Beauty Product Reviews

Great Base, but Luster a Bit Too Sparkly

I'm ABSOLUTELY THRILLED with the lip tint + balm trend. Never one to like traditional lipstick, I've usually wore gloss instead. However, traditional gloss wasn't always the "right" choice - for the outfit or the event (or both). Tarte has done very well with the overall quality of their contribution - LipSurgence. The ingredients are good quality & truly benficial. They feel great (not the least bit sticky or greasy), and provide long-lasting moisture with more than sheer coverage. The range of colors in the complete LipSurgence line is diverse and, they've packaged their version in a convenient twist-up stick (no additional special sharpener needed). Although I believe I will always want some sparkle & shine no matter how old I am (which is why I bought a Luster version as my first choice), it has a bit too much even for me. I prefer the overall feel & lasting quality of Tarte's Lipsurgence compared to many other brands, however, I usually reach for something else because it just has too much shimmer for everyday wear. If considering just the visual aspect of the Luster tints, my rating would be much lower because they result in coverage that looks much like a super sparkly lip balm one would see in a "cartoon" set made for (very) little girls. With that said, I believe switching to the original or matte versions will cause a change in my "go-to" choice.