture was smoother, denser, and easier to work with, so while not all of the sparkles translated visibly on the lid, there wasn’t real fallout like with Genie or Dark Seas. This shade stayed on well for eight hours.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- NARS Heraklion (DC, $25.00) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (95% similar).
- ColourPop Nothing's Impossible (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery (95% similar).
- KVD Beauty Black Star (LE, ) is darker (95% similar).
- ColourPop Faraway (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery (95% similar).
- MAC Black Tied (P, $17.00) is less shimmery (95% similar).
- ColourPop Raven (LE, $6.00) is more shimmery (95% similar).
- KVD Beauty Onyx (LE, ) is lighter, warmer (95% similar).
- LORAC Indigo (LE, $19.00) is less shimmery (95% similar).
- ColourPop Friskie (P, $6.00) is more shimmery, darker (95% similar).
- Too Faced Cookies and Cream (LE, $16.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar).
Formula Overview
$14.00/0.07 oz. - $200.00 Per Ounce
The Metallic Shadow formula is supposed to have “smooth payoff” that have “lasting vibrancy with no fallout” and are “ultra-pigmented.” They are also designed to be removable, so you can easily put them into an empty palette. The original set of shades were released in plastic compacts, but the most recent release featured them in cardboard compacts. The formula is typically very pigmented, smooth, and blendable with good wear (around eight hours).
Browse all of our Tarte Metallic Shadow swatches.
Ingredients
Mica, dimethicone, talc, calcium sodium borosilicate, zinc stearate, dimethiconol, silica, acrylates copolymer, aluminum, aluminum hydroxide, calcium aluminum borosilicate, caprylyl glycol, hexylene glycol, methyl methacrylate crosspolymer, octyldodecyl stearoyl stearate, phenoxyethanol, polyethylene terephthalate, synthetic fluorphlogopite, tin oxide, triethoxycaprylylsilane. (+/-): Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), iron oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499), manganese violet (CI 77742). ME111ES0006500001
Disclaimer: Ingredient lists are as available by the brand (or retailer) at the time of publishing. Please always check product packaging, if it exists, for the ingredient list applicable to the product you're purchasing, or the brand or retailer's website for the most up-to-date ingredient list.
What’s the size of the pan? Would they fit into a MAC palette?
I don’t know offhand the exact size, but they look similar to MAC/UD pans.
Downtown and Dark Seas are really beautiful. I worry because so many of yours arrived broken. Hopefully, that was just a fluke.
I’m worried, too 🙁
Yep, I’m in BIG trouble. I already have 7 of the originals (love!!), looks like I will need more! Getting Amethyst and Flask for sure, and will probably cave on Dark Seas (even though I have tons of dupes) and Genie
There are some nice ones in the new shade range!
Amethyst is my pick out of these!! I’m really digging purple/plum eyeshadow lately!! I may need to look into this one!!!
That’s a pretty pick!
I can’t wait to see your swatches and review of the other colors! 🙂
All swatches are up in the gallery! xo
Very beautiful shades of blue here – love Genie. Gorgeous eye look Christine.
Thank you, Genevieve!
Looks like MAC Blue Green or is that Brown Green pigment.
Sort of – it is less shifty to me overall – like it’s that type of shade but way more subdued.
YESSS I’m so glad Dark Seas performed well! It’s such a gorgeous shade and I’m a fan of tarte’s metallic formula. I’ll be buying this particular shade this week!
Can’t wait for you to try it, Sarah!
Not sure whether my original comment went through or not, because my screen froze up on me?
Anyway, Downtown and Genie look fab for creating a smoked “dirty’ teal eye look! I really love both , and would hope that their performance over primer would be vastly improved?
I don’t see any others from you!
Primer would help for sure! 🙂
I want all of these except Grommet!They are very pretty.
Why did they call one shade “Grommet”? It just makes me think of ears…
Downtown is a really interesting and subdued darker shade. I think I may have to pick it up. I love your look and now you have me wanting that MJ matte pencil too.
Genie is my favourite as well.
I’m so glad Tarte is making a permanent range of eyeshadows… More brands should do this. (Looking at you Too Faced). lol
So pretty, even if some weren’t stellar, I’m loving the shades.