When Tarte first debuted the Tartelette Amazonian Clay Matte Palette ($44.00) late last year, I decided to pass (I purchased their holiday set instead) since an all matte palette didn’t really seem like something I needed. Lo and behold I caved after watching one too many YouTube reviews.
Shit happens.
The palette consists of twelve matte eyeshadows ranging from yellowed beige to deep black. It’s neither too cool nor too warm so I definitely think it’s something everyone can benefit from. The shadows are super soft and not chalky making it easy to blend. I’ve been grabbing this palette for my everyday eye since all of the colors are wearable.
My favorite color is Dreamer, a dark warm brown that provides opaque coverage. It lasts pretty much all day (eight hours) for me making it my staple. Another favorite is Bombshell which is a pigmented blackened purple. Super Mom and Free Spirit are two shades that don’t do much against my skin tone but if you’re fair or lighter skin, I imagine they’d be beautiful.
I will say I prefer using a primer underneath these shadows. Additionally I’ll usually do my eye makeup before applying foundation since there is fallout with a few of the shades. Overall I give this palette a B+.
The Tartelette palette is available now.
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Ah this palette looks gorgeous! I find it’s so hard to find a good selection of matte shadows in the one palette, particularly on the neutral side. On my buy list! x
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