So even though I'm not a fan of True Blood, I couldn't pass up the eye shadow palette and Lip Tint (there's also a Cheek Stain, but I passed on it...just not a fan of the gel cheek stains). I'm already a fan of Tarte's Lipsurgence Lip Tints, so I couldn't wait to get it, and the palette just looked so darn awesome that I took the plunge, even though I've never tried Tarte's shadows.
Tarte for True Blood Lipsurgence Lip Tint is a sheer, blood red (duh) with a light shimmer and a minty fresh scent that is cooling on the lips. The main reason I love the Lipsurgence Lip Tints is because they're sheer, but have buildable coverage. They're perfect if you're scared of bold colored lips, like me, but still want a bit of that bold color. Plus, they're also moisturizing and have a bit of a sheen to them, so you can just swipe them on and go. I'd say in regards to texture and color, they're very much like a tinted lip balm, just with a bit more tint. I have a couple other of the Lip Tints (not including the ones on my wishlist!), so I will do a separate post on them because they darn well deserve it!
Swatched light, then heavy on the arm. Just a couple swipes on the lips.
I am going to give you loads of swatches, though!
Left to Right, Top to Bottom: Dawn, The Light, Bayou, Charmer, Werewolf, Fairy
Left to Right: Dawn (light, shimmering gold), The Light (pale, shimmering beige), Bayou (shimmering antique gold), Charmer (shimmering copper), Werewolf (matte dark brown), Fairy (light, shimmering white-pink)
Middle Row (5): Moss, Telepath, Glamour Me, Waitress, Dusk
Left to Right: Moss (shimmering evergreen), Telepath (rose with silver glitter), Glamour Me (deep, shimmering eggplant), Waitress (shimmering beige with silver glitter), Dusk (matte pinky beige)
Left to Right, Top to Bottom: Legend, The True Death, Stake, Nocturnal, V, Immortal
Left to Right: Legend (matte black), The True Death (metallic silver), Stake (matte grey), Nocturnal (matte black with blue glitter), V (metallic cranberry), Immortal (matte black with silver glitter)
See the blue sparkles in Nocturnal?! Pretty!
You can purchase the Tarte for True Blood Collection is available at sephora.com. The Lip Tint is $24 and the palette is $52. There is also a Natural Cheek Stain available for $$30.