I don't believe in love at first sight with people, but love at first site with material possessions? Too swoony.
When I first saw Tarte's 'Off The Cuff' blush + bronzer palette, I knew I had to have it, and so I set out in the same week to pick this ~badboy~ up. ʘ‿ʘ
(If only I had this kind of drive when chasing the opposite sex LOLLL)
As usual, these are formulated with Amazonian clay, and without parabens and phthalates.
Each pan comes with 0.158 oz of product, compared to full size at 0.2 oz for $26 USD/$31 CDN.
The four blush shades are:
Crave - matte pink peach
Dazzled - slightly shimmery soft rose/berry
Darling - matte nude melon, and
Dollface - light baby pink
....and one bronzer shade in 'Park Ave Princess'.
And of course, face swatches ಠᴗಠ
(BLOW IT UP, BLOW IT UP!!) (For someone who loves blush, I sure can't apply it right...-sweats nervously-)
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PROS:
- SO -VERY BAD CURSE WORD- SOFT AND PIGMENTED! Which is funny, because every time I go to Sephora to swatch the individual pans, they are hard and basically no fun to touch. :(
These are different, as they are incredibly soft, silky, and buttery (like high end eyeshadows), and they're incredibly pigmented.
- Five shades for $42 USD/$50 CDN! Ridiculous high-end brand value, especially considering each are almost full sized, and if you buy the singles, they'll set you back $26 USD/$31 CDN apiece. (Thank you, holiday sets ʘ‿ʘ)
- Long wearing, and natural looking! All these shade have lasted me throughout the day, and none are 'over-the-top-omg-must-blend-5ever'. They're all quite blendable and natural looking, which is always appreciated in my books.
- Good variety of shades. You've got 4 blush shades that are very distinct from each other, which means you can achieve more looks, and even blend them up for a unique shade!
- Travel friendly! I mean, it is a palette, and having 5 shades in one place is always loved. It also contains a large mirror on the underside, and the palette shuts magnetically. No blush brush is included though. (Fine by me, I usually don't use those)
CONS:
- The exterior is a shimmery, textured fabric, and while there is minimal shimmer/glitter fallout, it still bugs me sometimes.
- Going on the previous point, I can see the exterior collecting dust since it is fabric, which would be a problem if you keep your makeup out/uncovered.
- 'Dollface', 'Dazzled' and 'Park Ave Princess' are the only shades sold in the regular line, which means if you finish 'Crave' and 'Darling', then...you're going to weep for a while.
- $42 USD/$50 CDN is still expensive if you're not used to high end products, but if you do have that kind of money and love blushes, then feel free to spend it on this! ;)
- $42 USD/$50 CDN is still expensive if you're not used to high end products, but if you do have that kind of money and love blushes, then feel free to spend it on this! ;)
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Have you guys tried any of Tarte blushes? Any favourite shades that I should know about? ʘ‿ʘ
Or, any fantastic blush palettes I should know about?? (I just can't get enough of blush!)
(Last selfie, since I feel like my blog as of late has been full of ~serious~ selfies and my BFF laughed and snorted at my ~serious~ selfie face the other day)
Love this palette! My favourite shades include 'Crave' and 'Dazzled', and I can see this palette suiting a variety of skin tones (maybe not 'Darling', the melon/nude shade though). In my opinion, there aren't enough blush palettes out there, so if Tarte decided to release more, I'd be all over that since I love their brand :D
(DON'T EVEN TALK TO ME ABOUT THE NEW NARS BLUSH PALETTE, IT'S SO EXPENSIVE ;-;)
Or, any fantastic blush palettes I should know about?? (I just can't get enough of blush!)
(Last selfie, since I feel like my blog as of late has been full of ~serious~ selfies and my BFF laughed and snorted at my ~serious~ selfie face the other day)
Great review Vanessa!! ^_^ I remember seeing this in your previous haul post, i was hoping you'd do a further review on it! I've never tried Tarte before, but that's a really great price for 5 shades! The quality looks great as well and very pigmented! The colour Crave looks really nice on you hehe!
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Thankyou! c:
DeleteOF COURSE I HAD TO REVIEW IT, IT'S BRAND SPANKING NEW. (aka, less info on it, and people need to know about it!)
Thank you! :D
Great review - what a pretty packaging, just like a little purse and the shades are gorgeous! Xx
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Thanks! Yeah, it does look like a little clutch! (Unfortunately, not really a fan of the packaging, haha)
DeleteAwesome review! :) I love the pretty packaging!
ReplyDeleteDazzled is in the regular line, I have it in the full size :)
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Yeah, I can't believe I didn't see 'Dazzled' online when checking for this post! Thank you for correcting me! c:
DeleteThe packaging is so gorgeous and all the blushes look so wearable! Great buy xxx
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Thanks! They're all pretty wearable, which I love c:
Deletemy favorite blush of all time is the Tarte one in Natural Beauty, and this palette looks AMAZING, may just have to pick it up as a gift for myself!
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I will swatch that next time I'm in store!! :D
DeleteAhh, hopefully you do, it's a good deal if you really like Tarte blushes!
eeeek! you`re so cute. This seems like a great deal considering the price of only 1!! :D
ReplyDeleteLIES. I AM NOT CUTE (loljk, I'll take the compliment, haha :D)
DeleteYeah, it is pretty inexpensive compared to buying just one!
The shade "darling" looks really nice. The packaging would definitely be better without all the glitter. Ah I wish that I could get my hands on Tarte products in the UK.
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Yeah, I'm definitely not a fan of glitter on the casing, just because it can get messy :I
DeleteAhh, we want what we can't have--hopefully they'll have Tarte there soon!
Great review! *slaps myself for not buying it
ReplyDeleteThey look amazing on you! :)
NAH, as long as you're happy with the Vice Palette, it's fine! WE CAN'T HAVE EVERYTHING IN LIFE ;-;
DeleteThose colors are gorgeous!! I'll have to try this! I'm a new follower :)
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Right?? Swatch them in-store and see how you like it! c:
DeleteAs always, great review! This palette looks so lovely too!
ReplyDeleteps. your last selfie is so cute, hahah :)
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Thank you! c:
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This blush palette is so very covetable between the cute packaging and the gorgeous shades of blush. It does sound like a really good value too! Why are you tempting me so with this rave review ?!! I have the Tarte blushes in Amused and Exposed. The latter is my everyday go to color and I totally concur with you on the pigmentation and wear.
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It totally is! I CAN'T HELP IT IF I BUY NICE THINGS AND THEY TURN OUT SUPER NICE ;-;
DeleteI really want to try exposed, since I hear of people using it as a blush and contour shade! It really is a lovely colour on it's own c:
(Yeah, thanks for this heads up, I really didn't see it via the blogger feed!)
I really want the new nars blush palette!!!! I would totally buy this, but my tarte blushes dried out (if that makes any sense) after around 8 months. When I bought them, they were heavenly! I would be too worried about this palette drying out too! Gaaahhh! It looks so lovely though!
ReplyDeleteI really want the new Nars blush palette too, but it's wayyy out of my $$ range! ;-;
DeleteThat actually makes total sense! The ones in the palette are super soft, but the samples/display ones are really tough, so it does make sense that they 'dry out'!
It is heavenly though c:
Really wish we had Tarte in the UK! :(
ReplyDeleteDarling looks gorgeous and you really suit Crave.
One of the cons of living in the UK, unfortunately ;-;
DeleteThankyou! c:
I think this palette is gorgeous! I would sooo use the first three shades a lot, they are sooo me. At 4 grams a blush, that decent but the price is a bit pricey!
ReplyDeleteIT IS GORGEOUS!! :D
DeleteYeah, same! Not really a fan of the super pink shade, but once in a while I'll probably use it c:
Yeah, decent but still pretty pricey! :(
hahah. wow. yes,, you've made me want this. but i think dazzled is also in their permanent line no?
ReplyDeleteyou probably encounter hard rock blushes at sephora b/c everyone keeps touchng them and they're just sitting out in the open.
i' really want to pick up tarte's exposed..i keep lusting after this one and have been putting it off for years. I will do next week i swear!!
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(Yeah, you're right, 'Dazzled' is in their permanent line! -shameless head hang-)
DeleteYeah, that too. I finally found new sample blushes at sephora and they're actually really rely soft. (THANKSFOR THE MULTIPLE CORRECTIONS ;-;)
Yeah same! Exposed is such a pretty shade, DARN THAT VIB SALE
I want this so much! The shades are gorgeous :) x
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Aren't they? :D
DeleteTarte can do no wrong, haha
Such a lovely little palette! Cute shades, too. I love the 1 and 3 on you most.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for the comment, and for the compliment. I really am not much of a talent with taking make up photos on me, but will definitely keep on practicing ;)
I really fell for your humour and personality plus this pretty blog, so joined your followers xx
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Thankyou! c:
Delete(Eh, I try to be honest and voice my opinions. Practice makes perfect! c:)(And gah, thankssomuch! :D)
The packaging is amazing and the colour so bright and lovely! I like number 3 the best on you btw :)
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Right??!! :D
DeleteThankyou! c:
oooo the design is soo pretty, like youu!! <33 hahah <-- sounding sooo creeperish..!
ReplyDeleteLOLLLL FLORA, YOUR MESSAGES CAN NEVER BE AS CREEPY AS MY MESSAGE IN YOUR YEARBOOK ._.
Delete(and holy crap, you've found this blog ._.'')
(but thanks??? I guess? For the compliment? LOL)
(How the heck did I miss this post o_O oh my goodness vut)
ReplyDeleteFIRST OF ALL VANESSA Y U SO PWETTY?!? hdfjdjfdaue you're actually soooo beautiful, DAT DOLLFACE wow gurl!
Also that palette is amaaaazing! Tarte isn't an easily accessible brand in the UK unfortunately, so the only way of getting my hands on it would be risking a ridiculously large customs charge too -.- however i'm so glad you have it as I know how much you love blushes :')
The price is a steal too! Actually I guess you could say the same thing about the Nars palette, especially for us here in the UK as one blusher alone is £21 so with the whole palette being £45 in the bigger picture it is totally justifiable...but I'm not sure I could happily hand over almost £50 just for one makeup item The Blushing Giraffe| The Blog Loving
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DeleteSTAHPPPPPP. THAT'S EXACTLY HOW I FEEL ABOUT YOU ;-; (in a non-creepy way because you're actually really pretty aka i am your instagram creeper)
YEAH, SHAME ON TARTE FOR NOT BEING UK ACCESSIBLE ;-; (but thanks! My blush obsession side is showing, haha)
Yeah! I do want the nars palette, but it is still expensive despite it being a good price for the brand! Not sure I could hand over that kind of money either :(
i wish the UK had a sephora >< Crave suits you to a tee :) x
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Yeah, shame about that! Sephora makes everything so accessible :(
DeleteThankyou! c:
This is such a good review! I haven't ever tried any tarte blushes and this palette seems like a good way to try out a few of them! I really like the look of darling!
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Thankyou! :D
DeleteIt really is! Considering it's also a pretty good value for the amount of blushes you get c:
I like dazzled on you the best. It looks naturally sun-kissed. This set sure is expensive but from the way you described the texture, they sound lush.
ReplyDeleteHaha, thankyou! Yeah, the set is expensive, but the texture is pretty incredible. Finely milled powders ftw!
DeleteI've been lusting over this one by Tarte! Your swatches have got me swooning!
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Indeed very lust worthy, and a great deal! :D
DeleteThanks!
ive never wanted this palette so much until i saw it reviewed in temptalia earlier today! amagad im so jealous. the palette is so so nice. also i get what you mean with this kind of texture interior. its like my UD palette its so nice at first then so dirty after awhile lol.
ReplyDeleteMakeup databases do make people want everything ;-;
DeleteYEAH!!! That's kinda why I don't want the UD palette, because I know my room can get hella dusty!
Ohkay first of all, I love this set, packaging and insides!! Secondly, I tagged you for the Reader Appreciation Award! c:
ReplyDeleteAhh, thank you!!! I will check it out as soon as I can! c:
DeleteThat looks so pretty! I haven't tried any tarte products yet. ^^
ReplyDeleteAhhhh, you should do so someday! They're amazing :D
DeleteAHHHHHH I WANT THIS SO BAD NOW! I was looking at another tarte holiday set where there were three different blushes that are a smaller size and are cheaper as a package, but then i did the math and realized that youre getting more product for dollar if you bought the full size. This looks like a good deal because there are so many different colors!
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Oh yeah, I saw that set too! It does look like a good set though, considering they're singles and easier to carry, but yea, this palette is the better value!!
DeleteGreat review. I want! haha. I think I like Dazzle and Darling the best, but they are all pretty. I was initially sticker shocked, but it's a pretty good deal once you think about it!
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YEAH, I'M ALWAYS STICKER SHOCKED WHEN I LOOK AT HIGH END MAKEUP PRICES, but considering the variety of shades + amount of product you get, it's pretty decent for high end! c:
DeleteOMG! This is just beautiful!! (I think i might cry lol) Why can't I get this in the UK!!?? *CRIES* I WANT IT!! T.T Anyway enough of my crying.. Guurrll..I LOVE the way you write. You make your post so fun to read. You just got yourself another follower :P
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RITE?? I get too excited when thinking about blushes too, so yeah :3
DeleteTARTE SHOULD BE AVAILABLE EVERYWHERE, IMO T_T
Haha, thank you so much! :D
Love this. I so wish it was available in the UK
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Yeah, shame how a lot of brands carried at Sephora aren't accessible in the UK! :((
DeleteOh wow this is so so so beautiful! I want this so bad! xx
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Does anybody know of anyone selling these that ship to uk?? Pls. So grateful in advance xxx
ReplyDeleteI did some snooping around on the web--don't know how legitimate this is, but: http://www.rosesbeautystore.com/beauty-health-ladies-tarte-c-14_65.html
DeleteDoes anybody know of anyone selling this palette that ship to uk?? Plss. So gratefull in advance xxx
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