No matter your feelings surrounding Tarte and all their influencer/TikTok/trippin' with Tarte drama, you can't deny that that brand has absolutely mastered the art of complexion products with their iconic Shape Tape concealers. I mean, the formulas are quite literally an IRL filter in a bottle. As of this week, Tarte is expanding the Shape Tape line (!!) with a brand new stick concealer: Shape Tape Blur Stick Concealer.
As complexion connoisseurs and chronically online beauty editors, Team Cosmo was excited to put the new Shape Tape Blur Stick Concealer to the test. We have a range of skin tones and skin types—including oily, dry, sensitive, and acne-prone—all with different needs out of a concealer, so we're kiiiiinda a tough group to impress. Keep scrolling for our honest thoughts on the newest addition to the Tarte Shape Tape collection, below:
About the Tarte Shape Tape Blur Stick Concealer:
Tarte's Shape Tape collection is beloved for its full-coverage formulas that can cover up everything from the darkest of circles to the angriest of acne. The original TikTok-loved product is the Shape Tape Concealer, and it now officially comes in a blurring stick version.
The new formula has a soft, natural finish that blends without looking overly cakey or dry. The stick itself has a diamond-shaped tip for getting into the corners of the under-eye and other crevices on the face. It's also infused with skincare ingredients like avocado extract to nourish the skin and hyaluronic acid to hydrate while it simultaneously conceals.
- Number of shades: 48
- Price: $29
- Key ingredients: Hyaluronic acid, shea butter, avocado oil, vitamin E
Team Cosmo's Tarte Shape Tape Blur Stick Concealer Review:
Lauren Balsamo, beauty director
"I typically have three different concealers in my bag at any given time: One covering for up for dark circles, another for spot testing breakouts, and one more for camouflaging redness and hyperpigmentation. The reality is that most concealers just can’t do it all, but Tarte’s new Shape Tape isn’t most concealers. It effectively covers everything happening on my face at any given time (which is a lot these days) without settling into my fine lines or pores or feeling heavy and mask-like. I’ve been applying it around my nose, under my eyes, and on my jawline zits, and then buffing it out with Beauty Pie’s concealer brush. The effect is so nice that I can skip foundation entirely." —LB
Obsessed with the natural-looking coverage.
Julee Wilson, beauty editor-at-large
"Listen, when a product promises both coverage and skincare, I’m skeptical—but this concealer delivers. The creamy formula melts into the skin like butter. It’s buildable and gives really natural coverage. And that diamond-shaped bullet? Genius. It effortlessly reaches every corner of my face (especially under the eyes). I also like to use it as a full-face foundation alternative." —JW
Who needs a filter when this concealer exists.
Beth Gillette, beauty editor
"My acne hates to see a creamy, buildable concealer like this coming. It truly helps blur zits and hide any discoloration with a few dabs of the product. I've actually been loving slathering on a moisturizing primer, then dotting this all over my face and blending it with a brush. My skin looks even and soft but with not much product, which I love." —BG
I mean, have you ever seen smoother under-eyes?!
Jasmine Hyman, assistant beauty editor
"As a super dry skin girl, Tarte's Creaseless Creamy Concealer has been my go-to since it launched last year, so I truly trust the brand with my life when it comes to covering up my dark circles and pimples. I was a bit nervous about this stick iteration of Shape Tape since I need all the hydration I can get from a makeup formula, but this was surprisingly great at hiding my hyperpigmentation and red breakouts without looking cakey or flakey. I will say it was a bit too drying under my eyes, (so I'll be sticking to my OG creamy Tarte concealer for that area) but it would be great for those with more oily skin types IMO." —JH
You would never know my chin is going through a breakout!
The pros and cons of the Tarte Shape Tape Blur Stick Concealer:
Pros:
- Diamond tip design is a game-changer for brightening and concealing the inner corners of the eyes.
- The shade range is expansive with 48 options that take different undertones into account.
- It's long-lasting so you don't need to re-apply it every few hours.
- The full-coverage formula is amazing for covering up hyperpigmentation, dark circles, breakouts, or whatever else your skin may be going through.
Cons:
- Not the best for dry under-eyes so you might wanna opt for the Tarte Maracuja Creaseless Creamy Concealer instead.
- A bit tough to blend out with your fingers, which is pretty standard for a stick concealer. So, make sure you have your fave makeup sponge or brush on hand.
Why trust Cosmopolitan?
Jasmine Hyman is the assistant beauty editor at Cosmopolitan where she covers all the buzziest launches from LED masks to new makeup lines. For this story, she, along with Cosmo's beauty team including beauty director Lauren Balsamo, beauty editor-at-large Julee Wilson, and beauty editor Beth Gillette, put the Tarte Shape Tape Blur Stick Concealer to the test to give a thorough and honest review.
Jasmine Hyman
Jasmine Hyman is the Assistant Beauty Editor at Cosmopolitan, where she writes about the latest beauty trends and must-have products. Her most prized beauty possessions are a meticulous skincare routine and salon blowouts. You’ll also likely find her in bed reading a good book or endlessly scrolling TikTok (spoiler: it’s usually the latter) while listening to Harry Styles’ entire discography on repeat. Follow her on Insta to be inundated with pictures of her meals.
