Tarte: Amazonian Clay 12-hour Full Coverage Foundation

Tarte: Amazonian Clay 12-hour Full Coverage Foundation (Light Sand) (SGD $60) is like airbrushed foundation, the Amazonian Clay will intuitively adjust to your skin's concern whether is oily, dry, or combination. It reduces the appearance of pores and evens out discoloration. It is a long wearing full coverage foundation with UVA/UVB SPF 15 formula and blendable.

I have a love hate relationship with this foundation, it doesn't seems to control my oil T-Zone that well because it only lasted about 4 hours in the extremely humid and hot weather in Singapore. Another thing is Tarte wasn't kidding about it being full coverage because a little goes a very long way. If I apply too much, it starts to feel very heavy and seems like a mask on my face which feels very uncomfortable.

The only 2 ways I could use it is to mix with my other foundations with a lighter texture and coverage, or just apply a very thin layer. I just can't decide whether I love it or hate it, I love that it is full coverage and the texture which is quite smooth, silky and very blendable. It looks flawless when you first put it on but hate it when it just cakes up after the four hour period.

I blame it on Singapore's weather because its so difficult for makeup to last long on my skin. I'm like searching for a needle in a haystack and the only reason I say that its because not only I have to deal with my oily-combination skin, I still got to deal with the excessive sweating in this kind of weather.

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Overall I do think it is a good foundation, not great but still good. I believe it will be excellent especially for those whose skin belongs to the more normal type. It might be great for me almost during the end of the year from October onwards where the weather will be much cooler, for now I would just keep it in my makeup stash and wait till then before I would even bust it out to use again. For the time being I still prefer their Amazonian Clay Full Coverage Airbrush foundation better which I had done a review on previously and I'll have link below if you are interested in checking that out.

Have you tried this foundation yet? What do you think of it?

Link to: Tarte Amazonian Clay Full Coverage Airbrush Foundation

Tarte Amazonian Clay Full Coverage Airbrush Foundation with the Airbuki Bamboo powder foundation Brush

After having 2 blushes from Tarte Amazonian Clay Line I was so ready and excited to try more products from the same line. And OMG I am so happy that I did, I knew I wouldn't be disappointed. After many years of searching and I had my fair share of mineral and loose powder but everything is just okay and wasn't fascinated by any of them. But this time is different, I just can't put into words how I feel!  

It also has a special brush, the Airbuki Bamboo Powder Foundation Brush, that is made to go with the powder foundation.

Tarte scores!! The packaging is  simple, natural and earthy. With the custom mesh delivery system, it is foolproof and you will have a mess-free application.

Tarte Amazonian Clay Full Coverage Airbrush Foundation: Fair Honey (fair skin with peach undertones) (SGD $58)  has a medium but build-able coverage on me, I will say that it doesn't cover up my hyper-pigmentation and my dark under eyes perfectly and I would need to put on a little concealer underneath first. With my extreme oily combination skin, combine with the very hot, humid Singapore's weather I still need a good primer and setting spray. It looks great on the skin by the end of the day. The finish is semi-matte and natural, doesn't look powdery or dry out the skin and will not cling to dry patches. Did I mention that I love the soft texture of the powder as well.

Tarte claims that the Amazonian Clay is enriched with he earth's natural, light-reflecting gemstones (Tourmaline,Pearl Powder, Etc), this moisture-rich powder buffs on smoothly for a waterproof, 12-hour coverage.

Tarte Airbuki Bamboo Powder Foundation Brush (SGD $43)  has very soft, dense and shorter bristles with a sturdy bamboo handle. Just gently push the brush into the mesh sifter and buff the powder onto the skin in circle motions until desired coverage is achieved. I really love and enjoy the brush as it works very well with my other mineral powder or powder foundations too. If you don't have a somewhat flat-top brush already I do suggest you can check it out in store and get it. I promise you won't regret getting it!!

I love Tarte and it has become my new favorite go to natural brand in Singapore! Sephora, *Praying* please bring in more products from Tarte!

Do you have any other recommendations?! Definitely feel free to leave a comment and let me know!!

Tarte Amazonian Clay 12-hour Blush: Glisten and Exposed

Left: Glisten Right: Exposed

Left: Glisten Right: Exposed

My love affair with Tarte began since I found their Amazonian 12-hour blush and since they are one of the few cosmetics brands that uses natural, eco friendly ingredients I love them even more. Tarte claims that their products are ALWAYS formulated without:

• Parabens
• Mineral oil
• Phthalates
• Triclosan
• Sodium lauryl sulfate
• Gluten
• Synthetic fragrances
• Petrochemicals
• GMOs

and best of all its CRUELTY FREE!!!

It is great to have another brand you can find in Singapore that is natural and beneficial to the skin. With the Amazonian Clay Line they even claims that the nutrient-rich Amazonian clay neutralizes complexion, balances skin, wears better, has 12 hour lasting power and a truer color.

Left: Glisten Right: Exposed

I like their simple yet colorful and fun packaging. The color of the packaging reflects the color of the blush inside which makes this really useful for us who have different shades as we can spot the color we want in our stash and it comes with a pretty good size mirror too!

Tarte Amazonian Clay 12-hour Blush: Glisten (SGD $45) is a peachy pink with very fine gold shimmers and looks great without wearing highlighter even. It is very long wearing as it claims and it is very easy to blend without fall out, but you got to be careful a tiny bit goes a long way as it is very pigmented.

Tarte Amazonian Clay 12-hour Blush: Exposed (SGD $45) is a matte muted nude pink that is perfect for everyday wear. Long wearing, easy to blend without fall out and great color payoff as usual.

Both are versatile and would compliment any looks and its so long wearing even on my extreme oily-combination skin. I'm thinking of getting my hands on a few more, hope that Sephora in Singapore would bring in some of the newer shades from USA.

Do you own any Tarte blushes? I do highly recommend to get at least one as it would be a great investment on such a good quality blush! Or do you have anything in mind?