In Love with the Shape of You … My Love Affair with Tarte Shape Tape
With all the excitement surrounding the upcoming launch of Tartes next addition to the Shape Tape line I thought I would share my thoughts on the product that has already changed the concealer game. It quickly became my holy grail, my can't live without product and my must have in my makeup bag.
Tarte Cosmetics touts that this product can sculpt and highlight while masking your imperfections as a 2-in-1 full coverage concealer. I just know IT WORKS.
It promises that its hydrating, long-wearing formula delivers natural, radiant coverage across all skin types so you can instantly brighten and cover acne, dark circles and redness while softening the look of pores and fine lines.
It delivers on every one of those aspects - the coverage is unparalleled for acne, dark circles and redness it is absolutely flawless and leaves a radiant and clear finish that wears well all day and night long.
Tarte also suggests that if you wear it 1-2 shades lighter or darker it works as a creamy highlighter or contouring stick with a lightweight, blendable formula and tapered wand applicator ideal for precise strobing and sculpting. I will definitely be purchasing more shades in order to contour.
How It Does What It Does
Powered by Amazonian clay and conditioning mango seed and shea butters, the nutrient-rich concealer helps promote skin elasticity and illumination with each crease-free application.
Shea Butter: a natural skin emollient that helps retain skin elasticity and protects against degeneration
Mango Seed Butter: vitamin-rich butter helps moisturize, condition and protect against free radical damage
Licorice Root Extract: brightens the appearance of dark circles & color correct
Formulated Without: parabens, mineral oil, phthalates, sodium lauryl sulfates & gluten
Ingredients: For full ingredient listings dependent on shade visit tarte. com
But is it that nice?
YES!!!
Upon first application I did notice that the product is a little bit of a thicker consistency than others I have tried but once blended I could not believe the insane amount of coverage it provided. This creamy concealer covered dark circles and redness and highlighted application areas flawlessly and softened my overall look.
I would highly recommend getting colour matched for this particular product as it does have a wide shade range. After trying three shades I inevitably ended up with Light Medium. Since my local ULTA store was out of this particular shade I ordered directly from the Tarte website.
Where To Find It
Size: 0.33 oz
CAD $31.00 USD $27.00 Tarte Cosmetics
CAD $33.79 at Ulta Beauty
Other Niceties
This product is also cruelty free, gluten free and vegan.
Tarte also outlines different ways to use this product so I thought I would include it below if you are new to the product.
My personal favorite use is for highlighting under my eyes and hiding any imperfections. I apply mine with a small concealer brush after dotting it on with the applicator and or blend it in with a blending sponge/ beautyblender.
To Cover & Perfect
1. Dot concealer directly over blemishes, dark circles or other imperfections and use the narrow, tapered side of the sponge to dab and blend.
2. To cover redness or uneven skin tone, apply concealer directly onto skin and blend using the larger, domed end of the sponge.
3. To offset the look of dark circles, trace concealer onto under eye area in a "triangle of light formation" and blend using the narrow side of the sponge.
To Contour & Highlight
1. Trace concealer in light, thin lines directly onto areas you want to highlight and contour, such as the cheekbones, forehead, chin and nose.
2. Use the narrow, pointed side of sponge to blend formula into skin in the direction of the lines you traced. The larger, domed side can be used to soften any harsh lines.
3. Wear concealer 1-2 shades darker for creamy contouring and 1-2 shade lighter as a luminous highlighter.
Bottom Line
If you haven't tried it - YOU NEED TO! I promise you will not be disappointed.
So beauties, have you tried shape tape?
How does it compare to other concealers? Do you have other faves?
Let me know - comment below.
With Nice Things and My Shape Taped,
Andrea
* Beauty directions and item specifics taken directly from Tarte Cosmetics *