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The Starlet Limited-Edition Makeup Vanity ($505 Value)
What it is: Designed to be reused as a keepsake
jewelry box, this limited-edition mirrored makeup vanity
contains all you need to glow your way through the
season. What it does: This makeup vanity features
meticulously crafted lustrous mirrored panels with
beveled edges, sparkling silver inlays in each pull-out
drawer (lined in Tarte's signature purple), and a
large pop-up mirror to catch a final glimpse. Each of
the three removable trays contains an impressive
selection of high-performance natural Tarte products.
The top and middle drawer hold 24 supremely-soft and
blendable eye shadows in a variety of shimmer and matte
textures broken down into six user-friendly shadow quads
with shades ranging from Cameo (matte beige) to Stardom
(blackened plum). Also tucked inside are deluxe-size
samples of Tarte's bestselling Lights, Camera,
Lashes! Clinically Proven Natural Mascara and
multiplEYE(TM) Natural Lash Enhancing Primer to give you
the ultimate bombshell lashes. The bottom drawer boasts
deluxe sizes of Tarte's most coveted products:
Amazonian Clay 12-Hour Blush in new shades Glory
(shimmering peach) and Starlet (shimmering rose), Park
Avenue Princess Mineral Powder Bronzer and Provocateur
Amazonian Clay Shimmering Powder in Rose (a gorgeous
soft petal pink). Whether you plan to make it a
memorable gift, or an eye-catching addition to your own
dressing table, this makeup vanity is sure to delight
and be this Holiday's most cherished gem. This set
contains:- 24 x 0.04 oz eye shadows in: Traditional
Smoky Eye: Celebrity (deep shimmering gray), Superstar
(deep shimmering silver), Luminary (silver frost),
Opening night (sparkling black)Earthy: Talent
(shimmering peach), Idol (matte taupe), Cameo (matte
beige), Virtuoso (sparkling forest green) Plum
Smokey Eye: Stardom (blackened plum), Icon (warm lilac),
Major (shimmering plum), Siren (shimmering deep mauve)
Blues: Fame (shimmering cobalt), Big Break (shimmering
ice blue), V.I.P. (shimmering blue-silver), Toast
(shimmering toasted beige) Browns: Popular
(shimmering golden beige), Timeless (shimmering cocoa),
Prestige (matte ochre), Trophy (shimmering golden brown)
Pinks: Ingenue (matte baby pink), Prima Donna
(shimmering cinnamon), Leading Lady (shimmering nude
pink), Diva (shimmering dusty rose) - 0.05 Mineral
Powder Bronzer in Park Avenue Princess (highly pearled
golden tan) - 2 x 0.05 Amazonian Clay 12-Hour Blush in
Glory (shimmering peach) and Starlet (shimmering rose)-
0.05 oz Amazonian Clay Shimmering Powder in Rose (soft
petal pink)- 0.11 oz multiplEYE(TM) Natural Lash
Enhancing Primer - 0.10 Lights, Camera, Lashes!
Clinically-proven Natural Mascara in black What it
is formulated WITHOUT:- Sulfates- Synthetic Dyes-
Petrochemicals- GMOs- Triclosan Research results:
Multipleye(TM) Clinically-Proven Natural Lash Enhancing
Primer: Delivers 739% increase in the appearance of lash
volume while increasing the appearance of lash length.
Lights, Camera, Lashes! Clinically-proven Natural
Mascara: 424% increase in the appearance of lash volume.
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Questions & Answers for Tarte The Starlet Limited-Edition Makeup Vanity ($505 Value)
Question
Functionality
So the makeup in it can be removed to be able to use the box later for something else?
asked 1 year, 6 months ago on The Starlet Limited-Edition Makeup Vanity ($505 Value)
hsak
(Dana Point, CA)
8 answers
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answer 1
Exactly.
answered 1 year, 4 months ago
quesoluvr
(Bethlehem, PA)
answer 2
Yes, although it's a difficult to remove the bottom two trays. Just to note, the case is all-plastic, it's not real mirrors.
answered 1 year, 5 months ago
paintyourxtarget
(Bay Area, CA)
answer 3
absolutely...everything can be removed..and de-potted..the case can be re-used...it's a beautiful case..
answered 1 year, 6 months ago
suesy
(carteret nj)
answer 4
yes, the makeup isnt glued to the actual drawers and/mirrored parts, they are glued to a plastic container that fits in the drawers, so you can just remove the plastic container if you want and use the mirrored jewelry box as soon as u get it.
answered 1 year, 6 months ago
sxychicken
(Los Angeles, Ca)
answer 5
yes it can that is what is so cool about this and it is sooooo pretty it is really eye catching cuz it is all mirrors
answered 1 year, 6 months ago
makupizmycrak
(River Grove, IL)
answer 6
Yes it can! The box will make a pretty jewelry box or something else is you would like
answered 1 year, 6 months ago
dancemmy
(Los Angeles, CA)
answer 7
yes. the trays all pop out.
answered 1 year, 6 months ago
raechill
(Nashville, TN)
answer 8
YES
answered 1 year, 6 months ago
cheeky12
(oneonta , NY)
Question
Can you depot the products?
Im an organized freak. So I keep all my shadows in Z Palettes, they are organized by brand, color & finish. So I would love to know if the products inside the vanity can be depoted & put in my handy dandy Z Palette. & If they can, are the vanity drawers roomy enough to actually hold jewelry or what not.
Thanks so much for your time :)
Thanks so much for your time :)
asked 1 year, 6 months ago on The Starlet Limited-Edition Makeup Vanity ($505 Value)
butcherpete
(San Diego, CA)
7 answers
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answer 1
If you are good at de-potting, I do not expect you to have any issues. They are glued into a plastic tray. I think you wont need magnets for them.
answered 1 year, 4 months ago
quesoluvr
(Bethlehem, PA)
answer 2
You can take the trays out!! I didn't take the make up out of the trays, but it looks like they pop out pretty easily (otherwise you can cut them out-trays are plastic!! You can definite fit some jewelry into the two drawers (perfect for rings and earrings). Buy it....so worth every penny!!!
answered 1 year, 5 months ago
chamby
(Stamford, CT)
answer 3
Each color family is contained in their own square. Blue in one section, nudes in one section, golds in other and so forth
answered 1 year, 5 months ago
lolalolita
(NYC)
answer 4
read my review!!! DONT DEPOT!!!!! wayyyy to thin to remove and i ended up wasting $50
answered 1 year, 5 months ago
bobsbaby2
(KS)
answer 5
It's not designed to be de-potted, if that's what you're asking. They're all glued to a thin plastic tray (the glittery stuff), so if you're careful at cutting that away, you could probably de-pot them.
I WISH the shadows were removable--they're perfectly separated into 4-shadow groups, so it would totally make sense to include an empty 4-shadow palette that you could interchange and stick in your bag!
I WISH the shadows were removable--they're perfectly separated into 4-shadow groups, so it would totally make sense to include an empty 4-shadow palette that you could interchange and stick in your bag!
answered 1 year, 5 months ago
paintyourxtarget
(Bay Area, CA)
answer 6
I just went to check my product. The items are in small metal like tins (each individual color, not as a palette), but those tins appear to be glued to the plastic organizer inside the case. I am not sure how the depot works, but you might damage the items removing them (the are really set in that plastic tray).
answered 1 year, 6 months ago
lab1028
(Auburn, NY)
answer 7
Yes you probably could depot the eyeshadows if you tried. They are in a plastic tray like container, the top just has a glitter film over it. But i wouldn't recommend this, because the pigmentation is so poor. The face products are amazing though.
answered 1 year, 6 months ago
drewg
Question
Pigment
My mom got this for me for chisrtmas and i cant wait to use it! but the reviews differ drastically! how is the pigmentation? i like pretty good pigmented eye shadow (UD, kat von D, too faced is what i usually use) also can you use these wet since they are natural product? I love using eyeshadows wet. Please give me some tips so i wont be dissapointed after opening this on xmas! thanks =)
asked 1 year, 6 months ago on The Starlet Limited-Edition Makeup Vanity ($505 Value)
katiethedancer
(Hazleton PA)
7 answers
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answer 1
Oh yeah use them wet. I use them wet all the time. I suggest using synthetic brushes if you are going to wet them. Natural brushes might be hard to clean using natural pigments wet. There are 3 lighter highlight colors that are not well pigmented. I do not mind it though, as they are colors I do not want a lot of pigment from. The others are pretty nice. I am impressed, especially from a natural company. I usually do not like shadows other than UD.
answered 1 year, 4 months ago
quesoluvr
(Bethlehem, PA)
answer 2
The eye shadows do not have great pigmentation. They are not what you normally get with Tarte eye shadows. They don't blend well at all and in all honest feel kinda cheap.
answered 1 year, 5 months ago
ericasc03
(california)
answer 3
yes you can use all eyeshadow wet. they have great pigmentation but they are NOT bright colors like kat von d/UD--- they are natural looking shadows. They are great but do not compare to artificial colors found in other companies. :)
answered 1 year, 5 months ago
bobsbaby2
(KS)
answer 4
These shadows are highly pigmented. I don't believe that you can use these wet. You need something like Laura Mercier baked eye shadows that can be used wet or dry. I don't believe that you will be disappointed at all on Christmas Morning when you open this up!
answered 1 year, 5 months ago
phillyus
(Morganton, NC)
answer 5
I use them wet and dry and have had no problem. I find the pigmentation to be just right . . . they can go on ultra sheer or not -- just to my liking.
answered 1 year, 5 months ago
rickasue
(Cheyenne, WY)
answer 6
the pigment quality is poor, so if you like strong popping colours you will not like this pack. You can still return it though after you've opened it, Sephora's return policy allows for that.
answered 1 year, 5 months ago
nursegal11
(Vancouver, BC)
answer 7
I perosnally do not recommend this product. There is really is no color pay off with this palette. I purchased the tarte starlet palette without swatching it. Then the next day when i finally had time I swatched the eyeshadows and when when I swatched them I was so disappointed. The colors are real chalky and after blending the different colored dark eye shadow swatches on my hand they all looked the same color....dark and muddy and dark bluish-grayish. Needless to say i returned it and exchanged it for a different palette .this starlet eye shadow palette is not worth the price at all.
I recommend, if possible to tell your mom to exchange it for the too faced sweet dreams palette. I have it and its wonderful.
I recommend, if possible to tell your mom to exchange it for the too faced sweet dreams palette. I have it and its wonderful.
answered 1 year, 6 months ago
liquidsunshine
(Houston, TX)
Question
Dimensions?
Has anyone scene this in person? I'm wondering the dimensions of it.
asked 1 year, 7 months ago on The Starlet Limited-Edition Makeup Vanity ($505 Value)
batmanfangirl
7 answers
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answer 1
It is big. Big enough to function as a jewelry box when the makeups gone. I do not see dimensions on my box. Maybe 4" tall, 7" long, 6" wide.
answered 1 year, 4 months ago
quesoluvr
(Bethlehem, PA)
answer 2
Yes, I own this product. It is about 6 inches in length, and about 4 inches in height. Its a pretty heavy box too. Well worth the money!
answered 1 year, 7 months ago
cassiejean
answer 3
I couldn't find anywhere the dimensions on the packaging but just by eyeballing, I'd say it's approximately 5" x 6" 3.5"
Before purchasing I thought the set was going to be big but it's perfect size in real life.
Before purchasing I thought the set was going to be big but it's perfect size in real life.
answered 1 year, 7 months ago
mctn013
answer 4
3.75inches HIGH X 7 inches LONG X 5.5 inches WIDE
answered 1 year, 7 months ago
lizrned
(Los Angeles, CA)
answer 5
I have it...I can't find my measuring type...but it's approximately 4-5 inches TALL X 6-7 inches LONG X 4-5 inches wide....
it's a very nice size..perfect for vanity table or counter
it's a very nice size..perfect for vanity table or counter
answered 1 year, 7 months ago
lizrned
(Los Angeles, CA)
answer 6
It's huge for a palette. If you have seen the Book of Shadows IV from UD it is slightly smaller than that.. but the shadows are huge. You will not be disappointed.
answered 1 year, 7 months ago
shoppanicbuy
(Ontario, Canada)
answer 7
It's not tiny but it's not huge either.
It's about 7" wide, 3.5" tall, and 5" deep.
It's about 7" wide, 3.5" tall, and 5" deep.
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answered 1 year, 7 months ago
valentinephoto
(Front Royal, VA)
Question
Does this kit come with instructions?
Does this palette include a guide for how to apply the shadows to create different looks with the included colors. The Tarte guides I've gotten before with their palettes have been awesome and very clear. I hope this kit has the mini same reference guide.
asked 1 year, 8 months ago on The Starlet Limited-Edition Makeup Vanity ($505 Value)
Anonymous
6 answers
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answer 1
i just bought mine today (10.15.11) and it did not come with a mini instruction manual , or different looks .
answered 1 year, 7 months ago
princesslex
(Kenilworth, NJ)
answer 2
No this does not come with instructions, however it comes with the names of the shadows and the names of the face powders.
answered 1 year, 7 months ago
cassiejean
answer 3
There is no "look book" or instructions on how to apply the shadows but the eyeshadows are arranged in such a way as to take the guesswork out of coordinating the shadows while still letting you be creative with your application technique.
answered 1 year, 7 months ago
gapinglotus
(Houston, TX)
answer 4
No because they are organized by quads, so you don't really need it. Use the lightest as a highlight, the darkest as a liner, the second darkest in the crease, the second lightest as a lid shade. My rules for blush, if I have a warm eye I do a cool cheek to offset. If I do a cool eye, I do a warm cheek. Play, have fun, mix and match, get creative. You don't nee a cheat sheet though, because the set up is the cheat sheet. Does that make sense? I hope so.
answered 1 year, 7 months ago
quesoluvr
(Bethlehem, PA)
answer 5
I THOUGHT it did, but mine didn't come with a guide, like some other palettes did. Maybe my box was missing something. It's easy to figure out, though. Most of the quads have complimenting shades... you can mix what you'd like, too.
answered 1 year, 7 months ago
mlmac
(Washington, DC)
answer 6
No, there are no instructions or guide; at least not in my box.
answered 1 year, 7 months ago
valentinephoto
(Front Royal, VA)
Question
shadows anti-aging?
i have gotten to the age that i really need shadows that are anti-aging/hyrdrating, does anyone know if these are? unfortunately, my days of UD glitter are gone :-(
asked 1 year, 7 months ago on The Starlet Limited-Edition Makeup Vanity ($505 Value)
kadydid
(indianapolis, in)
6 answers
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answer 1
I believe they are amazonian clay shadows. Amazonian clay tends to hydrate dry skin, and absorb excess oil. It is a very nice ingredient. Not sure I would describe them as hydrating, though they certainly are not dehydrating. When I think of hydrating, I think of eye creams and gels. You may want to try tarte cream shadows (found on the Quality Value C'whatever C stands for channel)
answered 1 year, 4 months ago
quesoluvr
(Bethlehem, PA)
answer 2
Most are moist with sheen some are dry but they are sheer which is good for hiding flaws
answered 1 year, 5 months ago
lolalolita
(NYC)
answer 3
yes they are. all of tartes eyeshadows have anti aging products and are made with things like aloe and clay to help hydrate the skin:)
answered 1 year, 5 months ago
bobsbaby2
(KS)
answer 4
Nothing is listed about the eyeshadow, would be safe to assume not anti-age or hydrating.
answered 1 year, 6 months ago
daria299
(Lehigh Valley, PA)
answer 5
I would definitely NOT recommend this, especially for aging eyes. These shadows are actually a lot like Wet N Wild eyeshadows, if you've ever tried them.
-a lot of the matte shades that are not well-pigmented
-TOO MANY shadows with little pigmentation and too much glitter. And by glitter, I mean chunky, sparse sparkles that manage to get everywhere.
-a few nice shades, but nowhere near enough to make it worth the purchase.
Like the other person mentioned, these shadows are very chalky--not good for aging eyes. If you don't already, I would recommend the Naked palette by Urban Decay--there are a lot of richly pigmented, sooth mattes, shimmers, etc, in very wearable colors. I would also recommend the Too Faced palettes (i.e. Smoky, Nude, Naked, etc)
-a lot of the matte shades that are not well-pigmented
-TOO MANY shadows with little pigmentation and too much glitter. And by glitter, I mean chunky, sparse sparkles that manage to get everywhere.
-a few nice shades, but nowhere near enough to make it worth the purchase.
Like the other person mentioned, these shadows are very chalky--not good for aging eyes. If you don't already, I would recommend the Naked palette by Urban Decay--there are a lot of richly pigmented, sooth mattes, shimmers, etc, in very wearable colors. I would also recommend the Too Faced palettes (i.e. Smoky, Nude, Naked, etc)
answered 1 year, 6 months ago
paintyourxtarget
(Bay Area, CA)
answer 6
I wouldn't recommend this product, these shadows are chalky and have chunky glitter. I would try a different product with more of a smooth shimmer!
answered 1 year, 6 months ago
ejh87
(Dallas, TX)
Question
Why are there such big differences in reviews?
Some reviewers seem to love this palette whereas others clearly hated it. I can't tell - are these shades pigmented or not? Are some people using them with primers and others not? How does this compare to the trueblood palette in terms of pigmentation?
asked 1 year, 7 months ago on The Starlet Limited-Edition Makeup Vanity ($505 Value)
sbetsy
(USA)
5 answers
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answer 1
Defintely use a primer! The colors are pigmented i did a swatch of every colorbefore i bought it on the back of my hand with no primer and the colors went on with great pigmenta.tion and were true to the color in the box. I only say definitely use a primer because it'll make it last all day
answered 1 year, 6 months ago
isha85
(Toronto,On)
answer 2
I was disappointed in the shadows- like other reviewers, I found very little color payoff, so I returned it. I think that because the ingredients are (mostly) natural, the texture and color payoff is compromised compared to some other brands. Perhaps also because of this, as ken mentioned, consistency/color payoff varies from palette to palette, though I can't be sure.
I just think that it's a "love it or hate it" product- it would be a good idea to try it before buying it, since it looks SO wonderful, but can be a disappointment, depending on your taste. Worst case, Sephora has an excellent return policy. I also suggest looking into some other palettes- Urban Decay Naked Palette, LORAC, Smashbox... which you might end up liking more.
I just think that it's a "love it or hate it" product- it would be a good idea to try it before buying it, since it looks SO wonderful, but can be a disappointment, depending on your taste. Worst case, Sephora has an excellent return policy. I also suggest looking into some other palettes- Urban Decay Naked Palette, LORAC, Smashbox... which you might end up liking more.
answered 1 year, 7 months ago
dreamery
(New York, NY)
answer 3
most of the colors aren't as bright as the tb set. that might be why they don't seem as pigmented.
answered 1 year, 7 months ago
raechill
(Nashville, TN)
answer 4
The particular palette I got was horribly pigmented, but I've seen swatches from others that show very pigmented shadows. In mine, about 5 of the shades wouldn't even swatch at all - it's very very weird. The best I can reason is just extremely inconsistent quality but I can't say for sure. It's really bothering me though!
answered 1 year, 7 months ago
kenschm
(Edwardsville, IL)
answer 5
I think it's best if you just try the shadows out on your own. It really depends how much you like it. The Tarte brand is not at all comparable with other brands. You can compare Too Faced and Urban Decay because they are similar in texture, but Tarte is not, so you need to go in person to test it out.
answered 1 year, 7 months ago
nikinadia
(Queens, NY)
Question
compare to the tarte jewelry box
Does anyone have last year's holiday item (jewelry box from tarte) and this one? How does it compare?
asked 1 year, 7 months ago on The Starlet Limited-Edition Makeup Vanity ($505 Value)
eksert
(Pittsburgh, PA)
4 answers
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answer 1
This is awful! I was so diappointed :( Go buy the "Naked" Palette from Urban Decay or any of the Lorac palettes. These colors didn't show up on me at all, there's zero pigment. The Lorac shadows are amazing.
answered 1 year, 7 months ago
socalbomshel
(Denver, CO)
answer 2
This year's set takes away the guesswork and still manages to excite us in mixing and matching colors. We can create from basic looks to advanced looks and celebrity looks as well.
answered 1 year, 7 months ago
misskina
(Toronto)
answer 3
I bought both, and this one kicks the other one's REAR
answered 1 year, 7 months ago
lizrned
(Los Angeles, CA)
answer 4
I actually think the products are longer lasting and easier to apply. Though tarte wasn't as popular last year, so they did give you a little more for your money. It was also an all around palette. Need to buy lip products with this one.
answered 1 year, 7 months ago
quesoluvr
(Bethlehem, PA)
Question
store
I would like to know if this product is being sell in store? If yes in Richmond Centre, Richmond or Metrotown, Burnaby?
asked 1 year, 5 months ago on The Starlet Limited-Edition Makeup Vanity ($505 Value)
hchin
(Vancouver, bc)
4 answers
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answer 1
Hi. I am not sure about the Richmond Sephora - but I purchased mine at the Spotsylvania Sephora. I know it is a little bit of a drive... but I am very happy with my starlet vanity!
answered 1 year, 4 months ago
amerasianpeach
(Stafford, VA)
answer 2
It was. Not sure if it still is.
answered 1 year, 4 months ago
quesoluvr
(Bethlehem, PA)
answer 3
This was available in the Richmond, BC store. Hope this helps.
answered 1 year, 4 months ago
bluesfanlenny
(Vancouver, BC, Canada)
answer 4
It has been sold in all of the stores that I have been to - I'm in the Washington DC area - up here the Pentagon City Mall and Tysons Corner Mall stores were selling them.
answered 1 year, 5 months ago
cjlee
(Alexandria, VA)
Question
made in?
where is this product made in? ex: china, canada, usa??? thanks: D
asked 1 year, 8 months ago on The Starlet Limited-Edition Makeup Vanity ($505 Value)
samantha1997
3 answers
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answer 1
Why do they make so much eye shadow in China? I have such a sensitivity to it. WHY???
answered 1 year, 7 months ago
pixierita
(Illinois)
answer 2
all colors/shadows...made in China (dang it)
the mascara primer made in Italy.
the mascara primer made in Italy.
answered 1 year, 7 months ago
lizrned
(Los Angeles, CA)
answer 3
China. Thank goodness. If this were made in US, it would cost so much to make. They would have to either charge at least triple the price, or put in inferior ingredients. I vote for neither.
answered 1 year, 7 months ago
quesoluvr
(Bethlehem, PA)