A New Find in Tarte...

I had a tragedy about 3 months ago.  My favorite eyeshadow palette took a dive and ended up a fine powder on my bathroom floor. It was made up of mostly mauves and I so very much missed it.

In an attempt to replace it, I went to the local department stores Lancome counter and asked if they had this palette still. After glancing at the back of the package they laughed said it was old and they no longer carried those colors. I was then pointed to the colors they did have only to find out they wanted $60 for two shadows!  Now if I truly like a product I might consider paying more for it, but 1. they no longer carried my colors  and 2. I will not pay $60 for 2 colors of eyeshadow.  I don't care if there is real gold or diamonds in it. NOT worth it!

So I have been making due with samples and non satisfactory colors for a while.  Then I stumbled upon an ad for this lovely beauty:

 This is the lovely Rainforest After Dark, colored clay eye and cheek palette by Tarte.

I just saw a picture. I only had word of mouth about Tarte products. I have never tried a Tarte product myself. But these colors!  The purples are exactly what was splattered on my floor.  To top it off it comes with a blush, bronzer, highlighter, along with those 6 eye-shadows.  This palette seems to be made especially for me.  Suits my grey-blue eyes and pale complexion perfectly! 

I thought it looked small but hey with a price tag of $38 why not? So I set out to my local Ulta and what so you know?! Free sample with purchase.  (More of the bronzer featured in the palette but with more of a sparkle perhaps?)

Let me tell you. Pictures are deceiving. This is actually a large palette. Value for the money seemed even better.  So I did the swatch test and found that it has good coverage too.  A win all around. 

If you like neutrals and purples then I highly recommended getting this product! Its a dream to work with and comes at a great price (take that Lancome counter!)  Not to mention the packaging is gorgeous! (yes, the snake has a real gem in its noggin') sparkles sparkles!

After using the palette for a few days I love it even more.  I can't seem to get the dramatic looks that the insert came with, probably my own makeup novicehood is at fault, however, this is a wonderful color combination for my everyday makeup wear.  I am so happy I found this!

 Breakdown:  The coverage of the blush and the eyeshadows is great. It is made of a fine Amazonian clay so they apply smoothly. The highlighter is really really subtle and I have to apply it generously in order to see it.  Keep in mind I am very fair complected so that might be why. The bronzer works perfectly and the blush is lovely.

What do you all think of Tarte Cosmetics?  This is my first experience and I'm quickly becoming a fan.

Be kind to thyselves!

~Jeanette