Tarte Soft & Smokey Collection

All of the items in the collection

 I love buying value kits whenever I'm looking to try out products from a brand I don't really know but really want to try. A couple of months ago they had this set at Ulta for $39 so I decided to scoop it up. It really is a great deal because you are getting full sized products and the blush alone retails for $25. The quad is a nice neutral quad composed of 3 shimmery and 1 matte shade. The from top left to bottom there is a shimmery beige shade, a light taupe brown, a darker shimmery brown and a dark matte brown. The texture on these was good except for the matte brown which was a bit sheer. The blush is a pretty peachy pink with a gold sheen. What I didn't like about the blush was how frosty it is but it is a beautiful color. I personally don't like blushes that are shimmery but it is good for those that do. The texture on the blush was very smooth however. I was very impressed with how smooth and dark the aqua gel liner is. The lipgloss is also nice but I don't usually wear lip products. It doesnt feel too sticky or heavy on the lips. The brushes were also nice, I really liked the pencil brush side because it is good for adding a darker color to the outer v. I do wish that they had included two separate mini brushes instead of make the brush dual sided. Overall this is a great kit and I would recommend it if you can still find it.
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Soft and Smokey Quad

Swatches

Wonder Blush

Wonder Swatch

Aqua Gel Liner

Aqua Gel Liner swatch

Serenity lipgloss

Flat shader brush

Small pencil brush

Lights, Camera, Lashes Mascara