Tarte Deluxe Amazonian Butter Lipstick Set

Tarte Deluxe Amazonian Butter Lipstick Set

Tarte Holiday 2015 Deluxe Amazonian Butter Lipstick Set ($21.00 for 0.14 oz.) is a travel-sized set of four of the brand’s Amazonian Butter Lipsticks, which are okay if you like a more balm-like, semi-sheer, lightly shiny formula, but not so much if you were banking on Tarte delivering on their promise of “hydrating creamy, full-coverage.” I reviewed the formula here when it first launched, and they’re very lightly hydrating with short wear time; unfortunately, these were consistent with that prior experience. They have a lightweight, balm-like consistency that goes on without tugging but wear away with two hours (except one shade, Sangria, lasted closer to three hours) and aren’t nearly as hydrating as they claim. They are mint-scented and packaged in cardboard tubes (same as the full-sized versions). If you’re unfamiliar with minis, they tend to be quite narrow, but I didn’t have any issues with the bullets breaking. The formula has a stronger mint scent and a very light mint taste (at times). A full-sized Amazonian Butter Lipstick retails for $17.00 and contains 0.10 oz. (or $170.00/oz.), so this set contains $23.80 worth of lipstick (I’m not sure how they got to a $32 value, which is what is listed on Sephora).

Punch is described as a “mauve pink.” It’s a subdued, medium pink with soft, warm undertones and a creamy, lightly shiny finish. It had semi-sheer to semi-opaque color payoff that applied without dragging and deposited color evenly. The color lasted for two and a half hours, and it was slightly hydrating. Dior Diorkiss (578) (P, $35.00) is more muted, less pigmented, cooler (90% similar). Urban Decay Rush (P, $22.00) is lighter, more pigmented, cooler (90% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Cary (LE, $32.00) is darker, more pigmented, cooler (90% similar). Givenchy Rose d'Exception (206) (LE, $36.00) is lighter (90% similar). Bite Beauty Rosewood (P, $28.00) is more pigmented, warmer (90% similar). Maybelline Touch of Spice (P, $7.99) is more pigmented, less glossy (90% similar). Revlon Pink Truffle (P, $7.49) is darker, warmer (90% similar). Tarte Glaze (LE, $24.00) is darker, warmer (85% similar). Estee Lauder Irresistible (P, $30.00) is darker, warmer, better quality (85% similar). Marc Jacobs Beauty Infamous (228) (P, $30.00) is lighter, more pigmented, less glossy (85% similar). Buxom Hooligan (P, $21.00) is darker, more pigmented, warmer (85% similar). MAC Mystical (LE, $17.00) is lighter, brighter, warmer (85% similar). Chanel Ce Soir (P, $34.00) is darker, more pigmented, warmer (85% similar). Chanel Aura (96) (P, $35.00) is darker, cooler (85% similar). Urban Decay Fiend (P, $22.00) is lighter, brighter, more pigmented (85% similar). Bite Beauty Hazelnut (P, $28.00) is lighter, more pigmented, warmer (85% similar). Bite Beauty Rhubarb (P, $24.00) is brighter, warmer (85% similar). Surratt Beauty Perfectionniste (P, $34.00) is lighter, warmer (85% similar). Givenchy Brun Vintage (105) (P, $36.00) is lighter, brighter, more pigmented (85% similar). Estee Lauder Dynamic (P, $30.00) is lighter, brighter, warmer (80% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Bellini is described as a “golden pink.” It’s a light, pinky-peach with gold shimmer. It had sheer color payoff that lightened my natural lip color while adding light shine and noticeable shimmer. It was gone within two hours of wear, and it was neither hydrating nor drying. Chanel Secret (85) (LE, $35.00) is less shimmery (90% similar). MAC Blossom Culture (LE, $17.00) is darker (90% similar). Too Faced Shimmering Naked Dolly (LE, $22.00) is more shimmery, lighter (85% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Mimosa is described as a “peachy nude.” It’s a soft, peachy-brown with warm undertones and a natural sheen. It had semi-sheer to semi-opaque color coverage that went on fairly evenly, though it had a bit more slip and could look streaky if you pressed your lips together. This shade wore for two hours on me and was lightly moisturizing. MAC Touche (LE, $20.00) is darker (95% similar). MAC Soft Talkin' (LE, $20.00) is darker, glossier (90% similar). MAC Koi Coral (P, $17.00) is darker (85% similar). Edward Bess Forbidden Flower (P, $32.00) is darker, brighter (85% similar). Marc Jacobs Beauty Dizzy Spell (104) (P, $30.00) is lighter (85% similar). MAC Gotta Dash! (P, $17.00) is brighter (85% similar). Chanel Conquise (144) (P, $36.00) is darker, more pigmented (80% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Sangria is described as a “berry red.” It’s a muted, medium-dark berry with warm undertones and a soft shine. It had semi-opaque color payoff that applied evenly and had a comfortable feel to it. The color wore well for three hours and was lightly hydrating. Clinique Love Pop (P, $18.00) is more shimmery (90% similar). Chanel Ce Soir (P, $34.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). Estee Lauder Inspiring (P, $30.00) is lighter (90% similar). Guerlain Gracia (P, $51.00) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar). Too Faced Pink Chocolate (P, $22.00) is warmer, glossier (85% similar). MAC Glamourdaze (LE, $17.00) is darker, warmer (85% similar). Laura Mercier Cozy (P, $24.00) is warmer (85% similar). Bite Beauty Brandy (P, $24.00) is lighter, brighter (85% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.