Wearing Tarte Amazonian Clay Blush in Glisten
Daily revelations, January 23, 2012
- “Isosceles” and “Camembert” are two very dignified words.
- The retail pet products world discriminates against cats (at Target, dogs get both sides of an entire aisle for toys and canine accessories, but cats just get one small section of wall!).
- What does it mean when you’re no longer embarrassed about saying things like this out loud: “The kitty appetizers with the shredded pieces are way classier than the ones with cubed bits.”
- ZOMG! Tarte’s four shimmery, glittery Amazonian Clay Blushes for spring 2012 are totally great!
I’m still trying to track down whether these four new $25 blushes are limited edition or permanent, but I’m really hoping that Tarte decides to keep ’em around, because I can easily see myself wearing Adored (a cool pink with purplish glitter), Frisky (a red with golden glitter), Buff (a nude peachy brown with silver glitter) and Glisten (a shimmery peachy gold from last year’s QVC-exclusive 8th World Wonder kit) all year round.
Like their older siblings, these four new shades also contain (you guessed it!) Amazonian Clay! — an ingredient that Tarte claims is able to adapt to different skin conditions, both moisturizing dry patches and absorbing grease in oily areas at the same time.
My dry cheeks have yet to feel a sudden surge of moisture when they wear these, but I can say that the blushes haven’t made my alligator skin situation any worse.
Also like last year’s blushes, these pigmented powerhouses have amazing grip strength! They latch onto my cheeks and don’t let go for nothin’, not even after multiple trips to and from my car yesterday in the rain. They stayed put all day long until I removed my makeup around 9 at night, so if you need or want a long-wearing blush, you could do a lot worse than these.
But, you might be wondering, what about the glitter? Well, I think Tarte handles it well. It’s definitely not glitter ala Claire’s/Hot Topic. Tarte appears to be using a semi-matte blush base for Adored, Frisky and Glisten that tones down the party effect, so it’s visible from an arm’s length away, but the glitter flecks are so tiny and subdued that I think they look refined. We’re talking classy glitter here, babe. 🙂
Frisky
Adored
Glisten
Buff
Swatches from the left: Buff, Adored, Frisky and Glisten
Wearing Frisky
Wearing Adored
Wearing Buff
A few notes on the individual shades…
- Adored — This cool glittery pink looks a little bit like a flashier, glittery NARS Mata Hari.
- Frisky — If creamy NARS Cactus Flower blush came in a powder, I’d call it Frisky. The most intense of the four new shades, and I bet it’ll pop on skin tones from medium to dark.
- Glisten — This shimmery peachy gold is the only one that didn’t get glitter. If you already have MAC Sunbasque or NARS Luster, you already have a shade very similar to Glisten.
- Buff — This nude peachy brown is such a showoff with its flecks of silver glitter! It’s probably my favorite of the bunch and the one that’s the least like anything else in my collection. I also think it’s the subtlest of the group, but that doesn’t hold back it’s fun potential.
All in all, it looks to me like Tarte is kicking off this spring with a bang. 🙂
PRICE: $25 each
AVAILABILITY: Available now at Sephora and online
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Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,
Karen
OMG! Must.. have.. Glisten! Thanks for the swatches!
Yes, you must! I am wearing Glisten right now and it’s great <3.
Yes, it’s a beautiful shade. It looks really pretty with peach, coral and gold glosses/lipsticks.
Glisten is gorgeous! I definitely need it in my life. It’s like someone took MAC Nymphette and pressed it into a blush pan!
And as scary as Frisky looks in its pan, it looks SO flattering on your skin tone! Very fresh and healthy looking.
Good eye, Gina! I am going to wear that combo, ASAP!
Soo, are ya thinking about getting Frisky? If you’re afraid of it going on too dark, you could always do a light wash with a fan brush.
The colors are beautiful! I’ve been meaning to pick up one blush from their amazonian clay for awhile now. My heart’s set on Glisten right now!
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They’re fabulous blushes. I hope you try them!
These look gorgeous! I wish I knew about them before I bought my Cargo blush, but maybe I can get Frisky for days when i need any extra punch of color. Have you used any Cargo products? What do you think of them?
Hi Ambi,
I have. I like their blushes a lot! They also have eye quads that are a lot of fun too. It’s harder for me to get a hold of them ever since Sephora stopped carrying the line, which is why I don’t wear it as much as I used to.
These look so pretty on you Karen! I have 2 of the Tarte blushes (Exposed and Dollface) that I totally love… I wrote on my blog all about how I think Exposed is more universally flattering than NARS Orgasm. Anyone else with me on that tangent? maybe after I use up the ones I have I’ll check into these.
Frisky looks amazing! Glisten is also super pretty, but how is it compared to NARS Orgasm?
Hi Anna,
Frisky is slightly more peach, while Orgasm is more pink. Orgasm seems to have a stronger golden shimmer, too.
Tarte is killing my wallet! It is hands down, my favorite beauty brand… I may have to pick up Frisky.
I love Tarte’s Amazonian blushes! I got a couple of blushes when they first came out and I still love their punchy pigments! Frisky, Glisten, and Buff look rather tempting…. 🙂
These look awesome! I think frisky is my fave. I like glisten too but already have nars luster.
Ooh, so pretty! I especially like frisky!
YES!!! Ive been looking for a powder version of nars cactus flower; i totally need some tarte frisky in my life…!
Ooo, yay! Thanks for the swatches! Frisky looks interesting, since I’m in the market for a pinkish-red (reddish-pink?) blush right now.
It’s so hard to choose one I like. They’re all so amazing!
I love Glisten! I’ve been meaning to try the Tarte blushes for awhile – blush is one of my favorite cosmetics
It’s so hard to find good bunny toys! Nothing for kitties or puppies is really suitable for my bunnybaby. He has some wooden blocks he likes to throw around, and anything cardboard is good for them.
That’s so cute! I bet it’s adorable when he tosses those blocks around.
Just the other day I bought Tabs a new crinkly paper ball toy. He loves playing fetch with it. 🙂
ooh, I’ll have to find one of those for my kitty!
I got it at Target. You can get at two pack for about $3. 🙂
Buff looks like NARS Madly to me, and Frisky reminds me of Super Orgasm though the glitter might be smaller. I’m wanting Glisten in a BAD way! I have a list full of cosmetic-wants that I will never be able to get around to actually owning! 🙁 Oh well, in another life..
Hi Caitlin,
I have NARS Madly, and they have some differences. Buff has a matte base with glitter, and Madly has a layer of shimmer. Buff is also slightly darker. If you want a comparison swatch let me know.
I second that idea!
Okay guys, here’s a swatch comparison. Starting from the far left that’s Glisten, NARS Orgasm, NARS Torrid and NARS Luster.
Oh wow, it’s amazing how pink Glisten looks compared with the rest of them!
I LOVE love love Glisten! It really helps a lot when you show your whole face while wearing each of the blushes, even if our skins tones don’t match. I heard these were pretty amazing now I know what shade I want to get!
Hi Karen,
How would you compare Buff with Exposed? It looks like Exposed darker and matte w/o shimmer?
Thanks!
i have both. on me exposed finishes a deep-ish pink. buff stays true to its nude color. the shimmer doesnt really matter since it blends out and turns to a glow. 🙂
Thanks for the shade comparison, Nina!
*runs to sephora to check out buff* 😀 thanks, Nina!
I’m liking Adored a whole lot. And I completely agree with you about discrimination against cats. They have like what? two collar designs and dogs get dozens. As far as food goes, you don’t get much fancier (or expensive) than Fancy Feast, unless you’re my ginger kitty Buttercup who doesn’t like “second day” Fancy Feast. Doesn’t matter if it is warmed up, she knows the difference. =^.^=
That’s so funny! Tabs doesn’t mind second day Fancy Feast… as long as there’s gravy, he’s into it!
I’m all over Glisten (have been for a while haha)! Got to lay my hands on that one! I own Peaceful and Exposed (Blissful is on its way), and they really are super pigmented (though they do fade towards the end of the day for me)!
Yeah, tell me about discrimination against cats! I feel that dogs get WAY MORE toys, but they all look the same to me (whereas cats get something with a bell, mice, crinkly paper… you know the deal)!
I really like Frisky and Glisten, but I need a new blush like a need a hole in my head. Plus, I just bought the two Cargo sets from Hautelook today (and they both came with a full size blush!). 😛
I have Glisten and LOVE it. Want buff too! Love these blushes.
Karen, i have all four. am i addicted? 😀
Naw, just a blush enthusiast!
Which ones your fave?
of all of them? my faves are natural beauty and buff. 🙂
Hi Nina! I also have natural beauty, which looks scary in the pan but is just sooo gorgeous when applied lightly 🙂 I might have to check out buff! I currently have blissful, natural beauty & peaceful <3
I’ve been in the market for a long-wearing blush, and Glisten may just be it!
I already have Glisten but wanna get Frisky too, haha.
All of these are gorgeous but Frisky steals the show! The staying power is impressive, I wish these were available in India!
I love Frisky but fear it might be a little intense for my pale face. Orgasm is my daily go-to; how do you think the two compare (vibrancy-wise)?
Glisten’s closer to Orgasm. That’s a swatch of it on the far left with Orgasm second from the left!
Thanks! I think I still like Orgasm better. It has that certain, special something. 🙂 Thank you for swatching them together, though!
You look so glowy, what a great testimonial for these blushes <3
Hey there Kare,
Have you tried LORAC blush in desire? It’s one of my all time faves and adored looks like it on here – if you have can you compare the two? Do you feel like they make your cheeks drier?
I’m pretty alligatorish as well, especially in the winter. These are a couple things I love that keep my gator at bay! I use origins Make a Difference Ultra-rich rejuvenating cream for the day-time and Origins Drink Up Intensive overnight mask to quench the night thirst. They are amazing I have tried so many things and these work consistantly. Life changing products
hi karen!!! could you please tell me what eyeshadow and lipcolor(s) you are wearing in your picture? thankyou!!! xoxo.
Hi Wendy,
I’m wearing Burberry Pale Barley on my eyes:
https://www.makeupandbeautyblog.com/product-reviews/the-story-of-burberry-beauty-pale-barley-eyeshadow-no-22/
And Tarte Maracuja Gloss in Tipsy on my Lips:
https://www.makeupandbeautyblog.com/product-reviews/bucking-for-best-dressed-of-spring-2012-tarte-maracuja-divine-shine-lip-gloss/