Tarte Tarteist Blush Palette Review, Photos, Swatches
Tarte Tarteist Blush Palette
Tarte Tarteist Blush Palette ($38.00 for 0.63 oz.) contains four shades of warm-toned blushes for spring/summer. It’s a limited edition palette housed in a slim, travel-friendly palette with a large interior mirror and the products are labeled on the palette itself. The formula used is the Amazonian Clay Blush one, which is supposed to have 12-hour wear and be “pigment-packed.” I like Tarte’s formula, but the one downside is that they rarely wear much beyond eight hours, so they tend to get hit badly by longevity ratings as a result. The pigmentation can sometimes be lacking, but all four shades in the palette had good color payoff.
Live is a softened, medium pink-coral with warm undertones and a satin finish. It had semi-opaque coverage with a smooth, slightly firm consistency that blended out fairly well. It lasted for eight hours on me, which isn’t bad, but it isn’t close to the 12-hours claimed. (This is, unfortunately, par for the course with Tarte’s formula for me.) Tarte Exhilarating (LE, $29.00) is darker, warmer (95% similar). Dior My Lady (003) (LE, $60.00) is warmer (95% similar). ColourPop Sugarcoated (LE, $8.00) is less shimmery, cooler (95% similar). Tarte Smashing (LE, $29.00) is darker (90% similar). Burberry My Burberry Blush (P, $68.00) is more muted (90% similar). Makeup Geek XOXO (P, $10.00) is cooler (90% similar). Dior Rose Baiser (361) (P, $48.00) is more shimmery, cooler (90% similar). Zoeva CR020 (P, ) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). MAC Hipness (LE, $24.00) is darker (90% similar). Laura Mercier Rose (P, $30.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). ColourPop On the Horizon (LE, $12.00) is more shimmery, cooler (90% similar). MAC Cheeky Bugger (LE, $24.00) is lighter (90% similar). NYX Mauve (DC, $5.00) is lighter (90% similar). NARS Unwritten (LE, $30.00) is lighter, more muted (90% similar). Chanel Quintessence (440) (P, $45.00) is cooler (90% similar). Pat McGrath Nude Venus II (LE, $38.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar). NARS Day Dream (LE, $30.00) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar). NARS Illusive (LE, $30.00) is warmer (90% similar). Guerlain Ors et Merveilles #7 (LE, ) is darker (90% similar). Physicians Formula Natural (P, $12.99) is lighter (90% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
Laugh is a medium, pinky-coral with warm undertones and a soft, frosted finish. It had great pigmentation with a soft, lightly powdery texture that was really blendable on the skin. It didn’t emphasize pores when diffused on the skin. This shade wore for eight and a half hours before fading. Too Faced Love Hangover (P, $26.00) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Dior Coral Pop (10) (LE, $48.00) is cooler (90% similar). By Terry Light & Tan Vibes #2 (LE, ) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar). theBalm Hot Mama (P, $21.00) is warmer (90% similar). Laura Mercier Bellini (LE, $24.00) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar). Tarte Glisten (P, $29.00) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar). MAC Sweet Vision (LE, $28.00) is more shimmery, more muted (90% similar). Tarte Culture (LE, $29.00) is more shimmery, cooler (90% similar). Benefit Bella Bamba (Palette) (PiP, $29.00) is warmer (90% similar). Laura Geller Fruit Punch (P, $28.00) is lighter (90% similar). ColourPop Fox (DC, $8.00) is less shimmery (90% similar). Fenty Beauty Yacht Life (P, $25.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). MAC Fleet Fast (LE, $24.00) is darker (85% similar). Hourglass Vivid Flush (LE, $40.00) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (85% similar). MAC Sweets for My Sweet (P, $31.00) is cooler (85% similar). Tarte Electric (-, ) is more muted, cooler (85% similar). Becca Watermelon/Moonstone (P, $27.00) is darker, more muted (85% similar). NARS Orgasm X (P, $30.00) is less shimmery, warmer (85% similar). Coloured Raine Just Peachy (P, $25.00) is cooler (85% similar). MAC Dipped in Stars (LE, $31.00) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (85% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
Love is a muted, medium pinky-plum with warm undertones and a satin finish. It had semi-opaque pigmentation that was paired with a slightly firm/stiff texture, so I had to use a denser brush and jab at the surface to get product to really transfer from the pan to the brush. The color wore for eight hours on me. Anastasia Rose (PiP, ) is more shimmery, lighter (95% similar). Stila Dusty Rose (LE, ) is less shimmery (90% similar). Tarte Impress (LE, $29.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar). NARS Blasphemy (LE, $30.00) is warmer (90% similar). Urban Decay Fetish (DC, $26.00) is warmer (90% similar). bareMinerals The Love Letter (LE, $22.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar). theBalm Cabana Boy (P, $21.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar). Tarte Amazed (LE, $29.00) is warmer (85% similar). theBalm Houndstooth (P, $22.00) is brighter (85% similar). KVD Beauty Piaf (Shade) (DC, ) is warmer (85% similar). Urban Decay Overexposed (-, ) is lighter, warmer (85% similar). Make Up For Ever S214 (P, $23.00) is darker, cooler (85% similar). Chanel Innocence (160) (P, $45.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). LORAC See Beyond (LE, $23.00) is warmer (85% similar). Anastasia Kash (PiP, ) is lighter, warmer (85% similar). ColourPop Cruel Intentions (LE, $8.00) is darker (80% similar). Smashbox Plum (LE, ) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (80% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
Dream is a bright, peony pink with subtle, warm undertones and a satin finish. It had nice color payoff with a soft, smooth, and blendable texture that was easy to use and apply to the skin. It gave a subtle sheen that wasn’t overly shimmery or metallic–it just looked natural. This shade lasted for eight and a half hours on me. theBalm Down Boy (P, $21.00) is less shimmery (95% similar). Makeup Geek Hanky Panky (DC, $9.99) is more shimmery (95% similar). Urban Decay Naked on the Run Blush (-, ) is darker (90% similar). theBalm Argyle (P, $22.00) is less shimmery, brighter (90% similar). ColourPop Mochi (DC, $8.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar). Milani Delizioso Pink (10) (DC, $7.99) is lighter, brighter, cooler (90% similar). Too Faced Justify My Love (P, $26.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Pink Ombre (LE, $55.00) is cooler (90% similar). MAC Pink Swoon (P, $24.00) is lighter, brighter (90% similar). Zoeva PK030 (P, ) is lighter (85% similar). Too Faced Sweet Pink (LE, ) is lighter, warmer (85% similar). KIKO 110 Bright Pink (P, $12.00) is lighter, cooler (85% similar). Tarte Whimsy (LE, $29.00) is lighter, warmer (85% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
Tarteist
LELimited Edition. $0.38.
Live
LELimited Edition. $29.00.
Laugh
LELimited Edition. $29.00.
Love
LELimited Edition. $29.00.
Dream
LELimited Edition. $29.00.
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Tarte Tarteist Blush Palette
Tarte Tarteist Blush Palette
Tarte Tarteist Blush Palette
Tarte Tarteist Blush Palette
Tarte Tarteist Blush Palette
Tarte Tarteist Blush Palette
Tarte Live Amazonian Clay Blush
Tarte Live Amazonian Clay Blush
Tarte Live Amazonian Clay Blush
Tarte Laugh Amazonian Clay Blush
Tarte Laugh Amazonian Clay Blush
Tarte Laugh Amazonian Clay Blush
Tarte Love Amazonian Clay Blush
Tarte Love Amazonian Clay Blush
Tarte Love Amazonian Clay Blush
Tarte Dream Amazonian Clay Blush
Tarte Dream Amazonian Clay Blush
Tarte Dream Amazonian Clay Blush
I keep forgetting this Tarte blush formula doesn’t rate to high with you. So a B not base overall. These are shade i would ware and it’ nice to see them put out a semi-permanent palette. The holiday ones sell out way to fast. lol
Yeah, it’s that 12-hour claim they have that almost always brings them down!
Oh wow… No Melissa NO! Keep it together. Do NOT give in!
It’s so beautiful though…
I bet you have dupes!
These all look really, really pretty on you, Christine! Mine’s on the way. As much as I love peachy/corally shades, I kind of wish Love would have been a nude, a berry, a even a purple. Something a little different to break up the peaches and pink and make the palette more versatile. I adore the packaging. Such a fun design!
Ooh, fun! I hope you love your palette when it arrives, Rachel! 🙂 I was impressed by Tarte’s shipping speed during F&F – same day shipping, and it actually came regular FedEx. I feel like almost every direct brand sends SmartPost/SurePost, lol!
I’m sure I’ll love it. I get so much use out of the Pin-Up Girl Palette it’s crazy. I’ve been using the Bling-It On one pretty regularly since I got it for Christmas. The Amazonian Clay formula gets along with my oily face really well.
Made in China? For $38? I know Tarte cheaps out around the holiday rush to get their sets out, but really? Pass for me.
Thanks for sharing!
Seriously? this is made in China? Wow….
I like all of the colors, it’s a shame about Love though 🙁
Do you think it’ll be something on your wish list or is it a skip?
I was super tempted by this palette! Love all the colors, and the packaging looks lovely too. I have dupes for each of these colors unfortunately 🙁 I think this would make a great present for someone new to Tarte or blushes in general!
I’m not surprised! The shades are dupable 🙁
I love the look of this palette, I wanted it as soon as I saw it but I thought I’d best wait for your review. Sure enough, I have dupes for all the shades. Very similar to Too Faced Love Flush Wardrobe. Part of me is glad, part of me still wants this, especially as Live is a better dupe for Spring Flock than How Deep is Your Love.
You can resist!!
Nice shades and Tarte sale right now ! Tempting!
Haha! That is part of why I tried to get it tested + reviewed before the 15th. Won’t be able to get to the glosses, but I figured the palette was doable!
I did a double take when I saw this palette and thought Tarte only release these blush sets during Christmas! It’s too bad Love did not pick up well! This is a colour that I’m mostly excited about!
I think they have a few sets here and there!
The colors are really pretty, but I’ll be passing. I have enough dupes in my stash, and I prefer to carry small, individual pans for on-the-go touch ups.
Tarte has a tendency to repeat their blush shades in palettes — not exactly but close enough!
Wow – I love these blushes – they are so gorgeous. All of them are beautiful.
By the way Christine – how are you finding the foundation? It does look lovely on you.
I love Tarte’s Rainforest of the Sea foundation! 🙂 I just bought two more bottles!
Those are really my kinds of shades, so I was hoping to grab it with Tarte’s FF sale, but sadly it was already sold out on their website. Oh well, I got one of Stila’s Convertible Color palettes at their FF sale instead, lol!
Oh, whoa! I didn’t realize it already sold out!
I really, really love these shades! Because I literally have dupes, great ones at that, for all but Laugh! And that one is a stunner going into summer!
Maybe mix two shades to get something similar to Laugh? 😀
Nars Orgasm with MAC Spring Flock? Nyx Pinched with MAC OtherEarthly?
Time for me to experiment with my stash!
I have way too many blushers to consider this. i own the following which I bet are pretty good dupes :-
UD Gwen Stefani Cheeky, NARS Outlaw and Irgasm, Benefit Coralista, Laura Geller Apricot Berry and even NYX Spanush Rose.
Sounds like you are good 😀
Love the colors and your applications. Colors are wonderful summer colors on you and I suspect they would look good on me too.
Thank you, Susan!
I love Blush palettes and I hope major companies keep them coming!
Between the Tarte ones, Too Faced, & Urban Decay there have been some great ones past 6 mos
I’d love to see more blush palettes!
So I was hoping just the packaging was made in China…But the blushes are too.. Oh dear… A pass for me…
Bummer!
I did purchase this palette yesterday and it being my very first Tarte Blush palette I think it does the brand justice but I think the shades are so common! I know I won’t wear the shade “Live” way to bright for my liking! But it’s a nice palette, good pigmentation and perfect for summertime traveling!
Enjoy it, Victoria! 🙂 I agree that it is dupable, though!
these tarte 12hr blushes rate no 1 for me. they last 10+hours on my super oily skin, 9lus colors are so easy to put on and blend.
also wat to comment on the ‘made in china’ label. the apple iphones are also made in china. but in in these days of global supply chain (where you can source raw materials from anywhere in the world), a ‘made in xx’ label should be interpreted as ‘assembled in xx’, like the iphone 6 – where the majority of the value added originated from the US.
http://www.forbes.com/sites/kenrapoza/2012/01/31/how-much-of-the-iphone-is-made-in-china/
You are lucky! 🙂 They occasionally get to 10 hours on me but never the full 12!
Mine arrived, and I’ve been playing with it. I don’t know if it’s our cooler, wetter atmosphere here, but all the shades in mine are downright creamy and super-pigmented. I was pleasantly surprised and impressed. I never thought I’d described Tarte blushes as “creamy”, but these are.