Tarte Tarteist PRO Palette Review, Photos, Swatches
Tarte Tarteist PRO Palette
Tarte Tarteist PRO Palette ($53.00 for 0.70 oz.) includes 20 eyeshadows with 16 shades that are matte and 4 that are shimmery. The matte eyeshadows felt smoother and a little denser with less powderiness/dustiness compared to the Tartelette palettes, but they are still rather soft and have slight dustiness overall. The shimmery eyeshadows were soft, smooth, and denser, but they did not seel as velvety or as dense compared to the Metallics Shadow range (and the ingredient lists seemed different). I think the palette is pretty good, particularly if you normally use an eyeshadow primer, as the mattes all really benefit from it in minor ways that make them much easier to use and longer-wearing.
Classic is a light beige with warm, yellow undertones and a matte finish. It had good color payoff with a soft, silky consistency that was just a touch powdery. It wore well for seven and a half hours on me, but it did tend to darken a bit over time. Huda Beauty Mauve #8 (PiP, ) is brighter (95% similar). ColourPop Full-Zip (PiP, $4.50) is lighter (95% similar). KVD Beauty Melanie (LE, ) is warmer (95% similar). Too Faced Creamed Honey (LE, $16.00) is darker (95% similar). Hourglass Atmosphere #1 (PiP, ) is warmer (95% similar). Becca Seashell (LE, ) is darker, brighter (95% similar). Smashbox Vanilla (PiP, ) is lighter (95% similar). Zoeva Bitter Start (PiP, ) is cooler (95% similar). Marc Jacobs Beauty Take a Memo (PiP, ) is darker (95% similar). LORAC Cool Taupe (Mega Pro 4) (LE, $19.00) is brighter (95% similar). Smashbox Hero (PiP, ) is lighter, brighter (95% similar). Sephora Secret Boudoir (DC, $10.00) is darker (90% similar). Zoeva Make It Last (PiP, ) is lighter (95% similar). LORAC Crepe (LE, $19.00) is lighter (95% similar). LORAC Chantilly (PiP, $19.00) is darker (95% similar). Too Faced Dream On (LE, $16.00) is warmer (95% similar). Marc Jacobs Beauty The Night Owl #4 (PiP, ) is darker (95% similar). ColourPop Crystal Cove (LE, $4.50) is lighter (90% similar). LORAC Porcelain (LE, $19.00) is brighter (90% similar). Sephora Canvas (LE, ) is darker, warmer (90% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
Indecent is a soft, medium brown with soft, rosy undertones and a matte finish. It had mostly opaque color payoff with a soft, lightly dusty texture that adhered well to bare skin and blended out without issue. This shade wore well for seven and a half hours on me. MAC Cake & Biscuits (LE, $17.00) is more muted (95% similar). Too Faced Tiramisu (LE, $16.00) is lighter (95% similar). Jouer Camel (PiP, ) is lighter (95% similar). Ciate Unconditional (LE, ) is darker (95% similar). BH Cosmetics Carli Bybel Deluxe Edition #7 (LE, ) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). Makeup Geek Creme Brulee (DC, $6.00) is warmer (90% similar). LORAC Sepia (LE, $19.00) is darker (95% similar). Makeup Atelier Red Ochre #4 (P, ) is darker (90% similar). Fenty Beauty Cumin Get It (PiP, ) is darker (95% similar). Makeup Geek Latte (DC, $6.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar). ColourPop Cocktail Party (P, $8.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). Anastasia Birkin (P, $12.00) is lighter (90% similar). ColourPop Shooting Star (PiP, $4.50) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). ColourPop Freckles (LE, $4.50) is warmer (90% similar). KVD Beauty Unrequited (PiP, ) is lighter (90% similar). Too Faced Salted Caramel (PiP, $16.00) is warmer (90% similar). Too Faced Hookup (PiP, $16.00) is darker (85% similar). Anastasia Burnt Orange (PiP, $12.00) is warmer (90% similar). MAC Layin' Low (P, $23.00) is lighter, brighter (85% similar). Natasha Denona Pure (269CP) (LE, ) is warmer (85% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
Whimsy is a medium-dark red-brown with warm undertones and a matte finish. The pigmentation was great, while the texture was soft, smooth, and blendable without kicking up any excess powder in the pan. I noticed signs of fading after seven and a half hours of wear. Urban Decay Bitter (LE, $19.00) is warmer (95% similar). Morphe Roxanne (LE, ) is lighter (95% similar). Makeup Geek Sidekick (DC, $6.00) is cooler (100% similar). Natasha Denona Dakota (247CM) (PiP, ) is darker (95% similar). LORAC Romance (LE, $19.00) is cooler (95% similar). ColourPop Hard (PiP, $4.50) is darker (95% similar). Smashbox Throwback (PiP, ) is cooler (95% similar). Coloured Raine Native (DC, $6.99) is lighter (95% similar). Huda Beauty Henna (Remastered) (PiP, ) is lighter (95% similar). Zoeva Cheap Bar (PiP, ) is brighter (95% similar). Anastasia Realgar (P, $12.00) is darker, warmer (95% similar). ColourPop Rainier (LE, $4.50) is darker (95% similar). Anastasia Brick (P, $12.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). Too Faced Summer Yum (PiP, $16.00) is warmer (90% similar). Wet 'n' Wild Not a Basic Peach #1 (PiP, ) is warmer (95% similar). Urban Decay He Devil (PiP, $19.00) is darker, brighter (95% similar). MAC Dali Wood (PiP, $17.00) is warmer (90% similar). Marc Jacobs Beauty About Last Night No. 05 (LE, ) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). Urban Decay Extra Bitter (PiP, $19.00) is darker (90% similar). Pretty Vulgar Formation (PiP, ) is lighter (95% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
Smoked is a deep brown with subtle, warm undertones and a matte finish. The consistency was more powdery with this shade, so it was more prone to sheering out and having excess product on the brush–I highly recommend tapping off prior to applying and even consider applying in sheerer layers. It had good color payoff and was fairly blendable on the lid. It wore well for eight hours. Wet 'n' Wild VI Purple #2 (PiP, ) is more shimmery, cooler (95% similar). MAC Live in Concert (LE, $17.00) is more muted (95% similar). ColourPop Roundhouse (DC, $4.50) is cooler (95% similar). ColourPop Prism (LE, $4.50) is cooler (95% similar). MAC How You Thrill Me (LE, $17.00) is warmer (95% similar). Tarte Charcoal Sketch (LE, ) is warmer (95% similar). Hourglass Dark Cocoa (PiP, ) is lighter (95% similar). Makeup Atelier Honey Brown #5 (P, ) is warmer (90% similar). NARS Montaillou (DC, $25.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). LORAC Espresso (PiP, $19.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). NABLA Cosmetics Adagio (PiP, $8.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar). KVD Beauty Crucifix (LE, ) is lighter (90% similar). Marc Jacobs Beauty The Social Butterfly #6 (PiP, ) is lighter (90% similar). Glaminatrix Bittersweet (P, $7.30) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar). Anastasia Dystopian (LE, $12.00) is cooler (90% similar). Dior Matte Smoky Brown (PiP, ) is cooler (90% similar). L'Oreal Continuous Cocoa (P, $7.99) is more muted, warmer (90% similar). Too Faced Tootsie (LE, $16.00) is lighter (90% similar). Tarte Bear Necessities (LE, ) is lighter (90% similar). Too Faced Undercover (LE, $16.00) is lighter, brighter, warmer (90% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
Ethereal is a rich, golden copper with warm, brown undertones and a metallic finish. It was intensely pigmented with a smooth, almost cream-like consistency that wasn’t too thick or dense, so it did not accentuate my lid’s natural texture. This shade wore well for eight and a half hours on me. bareMinerals Cognac (PiP, ) is cooler (90% similar). Tarte Twinkle Lights (LE, ) is less shimmery (95% similar). Too Faced Bonjour (LE, $16.00) is lighter (95% similar). Viseart Cashmere (PiP, ) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Anastasia Golden Copper (P, $12.00) is lighter, brighter (90% similar). Marc Jacobs Beauty The Free Spirit No. 7 (LE, ) is darker (90% similar). Make Up For Ever 12 Copper (P, $21.00) is lighter, brighter (85% similar). ColourPop Passport (LE, $4.50) is warmer (85% similar). Natasha Denona Ochre (61P) (PiP, $29.00) is cooler (80% similar). theBalm Fit (P, $16.00) is lighter (85% similar). NARS Siros (P, $28.00) is less shimmery, more muted (85% similar). Viseart Suede (PiP, ) is lighter, warmer (85% similar). Urban Decay Half Baked (DC, $19.00) is lighter (85% similar). Huda Beauty #Blessed (LE, ) is darker, brighter (85% similar). Urban Decay Half Baked (LE, $19.00) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (80% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
Vintage is a very light, pinkish white with cool undertones and a matte finish. It had mostly opaque color coverage with a lightly dusty, silky-smooth consistency that was blendable but sheered out to a moderate degree without a primer. It started to fade after seven hours on me. Viseart Cool Matte #1 (PiP, ) is lighter (95% similar). Dior House of Pinks #2 (LE, ) is darker (95% similar). Viseart Ivoire (P, )(100% similar). KVD Beauty Liberatus (PiP, ) is more muted (95% similar). Too Faced Jingle All the Way Eyeshadow #10 (LE, $16.00) is lighter (95% similar). KVD Beauty Banshee (LE, ) is lighter (95% similar). Makeup Atelier Wood Pink #1 (P, ) is warmer (95% similar). bareMinerals Aaah (LE, ) is darker (95% similar). Anastasia C1 (Norvina Vol. 1) (LE, $12.00) is warmer (90% similar). Sephora + Pantone Universe Rose Quartz (LE, ) is darker (90% similar). Sugarpill Tako (P, $13.00) is brighter (95% similar). Make Up For Ever M126 Chalk (P, $17.00) is brighter (90% similar). KVD Beauty Skull (LE, ) is lighter, brighter, cooler (90% similar). Too Faced Kitten (LE, $16.00) is darker (85% similar). Zoeva Stitch by Stitch (PiP, ) is cooler (95% similar). Too Faced Powdered Sugar (LE, $16.00) is darker (85% similar). Anastasia Sails (LE, $12.00) is warmer (85% similar). Lethal Cosmetics Frequency (P, $6.00) is lighter, warmer (85% similar). KVD Beauty Fawn (Highlight) (LE, ) is darker, warmer (85% similar). Too Faced Candy Cane (LE, $16.00) is darker, cooler (85% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
Fierce is a muted, dark purple-taupe with cooler undertones and a matte finish. This shade had a dustier texture, which sheered out really easily, so it was hard to maintain the pigmentation level that it seemed to have initially. The color was fairly blendable on the lid, though, and lasted for seven hours. YSL Paris #10 (LE, ) is darker, warmer (90% similar). bareMinerals Center Stage (PiP, ) is darker (90% similar). MAC Wild Card (PiP, ) is darker, warmer (90% similar). About Face Infinity (P, $16.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar). Makeup Geek Taboo (DC, $6.00) is darker (85% similar). MAC It's Vintage (P, $20.00) is darker, cooler (85% similar). Huda Beauty Vortex (PiP, ) is darker, brighter (85% similar). ColourPop Round Trip (LE, $4.50) is darker (85% similar). Tarte Evening Affair (LE, ) is darker (85% similar). ColourPop Chopper (LE, $4.50) is darker, cooler (85% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Violet Satine #4 (LE, ) is more shimmery, cooler (85% similar). Stila Eggplant (LE, $18.00) is darker (80% similar). NARS Demon Lover #2 (DC, $25.00) is darker (85% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
No Filter is a muted, dark reddish plum with warm undertones and a matte finish. It had semi-opaque color payoff paired with a powdery, dusty texture that felt a little drier and less smooth compared to most of the other mattes in the palette. I noticed fading after seven hours of wear. Sydney Grace Plummet (P, $5.25) is warmer (95% similar). Fenty Beauty Fez Up (PiP, ) is darker (95% similar). KKW Beauty Season (PiP, ) is more shimmery, warmer (95% similar). Viseart Empowered (PiP, ) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (95% similar). Viseart Dark Matte #5 (PiP, ) is darker (95% similar). ColourPop Trophies (LE, $4.50) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). Smashbox Save to Faves (PiP, ) is warmer (90% similar). Natasha Denona Raisin (182CM) (LE, ) is lighter, brighter (90% similar). Viseart Cool Matte #7 (PiP, ) is cooler (90% similar). LORAC Black Currant (PiP, $19.00) is cooler (90% similar). Guerlain Les Tendres #3 (LE, ) is cooler (90% similar). Ciate Dusk (PiP, ) is darker, warmer (90% similar). KVD Beauty Fur Elise (PiP, ) is darker (90% similar). Wet 'n' Wild Petalette #3 (PiP, ) is more shimmery (90% similar). About Face Vintage Granada (P, $16.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). Tarte Plums Up (LE, ) is darker (90% similar). Sydney Grace Sweet Jubilee (LE, $5.25) is warmer (90% similar). Make Up For Ever #39 (DC, $20.00) is darker (90% similar). Give Me Glow Gossip Girl (P, $7.00) is cooler (90% similar). MAC Shady Santa (P, $17.00) is more shimmery, darker (95% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
Vamp is a blackened purple with neutral-to-cool undertones and a matte finish. The texture was smooth to the touch, but there was a clumpiness to it where the powder seemed to stick together in places, so it took more maneuvering to smooth and blend out the color. With the depth of the shade itself, it was hard to apply it without it looking patchy. The eyeshadow was slightly better over a primer but blended better with the assistance of other, lighter mattes in the palette. It wore well for seven and a half hours on me. Stila Eggplant (LE, $18.00) is lighter, more muted (95% similar). Dior Tutu #5 (PiP, ) is lighter (90% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Violet Satine #4 (LE, ) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar). MAC Totally Trouble (LE, ) is darker, cooler (90% similar). MAC Shadowy Lady (LE, $17.00) is cooler (95% similar). Makeup Geek Taboo (DC, $6.00) is lighter (90% similar). Pat McGrath Xtreme Aubergine (PiP, $25.00) is brighter (90% similar). ColourPop Hard to Crack (LE, $4.50) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). ColourPop Chopper (LE, $4.50) is lighter, cooler (90% similar). Tarte Evening Affair (LE, ) is lighter (90% similar). ColourPop Round Trip (LE, $4.50) is lighter (90% similar). MAC It's Vintage (P, $20.00) is lighter, cooler (85% similar). MAC Video Emotions (LE, $17.00) is lighter (85% similar). bareMinerals Center Stage (PiP, ) is lighter (85% similar). MAC Wild Card (PiP, ) is lighter, warmer (85% similar). ColourPop Had to Be (PiP, $4.50) is lighter, brighter (85% similar). Viseart Grande Pro (Vol. 1) #21 (LE, ) is more shimmery, cooler (80% similar). Huda Beauty Vortex (PiP, ) is lighter (80% similar). Huda Beauty Mantra (PiP, ) is lighter, warmer (80% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
Glam is a light-medium gold with warm, rosy undertones and a slight shift to pink paired with a metallic finish. The duochrome is subtle, and I did not notice it on the eye at all–it just looked like gold on. I could detect the shift on my arm, if I maneuvered my arm just right. The texture of this shade was a little firmer than the other shimmery shades, though it was not difficult to use. It had mostly opaque pigmentation and lasted for eight hours on me. Dior Precious Embroidery #3 (LE, ) is lighter (90% similar). Guerlain Petrouchka #1 (LE, ) is lighter (90% similar). MAC Canter (LE, $17.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). Lancome Filigree (PiP, $19.00) is lighter (90% similar). Tarina Tarantino Taurella (DC, ) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). ColourPop Famous (LE, $6.00) is less shimmery (90% similar). Smashbox Fortune (LE, ) is lighter, brighter (85% similar). ColourPop Crimper (LE, $6.00) is lighter, warmer (85% similar). LORAC Sand (LE, $19.00) is lighter (85% similar). Too Faced Butter Pecan (PiP, $16.00) is less shimmery, lighter (85% similar). MAC Lily White (2014) (LE, $21.00) is lighter, brighter (85% similar). Stila Sandstone (LE, $18.00) is lighter (80% similar). Makeup Geek I'm Peachless (DC, $6.00) is lighter, brighter (80% similar). Tarte Fizz the Season (LE, ) is lighter, cooler (80% similar). Tarte Glaze (LE, ) is cooler (80% similar). Natasha Denona Golden Beige (52M) (P, $29.00) is lighter, brighter (80% similar). MAC Naked Lunch (P, $17.00) is darker, warmer (80% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
Chic is a medium peach with warm, pinkish undertones and a matte finish. It had semi-opaque color payoff with a soft, silky feel to the powder, which blended out easily and lasted for seven hours on me. Inglot #341 (P, $6.00) is darker (95% similar). Blackbird Cosmetics Juliet (DC, $8.00) is darker (95% similar). Tarte Hearts & Crafts (LE, ) is darker (95% similar). Tarte Sweetheart (PiP, ) is warmer (95% similar). Tarte Bare to Explore (LE, ) is lighter (90% similar). LORAC Nectar (PiP, $19.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar). Sydney Grace Payton's Puppy (P, $5.25) is lighter (90% similar). MAC Pleasing to the Eye (PiP, $17.00) is darker (90% similar). Natasha Denona First (PiP, ) is lighter, warmer (85% similar). Urban Decay Reflection (LE, $19.00) is lighter, warmer (85% similar). Smashbox Supermodel (PiP, ) is darker, warmer (85% similar). Marc Jacobs Beauty The Free Spirit No. 5 (LE, ) is lighter (85% similar). ColourPop The One (PiP, $4.50) is lighter, brighter (80% similar). Viseart Languor (LE, ) is lighter, warmer (80% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
Profesh is a soft, medium-dark taupe with subtle, warm undertones and a matte finish. The pigmentation was good, though not quite opaque, and applied well to the skin without skipping or becoming patchy when blended. I noticed fading after seven and a half hours of wear. Makeup Geek Brownie Points (DC, $6.00) is cooler (95% similar). Bobbi Brown Slate (P, $22.00) is warmer, lower quality (95% similar). Wet 'n' Wild VI Purple #6 (PiP, ) is lighter (95% similar). Anastasia Lula (LE, $12.00) is warmer (95% similar). Sydney Grace Puppy (P, $5.25) is warmer (90% similar). Terra Moons Decadent (P, $6.00) is darker (90% similar). Anastasia B5 (Norvina Vol. 4) (LE, ) is darker (90% similar). ColourPop Mission (PiP, $4.50) is darker (90% similar). Sydney Grace Cortado (LE, $5.25) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). Make Up For Ever M549 Dark Taupe (P, $17.00) is lighter (90% similar). Makeup Geek Faux Fur (DC, $6.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar). LORAC Sequoia (LE, ) is darker (85% similar). Chanel Blurry Mauve #4 (PiP, ) is lighter, warmer (85% similar). Danessa Myricks Exposed (P, $18.00) is lighter, warmer (85% similar). Dior Mirage (761) (P, $30.00) is lighter, warmer (85% similar). Make Up For Ever M548 Pink Gray (DC, $21.00) is lighter (85% similar). Chanel Blurry Mauve #1 (PiP, ) is lighter, warmer (85% similar). Tarte Merci You Later (LE, ) is lighter, warmer (85% similar). NARS Belladonna (DC, $25.00) is cooler (80% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
Mod is a muted, medium-dark red with subtle, warm undertones and a matte finish. This shade was rather powdery, but luckily, it did not sheer out too much, which I suppose was a testament to the pigmentation of the eyeshadow. It could have blended more easily, and this was a shade that drastically improved over a primer. It lasted for seven and a half hours before fading on me. MAC Plum What May (LE, $20.00) is lighter, cooler (95% similar). KVD Beauty Bloodmilk (LE, ) is warmer (95% similar). Pretty Vulgar Snitch (PiP, ) is lighter (90% similar). ColourPop Missy (LE, $4.50) is lighter, warmer (95% similar). ColourPop Beverly (LE, $6.00) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar). Viseart Louvre (PiP, ) is brighter (90% similar). Marc Jacobs Beauty O Mercy (P, $29.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). Chanel Intensite #4 (LE, ) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). Melt Cosmetics Love Sick (PiP, ) is darker (90% similar). Huda Beauty Maneater (LE, ) is brighter, cooler (90% similar). Sephora Croquis (LE, ) is cooler (90% similar). Terra Moons Cepheus (P, $6.00) is lighter (90% similar). Make Up For Ever M847 Burgundy (P, $17.00) is brighter (90% similar). ColourPop Central Perk (P, $6.00) is darker (90% similar). Makeup Geek Mars (LE, $6.00) is brighter, cooler (95% similar). Make Up For Ever M846 Morello Cherry (DC, $21.00) is brighter, cooler (90% similar). ColourPop Sangria (LE, $4.50) is darker, warmer (85% similar). Ciate Violet (LE, ) is lighter, brighter, cooler (85% similar). ColourPop Stay Golden (P, $4.50) is lighter (85% similar). By Beauty Bay Raw (LE, ) is darker, cooler (85% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
Drama is a deep plum with warmer undertones and a matte finish. It had medium color coverage with a firmer, drier consistency that was a real challenge to diffuse and blend out as it would look patchy and uneven. The color lasted for seven and a half hours on me. Melt Cosmetics Boss Lady (LE, ) is warmer (95% similar). LORAC Eggplant (LE, $19.00) is lighter (95% similar). NARS Indes Galantes (Right) (DC, $25.00) is lighter, warmer (95% similar). MAC Hell in Heels (LE, ) is cooler (95% similar). Huda Beauty Nude Rich #9 (PiP, ) is darker (90% similar). Melt Cosmetics Mind Games (LE, ) is cooler (90% similar). Dior Romantic Voyage #5 (PiP, ) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). Viseart Baie (PiP, ) is lighter, cooler (90% similar). NABLA Cosmetics Blackberry (PiP, ) is darker, cooler (90% similar). Dose of Colors Mixed Berries (PiP, ) is lighter (90% similar). Huda Beauty Mauve #1 (PiP, ) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). Melt Cosmetics Velorio (PiP, ) is darker, cooler (90% similar). MAC 300 Game (LE, $17.00) is cooler (90% similar). Melt Cosmetics Type A (LE, ) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar). MAC Deep Damson (DC, $17.00) is lighter, more muted (90% similar). ColourPop Divina (LE, $4.50) is darker, cooler (90% similar). Natasha Denona Groove (397CM) (PiP, ) is darker, cooler (90% similar). Pat McGrath Xtreme Burgundy (LE, $25.00) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (85% similar). Natasha Denona Voodoo (LE, ) is cooler (85% similar). MAC I'm Into It (P, $17.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
Minx is a medium-dark brown with warm, reddish undertones and a metallic sheen. The pigmentation was fantastic, while the texture was smooth, blendable, and easy to apply to bare skin. This shade wore well for eight and a half hours on me. NABLA Cosmetics Rich Darling (PiP, ) is darker (95% similar). Urban Decay Mugshot (PiP, $19.00) is darker (95% similar). YSL Paris #6 (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). Sleek MakeUP Paradise on Earth (PiP, $9.99) is warmer (90% similar). Lisa Eldridge Zora (P, $27.00) is warmer (90% similar). Natasha Denona Lavender Gray (40M) (PiP, $29.00) is warmer (90% similar). Chanel Vastness (32) (P, $36.00) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar). ColourPop Dragonfly (P, $4.50) is lighter (90% similar). Laura Mercier Amethyst (PiP, $29.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar). Pat McGrath Love Lace (LE, $25.00) is warmer (90% similar). MAC Snowdusk (LE, $20.00) is more muted, warmer (90% similar). Illamasqua Mystify (PiP, ) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). Anastasia Lituation (LE, $12.00) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar). Makeup Geek Mesmerized (P, $9.99) is darker (90% similar). BH Cosmetics Club Tropicana #8 (LE, ) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Body Heat #3 (PiP, ) is less shimmery, darker (85% similar). Dose of Colors Wild and Free (P, $20.00) is lighter (85% similar). Tarte Ring-a-ling (LE, ) is less shimmery, lighter (85% similar). ColourPop HZRD (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (85% similar). NARS Daydream (DC, $25.00) is lighter, warmer (85% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
Indie is a light taupe with warm, brown undertones and a matte finish. The consistency was soft, silky, and smooth with just a touch of dustiness that kept it from being a really pigmented, opaque eyeshadow. It started to fade after seven hours of wear. Too Faced Chocaholic (LE, $16.00) is warmer (95% similar). Viseart Resistance (PiP, ) is lighter, warmer (95% similar). Illamasqua Heroine (P, ) is warmer (95% similar). LORAC Latte (PiP, $19.00) is lighter (90% similar). Melt Cosmetics 1 More Thing (LE, ) is warmer (90% similar). Make Up For Ever M549 Dark Taupe (P, $17.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar). Anastasia Twig (LE, $12.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar). Huda Beauty Suede (Remastered) (PiP, ) is darker (90% similar). Viseart Shoreline (Cool Mattes 2 #5) (P, ) is darker (90% similar). Urban Decay Naked (DC, $19.00) is warmer (95% similar). Wet 'n' Wild Nude Awakening #6 (PiP, ) is lighter (95% similar). Chanel Clair-Obscur #2 (PiP, ) is lighter (85% similar). theBalm #44 (P, $6.50) is lighter, warmer (85% similar). Lancome Woody Bar (LE, $19.00) is lighter, warmer (85% similar). NABLA Cosmetics Fossil (P, $8.00) is lighter, cooler (85% similar). Marc Jacobs Beauty Butterfly (PiP, ) is darker, warmer (85% similar). Edward Bess Cosmic Bliss #1 (PiP, $30.00) is lighter (85% similar). MAC Riffraff (LE, $17.00) is lighter, warmer (85% similar). Sephora Chou a La Creme (353) (P, $9.00) is lighter (85% similar). Tarte Bold (PiP, ) is lighter, warmer (80% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
Bold is a light brown with warm undertones and a matte finish. It had opaque color payoff with a soft, smooth consistency that wasn’t too soft or too firm in the pan. The color blended out easily on the skin, and it should be a real workhorse shade in the palette for some. The color stayed on nicely until the seventh hour of wear. Lancome Sante (PiP, $19.00) is darker (95% similar). MAC Bling Mistress (LE, ) is cooler (95% similar). Sephora Hazelnut (LE, ) is warmer (95% similar). Pat McGrath Ultimate Taupe (PiP, $25.00) is lighter, cooler (95% similar). Bad Habit Vision (PiP, ) is darker, cooler (95% similar). Urban Decay Downfall (LE, $19.00) is darker (95% similar). LORAC Dance 'Til Dawn Eyeshadow #4 (LE, $19.00) is lighter (95% similar). Tarte Frameworthy (LE, ) is darker (95% similar). Smashbox Feature (PiP, ) is darker (95% similar). Bobbi Brown Frappe (LE, $22.00) is warmer (95% similar). Lancome Woody Bar (LE, $19.00) is lighter (95% similar). Becca Ombre Nudes #2 (PiP, ) is darker (95% similar). MAC Kid (P, $17.00) is lighter (95% similar). Wet 'n' Wild Rose in the Air #6 (PiP, ) is darker (90% similar). MAC Head Over Heels (LE, $17.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar). Make Up For Ever M647 Speculoos (P, $17.00) is lighter, brighter (90% similar). NYX Tryst (P, $4.50) is cooler, lower quality (90% similar). Too Faced Skinny Latte (LE, $16.00) is more muted (90% similar). Kylie Cosmetics Sandy (LE, ) is warmer (90% similar). Tarte Tan-gled Up in You (LE, ) is darker (95% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
Edgy is a dark chocolaty brown with warm undertones and a matte finish. It had a powdery consistency, so it was prone to sheering out and not adhering as well to bare skin–it was another shade that needed a good primer underneath to perform well. I could use it to build up color in the crease or to darken an area, as I did not need opaque coverage for that, and it blended out fairly well in that instance. It lasted for seven and a half hours on me. NARS Look Closer III (DC, $25.00) is lighter (95% similar). LORAC Bark (LE, $19.00) is brighter (95% similar). Makeup by Mario Ethereal Eyes #12 (LE, ) is lighter (95% similar). Tarte Powerful (LE, ) is warmer (95% similar). Too Faced Peach Tart (PiP, $16.00) is lighter (95% similar). Urban Decay Whiskey (PiP, $19.00) is lighter (95% similar). Morphe Central Park (LE, ) is lighter (95% similar). KVD Beauty Sytry (PiP, ) is warmer (95% similar). Natasha Denona Earth (102CM) (PiP, ) is warmer (95% similar). Sephora #tbt (DC, $10.00) is more muted, warmer (95% similar). MAC Espresso (P, $17.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). Pat McGrath Deep Velvet (DC, $25.00) is cooler (90% similar). Urban Decay Back Alley (LE, $19.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar). Tarte A Beautiful Degas (LE, ) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). Too Faced Undercover (LE, $16.00) is cooler (90% similar). Huda Beauty Toffee Brown #7 (PiP, ) is lighter, cooler (90% similar). Urban Decay Knockout (LE, $19.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar). Anastasia Fudge (DC, $12.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). Too Faced Chocolate Martini (PiP, $16.00) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar). Sydney Grace Sandcastle (Deep) (PiP, $5.25) is lighter, cooler (90% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
Punk is a deep black with cool undertones and a matte finish. The pigmentation was pretty good with a fairly soft, blendable texture, though it could have been more forgiving to diffuse around the edges, as they could sometimes look dry (depended on the texture of my lid that day). It started to fade after eight hours of wear. LORAC Jet Black (LE, $19.00) is warmer (95% similar). Too Faced Licorice Rope (LE, $16.00) is more shimmery (95% similar). MAC Santa's Stilettos (LE, $17.00) is brighter (95% similar). MAC Beg For It (LE, $20.00) is lighter (95% similar). Pat McGrath Xtreme Black (PiP, $25.00) is lighter (95% similar). Anastasia E5 (Norvina Vol. 2) (LE, ) is darker (95% similar). City Color Black Widow (P, $6.99) is more shimmery (95% similar). Too Faced Black Sugar (LE, $16.00) is more shimmery, lighter (95% similar). ColourPop The Senses (PiP, $4.50) is cooler (95% similar). Guerlain L'Heure de Nuit #5 (DC, ) is lighter (95% similar). Sephora Obsidian (PiP, ) is lighter (95% similar). theBalm Serious (P, $16.00) is cooler (95% similar). ColourPop Let's Do It (P, $4.50) is lighter (95% similar). Charlotte Tilbury Seduce Glow (Smoke) (LE, ) is more shimmery (95% similar). ColourPop Night Views (PiP, $4.50) is darker (95% similar). Urban Decay 13th Floor (LE, $19.00) is warmer (95% similar). Dior Golden Day #5 (PiP, ) is lighter (95% similar). ColourPop Roulette (P, $6.00) is lighter, warmer (95% similar). MAC Structured Satin (LE, $17.00) is lighter (95% similar). ColourPop Late Date (LE, $4.50) is darker (95% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
Trendy is a deep, reddish brown with a cooler, teal metallic shimmer/shift on top. The texture was drier, particularly on the first few layers, as it seemed to soften somewhat over time, but it tended to have a ragged edge when applied and needed some extra attention to diffuse and blend out. It wore well for eight hours on me. Makeup Geek Secret Garden (DC, $6.00) is lighter (90% similar). KVD Beauty Vestment (LE, ) is lighter (95% similar). Too Faced Storm Cloud (LE, $16.00) is more shimmery, brighter (90% similar). Buxom Twilight Tryst (P, $12.00) is more shimmery, brighter (90% similar). ColourPop Mermaid Boy (PiP, $4.50) is lighter (90% similar). Laura Mercier Turquoise Blaze (LE, ) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar). Moira Green Paradise (P, $8.50) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). Haus Labs Deep Teal Shimmer (P, $24.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). Sephora Mermaid Tail (112) (LE, $13.00) is lighter, brighter, cooler (95% similar). Natasha Denona Equilibrium (382M) (PiP, $29.00) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar). Fyrinnae The Alchemist (P, $8.50) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar). Tarte Downtown (P, $14.00) is more shimmery, lighter, more muted (95% similar). Smashbox Roll Deep (PiP, ) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar). MAC Deep Blue Green (PiP, $21.00) is warmer (90% similar). MAC I've Got a Crush on You (LE, $32.50) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
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I have been waiting for a palette exactly like this and nearly lost it when this was released, but I wanted to hold off on making a decision until I saw your review. I couldn’t take the wait anymore and bit the bullet yesterday and ordered it… knew this would get posted right after haha! Glad to see it scored mostly well!! I don’t have many matte shadows and have been trying to find the perfect palette of matte shades and this was exactly what I had been wanting. Plus the 200 bonus points at Ulta this week + it being my birth month and getting 2x points helps justify the purchase too. Was hoping it’d get an A but a B isn’t much to complain about (especially because I always use a primer). Can’t wait to play around with it!
I liked it – I think if you normally use primer, as you’ve said, you will enjoy it 🙂
I saw this on Ulta but held off. It’s a pretty good palette for Tarte, but I feel they can do better, and I have most of the colors duped. But I do like how they laid out the color combos, this palette will be easy to grab in morning for complete eye look. Will see if I can swatch in store before making final decision. Thanks for the review!!
I like that they included shimmery shades with the mattes, but I wish they had more like satin and pearl between the two, which helps with cohesion!
Beautiful palette!! I love the warm tones and the quality seems to be top notch! The mattes are surprisingly quite good!
It is pretty!
Thanks, Christine. This is now an easy return for me. I was more than 90% there anyway given my snit about the insulting crap holiday offering, but this makes it easy. My palette is unused, and it doesn’t look like I’m missing much.
Eye looks and quality shadow offerings are my current pursuit. Now revisiting Burberry, Viseart, Surratt, and KvD MetalMattes to select some new offerings for myself. Swatching party coming up before the Sephora sale. 🙂
No problem, Linda!
I’m sad but not surprised by the 5 matte shade C rating. Mattes can be hard bit 1/4 of the palette being the c range is sad. 🙁
I am happy to see more colour matte palettes on the market though as they are hard to get matte formula right more brands avoid them.
Same – not totally surprised but wish it was a bit better overall!
The color trendy reminds me of the duo chrome color in the Wet n Wild Comfort Zone palette ! The color selection in this palette is really beautiful but What i hate the most about tarte shadows is that they are powdery 🙁
It is definitely similar!
Great swatches Christine. Great review as well. Can you do multiple swatches together so I may see the colors together to compare. TIA for your consideration.
Hi Anna,
You can view all of a palette’s swatches together through the Swatch Gallery!
How do you do that?
Just browse by formula and type in the palette! http://www.temptalia.com/swatch-gallery/#formula
Hmm, probably a pass for me.
Gotcha! 🙂
Another palette of mostly-warm-neutrals-with-some-berries (and a pop of black and white) …
This is just not my year for palettes, I guess!
I do think that Glam, Minx, and Trendy are very pretty colors. I certainly could see this palette working well for many people. Just not me.
I guess it’s good that 2017 is right around the corner?!
I ordered this from Tarte shortly after I saw the swatches. I like it quite a bit for a few reasons. 1) I love the colors that they chose. they’re all colors that I use regularly. 2) I prefer matte shadows (most days)and I feel like these all work well with a primer.3) I love that I don’t need any other palettes Makes my life easier and I’m all for that.
Christine do you know when that graveyard girl pallets going to come out I’m really excited about that one! Something is happened with either Tarte or my taste but I really have come around to them honestly . ?
The Tarte x graveyardgirl palette is out now 🙂
Thanks! I grabbed one.?
Hmm. I love the color combination, but I am kind of disappointed in the number of C’s. I’ll have to think about this one.
I’ll be curious if you try it, Tiffany!
Oh dear, what to do!?! I really love how this is laid out in easy cohesive rows, that with primer will definitely work just fine, and of course, these are all my kind of shades. But that’s the thing, I may have quite a few similar shades. Especially amongst my MAC Pro Pan singles stored in e.l.f. quads. Might *really* be time to get a Z-Palette to stick them in, so that at a glance, I see the entirety of them. Making palettes such as this either an easy “get” or “pass”.
In other words, the jury is still out on this one for me!
If you already have a lot of dupes, probably a skip! 🙂
This pallette was just too dusty for me, and I think I’m going to return it to Tarte. I really thought I was going to love it but I don’t.
Aww, bummer! 🙁
I was hoping the pinks and purples would be better. I’m guessing I can make them work over primer.
They are, at least, more workable over primer!
This is a gorgeous palette, from the sleek packaging satin/matte black top and gold mirrored bottom and inside, to the colour choices. It’s right up my alley and had I not already gotten the ABH Mod Ren palette AND UD Lounge (which fulfils my love of a red-brown with teal duochrome), I’d definitely consider getting this. A great alternative to the MR if ABH isn’t available in your country.
It is funny – I’ve never seen so many berries/burgundies all at the same time, LOL!
I like that I can get a full eyeshadow look with using just this one palette. It’s a very complete palette.
Perfect! 🙂
So far I’m not feeling any of the new palette releases :/ Hoping you’re able to get a sneak peek at the new Too Faced Chocolate Chip and White Chocolate Chip palettes? You’re swatches and reviews are always the best! Thank you for your thoroughness hard work 🙂
Too Faced doesn’t send me press samples of their palettes, so unfortunately I will only be able to share it once I can purchase it and it arrives to me. I’m so sorry, Joy!
This is probably the best effort Tarte has done for awhile. Looking at the dupes for the purple matte shades, hardly any brand gets them right. However, I think this is a versatile palette with lots of variety and reasonably good ratings across the board and primer can be used to improve those C rating shades.
Thank you for your review Christine – a mammoth effort.
My pleasure as always, Genevieve!
So sad that you rated this palette B. It really deserves a better grade. I got I yesterday and don’t totally share your opinion…I find it really good.
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I’m glad you like yours, Agnes!
I decided not to get this palette just cause I have a lot of similar shades in my collection already. I think Tarte did a decent job with this palette, but they definitely came up with it too late. I feel like all of Tarte’s previous eyeshadow palettes have all been the same until this one, but unfortunately the market is already filled with a great variety and great quality palettes. If this palette came before the Tartelette palettes, I think this would’ve been a hit.
It’s good to know what you have and don’t need to duplicate, though 🙂
This is a very cool site! Thanks for this! And you are beautiful! More power!
Thank you, Ava!
I got this, I am debating take it back.
Oh no! 🙁
I completely missed this review due to some seriously hard circumstances I was facing when you posted it (no space for anything else!). But now that I’ve seen this I am torn! I want more matte shades and this palette seems to have everthing that I want, but I promised myself to buy only triple A quality stuff…??. Anyway: so happy this is permanent! Thanks for the in depth review!
No problem, Ouineque! 🙂
This palette looks amazing for my hooded eyes! I can really only wear anything with any amount of shimmer on the tiny part of my visible lid and inner corner. That means palettes (90% of them) are a waste of $$ because I have to supplement them with other mattes. Thanks for the total win, tarte!
Hope you enjoy it, Khristina!
Thanks for the review Christine! I always check your page before splurging on a palette. Cheers!
Man, can ANYBODY get purple-toned shadows right? I would kill for a palette with great shades in that color family but the swatches are always, always the worst of the pack!
Maybe I’m just way too picky with the quality of my eyeshadows, but every time I want to buy a Tarte eyeshadow palette the swatches I see just don’t live up to my expectations. I feel like Tarte shadows always swatch too powdery or sheer for my taste (most eyeshadows do honestly) and I just can’t make myself spend 50$ on a palette when the quality seems off. 🙁