tarte recently had a Create Your Own Beauty Kit sale that let you pick 7 items of your choice: 6 full-size makeup items (in your choice of shade), plus a makeup bag for $63!
Your choices were limited to select offerings, and one per category, but there were a ton of items and shade options to choose from!
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About this Create Your Own Beauty Kit
The Box: tarte Create Your Own Custom Beauty Kit
The Cost: $63.00 + free US shipping
The Products: 7 full-size items of your choice.
Ships to: The US for free
tarte Create Your Own Custom Beauty Kit June 2020 Review
Here's the list of what items I picked this time around.
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Pink Zipper Makeup Pouch - Estimated Value $10 (based on similar items)
There are always a few different designs to choose from during this sale, and I picked this hot pink zipper pouch! I snagged it because I thought the wristlet and extra zipper pocket in the front would be practical. I think I could use this for lots of different things, and it's big enough for everything in my box to fit in it (except for the moisturizer; you'll see that that's a big jar). I can definitely see using this for pens or as a grab bag of my items in my diaper bag, or something like that as well.
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Tarteist Lash Paint Mascara - Retail Value $23
I got this mascara in my November tarte kit, but I got it again because I love it! The silicone wand really helps to separate, lengthen, and define my lashes. The formula is very opaque and I haven't had any real issues with smudging under my eyes by the end of the day.
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tarte Crystal Creme Lip Crayon in Creativity - Retail Value $24
These lip crayons are new to me, but I'm really happy with them! This shade is called Creativity and is a pink mauve color. The formula is creamy but still on the drier side, which helps it be longer-lasting. You can see this swatched below. I really like this product! I love trying new things from tarte.
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tarte Amazonian Clay 12-hour Blush in Exposed - Retail Value $29
Okay, guys, if you've read my reviews of tarte's kits before, you may know that my holy grail blush is this Amazonian Clay blush in Exposed. It is a nude pink and I cannot tell you how perfect the shade is (also swatched below). It works on any skin tone and looks so natural - it's hard to overdo! Plus it blends easily and stays put. When I worked at Sephora, I sold this baby to just about every person who walked in the door, because I love it that much.
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Face Tape Foundation, 8S - Retail Value $39
Of course, I had to grab tarte's newest foundation! This is Face Tape, named after their cult best-selling product, their Shape Tape concealer. This foundation is definitely full-coverage! I think it does a good job of what tarte advertises: full coverage without the full feel. It feels natural on my skin and, even with my dry complexion, it doesn't look flaky or weirdly textured, just a pretty natural finish. They also have a large number of color and undertone shades, which is great. It stayed solid throughout the day, too, and I didn't notice any patches that had worn off by the end of the day.
Here's the lip crayon, foundation, and blush swatched.
Baba Bomb Moisturizer - Retail Value $39
This is another new release from tarte, a moisturizer! As I previously said, my complexion is dry so I need my moisturizers to put in a lot of work for me. I've only used this moisturizer for a couple of days now, but I am excited about it. The first thing that's cool about it is the packaging: after removing the lid, you press the top down and the perfect amount of moisturizer comes out for you to swipe and apply to your face. The vegan formula feels rich, smooth, and really packs some hydration goodness into my skin. This is my new favorite!
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Sugar Rush "Keep Calm, Sunnies On" Eyeshadow Palette - Retail Value $25 (found here for $15.97)
This Sugar Rush palette is adorable. It features 8 eyeshadow colors, all warm-toned plus a glittery blue. I really like the way all of the colors go together well, and adding a pop contrasting blue can make your look really playful. Perfect for summer. The formula is a little powdery, but the pigmentation is solid. For the more glittery shades, I recommend pressing it onto your lid with your brush more than sweeping it across to help precision and prevent fallout.
Here, I've swatched each of the eyeshadows.
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Here I am, wearing everything I got in my kit! On my eyes, I used Summer Love eyeshadow all over, Spring Break in my crease, and Pool Party blended on my outer corners. I love the coverage and finish of the foundation, and the lip color seems flattering and easy to wear anywhere. The blush looks natural, and the mascara really helps me get the length and separation I like for my lashes.
The Verdict: These tarte Create Your Own Kits are not to be missed! They're one of my all-time favorite beauty box releases of the year (they release twice - usually in May and November). It’s refreshing to have them offer your choice of each category rather than having it be a total mystery like typical subscription boxes, and that I can choose to use the discount to try new-to-me tarte products so I'm not risking paying full-price, or can take the opportunity to stock up on favorite products. And they're all full-size! The value is fantastic for the products you get. This box cost me $63 including free shipping, and my items add up to a retail value of about $179, or ~$190 if you include the bag. I am absolutely happy with that, especially because I got to try some new products from a brand I know I love.
To Wrap Up:
Can you still get this box if you order today? No, tarte only offers these Create Your Own Kits twice a year! Last year, their second kit of the year was released in November so keep an eye out around then for the next one.
Value Breakdown: At $63 for this box, here’s what you are paying approximately per item:
- Bag: $3.33
- Mascara: $7.60
- Lip Crayon: $8
- Blush: $9.67
- Foundation: $13
- Moisturizer: $13
- Eye palette: $8.33
Alternatively, the $63 breaks down into $9 per item.
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What do you think about the tarte Build Your Own Beauty Kit this time around? What did you get?
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