Hi everyone, a few days ago I received a lovely present from one of my favorite beauty platforms Glam Express. Last month I've become a Spotlight Member of the month on the website and won the Tarte Energy Lip Duo. There are two products in the Tarte Energy Lip Duo set - Deluxe Skintuitive Cheek Stain in Energy (0.17 oz) and Deluxe Lip Surgence Skintuitive Lip Gloss in Energy (0.05 oz). Both products have a lovely girly design and thanks to their miniature packaging they are travel friendly and they have a special place in my bag now.
Deluxe Skintuitive Cheek Stain in 'Energy'
I've never had a cheek stain before, even though I have dry skin on my cheeks and creamy textures are perfect for skin like mine, I've never considered purchasing one. Tarte Energy Cheek Stain comes in the shape of a stick that looks like an oversized lip balm, it is very comfortable to apply the stain directly from the packaging, or with the help of fingers.
The cheek stain looks almost transparent, but when applied to the skin it leaves a very dewy pinkish finish, that looks amazingly natural. I have a pale complexion and it is very simple for me to overplay with the intensity of my blush, but with the Tarte Energy Stain, I`m not afraid to look like a clown. The shade called `Energy` is more on the cold side, so it will look awesome on the girls with a cold skin undertone and dark hair.
The formula is flattering, more than I ever wanted from a simple blusher, it applies smoothly like a charm, leaving the skin moisturized, tinted, and fresh looking. The color intensity is buildable, but I like it more when it's sheer than strong. And one of my favorite parts - it has a light minty scent, but don’t worry it is not overwhelming, you won't notice the fragrance on the skin. If applied on a foundation or a primer, the shade will last almost the whole day. I do not set the cheek stain with a powder, but if your skin is oily, or tends to get oily when the weather outside is hot, you can set the blusher with a small amount of translucent powder, it won't affect the intensity of this lovely shade.
Deluxe Lip Surgence Skintuitive Lip Gloss in 'Energy'
I fell in love with this product right after I opened it for the first time. Probably it was its sweet scent of confectionery or the terrific glossy finish, that I can only compare to Mac Clear Lipglass, it is hard to tell now. But I was definitely impressed with the Skintuitive Lip Gloss by Tarte. The brand claims that skinintuitive formula responds to your skin’s natural PH and energy giving you a personalized tint that is truly your own unique shade of pink. Thanks to this magic ability the shade compliments every skin tone and will fit anyone. On my lips `Energy` has a sheer pinkish shade, it looks almost transparent, but it is pretty close to the shade of the cheek stain.
Tarte formulated the Lip Surgence to moisturize and care about the gentle lips` skin, they powered the formula with Vitamin E, which has a preservative ability, jojoba seed oil to make the lips soft, and smooth and a flower extract for healthy skin.
To wind up my review, I would like to mention that both of the products are simply amazing, they have great caring ingredients and were formulated without parabens, sulfates, or phthalates. Tarte did an amazing job developing these gems and I want to recommend them for all of you and to thank you once again Glam Express for letting me try out these products. See you all very soon.
Lots of love,
Liz