Tarte Colada, Siesta, 5 O’Clock Color Splash Hydrating Lipsticks

Colada

Tarte Colada Rainforest of the Sea Color Splash Lipstick ($21.00 for 0.12 oz.) is muted, medium peachy brown with warm undertones and a cream finish. It had good pigmentation, though it was shy of being full coverage, that went on evenly and smoothly. The lipstick was slightly more emollient than others in the range, and I had a touch of color that pulled into my lip lines as a result, though I did not feel it was noticeable from a normal viewing distance (only in the close-up photos). This shade wore nicely for five and a half hours and was hydrating while worn.

The formula is supposed to be “long-wearing,” “full coverage,” and hydrating. The consistency has an incredibly smooth, creamy feel to it and has enough substance and thickness to it that it adheres well to the lips and usually doesn’t pull into lip lines. I felt like the formula felt slightly more emollient initially and “dried” a bit to more of a satin-to-cream finish after a few minutes (but not a true dry down, as it wasn’t transfer-resistant!). The majority of shades were very pigmented, easy to apply, comfortable to wear with light to moderate hydration over time, and lasted between four and seven hours on me. A few of the lightest and darkest shades weren’t as pigmented or were less flattering on the lips compared to more of the medium shades. There did not seem to be any added fragrance to it (smelled slightly waxy), and I didn’t notice any taste.

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Colour Pop Only You (LE, $5.00) is darker, glossier (95% similar).
Colour Pop Screenshot (LE) is darker, less glossy (95% similar).
Bobbi Brown Pink Buff (P, $35.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
Tom Ford Beauty Public Display (Lip Color) (P) is darker (90% similar).
NARS Sarah (LE, $32.00) is darker, cooler, less glossy (90% similar).
Estee Lauder Stripped (P, $32.00) is lighter, more muted (90% similar).
Bite Beauty Pecan (P, $28.00) is lighter (85% similar).
Marc Jacobs Beauty Hot Cocoa (P, $28.00) is darker (85% similar).
Estee Lauder Discreet (P, $32.00) is lighter, cooler (85% similar).
Colour Pop Exaggerated (LE, $6.00) is lighter, brighter, less glossy (85% similar).

Tarte Color Splash Hydrating Lipstick Colada

Colada

Temptalia

A-

Permanent

Product

9.5

Pigmentation

8.5

Texture

9.5

Longevity

Application

92%

Total

Siesta

Tarte Siesta Rainforest of the Sea Color Splash Lipstick ($21.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a muted, medium plummy brown with warmer undertones and a cream finish. It had rich, opaque pigmentation that covered the lips evenly and smoothly. The texture was lightweight, smooth, and creamy enough to glide on with ease but not slide around while worn. This shade wore well for five and a half hours on me and felt hydrating.

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MAC Smoked Almond (P, $21.00) is darker (90% similar).
Colour Pop Parker (LE, $5.00) is lighter, brighter (90% similar).
Hourglass Influencer (P, $32.00) is lighter (90% similar).
Estee Lauder Naked Desire (P, $32.00) is lighter (90% similar).
Make Up For Ever C107 (P, $22.00) is more muted, warmer (90% similar).
Chanel Rouge Angelique (174) (P, $37.00) is cooler, less glossy (90% similar).
Colour Pop Grunge (LE, $5.00) is darker (90% similar).
Tarte Candy (LE, $20.00) is warmer, less glossy (90% similar).
Bobbi Brown Uber Nude (P, $24.00) is warmer (90% similar).
Laura Mercier Cinnful (P, $25.00) is lighter (90% similar).

Tarte Color Splash Hydrating Lipstick Siesta

Siesta

Temptalia

Permanent

9.5

Product

Pigmentation

Texture

9.5

Longevity

Application

96%

Total

5 O'Clock

Tarte 5 O’Clock Rainforest of the Sea Color Splash Lipstick ($21.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a muted, dark plum with subtle, warm undertones and a cream finish. It had intense color coverage that applied beautifully–smooth, even, and didn’t sink into my lip lines. The lipstick felt creamy enough to be comfortable to wear and apply without dragging, but it never felt slippery. It wore well for six hours and was moisturizing over time.

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MAC Verve (P, $17.00) is darker (95% similar).
Make Up For Ever C108 (P, $22.00) is darker, brighter (90% similar).
Kat Von D Lolita II (P, $20.00) is lighter, less glossy (90% similar).
Kat Von D Lolita II (LE, $21.00) is less glossy (90% similar).
Stellar Beauty Dark Matter 03 (P, $22.00) is darker (90% similar).
NARS Bahama (P, $27.00) is less glossy (90% similar).
MAC Smoked Almond (P, $21.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
MAC Touch (P, $17.00) is darker, warmer (85% similar).
NARS Indecent Proposal (LE, $28.00) is darker, cooler, less glossy (85% similar).
Bite Beauty Chai (P, $26.00) is lighter, brighter (85% similar).