I like to think I have a generous spirit and give products second (and third... and fourth) chances; you know, that, or I just can't stop acquiring things. Anyway, the blush lemming struck again around the Sephora VIB sale season, and I caved in and gave the
Tarte Amazonian Clay 12-hour Blushes ($26 for 0.2 oz) another chance; my first shade purchase,
Dollface (reviewed here) turned out to be extremely similar to another shade I owned and so went back. This time, I opted for a natural rosey brown hue:
Dazzled.
I don't think I need to introduce the product to you or comment on the packaging too much, as I'm pretty sure all of you own at least one of these Amazonian Clay blushes. Well, this post would be completely superfluous if not for the following points: 1) Dazzled seems like a less popular shade, and I wanted to give it a proper shout out, 2) I just can't stop rambling about my new blushy friends. Thank you, I now feel justified.
Oh-oh, gold sparkle alert... (but it looks purdy in the photo!) Worry not, the gold shimmer running through the blush mostly disappears when blended onto the cheeks; I would say the overall finish of Dazzled is satin.
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| L-R: Tarte Amazonian Clay Blush in Dazzled, Inglot Face Blush no.72, NARS Douceur, NARS Sin, Stila CC in Lillium |
Compared to other neutral/ rosey brown blush options in my collection, Tarte Amazonian Clay Blush is the most similar to
Stila's Convertible Color in Lillium - Dazzled is maybe a touch cooler, and obviously there's a difference in finish.
NARS Sin is deeper, plummier and more shimmery,
NARS Douceur is lighter, more brown and flat.
Inglot Face Blush no. 72 (dupe of Tarte Dollface) is lighter, cooler, a lot more pink.
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| Can you spot the Driveller Kate inspired eyeshadow tweak? (Stila In The Moment eyeshadow palette in action here, lips are Revlon Lip Butter in Peach Parfait) I'm so proud of myself, you guyz. |
Here it is on my face: the sheen you can see on my cheekbone mostly comes from Hourglass Ambient Powder in Luminous Light (sorry if that's misleading!). I feel that Dazzled is a very user-friedly shade that would be universally flattering on many different skintones - it seems to pull the whole make-up look together, be it cool or warm-toned, or schizophrenically mixed. You don't absolutely have to run out and buy it, but if you're looking for a pretty rose blush, Dazzled is your man.
Have you tried Tarte's Dazzled? What are your favorite Amazonian Clay Blush shades?
