Tarte Set Sail, Surf's Up, Island Life Color Splash Hydrating Lipsticks Reviews, Photos, Swatches
Set Sail
Tarte Set Sail Color Splash Hydrating Lipstick ($21.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a muted, medium, rosy plum with warm undertones and a satin finish. The texture seemed slightly thinner and not quite as emollient as other shades, so I felt like it emphasized the texture of my lips a bit, though it was still comfortable to wear and felt lightly hydrating over time. It had full color coverage in a single swipe, and the lipstick applied evenly across the lips. On me, this lipstick wore well for five and a half hours.
The formula is supposed to be “long-wearing,” “full coverage,” and hydrating. The consistency has an incredibly smooth, creamy feel to it and has enough substance and thickness to it that it adheres well to the lips and usually doesn’t pull into lip lines. I felt like the formula felt slightly more emollient initially and “dried” a bit to more of a satin-to-cream finish after a few minutes (but not a true dry down, as it wasn’t transfer-resistant!). The majority of shades were very pigmented, easy to apply, comfortable to wear with light to moderate hydration over time, and lasted between four and seven hours on me. A few of the lightest and darkest shades weren’t as pigmented or were less flattering on the lips compared to more of the medium shades. There did not seem to be any added fragrance to it (smelled slightly waxy), and I didn’t notice any taste.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Bite Beauty Chutney (DC, $24.00) is lighter, glossier (95% similar).
- Chanel Rose Violine (P, $37.00) is glossier (95% similar).
- Burberry Dark Rosewood (P, $34.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- MAC Finally Free (LE, $19.00) is brighter (90% similar).
- Dior Ultra Appeal (587) (P, $37.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Hourglass Activist (P, $32.00) is cooler (90% similar).
- Cle de Peau China Doll (P, $65.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Maybelline Moody (P, $12.99) is lighter, glossier (90% similar).
- Burberry Tea Rose (277) (P, $34.00) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Tom Ford Beauty Impulse (Right) (LE, ) is darker, more muted (90% similar).
Formula Overview
$21.00/0.12 oz. - $175.00 Per Ounce
The formula is supposed to be “long-wearing,” “full coverage,” and hydrating. The consistency has an incredibly smooth, creamy feel to it and has enough substance and thickness to it that it adheres well to the lips and usually doesn’t pull into lip lines. I felt like the formula felt slightly more emollient initially and “dried” a bit to more of a satin-to-cream finish after a few minutes (but not a true dry down, as it wasn’t transfer-resistant!).
The majority of shades were very pigmented, easy to apply, comfortable to wear with light to moderate hydration over time, and lasted between four and seven hours on me. A few of the lightest and darkest shades weren’t as pigmented or were less flattering on the lips compared to more of the medium shades. There did not seem to be any added fragrance to it (smelled slightly waxy), and I didn’t notice any taste.
Browse all of our Tarte Color Splash Hydrating Lipstick swatches.
Ingredients
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, octyldodecanol, polyethylene, aluminum starch octenylsuccinate, phytosteryl/isostearyl/cetyl/stearyl/behenyl dimer dilinoleate, bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2, microcrystalline wax/cera microcristallina/cire microcrystalline, hydrated silica, kaolin, water/aqua/eau, isohexadecane, silica, squalane, caprylic/capric triglyceride, algae extract, benzyl benzoate, butyrospermum parkii (shea) butter, calcium aluminum borosilicate, calcium sodium borosilicate, citric acid, cocos nucifera (coconut) oil, cera carnauba/copernicia cerifera (carnauba) wax/cire de carnauba, ethylhexyl palmitate, candelilla cera/euphorbia cerifera (candelilla) wax/cire de candelilla, gardenia taitensis flower extract, hydrogenated olive oil, hydrogenated polycyclopentadiene, mica, olea europaea (olive) fruit oil, olea europaea (olive) oil unsaponifiables, palmitoyl tripeptide-1, parfum/fragrance, pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate, shorea stenoptera seed butter, sorbitan isostearate, sorbitan oleate, synthetic fluorphlogopite, tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate, tin oxide, tocopherol, tocopheryl acetate, tribehenin, VP/eicosene copolymer. (+/-): Red 7 Lake (15850), yellow 6 lake (CI 15985), yellow 5 lake (CI 19140), blue 1 lake (CI 42090), red 28 lake (CI 45410), iron oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499), titanium dioxide (CI 77891). ME110000101
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.
Set Sail
PPermanent. $21.00.
Surf's Up
Tarte Surf’s Up Color Splash Hydrating Lipstick ($21.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a medium, reddish plum with warm undertones and a cream finish. It was almost like a darker, muted coral at some angles. The lipstick had a creamy consistency that was emollient enough to glide effortlessly across the lips but didn’t slide around after it applied. I felt like it “set” in a way, where some of the initial slip dissipated within a few minutes of application (to be clear, it did not actually set–there was no true dry down and it never became transfer-proof!). It was richly pigmented and lasted for six hours on me.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Bobbi Brown Claret (P, $40.00) is lighter, warmer (95% similar).
- Sephora Labyrinth City (09) (P, $8.00) is brighter (90% similar).
- Dior Terrific Matte (745) (P, $35.00) is cooler, less glossy (90% similar).
- ColourPop C'mon Sis (LE, $10.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Charlotte Tilbury Viva La Vergara (P, $37.00) is cooler (95% similar).
- bareMinerals Panko (P, $20.00) is warmer (90% similar).
- Hourglass Inventor (P, $32.00) is lighter, more muted (85% similar).
- Fenty Beauty Spanked (P, $18.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Guerlain Rosewood Beige (258) (P, $36.00) is darker, less glossy (90% similar).
- Bite Beauty Chai (DC, $24.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
Formula Overview
$21.00/0.12 oz. - $175.00 Per Ounce
The formula is supposed to be “long-wearing,” “full coverage,” and hydrating. The consistency has an incredibly smooth, creamy feel to it and has enough substance and thickness to it that it adheres well to the lips and usually doesn’t pull into lip lines. I felt like the formula felt slightly more emollient initially and “dried” a bit to more of a satin-to-cream finish after a few minutes (but not a true dry down, as it wasn’t transfer-resistant!).
The majority of shades were very pigmented, easy to apply, comfortable to wear with light to moderate hydration over time, and lasted between four and seven hours on me. A few of the lightest and darkest shades weren’t as pigmented or were less flattering on the lips compared to more of the medium shades. There did not seem to be any added fragrance to it (smelled slightly waxy), and I didn’t notice any taste.
Browse all of our Tarte Color Splash Hydrating Lipstick swatches.
Ingredients
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, octyldodecanol, polyethylene, aluminum starch octenylsuccinate, phytosteryl/isostearyl/cetyl/stearyl/behenyl dimer dilinoleate, bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2, microcrystalline wax/cera microcristallina/cire microcrystalline, hydrated silica, kaolin, water/aqua/eau, isohexadecane, silica, squalane, caprylic/capric triglyceride, algae extract, benzyl benzoate, butyrospermum parkii (shea) butter, calcium aluminum borosilicate, calcium sodium borosilicate, citric acid, cocos nucifera (coconut) oil, cera carnauba/copernicia cerifera (carnauba) wax/cire de carnauba, ethylhexyl palmitate, candelilla cera/euphorbia cerifera (candelilla) wax/cire de candelilla, gardenia taitensis flower extract, hydrogenated olive oil, hydrogenated polycyclopentadiene, mica, olea europaea (olive) fruit oil, olea europaea (olive) oil unsaponifiables, palmitoyl tripeptide-1, parfum/fragrance, pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate, shorea stenoptera seed butter, sorbitan isostearate, sorbitan oleate, synthetic fluorphlogopite, tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate, tin oxide, tocopherol, tocopheryl acetate, tribehenin, VP/eicosene copolymer. (+/-): Red 7 Lake (15850), yellow 6 lake (CI 15985), yellow 5 lake (CI 19140), blue 1 lake (CI 42090), red 28 lake (CI 45410), iron oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499), titanium dioxide (CI 77891). ME110000101
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.
Surf's Up
PPermanent. $21.00.
Island Life
Tarte Island Life Color Splash Hydrating Lipstick ($21.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a medium-dark, reddish plum with warm undertones and a cream finish. It had rich, opaque pigmentation that applied evenly and smoothly across the lips without dragging or tugging. The consistency was creamy, lighter weight but substantial enough that the color adhered well to the lips and lasted for nearly five and a half hours. It was moderately moisturizing while worn.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Marc Jacobs Beauty Shush, Blush (P, $28.00) is brighter (95% similar).
- Urban Decay DTLA (P, $19.00) is darker, glossier (95% similar).
- Bobbi Brown Cranberry (LE, $29.00) is warmer (95% similar).
- Bobbi Brown Cranberry (P, $29.00) is warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Belle (LE, $10.00) is lighter (90% similar).
- Bobbi Brown Berry Rose (DC, $37.00) is cooler (90% similar).
- Tom Ford Beauty Helena (LE, $36.00) is brighter, cooler, glossier (90% similar).
- Chanel Flame (164) (P, $42.00) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- Revlon Teak Rose (P, $8.49) is brighter (90% similar).
- Shiseido Red Queen (RD716) (DC, $28.00) is lighter (90% similar).
Formula Overview
$21.00/0.12 oz. - $175.00 Per Ounce
The formula is supposed to be “long-wearing,” “full coverage,” and hydrating. The consistency has an incredibly smooth, creamy feel to it and has enough substance and thickness to it that it adheres well to the lips and usually doesn’t pull into lip lines. I felt like the formula felt slightly more emollient initially and “dried” a bit to more of a satin-to-cream finish after a few minutes (but not a true dry down, as it wasn’t transfer-resistant!).
The majority of shades were very pigmented, easy to apply, comfortable to wear with light to moderate hydration over time, and lasted between four and seven hours on me. A few of the lightest and darkest shades weren’t as pigmented or were less flattering on the lips compared to more of the medium shades. There did not seem to be any added fragrance to it (smelled slightly waxy), and I didn’t notice any taste.
Browse all of our Tarte Color Splash Hydrating Lipstick swatches.
Ingredients
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, octyldodecanol, polyethylene, aluminum starch octenylsuccinate, phytosteryl/isostearyl/cetyl/stearyl/behenyl dimer dilinoleate, bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2, microcrystalline wax/cera microcristallina/cire microcrystalline, hydrated silica, kaolin, water/aqua/eau, isohexadecane, silica, squalane, caprylic/capric triglyceride, algae extract, benzyl benzoate, butyrospermum parkii (shea) butter, calcium aluminum borosilicate, calcium sodium borosilicate, citric acid, cocos nucifera (coconut) oil, cera carnauba/copernicia cerifera (carnauba) wax/cire de carnauba, ethylhexyl palmitate, candelilla cera/euphorbia cerifera (candelilla) wax/cire de candelilla, gardenia taitensis flower extract, hydrogenated olive oil, hydrogenated polycyclopentadiene, mica, olea europaea (olive) fruit oil, olea europaea (olive) oil unsaponifiables, palmitoyl tripeptide-1, parfum/fragrance, pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate, shorea stenoptera seed butter, sorbitan isostearate, sorbitan oleate, synthetic fluorphlogopite, tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate, tin oxide, tocopherol, tocopheryl acetate, tribehenin, VP/eicosene copolymer. (+/-): Red 7 Lake (15850), yellow 6 lake (CI 15985), yellow 5 lake (CI 19140), blue 1 lake (CI 42090), red 28 lake (CI 45410), iron oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499), titanium dioxide (CI 77891). ME110000101
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.
Those all look quite nice, the Chanel dupe is nice too.
They do!
Island Life is sure a beautiful color. I have it in my cart but hadn’t ordered. I think that seeing it on you has helped me make up my mind. I also love the packaging.
Happy to help, Deborah! 🙂
Surf’s Up and Island Life look almost exactly the same…
The undertones are fairly different!
Island Life sure is pretty! I could definitely see myself possibly getting this during late summer or autumn.
I also love the look of Surfs Up, of which I’m in full agreement with your 2nd assessment of the shade. Yes, I would classify it as a muted darker coral, as I cannot discern any purplish tones or undertones in it. Sadly, I’ve still got MAC Retro, so unless I use it up before Tarte gets rid of these…. yeah. ?
It is a nice one for summer/fall as you said!
These are gorgeous day time lipsticks to wear and although pinky tones are not my thing, these look really good value.
They aren’t too pricey!
amazing shades! they do really suit you x
If you are thinking of purchasing Tarte Island Life Lipstick check out the Tarte Mother Natures Limited Edition Discovery set at Sephora . For $38 it includes a full size Island Life lipstick plus the Island Cleansing Gel, eye patches, blush, mascara, oil and a setting mist .