Like, so extra: Tarte Tartiest Quick Dry Matte Lip Paint

Another day, another matte liquid lipstick.

Last year I got the chance to try out Tarte’s Tartiest Lip Paints, a matte liquid lipstick that rivalled it’s other beauty brand counterparts. As someone who loves the Kylie Cosmetics ones I was so excited to try Tarte’s formula, and after trying Bestie, a colour they previewed at Sephora late last year, I knew it was going to be an amazing product.

According to Tarte’s official site, there are 26 different shades available in this quick-dry, full-coverage transfer-proof liquid lipstick. There’s everything from nudes to reds to pinks to berries. Colour goes on opaque and dries down quickly to a matte finish which stays on your lips for hours at a time with minimal upkeep. The formula is super lightweight and colour doesn’t transfer once it’s set, which means that it won’t crack or feather out. Although this is a matte liquid lipstick, the wear is quite comfortable, meaning that it won’t dry your lips out (the worst feeling).

Tarte Tartiest Quick Dry Matte Lip Paints Tarte Tartiest Lip Paint wand The applicator is a pretty standard one for liquid lipsticks. There is a slight curved edge to it so you can use it to line your lips, ensuring an even application. I actually really like how these apply as they aren’t too wet when you get them on and they really do set quickly. I find them to last a lot longer than some of the other brands out there and when it comes to taking them off, it can be a little difficult since they set to the lips like glue.

I received six colours to try out, four nudes, a red, and a berry.

Swatch of Tarte Tartiest Quick Dry Matte Lip Paint in Exposed Swatch of Tarte Tartiest Quick Dry Matte Lip Paint in Extra Swatch of Tarte Tartiest Quick Dry Matte Lip Paint in Festival Swatch of Tarte Tartiest Quick Dry Matte Lip Paint in Low Key Swatch of Tarte Tartiest Quick Dry Matte Lip Paint in OG Swatch of Tarte Tartiest Quick Dry Matte Lip Paint in Obsessed

The six shades I got were OG, a greige; Exposed, a rosy nude; Low Key, a true nude; Obsessed; a mauve berry; Festival, a nude mauve; and Extra, a bright red. OG is my favourite hands-down, however, Exposed came in a close second. I have a million and one red lipsticks in my collection, so I wasn’t that excited to try out Extra, however, for a matte liquid lipstick, this one really does stay put, although I did have to touch up the inside area of my mouth after eating, but I feel like that’s quite standard when it comes to red.

On a scale of one to Kylie, how well do these hold up? I would give them a solid eight or nine, depending on the shade. I feel like the wear on these are very similar in that they aren’t drying (and removal can be a bitch). For C$24 each they are priced quite average for a matte liquid lipstick. If you love matte liquid lips (and right now who doesn’t?), then I would pick one or two of these up. There’s ore than enough shades that I’m sure you’ll find one you’re going to be obsessed with ;).

Have you tried Tarte’s Tartiest Quick Dry Matte Lip Paints?

Products provided by PR, all opinions are my own.

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