Here are the Tarte LipSurgence from the same order as the two Total Lip Service sets. The colors I got are Lip Luster Delighted and Lip Tints in Joy, Lust, Moody, and Spirited. There's also a Skintuitive Lip Tint Energy Noir from a different order with a few SmolderEyes, which I'll review later after a good trial.
Lip Luster Delighted and Lip Tints in Joy, Lust, Moody, and Spirited. All pictures taken in natural light without flash.
Skintuitive Lip Tint Energy Noir
I kept thinking I'd get sick of these lip pencils but whenever there's a nice sale, I'd spring for more pretty colors. What keeps me coming back is the minty, balmy texture more so than anything else. Sure, the translucent and shimmer-free colors are nice, but that's if I happen to find one. On top of all the confusion between the Lip Cremes, Lip Lusters, and Lip Tints, the finish is totally inconsistent.
- Lip Luster Delighted: opaque and shimmery peach. It's pretty, but it's just too opaque for me. Will be passing this one on.
- Lip Tint Joy: translucent apricot. This color is so pretty on I love it! The funny thing is that it becomes more opaque as it dries, which is fine. It just means I can't layer as much as I want. I tried layering once, and after a couple of hours I looked in the mirror and it had turned completely opaque and matte. Woah.
- Lip Tint Lust: translucent yellow-based red. Love this color so much! It is pretty pigmented though, so I just apply one layer on the upper lip and press to spread.
Lip Luster Delighted and Lip Tints in Joy, Lust, Moody, and Spirited. All pictures taken in natural light without flash.
Skintuitive Lip Tint Energy Noir
I kept thinking I'd get sick of these lip pencils but whenever there's a nice sale, I'd spring for more pretty colors. What keeps me coming back is the minty, balmy texture more so than anything else. Sure, the translucent and shimmer-free colors are nice, but that's if I happen to find one. On top of all the confusion between the Lip Cremes, Lip Lusters, and Lip Tints, the finish is totally inconsistent.
- Lip Luster Delighted: opaque and shimmery peach. It's pretty, but it's just too opaque for me. Will be passing this one on.
- Lip Tint Joy: translucent apricot. This color is so pretty on I love it! The funny thing is that it becomes more opaque as it dries, which is fine. It just means I can't layer as much as I want. I tried layering once, and after a couple of hours I looked in the mirror and it had turned completely opaque and matte. Woah.
- Lip Tint Lust: translucent yellow-based red. Love this color so much! It is pretty pigmented though, so I just apply one layer on the upper lip and press to spread.
- Lip Tint Moody: transparent warm plum with brown undertone. Yes, it's transparent. See for yourself. It's an interesting color I don't have a dupe for!
- Lip Tint Spirited: translucent and fiery orange. Yowza. Love this one too!
From left to right: Lip Luster Delighted and Lip Tints in Joy, Lust, Moody, and Spirited. See how opaque Delighted is?
- Skintuitive Lip Tint Energy Noir: A lovely transparent blackberry. As I love the Skintuitive Lip Tint Energy, I didn't hesitate to try the Energy Noir. So happy I got this. Look how gorgeous it is! Lipstick Queen Bete Noir Possessed Sheer is still undoubtedly the most flattering deep color on me, but it's a bit "dressy." This Energy Noir is more of a casual, wear-everyday kind of deep color I can appreciate. Will post some comparison swatches later.
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2 comments:
Moody and energy noir look up my alley!
Hi Claire,
Moody is definitely a brownish plum, and Energy Noir has more purple in it. I like them both very much!
^.^
D.
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