I don’t mind saying that I misread this time and time again as TartIEST rather than TarteIST. Just when I was getting a bit of sweat up about its inappropriateness, I just thought, no, it can’t be… surely… and thankfully, it isn’t! So, this is another QVC special offer (trying to get them all on the site before they disappear) as a ‘collector’s set’. It does seem to be pretty good value. What I find quite interesting is that when I check the QVC reviews (they always tell the ‘other side’ of the story), most of the reviews are by women in older age-groups. Although I’ve never seen it positioned as such, I wonder if Tarte is more popular amongst older women or whether that’s a reflection of the QVC audience. Either way, great to see older women putting their opinions forward.
In the set, you get a six shade palette that incorporates a blush, a double ended applicator brush, an eyeliner, a mascara and a lip gloss, for £46.20 (plus P&P) and it does seem like pretty good value. The palette, in particular is absolutely lovely – pastel nude without being bland or washed out.
I think it’s skewed more favourably to warm tones, but I like this selection better than I like the Dior 5 Couleur nude palettes; the formula is softer and more blendable, with plenty of pigment. I even like the powder blush in Boundless that will suit everyone. The swatch starts with the blush and then goes clockwise.
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The gloss is a pinky-nude shade – again, a crowd pleaser that will suit everyone. The mascara and liner I haven’t yet tested, but they do nicely on the QVC review section.
The collection feels like a good transitional winter/spring collection – there’s a brightness about it that I love and also that it’s pretty and flattering. You won’t have any challenges here – just easy to use, easy to wear make up. It’s HERE.
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Oh. Dear. I am trying NOT to buy more gorgeous beauty kits. Tarte is a recent discovery for me and so far I am really impressed with the ease of application and hold of their powder shadows and blushers. I think I may need to investigate further. Thanks as ever Jane!
I think that’s just the QVC audience, Tarte is popular with young women in the US if I go by the US beauty group I’m in on Fb.
I couldn’t believe that anyone would name a make up brand Tarte and was initially put off by the name. But have tried the lip products and been pleased with them.
In reply to your earlier question re silicones – yes, there is a proven effect on scarring – see this study here forwarded by the most helpful formulator in the world! If you’re keen not to use silicone, then try Bio Oil.
Thank you for your kind response and link.