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Tarte Maracuja Creaseless Concealer | Review

The Tarte maracuja creaseless concealer is marketed as a full coverage waterproof concealer that will cover under eye darkness, hyperpigmentation, acne scars, and redness without creasing or flaking. This concealer is infused with maracuja oil -- an oil that moisturizes and helps improve the skin's texture.

It is currently available in 7 different shades from light to deep. I am usually an NC25 to NC30 in Mac foundation, and I purchased the light-medium shade and use it mostly to conceal the redness around my nose and the purple-ish old acne scars on my cheeks/chin. I don't have much of a problem with undereye circles, but when I do apply this concealer under my eyes, I notice it makes the area look a lot fuller, smoother & brighter.

I find it provides medium coverage when one thin layer is applied in a dabbing motion with my fingers, and easily builds up to full coverage with a second layer. From my personal experience, it covers the best when applied with a concealer brush.

As with all Tarte products, this is cruelty free, vegan, and formulated without parabens, mineral oil, phthalates, triclosan, SLS, or gluten.


PROs:
- medium coverage, easily buildable to full coverage
- fully conceals the redness around my nose & red/purple-ish acne scars
- works well as an under eye concealer; makes the under eye area look brighter/smoother
- a very little bit goes a long way
- long lasting when set with a finishing powder
- does not exacerbate dry patches or flakiness
- does not settle into fine lines
- made without chemicals
- not tested on animals


CONs:
- the rich/creamy consistency can feel a bit heavy
- needs to be set with powder for it to be truly creaseless
- pricey ($28 for 0.28 oz @ Sephora)
- packaging need improvement; I love the bamboo cap, but it's difficult to squeeze the product out of the tube.


Overall, the Tarte creaseless concealer is the best concealer I have found for fully covering up the annoying redness around the sides of my nose and for my stubborn dark/deep purple acne scars. I think this small tube will last me quite a long time, but I'd most likely repurchase this product when I finish it. I would recommend using this concealer with a primer underneath and a light setting powder on top for optimal results.


More Photos:

the box the concealer is sold in

tube packaging

I love the bamboo cap/top!

Squeeze tube

Product out of the tube. A little goes a LONG way.

This size is enough for me to conceal under both eyes.

Product slightly spread out.

One layer dabbed on; notice my freckle is still slightly noticeable.

Second layer dabbed on gives full coverage of the freckle/mole

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Sean & Olivia's Easter Baby Bump Photo Shoot

When Olivia booked the shoot for Easter Sunday, I didn't actually realise that it was Easter weekend that specific weekend. When I did eventually twig, we discussed themes and ideas and we decided to add Easter eggs as a prop, as this is fitting for the fact that an egg symbolises new life. This is what Easter is all about, the new life, which we have in Jesus Christ. Eggs are also fitting for the fact that they are oval, which matches Olivia's belly. 

Congratulations to the both of you! I trust that Saturday's baby shower will be loads of fun and that you guys will be blessed with loads more "props" for the next photo shoot!

No pets were injured during the producing of this photo collection:)