Okay, so by now, everyone knows that Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week kicks off tomorrow in New York!  If you’ve never attended the shows, it’s hard to explain how crazed these seven days will be for the buyers, industry types and editors in attendance. Over the years, I’ve learned to pare down my makeup bag to a handful of products that keep my look fresh through the day – here are the essentials:
1: Even the mightiest makeup warriors among us must battle shine at times.  The best weapon in my arsenal for this issue are Clean & Clear Oil Absorbing Sheets.  These …read more

As the proud ownner of hereditary dark circles (thanks, mom! thanks, dad!), the perfect concealer is my version of the holy grail.  Now, don’t get me wrong…there are several  that do a great job (Bobbi Brown and Cle de Peau come to mind, among others) but I can never stop that nagging voice in the back of mind that says, “Surely, you can do better.”  It turns out that the voice was right…I’m now loving tarte’s new Dark Circle Defense.
This intense coverage concealer has a drier formula, which leads to really amazing staying power. Simply dab a bit onto the stiff …read more

If you’re anything like me (a makeup tutorial addict, that is), you’ll be pleased to hear that tarte  has launched an official YouTube channel!
Here, you’ll find makeup artists and members of the tarte executive team giving 101 tutorials on some of the brand’s best-selling products (cheek stains, for one), as well as new releases.
In addition,  they’ll also be sharing trend, celebrity and seasonal makeup tips & looks from guest celebrity makeup artists and tarte’s Creator & CEO Maureen Kelly.
I’m curious! Do you subscribe to any makeup channels on YouTube? Are they from a brand or a blogger or other makeup fans? Tell me …read more

This summer, tarte cosmetics is launching three all new products.  My must-have and the most summer-y of the bunch is definitely eyeQuatic ($35), a waterproof summer essentials set that features 3 lock & roll eyeshadows in all new shades (turquoise, citrine and tanzanite), a mini lights, camera, splashes! waterproof mascara and a super-chic , Pucci-esque scarf that’s just perfect for tying  over your hair at the beach.

In case you’ve never tried the lock & roll shadows, you’re in for a treat. These dual ended wands include a powder and cream formula of the same shade, which lets you layer for …read more

When it comes to foundation, I’m a tough chick to please.  My checklist includes moderate-to-full coverage and a natural-looking finish, along with ingredients that are good for my skin, as opposed to pore clogging.
My latest find to fit the bill is tarte’s ReCreate Anti-Aging Foundation with Wrinkle Rewind Technology ($37).  This mineral pigment-based liquid foundation offers strong coverage but with a soft, diffused finish.  With anti-aging, hydrating and brightening ingredients (along with broad range UVA/UVB SPF 15 protection), ReCreate is pretty much the ULTIMATE multi-tasker.
Best of all, tarte’s recently expanded the a# of shades available to 12, ensuring that all women can find …read more

Tarte’s limited edition Spring Greening Straw Palette is the perfect addition to your makeup wardrobe this season.

Six versatile eyeshadow shades and three of tarte’s mini t5™ infused lipglosses are paired with a bamboo eyeshadow brush in this sweet reusable straw case.  Once the shadows and glosses are gone, you can literally pop the insert out and use this for double duty as a makeup or travel case!
The tarte Spring Greening Straw Palette is $37.50 – check it out at www.tartecosmetics.com.
Image via tarte cosmetics.

Now that we have all stuffed ourselves with enough turkey and cranberry sauce to last us into next year, let the holiday window shopping begin! While I don’t have any holiday parties to attend this year, I found a few essentials from tarte cosmetics to help you look your best whether it is for the office party, family events or just heading out to do some holiday shopping.
tarte’s holiday party must-have set includes a few products I have reviewed before like fRxtion (LOVE!) and their blotting papers, but also includes rejuvelash and their vitamin infused lipstick in vinyasa (a red.)
I …read more