Loveinamist
Registered Shopper
The foundation is not doing anything for the eye area on the models. The Tova model should definitely steer clear.
The foundation is not doing anything for the eye area on the models. The Tova model should definitely steer clear.
I have some Tarte products and the ones I would really recommend are - mascara, maracuja oil, eye concealer and the white setting powder with the big brush - the brush is sooooo soft.
I'm not so keen on the foundation as you can't see any of your complexion through it, so it looks too painted on.
Blusher is good and so are eyeshadows - both palette and crayon stick.
The good thing with QVC is that you can always return if you don't like it.
I also couldn't resist the set, I do think the packaging is beautiful. Enjoying owning and using the products I buy is important to me so packaging is an important factor, whereas I do understand that the more practical amongst us would rather have function, cheap packaging and a cheaper price.
Another comment on the brand though is that to me, the brand ambassador always looks exactly the same almost android like. I love to see them mix it it up a bit and show how we can achieve different looks with makeup. Otherwise what is the point in keep buying more and more. Sarah from Laura Geller is pretty good at modelling the different looks you can achieve from makeup for instance.
Coo-ee! :hi: that was me Donna and yes they have a wider range with fair pink tones which would sell really well in the UK I'd wager. Ivory and Fair Beige are on my list to test if I'm planning to go to Canada or the US again; these are pink-based.
In Tarte terms "Sand" = yellow-based, "Honey" = peach-based and "Beige" = pink-based (which is a bit confusing).
I would say that sand is neutral, peach warm and beige cool, if that helps.
Has anyone tried any Tarte stuff?
I watched a show and they were raving about how fantastically great the mascara was. So I bought a wee smaller size off of ebay for a fraction of the cost just to try it out. Oh my god it was awful. Thick, clumpy, horrible stuff that made your eyelashes stick together giving the result that you looked as if you had about ten thick lashes! Really not nice at all. I went straight back to one of my two all time favourites - Mally's Volumising Mascara or Clinique's High Impact Mascara. These two come out tops every time in my book, and I've tried A LOT of mascaras over the years!
I watched a show and they were raving about how fantastically great the mascara was. So I bought a wee smaller size off of ebay for a fraction of the cost just to try it out. Oh my god it was awful. Thick, clumpy, horrible stuff that made your eyelashes stick together giving the result that you looked as if you had about ten thick lashes! Really not nice at all. I went straight back to one of my two all time favourites - Mally's Volumising Mascara or Clinique's High Impact Mascara. These two come out tops every time in my book, and I've tried A LOT of mascaras over the years!