Tarte Natural Cheek Stain in True Love
Here's a review for Tarte's Natural Cheek Stain in True Love. This is a deluxe sample size I got for Christmas last year.
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You can purchase a full size of the Natural Cheek Stains at Sephora for $30 or a deluxe sample size of the color Energy for $10.
There are 8 shades available and the deluxe sample size contains 4.8g of product. Even though it's a deluxe sample size, this has lasted me a long time and I still have a lot of product left to use.
There are 8 shades available and the deluxe sample size contains 4.8g of product. Even though it's a deluxe sample size, this has lasted me a long time and I still have a lot of product left to use.
Claims:
Tarte claims that this will give you a natural, just pinched blush to your face. It is easily blended and sets to last all day with it's gel/cream formula. This also contains a special T5 super fruit complex. It's supposed to contain a blend of antioxidant rich fruits to help with anti-aging. It also includes maracuja to give a brighter complexion and hydration for dry skin.
Tarte is typically a very natural brand that contains a lot of ingredients that will benefit your skin. I can't be sure that this actually works or the science behind it but it's nice to know that the brand is putting in an effort to be natural and beneficial.
Tarte is typically a very natural brand that contains a lot of ingredients that will benefit your skin. I can't be sure that this actually works or the science behind it but it's nice to know that the brand is putting in an effort to be natural and beneficial.
Packaging:
Because I have a deluxe sample size I can't say too much about the actual packaging. This being said, the deluxe sample size has fairly nice packaging but the plastic could be better quality. The product comes in a gel stick form and twists up. It's kind of like a little deodorant stick but for your face. This makes for really easy application because you just swipe it on and blend.
Color/Finish/Lasting Power:
The color is a nice pink/red color. It gives a sort of translucent, gel like finish to your face. I usually just swipe the stick across my cheeks and blend out with my fingers. When you first apply it, it looks like it's going to be very pigmented but it blends out really easily to a natural, skin like finish. It's definitely more of a sheer blush. It doesn't look overly dewy, but gives a gel-like natural finish.
In terms of application, you can either use your fingers or a duo fiber brush to blend out the product. Both give very nice, natural results as the blush is very blendable.
It does feel a little bit tacky to the touch but if you powder your face then it will go away. If you're not a fan of using powder, the tackiness is not anything that will be too annoying.
For lasting power I wouldn't say that this product really stains the face like the name suggests. It lasts for a decent amount of time, but like most cream/gel blushes it will fade by the end of the day. To prolong the lasting power you should set it with either a powder or a blush.
In terms of application, you can either use your fingers or a duo fiber brush to blend out the product. Both give very nice, natural results as the blush is very blendable.
It does feel a little bit tacky to the touch but if you powder your face then it will go away. If you're not a fan of using powder, the tackiness is not anything that will be too annoying.
For lasting power I wouldn't say that this product really stains the face like the name suggests. It lasts for a decent amount of time, but like most cream/gel blushes it will fade by the end of the day. To prolong the lasting power you should set it with either a powder or a blush.
Pros/Cons:
Pros:
Cons:
- gel-like finish
- easy to blend/apply
- gives natural, skin like finish
- no scent
- contains good ingredients
Cons:
- doesn't really stain the skin
- can be a little tacky
- sheer formula (only con if you like really pigmented blush)
Final Thoughts:
I really love this blush and would definitely repurchase if it wasn't so expensive. If I do ever run out (which will take a while) I will probably repurchase another deluxe sample size because it's easy to carry with you and will last a long time. It doesn't look like makeup on the skin but instead looks like a natural, just pinched look like it claims.
If you love natural, easy makeup and have been looking for a blush then I would highly recommend this. It's perfect for the no makeup makeup look. Also, if you like cream/gel type blushes then I would also highly recommend this.
If you like really pigmented, opaque blushes this may not be for you. I feel like it would be difficult to build up the color to be really opaque because this blush wasn't formulated to be very pigmented. Because of it's gel formula it provides a sheer, natural look.
Overall, I really love this blush because it's easy and effortless. I would recommend it to people looking for an easy everyday blush.
If you love natural, easy makeup and have been looking for a blush then I would highly recommend this. It's perfect for the no makeup makeup look. Also, if you like cream/gel type blushes then I would also highly recommend this.
If you like really pigmented, opaque blushes this may not be for you. I feel like it would be difficult to build up the color to be really opaque because this blush wasn't formulated to be very pigmented. Because of it's gel formula it provides a sheer, natural look.
Overall, I really love this blush because it's easy and effortless. I would recommend it to people looking for an easy everyday blush.
Ranking:
8/10