Tarte Metallics Shadows (Summer 2017) Reviews, Photos, Swatches (Part 1)

Christine — Mon, 27 Mar 2017 18:00:00 +0000

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).

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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).
Too Faced Storm Cloud (LE, $16.00) is lighter, brighter (85% similar).

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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

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Downtown

PPermanent. $14.00.

8.5

Product

Pigmentation

7.5

Texture

7.5

Longevity

4.5

Application

84%

Total

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.

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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).
Marc Jacobs Beauty The Siren #7 (LE, ) is lighter, warmer (85% similar).
bareMinerals Deep Sea (LE, $14.00) is darker, warmer (85% similar).

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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

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Genie

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B-

Product

9.5

Pigmentation

7.5

Texture

7.5

Longevity

4.5

Application

82%

Total

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).

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Urban Decay Sapphire Dream (LE, $19.00) is less shimmery (95% similar).
KVD Beauty Nebula (DC, $21.00) is lighter (95% similar).
MAC Blue Black (LE, $17.00) is lighter, more muted (95% similar).
Moira Holy Moly (P, $7.50) is warmer (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).
Tarina Tarantino Violet Storm #3 (DC, ) is lighter, brighter (90% similar).
MAC In the Shadows (P, $17.00) is lighter (90% similar).

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Dark Seas

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A-

Product

Pigmentation

Texture

8.5

Longevity

Application

92%

Total

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).

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ColourPop Twist the Bones (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (95% similar).
BH Cosmetics Foil Eyes 2 #26 (PiP, ) is darker (95% similar).
MAC Frizzyplum (LE, $17.00) is warmer (90% similar).
UOMA Beauty Makeda (LE, ) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
Too Faced Wham Bam (LE, $16.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
Urban Decay Rogue (LE, $19.00) is lighter (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).
MAC Selena (LE, $17.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar).
ColourPop That's Deep (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar).

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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

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Amethyst

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B+

8.5

Product

Pigmentation

8.5

Texture

8.5

Longevity

4.5

Application

89%

Total

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).

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Dior Trompe L'Oeil (011) (LE, $31.00) is less shimmery (95% similar).
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).
Buxom Pure Platinum (P, $12.00) is darker (95% similar).
Sephora Cassette (LE, ) is lighter, brighter (95% similar).

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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

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Flask

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B+

8.5

Product

Pigmentation

8.5

Texture

Longevity

Application

89%

Total

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).

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LORAC Indigo (LE, $19.00) is less shimmery (95% similar).
ColourPop Friskie (P, $6.00) is more shimmery, darker (95% similar).
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).
KVD Beauty Onyx (LE, ) is lighter, warmer (95% similar).
ColourPop Raven (LE, $6.00) is more shimmery (95% similar).
Dior Smoky Canvas #3 (LE, ) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).

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$14.00/0.07 oz. - $200.00 Per Ounce

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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

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Grommet

PPermanent. $14.00.

B+

8.5

Product

9.5

Pigmentation

8.5

Texture

8.5

Longevity

Application

89%

Total

Tarte Downtown Metallic Shadow

Tarte Genie Metallic Shadow

Tarte Metallic Shadows | Look Breakdown

Tarte Dark Seas Metallic Shadow

Tarte Amethyst Metallic Shadow

Tarte Flask Metallic Shadow

Tarte Grommet Metallic Shadow

Tarte Downtown Metallic Shadow

Tarte Genie Metallic Shadow

Tarte Metallic Shadows | Look Breakdown

Tarte Dark Seas Metallic Shadow

Tarte Amethyst Metallic Shadow

Tarte Flask Metallic Shadow

Tarte Grommet Metallic Shadow

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Tarte Metallics Shadows (Summer 2017) Reviews, Photos, Swatches (Part 1)

Downtown

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Genie

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Dark Seas

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Amethyst

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Flask

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Grommet

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