Tarte's BB Tinted Treatment 12-Hour Primer with SPF 30 (wew a mouthful!) is a new found favorite of mine. I love the mousse-like texture and the silky feeling on my face. It has build able coverage so it can be worn as more of a BB/tinted moisturizer cream but also doubles as a primer underneath your everyday foundation.

While away on vacation I found myself wearing this by itself with just my Mac Mineralize Natural powder on top to finish. It gave a "my skin but better" finish and I didn't feel like I was wearing any makeup.

Tarte states that it is also a skin treatment (like BB creams usually are or are supposed to be) and I do think it has been helping my skin look clearer. If you have been looking for a BB cream this is definitely a great option.

I don't think it lasts 12 hours but I think it does have some staying power especially underneath foundation or a powder. I can see this being a great product in the winter time as well as summer because the texture is light but also moisturizing.

I'm not sure if someone with oily skin will like this or not because it can feel slippery but those of you with normal/combo to dry skin will love it.


Here is the breakdown from Sephora's website:

What it is:
An innovative BB treatment with multiple skincare and makeup benefits in one eco-chic tube. 

What it does:
- This state-of-the-art BB cream offers numerous benefits for smooth, youthful-looking skin 
- Features SPF 30 sun protection 
- Comes in five shades 

Indulge your skin with this powerful multitasker that works as a primer, moisturizer, light foundation, antiaging treatment, and sunscreen to give you a youthful-looking glow. Worn alone or as the perfect base for makeup, this 12-hour, age-defying, oil-free primer offers light-to-medium, buildable coverage that helps even skintone and other skin imperfections while diffusing light to minimize the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, and pores. The creamy, silky formula goes on smooth and blends easily, leaving you with a natural-looking, flawless finish with a broad-spectrum, chemical-free SPF 30 that offers ideal protection from the sun’s harmful UVA/UVB rays. 

What else you need to know:
Beauty Balms or BB Creams were originally developed as a perfect post-procedure cream used to treat, hydrate, prime, protect, and camouflage the skin. Great for all skin types including those with sensitive skin, these versatile “five-in-one” formulas are designed to do it all: treat with high levels of active skincare ingredients; moisturize and smooth dehydrated skin; prime and perfect skin’s surface; camouflage and color correct the skintone; and protect skin from the sun with SPF. They can be used as a last step for their skincare benefits or used on their own as an instant beautifier.

This product is powered by tripleB complex, a proprietary blend of natural diamond dust, plants, and lipoamino acids that diffuses light and minimizes the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, and pores while improving the appearance of skin luminosity. 

Research results:
In a consumer panel study:
- 100% of women immediately saw an improvement in the surface texture of skin for smoother makeup application 
- 97% of women saw and felt smoother, softer skin 
- 91% of women said fine lines appeared minimized 
- 94% of women said pores appeared less visible after 4 weeks

On Sunday I had my yearly Keratin treatment done and I just have to tell you guys how worth it it is. The first time I had it done I had the express or keratin blow out and I saw results with just that but I think the full on treatment is much more worth it. Speeding up drying time, shiny hair, and smooth texture are just a few benefits.

It is a pricey thing ($200 - $300) but for my hair and the way it used to frizz out and just poof like crazy, I can't do without it. I save up all year and then I get peace of mind that I can go to the beach, boardwalk, etc. and have frizz free styled hair.

This company has tons of styling products. I think you would even see a difference just using their Intense RX which gives your hair a 25% keratin boost and cost only bout $40 in comparison. Their products also smell amazing! Using the serum, shampoo and conditioner has helped the treatment last a whole year rather than about 6 months like they say.

This stuff is no joke! I have never used anything like it before so maybe that is why it is so cool to me but I think you guys will love it.

It is a gel consistency with a light clean ( a little citrus) scent and you put a thin layer all over your face (not your eyes or lips), wait about 10-15 seconds and start massaging your face small circular motions. You will feel the dead skin just coming off in your hand. It is SO cool! When you are done just tissue off and rinse for a glowing complexion ready for the world!

I wouldn't use this everyday but maybe twice a week. I think it will be great in the summer too.

This is what their website says about it:

• You can't beat a luxurious buff and polish to prime your skin for optimum moisturizing and send dead skins cells on their way.
• This fabulous exfoliate is gentle enough to be used on your face or any place you have dry or dull skin.
• We use papaya and pineapple enzymes (instead of harsh scrubs and chemicals), our exclusive comfort blend of antioxidants, aloe vera, vitamins C,A, E+ and a dose of TLC to ensure your skin glows.
• Did you know, you can also use our exfoliate for a weekly manicure and pedicure!

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