My 3 Tarte Must-haves

I’m a recent Tarte Cosmetics convert. For years, I was a huge MAC fan but wanted something without the usual chemicals—parabens, sodium laurel sulfate, gluten, and the rest. While visiting my mom, I overheard her and my niece discussing Tarte and how awesome they were. Then I asked my daughter-in-love, who’s a makeup artist, about Tarte. She told me they’re amazing, especially their shape tape! Shape tape?

I immediately ordered the face tape and some lip balm (all of this shows the power of word-of-mouth). And I was instantly in love! It’s hard to explain why these products are so amazing. Like the lipsticks, balms, and glosses feel like silk. Soft, and I don’t want to sound corny, but luxurious! The foundation coverage is instant but feels like I have nothing on my skin. Their mineral foundation covers better than any brand I’ve ever tried. I’ve not yet tried anything that hasn’t wowed me.

Amazon Clay Full Coverage Foundation

I will never use another “liquid” foundation ever. It’s instant coverage, matte finish, doesn’t cake or settle into lines. It literally feels like I have nothing on my skin. I use this one in the cooler months because my skin tends to dry out and then causes an oily T-Zone. In the warmer months, I use their Amazonian Clay Airbrush Foundation.

Tip: Their foundations do tend to be darker than others so I usually go a shade lighter.

Gifted Amazonian Clay Smart Mascara.

I’ve had a love-hate relationship with mascara my entire life. I love that I have instant lashes, but I hate it because every single mascara I’ve used no matter the price has clumped and flaked. Then I tried this mascara, and my life has officially changed for the better! Like everything else, it goes on like silk. No flaking. No clumping. And I swear it makes my lashes look longer. I’ll never use a different mascara.

I just read their description for this mascara as I was typing this blog, and it says it’s a “lengthening mascara…delivers soft volume.” Guess it wasn’t my imagination. :)

Shape Tape

Again, it goes on like silk, doesn’t accentuate fine lines and wrinkles, and completely hides my dark circles, which I’ve always had. A little goes a long way, and it blends perfectly. I went lighter thinking it was like the foundation, but I do wish I’d gone with my shade because these seem to be spot on and the lighter was a tad too light. I put a tiny bit of my foundation over it, and it’s perfect.

Lip Sculptor Lipstick and Lipgloss

OMG!! The end. Lol! Just kidding! I’ve never had a lipstick go on and cover like this! Unfortunately, the color I picked didn’t quite work with my complexion, so I gave it to my daughter-in-love, but I can’t wait to get some more! Again, it goes on like silk (seeing a theme?)

Another lip favorite is their lip balm. However, I use it so much that it doesn’t last as long and could easily blow my budget. Can anyone say obsessed?

In Summary

You. Can’t. Go. Wrong. If you’re looking for vegan, chemical free cosmetics that actually work, Tarte is the place to go!

I have an IG story on using these products for the first time if you want to see it in real time!