Tarte Cheek Stain

This fall I went on a mission looking for better cheek color. Holiday parties were taking over my calendar, and I needed something that was as easy as it was fabulous.

So I ventured out to Sephora in Georgetown. Have I told you how much I love Sephora? I honestly don't know how I ever lived without it. The best thing about it--you can try on the makeup before you purchase it. I love walking out knowing I will love and use every last bit of the product I've purchased.

The awesome salesperson listened to what I was looking for: a color that was natural, but popped like I was blushing. I basically wanted to look as though I was meeting Mike Lowell or Taylor Lautner. She knew immediately what I needed, Tarte Cheek Stain.

Tarte Cheek Stain is a gel based stick. So it's very blend-able and hydrating for cold weather months. It's oil free though, so no need to worry about clogged pores.

I apply the stain from the tube with a little dab, dab motion, then blend the edges. The color is beautiful, and the gel formulation really makes the color pop. No powdery-grandma look with this cheek color.

The color I wanted wasn't in stock. So the lady helping me wrote down the color so I could purchase it online. The store even provided me with a free shipping code. Awesome! I guess this is standard practice for Sephora when they don't have a product in stick. yet, another reason to love Sephora!