tarte has followed up their hugely popular Rainforest of the Sea original launch with a second version of their palette! (No new special name here, this is literally the tarte Rainforest of the Seas Vol. II palette.)
Unlike some of tarte‘s newer palettes, this one does not have a sweet scent, so this may appeal to those who haven’t been loving scented palettes lately!
tarte blew up the internet with their Make Believe In Yourself collection (aka the Unicorn collection) and I originally told myself I didn’t NEED this palette.. but you know how that goes! During the Sephora VIB sale I picked up this palette and I was ended up being pretty pleased with it!
The one thing that needs to be pointed out though is that this is a VERY shimmery palette. There’s only one matte in there so your overall looks are going to be very blingy. If you’re looking to add some dimension to your overall look while using this palette – make sure you grab a matte palette to help you out (neutrals or vibrants!).
I’ve accidentally turned this blogging week into tarte week! But I ain’t mad about it because they make some absolutely glorious products. Today’s post is all about these beautiful bright coloured gems – the Clay Pot Amazonian Clay Waterproof Liners.
Sephora has these listed as a limited edition item that is available only online (just in case you were looking in stores).
How much fun are these colours? I’m especially in love with Crystal Ball which has an a ridiculous amount of sparkle and sheen to it, Lucky Penny which is just an absolutely stunning melted copper colour and Blue Moon which is electrifying!
tarte Clay Pot Eye Swatches
I was really, really pleased with how well Prom Queen came out on the eye. I had been a little bit skeptical based on my swatch, but it came out beautifully!
Crystal Ball floored me. This is like the ultimate glitter liner without it being in a wet and sticky formula. I wore it alone, so you can see there is plenty of pigment in the product, but I bet this would look incredible on top of a black liner.
Another favourite! Lucky Penny is the kind of shade that screams my name and I loved how it looked as a winged liner. I’ve never used a colour like that for a wing, but I’m 100% sold on this look now!
Sadly, my Margarita pot was a little it dried out which made application a bit difficult. I also found that this shade flaked off my eyes a bit throughout the day. I attribute this to the dryness in the product from an improperly sealed lid as opposed to being inherent to the product itself though.
I’m not sure how often I’m likely to wear a hot pink liner, but for those of you looking for one – look no further! Bubblegum is the perfect name for this hot pink beauty.
Blue Moon is another favourite! Intensely pigmented and such a standout shade.
I’ve included a close up shot so you can see what the texture of the liner can look like. Because of the brightness of the shades, this will emphasize some lines around your eyes. Unlike with a black or a brown which masks any kind of lines, you will find that brighter colours will display that texture a bit more. I’m not personally concerned with it because that’s just the nature of skin – but I thought some people would want to be aware of it.
Final Thoughts
Aside from the slightly dry Margarita shade, there really isn’t a dud in the formula of the tarteClay Pots. I do find them overall a bit less creamy than the black version, but I think that’s perhaps part of the coloured pigment base. That being said, I love these so, so much. They glide on the lids smoothly and they all have fantastic colour payoff which means you aren’t going back over your liner multiple times in order to get maximum intensity. I love how vibrant and bold the shades are – it makes me so happy!
My personal picks are Lucky Penny, Blue Moon and Crystal Ball. In particular, Crystal Ball is unlike anything I’ve ever seen in a gel pot format so I love how unique it is!
tarte definitely hit the jackpot when they released their range of “Rainforest of the Sea” products! We’ve seen SO MANY launches in that collection over the last year or so, and it’s not hard to see why we’re all so attracted to them: the packaging is glorious, the colours and formulas are wonderful. But there’s SO MUCH of it that it can be hard to figure out what you want to try out first!
So… may I recommend these Rainforest of the Sea Quench Lip Rescue Lip Balms?
The Quench Lip Rescues are fundamentally a lip balm that pack a very tiny pigment punch. They’re infused with an antioxidant and vitamin-rich lip quencher that’s powered by a blend of essential extracts and oils while providing a protective antioxidant barrier against daily aggressors. (And they’re also vegan!)
The packaging is cardboard, which may not be everyone’s cup of tea, but I’m really quite into it. Each shade comes with its own special unique packaging with a different colour and foiled print. (The colours on the outside do not reflect the product inside.)
Swatched out, you can see there’s some pigment, but you’re mostly left with a super glossy sheer coat of goodness. The balms do have a minty smell, but I don’t feel like that caused any tingling on my skin (as some peppermint infused products do).
tarte Rainforest of the Sea Quench Lip Rescue Swatches
Final Thoughts
I’ve had the shade Rose since forever ago and am almost halfway through that tube because I love it so much! So when the rest of the shades showed up in a PR package from tarte… well… I was OVER THE MOON!
The Quench Lip Rescues are ultra hydrating balms that give my lips such a glossy-wet look that I really adore. They feel absolutely glorious when you swipe them on your lips – buttery, soft and slick. For me, these are an easy product to grab and go when I don’t want to be fussing with my lip colour all day. These are a huge, HUGE win for me, and if you want to see me talk more about them, you can check out my April Favourites video!