Was there anyone out there that didn’t have their breath stolen by the tarte Rainforest of the Sea collection? I mean the packaging alone was enough to make me weak in the dang knees!
And the Drench Lip Splash Lipsticks are no exception! These lipsticks “saturate lips with creamy, full-coverage color and hydration with this long-wearing satin-matte lipstick. Featuring an array of bold and everyday shades, it’s powered by tarte’s Rainforest of the Sea™ antioxidant complex and natural, lip-loving oils and butters. This vibrant lip formula helps firm, treat, and protect your lips while providing intense hydration and hiding the appearance of fine lines.”
These feel HEAVENLY on the lips. I think I can actually say that these are the most comfortable matte lipsticks I have ever worn. They feel pillowy and soft. The colour blends into your lips without feeling stiff or dry. Since these are very, very soft in terms of formula, go very, very gently while applying them to your lips – sadly, I’ve already broken Mai Tai in half. 🙁 (Although this isn’t unexpected for me since I’m a lipstick murderer.)
The colours I have (Skinny Dip, Happy & Mai Tai) do a good job of showing you some of the colour range in this collection (12 shades total). There are more brights and even some vampy shades in the mix too!
Although I have nothing bad to say about the formula of these lipsticks (seriously – nothing! I’m in love with it!), I need to point out the one rather large flaw in this product: the packaging is absolute fucking garbage. Sure, the outside is gorgeous – I’m sooo down with that absolutely STUNNING purple to gold gradient effect happening on the case, but it feels really, REALLY flimsy. Out of the three lipsticks I tried, two of them fell apart as I was opening them for the first time! The lids are not glued to their inside packaging very well, so, as you can see in the shot above, the top popped off of Mai Tai, and the bottom half fell off of Happy. Sure, I can put them back together without much issue, but EVERY TIME I go to use the lipstick, I end up pulling off an end. So aggravating.
Also worth noting: these contain 0.085 ounces of product which is about 40% less than your average lipstick (for transparency, I compared this to NARS and Bite Beauty which are more expensive brands).
tarte Rainforest of the Sea Drench Lip Splash Lipstick Swatches
Skinny Dip is described as a white nude, but comes off as a soft pinky-peach on my lips. I found this one oddly flattering and has matched a lot of eye looks I’ve done over the last month or so. If you want to see it in action, I wore it during my recent Empties video on YouTube.
Happy is described a rose that shows up quite deep on my lips. Another really, really gorgeous shade.
But, the one that absolutely stole my heart is Mai Tai which is the orange of the lot. On me, it comes out as an orange with a hint of red and it is absolutely jawdropping. (This is also the bullet I broke… *sobs*)
Final Thoughts
Overall, I do *really* recommend this the tarte Drench Lip Splashes. I think the packaging is terrible and should definitely be revamped, but that’s not enough for me say that this product isn’t worth your money because the formula is unbelievably astounding. I think I can actually say that these are the most comfortable matte lipsticks I own. Period. As I’m typing this out I’m trying to think of something I own that’s more comfortable and I’m really drawing a blank. These actually *feel* hydrating and that’s something that can be a real struggle to say about matte lipsticks.
I like that the colour range is diverse enough to have a bunch of nudes, some brights and some vampy shades – there should be enough in there for everyone to find a shade they’re happy with. And yes, I do really want more of these now! I’m currently eyeing Bikini because it’s a pink coral… oh and Bonfire… and… and… 😉
The tarte Rainforest of the Sea Drench Lip Splash Lipsticks can be purchased on sephora.ca for $26 CAD or on sephora.com for $22 USD.
The products featured in this review were sent to me for consideration.
Okay Skinny Dip is GREAT on your but MAI TAI!?!?!? Jesus take the wheel.
lol I always love your expressions. “Jesus take the wheel” INDEED. Mai Tai is godly!
Mai Tai is so perfect on you, RIP, i hope you were able to save it! I haven’t had any packaging break (and I do have 9 shades) BUT it definitely doesn’t feel expensive which is too bad because it looks gorgeous.
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There’s no way I’m dumping Mai Tai till I finish it. I’ve still been wearing it, although slightly awkwardly. I just smushed the bullet back into the tube and try to apply it gently when I wear it.
That’s so bizarre how you have so many more shades than I do and the packaging is fine. And yet I have three and the packaging just bombed. Eesh.
Yeah weird! ALSO my Mai Tai totally broke off too and I swear it just fell out of the bullet… and the other 8….no issues. Maybe that shade is super soft?
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Awww poor Mai Tai. 🙁
First of all, I love that you cursed in this review! Haha! And you’re not the only one who pointed out the packaging flaw. That said, Happy is stunning, it’s like a mauvey red and it’s the one that really caught my eyes.
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Hah, I tend to curse a lot in person, but I feel a bit weird doing it on my blog since some family members read it (and I try to curtail my tongue around them!). That said… I just didn’t know how to get across my utter distaste for the packaging without adding that in there!
The formula really is WONDERFUL though. I love these lipsticks so much.
These three shades look great on you! Skinny Dip is peachier than I thought it would be (based on the swatch), but still lovely! I’m really into peachy nude shades lately.
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Skinny Dip definitely came out differently than I thought it would too!
Bullet murdereeeeer! But seriously, I love how you look fab in absolutely everything you put on your face.
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I don’t know what’s wrong with me! Do you guys all like… SOFTLY apply your lipsticks or what? I find if I don’t press a decent amount, I don’t tend to get enough colour payoff!
Well, I guess I’ll be needing to pick these up soon!
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What shade do you think you’ll be going for? Ugh I want mooooore!
Do you recall what blush were you wearing? It looks stunning with all of these.
I’m so sorry – I have no idea because it was over a year ago!