The hottest Concealer could now be the hottest Foundation and we’re so ready for it

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Shape Tape Becomes Face Tape

Tarte has done it! Shape Tape Concealer has dominated the beautysphere for a long time now. It is Ulta’s Best Selling concealer. Will the foundation version of the full coverage concealer be in your next monthly favorites?

Meet Face Tape Foundation

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Tarte hasn’t announced the release date just yet but follow us on our Instagram, @meetpepperb and we’ll keep you updated.

“Coming soon to ‪tarte.com‬ & [Ulta] 💜” source

It comes in 50 SHADES!!!

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Do you remember when Tarte first tried to launch a Shape Tape-esque foundation about a year ago. The Shape Tape foundation was not the success many of us thought it might be. The original release included a dewy foundation and a matte foundation of the same name. But each formulation was only available in 12 or so shades.

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Because the shade range was so far from inclusive, a few big name beauty influencers announced they would not be reviewing the product specifically because of the, well, joke of the shade range that was available. It surely wasn’t the only reason this foundation didn’t maintain interest like the concealer, but it was a big factor.

But that was then and this is now!

The Big Claim: “longwearing, full-coverage vegan foundation mattifies, hydrates & brightens your appearance … transfer-proof, waterproof & sweatproof” source

Raise your Hand If you can’t wait to add this to your cart!

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$10 Subscription Unboxing: Ipsy v. Sephora Play

Of all the mail that gets shoved into your mailbox, nothing compares to your subscription service finally getting in! Push past the bills, the junkmail, the wedding invites, and get right to the goods! Today we unbox two $10 beauty subscription services: Ipsy and Play! by Sephora. 

Ipsy

Ipsy is subscription service created by Michelle Phan, the woman who played a major role in how beauty marketing works today. For $10 a month, subscribers of Ipsy receive 4-5 deluxe size sample products that range from lip balms to body scrubs and everywhere in between. The products featured are from brands you'd find at your local drugstore, higher end products, and even indie lines. The products are all packaged in a cute unique pouch that coordinates with a theme of the month. While you cannot explicitly customize what will be featured in your bag, Ipsy does take into account your preferences from information obtained through a quiz taken when you initially subscribe to their service. 

This Gudetama themed bag included 2 skincare type items. The Tarte Rain Forest of the Sea Deep Dive Cleansing Gel and the Caudalie Vinosource Moisturizing Sorbet. I appreciate that the skincare was so well balanced. Having a cleanser and moisturizer featured in the same bag shows that the curator really thought of the beauty process in terms of skincare. 

The remaining beauty products featured can give any Ipsy subscriber what they may need to be ready and out the door. Concealer, liner, highlight (brush). In the bag there was a Concealer Crayon from TreStique and a Wonderwand Gel-khol Eyeliner by Ciate London. The Illuminator brush is by Beau Gachis Cosmetics which is a full size brush and valued at $9.95. 

Play! by Sephora

Each Play! by Sephora subscriber receives 5 sample products and a fragrance sample.

This box included care items that serve as protective and restorative treatments from all the fun things of summer. Diving in the pool is fun. What it does to your hair and skin is not. There was a hair mask from Madam C.J. Walker. The Beauty Culture Dream Come True Wonderful Pre-Wash Protein Treatment is great to restore life to your hair throughout the summer. TTThe Peter Thomas Roth Cucumber De-Tox Bouncy Hydrating Gel can be helpful for after-sun care. Finally, the Ren Evercalm Global Protection Day Cream which smells like heaven!

The fragranced featured was Mon by Guerlain. It has a warm smell that is perfect for the "Glamp" theme. The Clinique Chubby Stick Moisturizing Lip Colour Balm is an easy throw-it-on lip product. The It Cosmetics Superhero Elastic Stretch Volumizing Mascara makes your lashes very fluttery. However, I thought it was kind of an out of place item. It just really didn't make sense in this bag. I read up on the product on Sephora's product web page. It describes the mascara "like skin care for your lashes."

Who do you think had a better bag? Ipsy or Play! by Sephora?

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Beauty Horoscope: Pisces 2017

Pisces, your colors are pastel shades of purple that envelope your creativity and channel your mystical sense of wonder. Lilacs and violets are your perfect shade as we enter the season of the Pisces. The element that guides you is water. Choose water-based products for your face to nourish your skin. Lilac and soft pink water blushes will give you a gentle and ethereal look. Allow your artistic nature to thrive by choosing products that are out of your norm. It is advised that you do not neglect your skin. Maintain a fresh glow with hydrating mists. Your guide to balance in below. 

Top Beauty Picks for Pisces

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Skincare

Josie Maran Nirvana Hydrating Treatment Mist; $38

Slip Silk Pillowcase, $79

Korres Velvet Orris Violet White Pepper Showergel; $18.50

tarte Pack Your Bags 911 Undereye Rescue Patches; $22

Kenzoki Amazing Exfoliating Water; $29

Dr. Jart+ Water Drop Hydrating Moisturizer; $36

Herbivore Rose Hibiscus Coconut Hydrating face Mist; $32

Foreo LUNA Mini; $99

Farmacy Hydrating Coconut Gel - Brightening (Purple Broccoli); $9-24

Beauty

Becca First Light Filter Face Primer; $38

Besame Cosmetics Brightening Setting Face Powder in Violet; $22

Beauty Bakerie Lip Whip in Versailles; $20

Bobbi Brown Long-Wear Brow Gel; $26

Kat Von D Pastel Goth Eyeshadow Palette; $38

Ciate London Pretty Stix Murumuru Butter Lipstick in Heart Breaker; $20

VISEART Blush Palette in Orange/Violet; $80

Chosungah Real Cheek Smoother Blush in Light Pink Lilac; $22

stila Aqua Glow Watercolor Blush; $26

tarte Rainforest of the Sea Water Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 15

bareMinerals Complexion Rescue Tinted Hydrating Gel Cream; $29

Touch In Sol Metallist Liquid Foil & Glitter Eye Shadow Duo in Talia; $25

Art for Pisces

Print by Jenny Liz Rome available here

Print by Atmosphere Alley avilable here

Print by Karen Klassen available here

Info on Pisces from here

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Tartelette Product Review

Review By Christine. Q

I normally eschew eyeshadow palettes. I find that I only hit pan on one or two colors and the rest of the palette is largely left unused.

I'm picky about eyeshadows. Consistency, texture, and longevity are key for me. Get an eyeshadow that isn't pigmented enough you'll end up scraping it off the pan. Get one that's too powdery, well, have fun trying to get the loose shadow off your face without smearing the rest of your make-up. Normally, I would say, build your own collection with all different types of shadows, but if you did have to buy one catch-all palette, it would be the ones from Tarte.  I've been hooked on Tarte palettes since I first invested in the limited edition ones that they release every year around Christmas time. Since we're in the middle of the year, I'll share my other favorite: the Tartelette Amazonian Clay Matte Eyeshadow Palette. What a mouthful! I love this palette because I use every single color. It is so versatile, you can use it for daytime, romantic, or even dramatic looks. For daytime, I usually sweep the color Wanderer (light brown) on my lid and line with the color Bombshell (dark plum).For a romantic look, I will use the entire middle row to create a soft rosy look that really highlights my brown eyes.  For a dramatic look, I will use the entire top row and fashionista (black shadow) to create a brown smokey eye. The great thing about this palette is that ll of the colors blend together well and have a beautiful texture. If you're into selfie's, they also photograph well!