Tarte Make Believe In Yourself Eye & Cheek Palette (Limited Edition)

Disclaimer: The product mentioned in this post is bought with my money. I am not affiliated with the company nor getting paid to advertise the product. This post is written with my honest opinion.

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Here are the products I bought. I already reviewed Urban Decay Vice Liquid Lipstick Comfort Matte in Trivial from Sephora Favorites Give Me Some Nude Lips 2017 that you can get at Sephora inside JCPenny (top right) and Tarte Magic Wands Brush Set (left). For this post, I will review the eye and cheek palette from Tarte on the bottom right.

Product Review: Tarte Make Believe In Yourself Eye & Cheek Palette

Where to purchase: ULTA, Sephora, and online at tartecosmetics.com
Price: $30 for highlighter 3 g/0.105 oz and eyeshadow 1.1 g/0.038 oz X 10

Made in USA

Description from the website: Kaleidoscopic, unicorn-inspired eyeshadow palette with 10 luminous shadows & a strobing eye & cheek highlighter to bring your fairytale dreams to life

* myth (matte nude)
* magic (bronze)
* wings (copper)
* marvel (metallic sage)
* trance (taupe slated)
* fairy (metallic lavender)
* mystic (blue pearl)
* dream (turquoise)
* crystal (iridescent champagne)
* pixie (golden pink)
* believe (pearl highlight)
Ingredients:

myth Ingredients: Talc, mica, boron nitride, ethylhexyl palmitate, zinc stearate, caprylic/capric triglyceride, caprylyl glycol, hexylene glycol, kaolin, methicone, phenoxyethanol, silica, sodium dehydroacetate, vanilla planifolia fruit extract, vanillin, carmine (CI 75470), ultramarines (CI 77007), iron oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499), manganese violet (CI 77742), titanium dioxide (CI 77891).

magic Ingredients: Mica, caprylic/capric triglyceride, calcium aluminum borosilicate, oryza sativa (rice) extract, zinc stearate, silica, stearyl dimethicone, talc, glyceryl behenate, octadecene, aluminum dimyristate, disodium stearoyl glutamate, kaolin, lauroyl lysine, phenoxyethanol, sodium dehydroacetate, sorbic acid, tin oxide, triethoxycaprylylsilane, vanilla planifolia fruit extract, vanillin, carmine (CI 75470), copper powder (CI 77400), bronze powder (CI 77400), iron oxides (CI 77491, CI 77499), ferric ferrocyanide (CI 77510), titanium dioxide (CI 77891).

wings Ingredients: Mica, caprylic/capric triglyceride, calcium aluminum borosilicate, oryza sativa (rice) extract, silica, zinc stearate, glyceryl behenate, stearyl dimethicone, octadecene, aluminum dimyristate, disodium stearoyl glutamate, kaolin, lauroyl lysine, phenoxyethanol, sodium dehydroacetate, sorbic acid, talc, tin oxide, triethoxycaprylylsilane, vanilla planifolia fruit extract, vanillin, copper powder (CI 77400), bronze powder (CI 77400), titanium dioxide (CI 77891), iron oxides (CI 77491, CI 77499).

marvel Ingredients: Mica, calcium sodium borosilicate, caprylic/capric triglyceride, silica, oryza sativa (rice) extract, talc, glyceryl behenate, stearyl dimethicone, zinc stearate, aluminum dimyristate, caprylyl glycol, disodium stearoyl glutamate, ethylene/acrylic acid copolymer, hexylene glycol, lauroyl lysine, octadecene, phenoxyethanol, poloxamer 338, sodium dehydroacetate, tin oxide, triethoxycaprylylsilane, vanilla planifolia fruit extract, vanillin, aluminum powder (CI 77000), bronze powder (CI 77400), iron oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492), titanium dioxide (CI 77891).

trance Ingredients: Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, mica, calcium aluminum borosilicate, vanilla planifolia fruit extract, oryza sativa (rice) extract, silica, stearyl dimethicone, glyceryl behenate, talc, octadecene, aluminum dimyristate, caprylyl glycol, disodium stearoyl glutamate, ethylene/acrylic acid copolymer, hexylene glycol, lauroyl lysine, phenoxyethanol, poloxamer 338, sodium dehydroacetate, tin oxide, triethoxycaprylylsilane, vanillin, carmine (CI 75470), aluminum powder (CI 77000), copper powder (CI 77400), bronze powder (CI 77400), iron oxides (CI 77499), ferric ferrocyanide (CI 77510), titanium dioxide (CI 77891).

fairy Ingredients: Mica, calcium sodium borosilicate, caprylic/capric triglyceride, oryza sativa (rice) extract, talc, stearyl dimethicone, silica, glyceryl behenate, octadecene, zinc stearate, aluminum dimyristate, caprylyl glycol, disodium stearoyl glutamate, ethylene/acrylic acid copolymer, hexylene glycol, lauroyl lysine, phenoxyethanol, poloxamer 338, sodium dehydroacetate, tin oxide, triethoxycaprylylsilane, vanilla planifolia fruit extract, vanillin, carmine (CI 75470), aluminum powder (CI 77000), copper powder (CI 77400), bronze powder (CI 77400), iron oxides (CI 77491, CI 77499), ferric ferrocyanide ( CI 77510), titanium dioxide (CI 77891).

mystic Ingredients: Mica, caprylic/capric triglyceride, calcium sodium borosilicate, oryza sativa (rice) extract, silica, stearyl dimethicone, talc, glyceryl behenate, octadecene, zinc stearate, aluminum dimyristate, caprylyl glycol, disodium stearoyl glutamate, ethylene/acrylic acid copolymer, hexylene glycol, lauroyl lysine, phenoxyethanol, poloxamer 338, sodium dehydroacetate, stearic acid, tin oxide, triethoxycaprylylsilane, vanilla planifolia fruit extract, vanillin, aluminum powder (CI 77000), chromium oxide greens (CI 77288), chromium hydroxide green (CI 77289), bronze powder (CI 77400), iron oxides (CI 77499), ferric ferrocyanide (CI 77510), titanium dioxide (CI 77891).

dream Ingredients: Mica, caprylic/capric triglyceride, calcium sodium borosilicate, oryza sativa (rice) extract, stearyl dimethicone, glyceryl behenate, octadecene, zinc stearate, talc, aluminum dimyristate, caprylyl glycol, disodium stearoyl glutamate, ethylene/acrylic acid copolymer, hexylene glycol, lauroyl lysine, phenoxyethanol, poloxamer 338, silica, sodium dehydroacetate, stearic acid, tin oxide, triethoxycaprylylsilane, vanilla planifolia fruit extract, vanillin, titanium dioxide (CI 77891), bronze powder (CI 77400), ferric ferrocyanide (CI 77510), aluminum powder (CI 77000).

crystal Ingredients: Mica, caprylic/capric triglyceride, oryza sativa (rice) extract, talc, stearyl dimethicone, glyceryl behenate, octadecene, zinc stearate, aluminum dimyristate, caprylyl glycol, disodium stearoyl glutamate, ethylene/acrylic acid copolymer, hexylene glycol, lauroyl lysine, phenoxyethanol, poloxamer 338, silica, sodium dehydroacetate, stearic acid, tin oxide, triethoxycaprylylsilane, vanilla planifolia fruit extract, vanillin, carmine (CI 75470), titanium dioxide (CI 77891), aluminum powder (CI 77000), iron oxides (CI 77491).

pixie Ingredients: Mica, caprylic/capric triglyceride, oryza sativa (rice) extract, stearyl dimethicone, talc, glyceryl behenate, octadecene, zinc stearate, aluminum dimyristate, caprylyl glycol, disodium stearoyl glutamate, ethylene/acrylic acid copolymer, hexylene glycol, lauroyl lysine, phenoxyethanol, poloxamer 338, silica, sodium dehydroacetate, tin oxide, triethoxycaprylylsilane, vanilla planifolia fruit extract, vanillin, carmine (CI 75470), titanium dioxide (CI 77891), iron oxides (CI 77491).

believe Ingredients: Mica, talc, ethylhexyl palmitate, zinc stearate, calcium aluminum borosilicate, boron nitride, silica, caprylic/capric triglyceride, caprylyl glycol, hexylene glycol, kaolin, phenoxyethanol, sodium dehydroacetate, tin oxide, vanilla planifolia fruit extract, vanillin, titanium dioxide (CI 77891).

formulated without parabens, formulated without mineral oil, formulated without  phthalates, formulated without sodium lauryl sulfates, formulated without gluten

Thoughts: I first saw this in store and decided to swatch the shadows out of curiosity. That was a big mistake because I fell in love with the palette!

Here's a closer look inside the palette. It comes with a mirror.

Here's a closer look at the shadows and highlighter in the center.

Here's a closer look at one of the eyeshadows, Wings.

Here's a swatch of the shadows clockwise starting with the matte; Myth, Magic, Wings, Marvel, and Trance.

Continuing of swatches on my hand clockwise; Fairy, Mystic, Dream, Crystal, and Pixie.

Here's a swatch of the highlighter in the center on my hand.

Now for looks I did...
Look #1:

I applied Pixie on the lids and blended it out with MAC Eyeshadow in Mulch on the crease and outer v.

Here's the same look at a different angle.

Here's an overall look with Huda Beauty Lip Contour Set in Bombshell on the lips.

Look #2:

I applied Wings on the lid and blended out with MAC Eyeshadow in Mulch on the crease and outer v.

Here's the same look at a different angle.

Here's an overall look with Dose of Colors Liquid Matte Lipstick in Old Flame on the lips.

Look #3:

I applied Magic on the lid and blended out with MAC Eyeshadow in Mulch on the crease and outer v.

Here's the same look at a different angle.

Here's an overall look with Lorac PRO Liquid Lipstick Set in Soft Mauve on the lips.

Look #4:

I applied the highlighter on the lid and blended out with MAC Eyeshadow in Mulch on the crease and outer v.

Here's the same look at a different angle.

Here's an overall look with ella+mila Velvet Matte in X on the Beach on the lips. You can also see the highlighter on the tip of the nose.

Here's how the highlighter looks on the tops of the cheeks.

Now for my overall opinion... First of all, there's a strong scent when I open the palette. It smells like vanilla or a mixture of cocoa. It isn't my type of scent but it doesn't bother me when I apply it on the lids. Secondly, I'm kind of mixed with the packaging. I like it but kind of don't like it. I like that it's sturdy, well-made, and it comes with a mirror. I don't like that it's circular. It reminds me of a CD, and there's a lot of finger marks. There's finger marks on the gold part, as well as, the top with bunch of colors. With that said, it doesn't completely bother me but it's noticeable. I don't like the circular because it's kind of awkward to store it with my other makeup. It just stands out. I guess that's a pro for the brand. With that said, it's tightly seal. It makes a clicking noise when I close the top. I cannot see it open or break unless you are rough with the packaging. For that reason, it's travel-friendly. Third, the eyeshadows are buttery soft including the matte. The highlighter, on the other hand, it's not as soft as the eyeshadows but it is creamy. They all feel good in-between the fingers especially the sparkling eyeshadows. They feel like baby's skin. With that said, there's no tugging involved. It applies easily and it's easy to blend. When blended, it doesn't look like one color. You can see the gradient affect and it's gorgeous. Fourth, the colors are gorgeous in this palette. It's both for warm tone individuals like myself and cool tone. I tend to reach for the browns and copper. The cool tone people can use the blues and purples. I like that the palette is extremely versatile and can be worn all year round. Pigmented-wise I'm pretty impressed. You don't need to layer much with the eyeshadows for it to shown on the eyes. Highlighter-wise I was disappointed. It's not that pigmented. It took many layers for it to show on the tops of the cheeks. It showed easily on the tip of the nose but I never had an issue with that. It's usually the tops of the cheeks. Lastly, I bought this palette for the shiny/sparkly eyeshadows and I'm not disappointed. They apply and blend easily, lasts all day without creasing, and does not smudge whatsoever. I'm content with all the eyeshadows. I don't feel that way about the highlighter but I just think of it as an extra something in the palette. I do not regret getting this palette. If you want a sparkly shadows that's versatile, this is a good one!

Pros:
* Study, well-made packaging.
* Comes with a mirror.
* Tightly seal; makes a clicking noise when I close the palette.
* Travel-friendly.
* Buttery-soft, creamy eyeshadows.
* Creamy highlighter.
* No tugging involved.
* Easy to apply and blend.
* Gorgeous, sparkly shadows!
* Versatile.
* Warm and cool tone shadows.
* Great all year round.
* Pigmented shadows.
* Cruelty-free.

Cons:
* Strong scent when you open the palette.
* Stands out when I store the palette; circular.
* Finger marks.
* Highlighter isn't pigmented.

Would repurchase: Yes!
Rating:  4/5 Tobey's Paws


Other Tarte products reviewed/swatch:

Magic Wands Brush Set
Tarteguard 30 Sunscreen Lotion
Tarteist Creamy Matte Lip Paint

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Disclaimer: The product mentioned in this post is bought with my money. I am not affiliated with the company nor getting paid to advertise the product. This post is written with my honest opinion.