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Beauty Reviews, Tarte

The Tarte Swamp Queen Palette by Grav3YardGirl is back in stock!

Queen of the Girl Geeks

One of my all time favorite palettes is the Tarte Swamp Queen Palette by Grav3YardGirl and it’s back in stock only on Tarte.com as of Nov. 1st. I have no idea how long it will be in stock but according to Bunny it’s also limited run.

I’ve been using this palette now for about 4 months and as you can see still have a ton of product left. A tiny bit goes a long way so it’s well worth the $45.

I’m actually thinking about getting a second palette because I love this one so much!

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What’s to love?

I feel like the colors in this palette are made for me (thanks Bunny). I frequently use Mancat, Uncommon and Haunting for daily wear and Sippy Sippy looks great in the evening. I feel like anyone of any age can use these colors. I’m 46-years-old and the shades work so well for me. I love using Gator Wings as a highlighter too. Sweet Tea is about the only shade that’s a bit too dark for me.

I contorted myself to swatch the 9 eye shades and as you can see the pigmentation is amazing, I mean really, really nice. This entire palette also smells good enough to eat because of the vanilla scent. Everytime I open the box I want a snack (which could be bad!).

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Here are the 3 blush/highlighter shades swatched. The sparkle on Gator Wings is so pretty.

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You get…

  • Eyeshadow in SFS (rose gold)
  • Eyeshadow in Natural Peaches (peachy nude)
  • Eyeshadow in Dogman (burnt sienna)
  • Eyeshadow in Big Baby (cream)
  • Eyeshadow in Sassy Bun (copper peach)
  • Eyeshadow in Sippy Sippy (glittery brown)
  • Eyeshadow in Haunting (lavender)
  • Eyeshadow in Uncommon (purple slate)
  • Eyeshadow in Mancat (deep plum)
  • Bronzer in Sweet Tea
  • Blush in Does this Thing Really Work?
  • Highlighter in Gator Wings

So there you have it! Thanks Bunny for making this available again.

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Beauty Reviews, Tarte

Tarte Grav3yard Girl Swamp Queen Palette Review

Queen of the Girl Geeks

I may be 46-years-old, but that didn’t stop me from squealing when my Tarte Grav3yard Girl Swamp Queen Palette arrived in the mail today. Upon unboxing my loot I was impressed with the packing. Tarte wrapped the palette in bubble wrap and beautiful purple Tarte tissue paper. The palette itself comes in a paper box that matches the actual palette. (see below).

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Now I have to admit that photographing the inside of the palette was extremely hard. Between the mirror and the gold make-up case there was a lot of glare, but here it is, can you tell my hand was a bit unsteady!`swampqueen

Aside from my subpar photo I have to say that the palette is really nice. It’s pretty hefty and the mirror is top quality, with no wobbly-wiggle in the surface.

This is my first Tarte purchase and I immediately noted the amazing vanilla smell. I LOVE that these powders smell like vanilla and not all chemically. The shades are much more rich and brilliant than in the photo too. Lots of sparkle and shimmer going on here. I was a bit worried that I might not be able to use these shades everyday but I was wrong.

You get…

  • Eyeshadow in SFS (rose gold)
  • Eyeshadow in Natural Peaches (peachy nude)
  • Eyeshadow in Dogman (burnt sienna)
  • Eyeshadow in Big Baby (cream)
  • Eyeshadow in Sassy Bun (copper peach)
  • Eyeshadow in Sippy Sippy (glittery brown)
  • Eyeshadow in Haunting (lavender)
  • Eyeshadow in Uncommon (purple slate)
  • Eyeshadow in Mancat (deep plum)
  • Bronzer in Sweet Tea
  • Blush in Does this Thing Really Work?
  • Highlighter in Gator Wings

Here’s a casual shot of me looking like I ate a lemon. Try taking a picture in a mirror while holding an iPhone. Seriously hard! I also look like I have a Tarte tattoo on my chin which is kind of cool. I’m wearing “sippy sippy”, “sassy bun” and “big baby” with a little “does this thing really work?” on my cheeks. I paired it up with some Clinique mascara and lipstick. Remember, I’m not a make-up artist, just an average human who loves beauty products, so if I can make this work so can you.

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I really feel like I’ll use all of the shades at some point. This palette is perfect for every day use and you only need a tiny bit of product so I imagine it will last for a long time. In addition the the 12 shades you also get a really, really nice brush will a wooden handle. Finally there is a tip card with day/evening looks to try.

The bad news is that this is a limited run from Tarte and I’ve heard that it’s hard to get. I got lucky and ordered mine directly from Tarte on the release day but they sold out quickly. I do commend Bunny for trying so hard to update her fans on more release dates at Sephora and Ulta. She is truly a class act and I’m thrilled to own this little piece of Swamp Family goodness. Thanks Bunny for creating a palette that we all can wear!

Product Update 6/12/16 – You can now order the Swamp Queen palette at ulta.com they also have the Tarte Grav3yardgirl Tarteist Creamy Matte Lip Paint.

It will be in Ulta Stores on June 26th.