Eco-Friendly
diy: bright, fun makeup brushes
tarte’s senior graphic designer and avid DIY-er, Erica, is always looking for fun, new ways to incorporate arts and crafts into simple, everyday items. Recently she had an “ah-ha” moment while applying her foundation one morning. She thought why not spruce up her plain bamboo tarte makeup brushes by adding simple materials that can be found in your home and at just about any local craft store?! We promise this DIY takes little to no time and is a great way to add a personal touch to those understated makeup brushes that you use daily!
Mar 22nd
diy: valentine cards
With Valentine’s Day only a few days away (wow, when did February happen?!) we thought it would be the perfect opportunity for another little do-it-yourself project! Erica, our senior graphic designer, Valentine’s Day enthusiast, and master DIYer wanted to do something unique and different for all of her single girlfriends this February 14th. She thought, what better way to show a little love for her girls than with some DIY, homemade Valentine’s cards… More >
Feb 11th
bright eyes!
Hey tartelettes! Your gloves and comforter aren’t the only things that are puffy in the winter. But don’t worry! The maracuja C-brighter eye treatment works miracles against puffy eyes. The vitamin C helps de-puff the eye area while hydrating the delicate skin. You can even compound it’s potent effects by doubling up with all-natural items you can find right in your own home. Pair up one these great DIY eye treatments with our maracuja C-brighter for the perfect morning eye routine — combat puffy eyes once and for good! More >
Jan 23rd
mint condition
Next time you reach for a sprig of parsley to decorate your favorite dish, consider this…mint offers a ton of beneficial properties, aside from freshening your breath. Mint is much more complex than just an ice cream flavor or pretty garnish — it belongs to a large family of over 30 species, the most common being peppermint and spearmint. Let’s just take a minute to honor this little herb and all that it does for us.
Nov 16th
best eco-friendly swimwear
tartelettes, May has arrived, and you know what that means: swimsuit season! Although bathing suit shopping sometimes gets a bad rap, this blogger happens to love sifting through all those racks of brightly colored fabric and fun silhouettes. And now, with the growing selection of eco-friendly options out there, it’s even more enjoyable. Designers big and small are incorporating recycled materials, organic fabrics, and natural dyes into their designs, so that green fashionistas no longer have to choose between standards and style!
Here are a few brands who have amped up their swimwear with a dose of sexy sustainability, with looks to suit any beach style.
Basic
[Image via Everything But Water]
As the name implies, Eco Swim is all about sustainable swimwear: all their fabrics are made from recycled materials.
Fun
[Image via Emobi]
Could this bright frilly one-piece be any cuter? Aussie brand Emobi uses earth-friendly, water-based dyes in their signature bright prints.
Glam
[Image via Vitamin A]
Vitamin A has been the go-to swimsuit brand for Hollywood’s A-List for years because of their alluring designs and flattering cuts. Now, they’ve launched a gorgeous capsule collection made from 100% recycled nylon.
Sporty
[Image via Odina]
Odina embodies both functionatlity and responsibility. Their surfer-friendly suits are made from recycled nylon and spandex; their nylon is made from post-consumer plastics. Pretty amazing – and just plain pretty.
What will you be sporting on the beach this summer?
May 11th
bobble makes water better
Yesterday the tarte team got a nice surprise package from Water Bobble! The company, who’s mission is to make clean water portable while helping to eliminate plastic water bottle waste, sent over a big box of their innovative and beautifully designed reusable, water filtering bottles. The bobble’s filters are replaceable, but each one equates to 300 single-serve bottles. Yeah, that’s a lot of bottles.
Both functional and attractive, we’re psyched to test out our new bobbles. Thanks Water Bobble, you truly do make water better!
May 11th
Moms know best…
Click on Maureen’s note to visit our Mother’s Day beauty gift guide, then use code MOM15 to get 15% off your order.
Apr 25th
stop it InStyle, you’re making us blush!
At tarte we pride ourselves on using only the best ingredients to make the healthiest, most powerful and beautiful cosmetics we can. And every now and then, a little recognition is nice, but we were truly flattered to learn that InStyle magazine has listed — not just one — but four of our products as Best Beauty Buys of 2012: our maracuja blush and glow brightening luminizer and cheek tint, our LipSurgence™ lip tints, our Amazonian clay 12-hour blush and our Amazonian clay matte waterproof mineral powder bronzer in park ave princess.
Apr 20th
it’s finally here, our tangerine tint!
Be the first to scoop up the season’s most raved about shade made with our award winning formula! Our new LipSurgence ™ lip tint in spirited is bright, bold and powered by a proprietary blend of plant bio-nutrients, vitamins and essentials oils, to soothe and treat lips.
tartelettes, it’s time to get spirited!
Apr 19th
SPF alert: don’t worry tarte’s got you covered…
Ladies, ladies, ladies, we all want the secret to timeless skin but the truth is there isn’t one. While we can’t stop our skin from aging, we can take steps to delay it dramatically. The first step to maintaining a youthful glow and firmer skin texture starts with skin protection….say it with me everyone, the key to anti-aging is SPF.
Don’t be caught stepping into the rays without — at least — SPF 15 coverage. Lucky for you, tarte formulates a lot of our wonderful everyday products with SPF. Visit tarte.com to pick us essentials such as foundation, pressed powder, tinted moisturizer and lip balm.
Get some coverage tartelettes!
Apr 18th
