Tarte LipSurgence in Swank on mah lips!
Believe it or not, this swatch session for the new Tarte Lip Service Limited-Edition LipSurgence Collection ($29) actually began as something somewhat normal…
LipSurgence in Perky
But then I had two of these tiny Snickers bars (because it’s physically impossible to have just one)…
They don’t call ’em “Fun Size” for nothin’
…and this post sorta went downhill from there. 🙂
SUGAR HIGH!
And we’re swatching, swatching, swatching, swatching…
LipSurgence in Glitzy
LipSurgence in Dazzled
LipSurgence in Flashy
Let’s just say there’s no Halloween candy left in the house, and leave it at that, shall we?
Details on the Tarte Lip Service Limited-Edition LipSurgence Collection
- New for the holidays
- Includes five full-size LipSurgence Tints and Lustres in Swank (a sheer cherry), Perky (a carnation pink), Glitzy (a shimmery golden rose), Dazzled (a shimmery pinkish coral) and Flashy (a shimmery, silvery berry)
- They’re moisturizing, non-sticky and have a faint peppermint flavor and scent
- They’re paraben, phthalate and SLS free
- They also get two paws up for being cruelty free
Each single hydrating, pigmented LipSurgence usually goes for $24, so five of them for $29 is one heck of a deal. Seems like a fantastic holiday kit!
PRICE: about $29

AVAILABILITY: Available now at Sephora stores and also online

MAKEUP AND BEAUTY BLOG RATING: A+
The entire Tarte Holiday 2011 collection includes…
- Shining Stars Limited-Edition Best Sellers Collection, $25
- Puttin’ on the Glitz Limited-Edition Color Collection & Clutch, $48
- SmolderEYES Limited-Edition Amazonian Clay Waterproof Liner Collection, $39
- Lip Service Limited-Edition LipSurgence Collection, $29
- Glossed Over Limited-Edition PureOptic Lipgloss Collection (a QVC exclusive), $29
- Precious Gems Limited-Edition Waterproof Cream Shadow Collection (a QVC exclusive), $44
- Eye Candy Limited-Edition Waterproof Cream Shadow Collection (a QVC exclusive), $29.50
- The Starlet Limited-Edition Makeup Vanity (a Sephora exlusive), $52
Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,
Karen
P.S. Hurry! Give me your hand! I’ll help you up over the hump. I can see Friday from here… We’re almost there. 🙂
I have these & they are great. So glad that I accidentally bought them.
You’re so funny. I buy makeup on “accident” all the time too.
LOL! The sugar high part was fantastic! 😀 Glitzy and Dazzled look lovely…
My fave colors, Jess! Have you worn Tarte before? They make some good stuff.
I have four left over bags of those mini snickers bars 🙁 they’re all going to end up in my belly…
LOL, I know that feeling all too well!
That’s a lovely set. All the colors are beautiful.
Yes, and it’s a great price. 🙂
You made me laugh so hard I started crying! LoL Think I might pick these up at the Sephora VIB event on the 20th!
🙂 Thanks, Inday! What else is on your VIB list?
New Clarisonic brush heads, Tarte Amazonian Clay Blush in Exposed, and either the UD Mariposa Palette or the NARS Super Orgasm set, still deciding, hahaha. I’ll have to see them in person =)
Btw, breakfast this morning? A glass of almond milk and 2 Snickers fun bars! Lol Breakfast of champions!
LOL, sounds like a delicious breakfast!
BTW, you will love, LOVE that blush. Seriously, it’s one of my favorites.
As for the palette or the set, hmm… which one do you think you could use more?
I haz it too! 😀
Nice. Which colors are your faves?
I like the colors of the shadows on your eyes!
And I love Snickers, those full-sized ones, and even jumbo-sized!
Thanks! I’m wearing Smasbox Be Discovered. 🙂
They look really nice on you. But how do you sharpen them???
Hi Jaymie,
You twist up the pencils from the base.
Oh, I’m soo linking this to my blog. I want this set!!
Cool! I hope you love it!
I have to say I’m a little disappointed. No outrageous claims featuring super-high percentages? That’s one of my favorite things about Tarte! 🙂 Seriously, though, these look fabulous. I always love your Tarte swatches and feel like I should buy a bunch of their stuff based on how much I like Smooth Operator. I think I’ll add some to my Christmas list. 🙂
LOL, yeah, it’s usually something like, “Get 6000% more moisture!” or something like that. 🙂
Have you ever tried setting Smooth Operator with their Provocateur Powder? The combo is really nice!
No, I haven’t! My last powder product was Bare Minerals and I really didn’t like how it looked on me, so I’ve kind of avoided all powder. I’ll add Provocateur to the list. Do you like it better than MAC Careblends with Smooth Operator?
These look great and the Snickers look even better!
The Snickers were sooo good. I’m kind of relieved that there’s no more in the house, LOL!
have you ever put the snickers in the freezer and nommed them after 20 mins or so? so yum!
i bought that set, its pretty awesome. i kept 2 for myself and im giving the other 3 as gifts/stocking stuffers!
I have! I like how they taste, but can’t stand having caramel stuck in my teeth.
Oooh, which two did you keep?
i dont like caramel stuck in my teeth too but … my fave sweets are almost always caramel based. so i just take it as a hazard of the trade LOL!
i kept swank and perky! love em both!
Me too. Love ice cream with caramel, cookies with caramel… if life could be one massive dulce de leche fest I would be one happy woman.
BTW, I thought of you when I watched the new season of Top Chef. They’re in your neck of the woods, right?
there is this spread i get at the grocery store, called a dulce de leche spread. it is awesome on crackers, toast, crunchy baguettes and on a spoon! love love!
yep, they shot it in San Antonio, Dallas and Austin. they skipped over my city (Houston), which of course sucks! but well, i do love Austin so its all good!
I got them last week!! I haven’t stopped wearing Glitzy! Love it!
Love that shade, Amber!
I took advantage of the reduced prices on Halloween candy yesterday and I bought a big bog of Snickers for $2.25! When I came home the boyfriend wents nuts (pun intended) because I did the nice thing and got him his fave candy. 🙂
I was telling someone last night that I really need to get into Tarte more. I think I hardly buy their products because they don’t offer a MUA discount.
Your BF has good taste in candy! 🙂
If you do start getting into Tarte you have to try their Amazonia Clay blushes. They’re fabulous!
i bought these from sephora’s F n F sale – love them! i’ve already worn down glitzy quite a bit! so pretty 🙂
and mmm….candy!!!!!
Glitzy is so fun. What else did you get from the FNF sale?
Love the sugar high swatches! 😀 More like this, please? 😀
Also, I need these so bad. The value is ridiculous and I’ve been wanting to try these for the looooongest time. Definitely going on the Christmas list!
Hi Carmela,
I hope you love them! 🙂
Mmmm, I bought a bag of snickers with almonds half off on Nov 1st (immediately following a dentist appointment – no cavities!)
I’ve tried these at Sephora, and I really like them, but I don’t like peppermint flavored lip products, generally. Still better than L’Absolu Nu by Lancome – those lipsticks smell like a combination of flowers and baby powder.
Good for you for having no cavities! (I hate going to the dentist, blah!)
Oh, I know what scent you’re talking about. It’s very strong, isn’t it?
I have this set, the smoldereyes set and the vanity… Love all of them! Tarte is one of my favorite beauty brands
Oh, the Smoldereyes set looks like so much fun! Do you wear the pencils by themselves, or do you layer anything else on top?
They are great to wear alone or with shadow over them. Another bonus is that they stay put ALL day.
A HUGE PLUS! I’m usually too lazy to touch up in the middle of the day… gimme those shadows that don’t fade or crease any old day. 🙂
This post made me laugh. I have been eating all the leftover mini Twix from Halloween. I wanted to pick up this set during the Sephora F&F sale but they were sold out.
Those are my second favorite candy! I take it your a caramel loving gal too, yes?
Love this post! I love that ur pics are always different and your not afraid to show some personality. Keep it up 🙂
Thanks Jennifer. 🙂 Hope you had a nice Thursday.
You are hilarious, thanks for making the swatches fun =) I am definitely picking these up in the VIB sale (hopefully they’re still in stock then) and giving the brighter ones away as Christmas presents. Muahaha then I still have 3 left for myself 😉
Brilliant! You *have* to keep Glitzy and Perky, then. Both are fabulous your lips but better shades.
What else is your VIB list?
Loved this fun post and all your pics……this is an awesome holiday set!
Thanks, Harshleen. What holiday sets do you have your eye on?
This post was hysterical! And this set has been in my Sephora cart for about a month, waiting for the VIB sale to come along. I was just wondering–are the lustres frosty at all? Or just a bit shimmery?
Hi Gina,
They’re just a little bit shimmery. It’s very subtle!
Yay! That makes me happy, because frost isn’t my thing. Now I’m even more excited to buy this!
It is a really great deal on a product you can seriously wear every day. I don’t think you’ll regret it! 🙂
I’m picky about my frosts, too, btw. If it’s too frosty then I start looking like my granny… homegirl LOVES her frosty lipstick.
I love this set! The hint of colour and sparkle is great, and the added moisture is a definite bonus. The peppermint tingle is nice as well.
Yes, it is. What’s your favorite color?
Okay, Looking at these. There Saying “Buy Me, Buy Me, Buy Me”.
LOL! I know that siren call all too well. 😉
Have you started holiday shopping yet?
Snickers-fueled sugar high is the best! I just had one myself 🙂
NICE. How was your Halloween? Did you dress up?
I have these and they are amazing (Tarte and Snickers)! What an amazing deal these are. I was going to say that Glitzy is my favorite one but Swank and Flashy are so pretty too. They make my lips feel great and beautiful at the same time!
By the way Karen, you are so funny and I love the quality photos you take of products!!
How long lasting are these? Thanks Karen for swatching!
I love your expressions in the pictures lol. You’re hilarious!
I saw all the awesome reviews, so i decided to go buy it! No regrets ^___^