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). I was pleasantly surprised by the consistency and pigmentation of the new formula; I’m disappointed it’s limited edition, and it would been even better if there were more unique shades released as well. I am also a huge fan of them being easy to pop out!

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.

Tarte Pin-up Metallics Shadow ($14.00 for 0.07 oz.) is an iridescent, white gold with warm undertones and a pinky-peach sheen. It turned rather warm-toned when I applied it to my lid, but it appeared whiter when I initially swatched it–but then it was whiter when I patted it on my lower lash line as well! I find it to be a chameleon on.
Too Faced Snowflakes (LE, $16.00) is more shimmery, warmer (95% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Double Indemnity #1 (PiP, ) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (95% similar). Chanel Rêve d'Orient #2 (LE, ) is darker, warmer (95% similar). MAC Posh Pedigree #1 (LE, $21.00) is less shimmery (95% similar). Anastasia Soft Gold (P, $12.00) is darker, warmer (95% similar). ColourPop Valley Girl (PiP, $6.00) is more shimmery (95% similar). LORAC Quartz (LE, $19.00) is darker, warmer (95% similar). bareMinerals Breathtaking (P, ) is less shimmery (95% similar). Coloured Raine Clutch Pearls (DC, $6.99) is lighter (95% similar). KVD Beauty Thunderstruck (DC, $21.00) is less shimmery (95% similar). MAC Short Shorts (LE, $17.00) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar). Becca Chardonnay (LE, ) is darker, warmer (90% similar). MAC Solar White (LE, $17.00) is darker (90% similar). Natasha Denona Aura (25M) (PiP, $29.00) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar). MAC Nylon (P, $17.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar). Guerlain Electric Look #3 (LE, ) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Dior Eternal Gold #3 (LE, ) is darker, warmer (90% similar). MAC Vanilla (PiP, $21.00) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar). KVD Beauty Lunar Lights (DC, ) is lighter (90% similar). KKW Beauty 2008 (LE, ) is warmer (90% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Tarte Grind Metallics Shadow ($14.00 for 0.07 oz.) is a medium-dark pewter with warm undertones and a frosted finish. The texture was soft, finely-milled, and very blendable while being incredibly pigmented without sheering out. It started to crease after seven and a half hours of wear. Bobbi Brown Bronze (LE, ) is lighter (95% similar). MAC Omigaud It's Gold (LE, $21.00) is darker, warmer (95% similar). Lisa Eldridge Titania (P, $27.00) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar). Burberry Gold #3 (LE, ) is lighter (90% similar). Urban Decay Smog (DC, $19.00) is darker, brighter (90% similar). ColourPop Bouncy (P, $6.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). Sephora Jump Into the Mud (340) (P, $9.00) is less shimmery (90% similar). Sydney Grace The Scoop (DC, $8.00) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar). Give Me Glow 90s (PiP, $7.00) is more shimmery, cooler (90% similar). Pat McGrath Telepathic Taupe (DC, $25.00) is brighter, warmer (90% similar). Estee Lauder Bitter Clove (LE, $45.00) is more shimmery (90% similar). bareMinerals Stay Golden (LE, $14.00) is warmer (90% similar). Sydney Grace I Don't Know (P, $8.00) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar). Stila Vivid Smoky Quartz (P, $24.00) is darker (85% similar). Pat McGrath Palladium (LE, $25.00) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (85% similar). Sydney Grace I Don't Know (DC, $8.00) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (85% similar). Sydney Grace Safari (P, $6.25) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (85% similar). Stila Wanderlust (P, $24.00) is more shimmery (85% similar). Charlotte Tilbury Oyster Pearl (was Marie Antoinette) (P, $34.00) is warmer (85% similar). Too Faced Crème Brulee (PiP, $16.00) is darker, cooler (85% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Tarte Shake Down Metallics Shadow ($14.00 for 0.07 oz.) is a muted, dirty golden bronze with warm undertones and a frosted, metallic finish. It was richly pigmented with a very soft, smooth consistency that applied well to the skin and lasted for eight hours before creasing. MAC Full Orbit #4 (LE, $21.00) is less shimmery (95% similar). Marc Jacobs Beauty The Free Spirit No. 9 (LE, ) is less shimmery, lighter (95% similar). MAC Full Orbit #3 (LE, $21.00) is less shimmery (95% similar). MAC Hazy Day (LE, $17.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). CoverGirl Ashen Glow Flame (335) (P, $7.99) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). NARS Madrid (P, $22.00) is more shimmery (90% similar). MAC Silver Birch (LE, $21.00) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar). MAC Antique Diamond (DC, $23.00) is lighter (90% similar). Hello Kitty Cookie (LE, ) is lighter (90% similar). MAC Modern Pewter (LE, $20.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Chanel Tisse Venitien #3 (PiP, ) is lighter (90% similar). Anastasia Victorian (P, $12.00) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar). L'Oreal Gilded Envy (755) (P, $7.99) is darker, warmer (90% similar). NARS Filth and Fury (LE, $25.00) is less shimmery, cooler (85% similar). Dose of Colors Harpoon (LE, ) is more shimmery, cooler (85% similar). MAC Mega-Moody (LE, ) is lighter (85% similar). Chanel Les Indispensables #5 (LE, ) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar). Coloured Raine Amazon Basin (LE, $6.99) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (80% similar). KVD Beauty Melancholia (DC, ) is lighter, brighter (80% similar). Melt Cosmetics Bamba (PiP, ) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (80% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

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Tarte Pin-up Metallics Shadow

Tarte Pin-up Metallics Shadow

Tarte Pin-up Metallics Shadow

Tarte Pin-up Metallics Shadow

Tarte Pin-up Metallics Shadow

Tarte Pin-up Metallics Shadow

Tarte Grind Metallics Shadow

Tarte Grind Metallics Shadow

Tarte Grind Metallics Shadow

Tarte Grind Metallics Shadow

Tarte Grind Metallics Shadow

Tarte Grind Metallics Shadow

Tarte Shake Down Metallics Shadow

Tarte Shake Down Metallics Shadow

Tarte Shake Down Metallics Shadow

Tarte Shake Down Metallics Shadow

Tarte Shake Down Metallics Shadow

Tarte Shake Down Metallics Shadow

Tarte Shake Down Metallics Shadow

Tarte Shake Down Metallics Shadow

Tarte Shake Down Metallics Shadow over Smashbox 24HR Primer

Tarte Shake Down Metallics Shadow over Smashbox 24HR Primer