Tarte Cheek Stain
by Tarte Cosmetics
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Our Price: $29.00 Category: Beauty See more product details |
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Customer Reviews of Tarte Cheek Stain
Customer Review: My go-to product for sweet, pink "angel cheeks".,
Summary: 5 Stars
I first purchased this in June, around the summer solstice, when my tan (I know, I shouldn't have.) was at its peak. The color I bought was Flush and I thought I didn't like it. With my tan, it was a little too fuschia and unnatural on me. To make matters worse, I wasn't even applying it correctly. Now that it is October and I have my medium, Caucasian, slightly-ruddy-yet-sallow skintone back, I decided to give it another try. I am oh-so-glad I did!
First, I applied the product right from the push-up stick. When I did so, it came out a lighter version of the fuschia tone I didn't like before. When I put it on my lips in this manner, I found that none of the color was deposited, but the stickiness sure was. I thought I would give up using it as a lipstain and just focus on the cheeks instead, even though I wasn't truly happy with the color.
Finally, I got an idea to put it on my fingers and use them to apply the stain. I was rewarded with a lovely pink glow on my cheeks. Unlike Benetint, it didn't make me look feverish. It was just the shade that I wanted...not too fuschia, not too red, not too light. I also used my finger to put some on my lips. I didn't get a huge color payoff, but I did get a hint of tint without the stickiness. The lipcolor complimented the cheeks very well although it only lasted until I ate. The cheek color, however, lasted all day, even through sun and perspiration, and was not sticky feeling at all when applied with my finger (unlike applied straight from the stick). It's not my natural blushing hue, but it is so lovely that I wish it were and I would not mind one bit if someone asked me if I were wearing blush.
Although it's true that this does not contour as well as powder blush, no other product is better at providing the delicate glow from within that children's cheeks have. $28 may seem a little steep, but you do get a lot of product for the money and I would definitely repurchase. In fact, I would love to buy other shades, especially Tickled Peach and Blushing Bride. Maybe Santa will put one of them in my stocking next year!
Customer Review: Some shades amplify appearance of pores.
Summary: 3 Stars
I bought the Sweet Cheeks set of 4 mini cheek stains. The colors were Flush, Blushing Bride, Tipsy, and Dollface.
Flush and Blushing Bride are beautiful colors, gel blush, VERY STICKY, and when you glide the stick over your skin the product sits in fine pores, amplifying the appearance of pores that would otherwise go unnoticed. The cheek will be stained, and with little tiny darker dots wherever you applied the stain over pores.
Tipsy and Dollface are lighter colors, cream blush, not as sticky, and they DO NOT increase the appearance of pores. They glide on more easily and blend more easily. These lighter cream shades are not truly creamy; there is a firmness to the stick. I think the firmness is due to the shimmer.
The stickiness will not persist all day; it decreases as the hours go by. Each color is buildable.
I rated this with 3 stars b/c some of the shades are sticky and amplify pores. Customers won't know this, and even if they do know it, they won't know if their pores are too large to wear which color. The customer will have to buy it, try it, then they'll be disappointed and have to return it. It's sort of hit 'n' miss. Many customers would experience post-purchase regrets. Additionally, to make a good purchase decision of these cheek stains, a customer would need to buy several colors. That is somewhat inconvenient.
Customer Review: New Tarte devotee
Summary: 5 Stars
A quick digression: I purchased rival product Benetint after reading wonderful reviews about it for YEARS. And I was dismayed when it just didn't cut it for me, although its overall delivery made me realize that cheek stains are the only way to go. I was drawn to Tarte because, unlike Benetint, it came in a myriad of colors. I have also read its rave reviews over the years -- but like Benetint, the hefty price tag left me sputtering. I am a drugstore cosmetics kinda gal! But have never been able to find the right blush.
So it is with delight that I can say that Tarte ROCKS. The consistency is gel-like (even better than Benetint, which is like water going on). It comes in a "stick" of sorts, which I anticipate will last a LONG time. This consistency is also great for my combination skin -- my skin looks dewy but not oily. The smell of Tarte's stain is WONDERFUL. Benetint smells like rose water (which is nice), but this is a more grown-up scent that does not linger -- I only smell it for a moment and then it's gone.
If you're deciding between Benetint and Tarte's stain, I definitely recommend Tarte -- the color selection is wonderful (alas, Benetint's single color made my uber fair skin look feverish not flushed), and its feel and appearance are superior. I'll definitely be buying this cheek stain again.
Customer Review: My new favorite blush!
Summary: 4 Stars
I just got this in Flushed and I LOVE it! It's a beautiful color that can be layered on or just worn as a sheer hint of color. I'm tan in the summer, then fade to my normal yellowish-pale color in the winter, but so far, this looks great on my tan! It also smells a lot better than the Tarte Natural Full Blossom cheekstain...I tried that but had to return it because the consistency was so stiff and hard to spread and it smelled like crayons! This spreads on really easily and smells a lot better :) Also, I tried Benetint before and I feel like Tarte is so much easier to apply because the color shows up better and your fingers don't get stained with the application! Benetint smelled great, but was too hard for me to apply, so I went for Tarte. It's perfect and I plan on purchasing it in Tipsy, Flush, and Blushing Bride (so expensive!!). The only downside IS the price, but I think it's worth it for a great blush that will last you a long time. Also, I know a lot of people complained about it being sticky, but it's only a little tacky when it first goes on, but that fades away as it dries. I haven't had any problems with it so far and my skin hasn't reacted or broken out. It looks super pretty and really does seem like a "natural" flush, but you can vamp it for a night out by adding on more layers if you want :)Customer Review: Tarte Natural Cheek Stain in "Flush" - Good stuff!
Summary: 4 Stars
This stuff is great - yes a little expensive but most good things are! Very easy to apply and VERY natural color! Looks like the perfect rosy cheek - very pretty color for the summer. Looks like you got some sun. I am very fair skinned with freckles so can't do a lot of brozer type stuff, but this gives me a nice healthy glow of color. I hate looking like I have a lot of makeup on and therefore never use foundation or anything powder-based because of the caking issues -it never ends up looking natural. If you are like me and are looking for a nice pretty natural color that most people will not realize is makeup, this product is for you. If you like to use a little self tanner on your face you can also layer this on top to add another dimension of color. It comes in several shades and there is definately one that is the best for each skin type, so I reccomend going somewhere like Sephora to test out the colors. With my light skin, freckles and brown hair/hazel eyes I found that the "flush" color looks the most natural with my coloring.
A lot of people have compared this to Benetint which is also a good product but I feel like this looks better on, and is easier to apply. Buy it, you won't regret it! There's a reason it has the reputation as the "best blush ever"!