Well, who hasn't heard of these amazing blushes? Well.. me! When i first got into beauty about a year ago, these blushes weren't even on my radar, i had never heard about them. But the more i started reading blogs, and watching vlogs.. it seemed like this blush was all the rage! So... as a beauty addict, i had to try this blush, just to see if it as good as everyone says.
Firstly, i love the packaging of these blushes. They are really simple. I have the colour blushing Bride, and it comes in a plastic pink compact, which has 'Tarte' in embossed gold print on the lid. This flip open to reveal a mirror, and the pan of the product. The reason why i love this packaging is because the compact has a small hole at the bottom, where you can use a pin to pop the pan out of the packaging, and then stick it in something like a z-pallete, so easy to take this blush with you everywhere.
This blush pan is so pretty. Its a beautiful mauve pinky-purple, and is imprinted with a beautiful design which really is iconic to Tarte, and a similar design to what a lot of their packaging is decorated with. It sort of looks like an imprint of leaves or something.
This blush is pretty (like i have said a million times already). It silky smooth, but slightly chalky. I know that sounds bad, but the blush is also pigmented like you wouldn't believe. In saying that, it is quite a hard blush and i really have to swirl my brush around into this pan to pick up product (I use a natural brush, Mac 129), which could be part of the issue.
However, once the blush is on your face, It blends like a dream, and it seriously lasts all day! I do like this blush, but I just don't love it, and I am not 100% that its worth the price tag.
This was my first ever Tarte purchase and over a year later is still one of my favourite blushes. The packaging is sturdy, in a shade which matches the blush within and has a handy mirror inside the lid. It also has a gorgeous embossed pattern on the actual blush which has lasted well with regular use.
I own the shade 'Blushing Bride' which is a gorgeous natural rosey pink with a small amount of fine shimmer. I find this has a good level of pigmentation, not lacking in the colour department but not that intense that it's difficult to work with. I find this blends out on the skin easily and looks very natural, not powdery at all. It has a good lasting power, still looking great at the end of the day.
I would 100% these Tarte blushes! In my experience Tartes products are fantastic quality, perform fantastically and always come in adorable packaging...what more could you want :)