Tarte Lips for Daze LipSurgence Set

Tarte Lips for Daze LipSurgence Set

Tarte Lips for Daze LipSurgence Set ($34.00 for 0.50 oz.) includes five, full-sized of Tarte’s LipSurgence Lip Tints–three are matte and two are satins. According to Tarte, the LipSurgence Lip Tint is supposed to be hydrating, stain-like, and “silky, full coverage.” The major drawback to the formula is that it is rare they’re actually full coverage, and they’re somewhat hydrating to not hydrating at all (the regular Lip Tints are hydrating but the matte variations don’t add moisture for me). The value in the set is great, though, as all five are full-sized, and a full-sized one normally retails for $24 each — that makes this set worth $120! If you’re a fan of the formula or you’ve wanted to try one, it could be worth checking out.

Haze is described as a “peachy nude.” It’s a light-medium, pink-tinged peach with a mostly matte finish. It had sheer color coverage that went on evenly, but this shade did seem to gather in the lips as it wore away. I was only able to get two and a half hours of wear out of this one, and it was neither drying nor hydrating.
Tom Ford Beauty First Time (09) (LE, $50.00) is lighter, brighter, more pigmented (90% similar). MAC Kinda Sexy (P, $17.00) is darker (85% similar). Burberry Pink Apricot (301) (P, $30.00) is darker (85% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Craze is described as a “raspberry.” It’s a soft, medium-dark pink-tinged coral with warm undertones and a mostly matte finish. It had sheer pigmentation with a soft but thin texture that felt very lightweight on. This shade wore for three hours on me and was a bit drying. Charlotte Tilbury Amazing Grace (P, $32.00) is darker, brighter, warmer (85% similar). MAC La Vie En Rouge (LE, $17.00) is brighter, more pigmented (80% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Emblaze is described as a “cool crimson.” It’s a medium-dark, berry-red with cool undertones and a matte finish. It had semi-opaque pigmentation that covered evenly, but it was nowhere near “full coverage” as described. The texture is thin and a little clingy, though it glides on without tugging. The color lasted for four and a half hours and was neither drying nor hydrating. MAC D for Danger (P, $17.00) is darker, more pigmented (90% similar). MAC Heaux (LE, $17.00) is darker, more pigmented (85% similar). Burberry Bright Poppy (311) (P, $30.00) is darker, more pigmented (85% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Glaze is described as a “rosy mocha.” It’s a muted, medium-dark pinky-plum with warm undertones and a soft shine. It had semi-sheer to semi-opaque color payoff with a noticeable translucency that let the natural lip color come through. It had a balm-like texture with some slip that was comfortable to wear and lasted for three hours. Tom Ford Beauty Negligee (LE, $50.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Bite Beauty Rosewood (P, $28.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Revlon Pink Truffle (P, $7.49) is less pigmented, cooler (90% similar). Guerlain Air Kiss (304) (P, $37.00) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Richard (LE, $32.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Urban Decay Strip (P, $22.00) is cooler (90% similar). Tarte Punch (LE, $16.00) is lighter, cooler (85% similar). Buxom Dolly (LE, $21.00) is lighter (85% similar). Estee Lauder Inspiring (P, $30.00) is brighter, cooler (85% similar). Estee Lauder Irresistible (P, $30.00) is lighter (85% similar). Chanel Suzanne (438) (P, $36.00) is more shimmery, lighter (85% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Praise is described as a “marsala.” It’s a muted, medium-dark warm-toned plum with a creamy finish. It had nearly opaque color payoff with a lightly creamy consistency that applied evenly and smoothly. This shade felt so different from the other four, and the resulting coverage and performance were better, too. It wore well for four and a half hours, and it was moderately hydrating. Tom Ford Beauty Richard (LE, $32.00) is cooler (95% similar). Urban Decay Strip (P, $22.00) is cooler (95% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Negligee (LE, $50.00) is cooler (95% similar). Buxom Hooligan (P, $21.00) is glossier (90% similar). Estee Lauder Irresistible (P, $30.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar). Sephora + Pantone Universe Pure Marsala (LE, $18.00) is darker, warmer (85% similar). NARS Bansar (P, $25.00) is lighter, warmer (85% similar). bareMinerals Break Away (LE, $20.00) is lighter (80% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.