Tarte Berry Mojito, Yachting, High Dive Color Splash Hydrating Lipsticks

Berry Mojito

Tarte Berry Mojito Rainforest of the Sea Color Splash Lipstick ($21.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a rich, reddish burgundy with subtle, cool undertones and barely-there pearl. The finish was glossier compared to most shades in the range, and I expect that was due to the higher amount of slip. While I didn’t personally experience feathering with the shade, this would be one that I’d recommend wearing with a lip liner if feathering is an issue for you. It had semi-opaque pigmentation, which applied fairly evenly and smoothly across the lips. This shade wore well for six hours and left a stain behind while also being hydrating.

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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MAC Media (P, $17.00) is darker (95% similar).
MAC Endless Drama (P, $18.00) is lighter (90% similar).
MAC Unknown Pleasures (LE, $19.00) is less glossy (90% similar).
Tarte Soul (LE, $20.00) is cooler, less glossy (90% similar).
Tom Ford Beauty Nicholas (P, $35.00) is cooler, less glossy (90% similar).
MAC Dreaming of You (LE, $17.00) is lighter, less glossy (90% similar).
Marc Jacobs Beauty Blow (210) (P, $30.00) is lighter, brighter, less glossy (85% similar).
Chanel Rouge Noir (109) (LE, $37.00) is lighter, less glossy (85% similar).
MAC Runner (LE, $17.00) is warmer, less glossy (85% similar).
Bite Beauty Black Cherry (LE, $24.00) is lighter, warmer (85% similar).

Tarte Color Splash Hydrating Lipstick Berry Mojito

Berry Mojito

Temptalia

A-

Permanent

8.5

Product

Pigmentation

8.5

Texture

Longevity

4.5

Application

90%

Total

Yachting

Tarte Yachting Rainforest of the Sea Color Splash Lipstick ($21.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a deep, reddish plum with warmer undertones and a cream finish. It had medium, buildable coverage (up to semi-opaque) that applied fairly evenly on my lips. The issue I had with this shade was that it seemed to very slight bits of color that weren’t mixed in well so there were a few “grains” of product that appeared more pigmented and had to be blended in. The texture was lightly creamy, not too emollient, and was comfortable to wear. The lipstick stayed on nicely for six hours, left a stain behind, and was moisturizing.

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Make Up For Ever C506 (P, $22.00) is darker, cooler (95% similar).
Urban Decay Venom (P, $17.00) is lighter (90% similar).
Charlotte Tilbury Hel's Bells (P, $32.00) is lighter, less glossy (90% similar).
Chanel Cassis (P, $37.00) is warmer (90% similar).
MAC Babes and Balls (LE, $17.00) is less glossy (90% similar).
Tarte Wet Suit (P, $22.00) is darker, less glossy (90% similar).
Smashbox Black Cherry (LE, $21.00) is lighter, brighter (85% similar).
Maybelline Berry Bossy (P, $7.49) is lighter, brighter, cooler (85% similar).
MAC Quelle Surprise (LE, $17.00) is lighter (85% similar).
NYX Siren (P, $6.00) is warmer (85% similar).

Tarte Color Splash Hydrating Lipstick Yachting

Yachting

Temptalia

B+

Permanent

8.5

Product

Pigmentation

8.5

Texture

Longevity

4.5

Application

88%

Total

High Dive

Tarte High Dive Rainforest of the Sea Color Splash Lipstick ($21.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a deep plum with neutral-to-warm undertones and a cream finish. It had semi-opaque color payoff that applied fairly evenly on my lips, but I had trouble getting the color to adhere as evenly along the inner portion of my lips. The consistency felt more emollient and slippery on compared to other shades, too. It was very comfortable to wear but might be a shade that requires a liner if feathering is an issue for you (I did not have this one feather on me, though). The color wore well for six hours, left a very faint stain behind, and was hydrating.