Tuesday, March 1, 2016

Tarte Rainforest of the Sea Water Foundation Spf 15

Tarte's brand new Rainforest of the Sea collection is now available on Tarte's website, Sephora, QVC.com, and not yet on Ulta.


Retails for $39
Contains 1 fl. oz
12 Shades



What it is: 
A lightweight, full-coverage hydrating foundation infused with tarte's Rainforest of the Sea™ complex and non-chemical SPF 15 sunscreen. 

What it is formulated to do: 
Deliver the ultimate in hydration-boosting coverage with tarte’s 12-hour water foundation. The concentrated, full-coverage fluid formula features 20 percent water to quench dry skin as it covers and masks any redness, dark spots, and uneven skintone while softening the look of pores and fine lines. The custom dropper applicator delivers the perfect level of moisture-rich coverage in an array of shades to match any skintone. Powered by tarte’s antioxidant-packed Rainforest of the Sea™ complex and non-chemical SPF 15 sunscreen, the hypoallergenic formula helps restore, brighten, and defend skin from free radical damage and early signs of aging for a smooth, soft, radiant complexion. 

What it is formulated WITHOUT: 
- Parabens 
- Phthalates 

What else you need to know: 
This product is hypoallergenic and dermatologist tested. 

Research results: 
In a consumer use study, immediately upon application: 
- 97% of women said their skin appeared smoother and softer 
- 97% of women said their skin appeared brighter 
- 97% said their skin appeared more radiant

Suggested Usage: 
-Using the dropper applicator, dispense directly onto a foundation brush, then gently buff into skin in circular motions. 
-For light coverage, use one to two drops. 
-For medium to full coverage, use three to four drops. 
-For the perfect airbrushed effect, apply with tarte’s double-ended foundation brush (sold separately), designed to target and blend the moisture-rich formula all over the face.

Since I got it in the shade Light from QVC.com, and now that there are 12 shades, I'm not sure whether mine is in Light Neutral or Light Sand. From the description on Sephora.com, I believe mine is more of a Light Neutral since it comes off a little bit less yellow/warm. 

Light Neutral

-Rainforest of the Sea™ complex (a proprietary blend of algae and marine flower extracts): Helps reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles while smoothing and softening the skin’s appearance.
-Vitamin E: Acts as a natural preservative, emollient, and antioxidant.

Water, glycerin, isododecane, cyclopentasiloxane, phenyl trimethicone, nylon-12, dipropylene glycol, caprylic/capric triglyceride, cyclohexasiloxane, SD Alcohol 40-B, aluminum starch octenylsuccinate, butylene glycol, cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 dimethicone, magnesium sulfate, alumina, PEG-9 polydimethylsiloxyethyl dimethicone, silica, talc, iron oxides, sorbitan isostearate, stearalkonium hectorite, polyglyceryl-4 isostearate, hexyl laurate, aluminum hydroxide, stearic acid, caprylyl glycol, propylene carbonate, dimethicone, hydrogen dimethicone, phenoxyethanol, triethoxycaprylylsilane, tocopheryl acetate, 1,2-hexanediol, cocos nucifera (coconut) oil, algae extract, gardenia tahitensis flower extract, tocopherol.

The duo ended brush I got as a bundle deal and such a steal from QVC retails for $34 alone! I would totally suggest that you get the bundle deal from QVC if it's still available. (Just looked up and found out it's not available anymore, but there's a deal for the new water concealer with a brush) I got it on pre-order for $32.25 for the brush and the foundation, but it's probably a little higher now, and still cheaper than buying them separately. I personally don't like the brush, and find that the foundation applies much better with duo fiber brush, beauty blender, or fingertips. 


What it is: 
A double-ended foundation brush for customizable, all-over coverage. 

What it does: 
Sweep on your ideal level of foundation coverage with this two-in-one complexion-perfecting tool. Featuring an angled design, the smaller brush end is ideal for targeting and covering around the contours of the face, minimizing the look of redness, dark circles, and fine lines on areas that include the nose and the eye area. Use the larger, flat brush end to buff and blend on all-over coverage for an instant airbrushed effect. 

What else you need to know: 
This brush was custom designed for the Rainforest of the Sea™ water foundation SPF 15 (sold separately) to achieve your perfect level of moisture-rich coverage. This product is cruelty-free.



When I ordered it from QVC.com, it's just light, but now there are 12 shades, you get the options of Light Neutral and Light Sand. This looks more like a Light Neutral to me though. I believe Light Sand would be more on the warmer side. I will probably get a sample from Sephora of both Light Neutral and Light Sand to compare. Will update this blog once I get those two swatches. 

Drop applicator is very helpful since you get to control how much you need. The only problem is that since they recommend you shake the bottle before use due to thin liquid formula, the outside rim of the bottle tends to get extra foundation all over it. It can get a little messy so just be aware of that.



Under natural light with no flash. This provides a decent medium coverage without looking caky. It's more of a natural satin finish and slight semi-matte. I didn't have any base underneath this foundation for this photograph. I didn't set it with powder, either. I only get a little oily in the T-zone area without a powder on top, so I think this is a nice foundation.

Taken with flash under natural light. It has spf 15, but the flashback is not noticeable. 


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