Tarte Amazonian Clay 12-Hour Blush in Blushing Bride
Thursday, October 11, 2012 at 4:11PM I've read so many positive reviews about Tarte blushes that I just had to get one when Windy asked if I wanted to review anything from her store. I chose the Tarte Amazonian Clay 12-Hour Blush in Blushing Bride (P1,100 from Stuff in Style) because I don't think I have anything like it in my stash! It's a plummy-berry blush that's touted to have a long-wearing formula.
Texture and staying power. Blushing Bride is very pigmented and smooth, with a liberal sprinkle of golden sparkle mixed with the color. The shimmer doesn't look tacky or thick so it shouldn't show on your skin. You'll just get this golden glow which I think is a nice add-on.
The color can look clownish if you don't take care, so make sure to wipe most of it off on the back your hand before applying it on your cheeks. This way you get a perfect natural flush with no streaks! ;)
This blush does last long. Not twelve hours though - more like six to eight hours, depending on how oily you are and how hot it is. That's still a pretty good number, if you ask me.
Packaging. The compact is absolutely gorgeous. I own many pretty blush compacts but this one takes the cake. There's the Tarte logo embossed in front, and the smooth, glossy plastic feels weighted and expensive. The powder itself has an Amazonian river design that looks very shala.
I really like that the color of the compact is the same solid shade at the blush inside. That makes it easier to find in a sea of black or printed cases, I think.
Color. Blushing Bride is predominantly plum, with a lot of berry and some rose mixed in. I imagine that it would look fantastic on darker girls, but for me, it just doesn't work. Well it looks okay on me but it's off. This shade is also very picky with lipsticks. Mauve, purplish lippies look best with it.
Recommendations. If you're oily and love a good-looking compact, the Tarte 12-Hour Amazonian Clay Blush is a great find. It stays put and looks super natural when applied sparingly. A little goes a long way! It's kinda expensive for a blush, but you get 5.6 grams of pigmented powder so you get your money's worth.
Blushing Bride is best for morena girls, so if you're medium to light it's best to choose a more flattering shade. Thankfully, Stuff In Style has 11 other shades in stock! There's a dolly pink, coral, bronze, fuchsia - well, I'm sure you'll find something you like. ;)
Verdict
I love this blush's formula, just not the shade. That's a revelation - plum is not my color. I think I look best in peach, reddish, and apricot shades. How about you, what's your most flattering blush?
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Reader Comments (21)
Ooh! I love Tarte Amazonian Clay Blush! I have it in dollface, passion, peaceful and glisten. They really do stay on all day and I love that it's easy to blend in. Baka nga you got the wrong shade baka you would appreciate dollface more =D
I have this blush in the shade of Tipsy! :) Its color payoff and pigmentation is great for morenas. I usually wear it on top of a makeup base/primer it helps stay on longer and it also has good oil control without clogging up the pores. The blush I'm currently using is MAC Gingerly for everyday use while I use my Tarte Tipsy blush during night outs with my girl friends and date night with thee boyfriend. :)
Thank you for the review! I have this in Expose and it is GORGEOUS! I have very oily skin and I agree with you that it does stay put for a long time...they have lovely color selections too! :)
Lovin' your new hair Ms. Liz. :) you look fantastic. :)
I got my blush from ellana minerals, its orangey-apricot color looks good on my medium warm-toned skin.
Wow that blush is gorgeous! I must get my hands on them. Its the first time I've heard about Tarte and this looks promising.
Thanks for sharing Liz :)
Hey Liz! Try Dollface. :) It's a nice pale pink and I think it will go nicely with your NC25-30 skin! I use that shade and it's super flattering.
hi liz! you don't like the color? but i think it looks good on you.. I have Tarte in Dollface and Exposed and yes, I also bought it from Windy!
I've just bought from the very same store! I have it in exposed. I think that would be right up your alley. I haven't roadtested it yet though. I'm also eyeing dollface or maybe benefit dandelion. Or both! Wah I'm on a blush phase now. Kahit Ever Bilena blushes gusto ko pakyawin pag nasa mall! Hahaha!
Must I say I find your new hair + the white top you're wearing make you look sexy and sophisticated! :)
Windy has got lotsa good stuff and I can attest to that as one of her avid buyers. I will get flushed and tipsy! :)
Oh my! That's a beautiful shade of blush. I look best in rose and pink shades of blush, but I'd get this just because it's something different!
Thank you for the review. Been thinking about getting my own in the same shade (I guess this will work on my dark olive tone, as Nars' orgasm does not show up on me at all!) :)
Hi Liz, can't help but adore your hair right now. you really look great!! ;)
Thanks for the tip on where to find the Clay Blushes. :D I've been reading about them for sometime now and wasn't really sure where to get them. I think the one you have looks nice on you. But of course, you know what's best for you :) My blushes are more on the pink and red shades just because I'm a bit hesitant on going peach/coral/orange. I usually try peach/orange blushes when going to makeup shops but even if it's just on the back of my hand, it doesn't sit well with me so I don't want it to go near my face. What to do? :(
This blush kinda reminds me of Ellana blush in Heaven (I pair it with Avon's Amelia Rose lipstick). Even if it wasn't your color, I still think it had that glow (maybe from the gold sparkle).
I also have a warm-tone, so peach, reddish, or apricot shades work best for me. My favorite blush for a natural look is Ellana mineral's Fulfillment. Plus, it has that gold sparkle that doubles as a subtle highlight. It's my default blush these days.
I hear a lot of good reviews of this blush, I might just try it when I get to save up for it. wahaha.
I think I will try this. Peachy pink blush does not really show up on my morena skin.
Oh if only I have the budget for this one, I would definitely try it! You said plum isn't your color, but this is working perfectly well on you. :) And the name of the shade made me feel all fuzzy, in a cute way. It matches perfectly well with the color... Blushing Bride for a giddy plum. Hihi! >w<
I saw its selection of shades, and I might pick Tipsy and Amused for myself. Tipsy looks like a perfect coral shade for a blush, and I know Amused would look most natural on me.
I love the packaging too! If I have one, I'll shamelessly show it off while retouching... when my 12 hours are over! :D
Thanks for the review Ms. Liz!
I cannot get over your lovely hair! :) It looks really really good on you. Tarte's blushes look really nice. The packaging is really pretty and the product itself must boast a good quality. It's a shame that it's quite expensive. I can't bring myself to shell out more than a thousand bucks for blush alone. I'm pretty much happy with Inglot and Sleek blushes. They are pigmented and cheaper (~Php400-500). Shu Uemura has nice blushes too. Thanks for the review!
Hi Liz!
I'm planning to buy products from Stuff In Style's website. Just wondering if they are a trusted seller that they sell original and not expired products.
Thanks! :)
Pinaka-fitting na shade sakin ay peach or peach-pink. :)
me too..im plannin on purchasin from stuff in style too....just wondrin i f all their products are US authentic