TARTE MINERAL POWDER BRONZER-PARK AVE PRINCESS

I've never really been a Park Avenue girl, having spent most of my formative years on the Upper West Side, so I was a little hestitant about this bronzer. Also the fact that I am sometimes mistaken for an anemic albino can make bronzer look a little fake on me. I had flirted with Bobbi Brown's shimmer brick, but that is more shimmer-inducing as opposed to bronzing. But I tried this bronzer out carefully and was pleased with the results. With a light hand and layered over a pink blush, it gave me a little warm glow and not too much sparkle. I might try a little extra sweep later in the summer to try to fool the people I work with into thinking that I can tan. While I still am planning on staying west of Central Park, there's no harm in pretending I have a pied a terre on the East Side.

I used a very small amount of Park Avenue Princess, applied with a very large brush, and it gave a wonderful glow to my face; I think it would be perfect over a tan. I love the packaging, especially the feel of the compact and the mirror, but it's not something that I would keep in my purse for touch-ups because without a brush it would be hard to apply the small amount that gives that nice, subtle, glow.

I really liked this bronzer from Tarte. It had a nice gold shimmery tone on my very pale skin. I realized that sparkly tones are more appropriate for going out for a "night on the town" than for my usual daytime makeup routine. I must advise that a little bit goes a really long way -- at first I used way too much causing my faceto have an unnatural, orangey-yellow "fake-baked" look. Girls, a little dab will do ya! It was also good for adding a little color to the rest of my extremely pale-white arms and legs. Also, Tarte has done another great job with its unique, hip packaging!

Sad to say for me but I wasn't born with an olive complexion and this winter isn't any help either. As a bronzer it wasn't really a wise thing for me to try to change the color of my face. However, I did use it to highlight, and as a blush and I was happy with the results. The powder went on smoothly and had a even tone on my cheeks. The color was also good it had a natural look. I really loved the packaging, the mock purse, along with the crock look is really clever. Tarte seems to have a great eye for making their products look appealing. I also liked the magnet closer instead of a clasp, it was much easier to open. If you use a bronzer you should give this product a try.

The packaging is amazing, and worth the purchase just for the novelty of the beautiful faux leather outer cover. Although must admit that I didn't like this bronzer as much as I have liked many, and I must admit, I do use a lot of bronzers as I am somewhat of a paleface!!!For me, the color didn't transfer well from the brush onto my face. So at first it seemed like I didn't have enough on then after I put on more I looked like a clown.I don't think it was an issue with the brush, as it is an expensive brush and has worked well w/ other bronzers. The other thing I didn't like was that there wasn't a contrast color... so the color looked very monotone without any highlights.In summary, it's fine-- but not too much better than average-- except of course the stellar packaging.

I love the packaging! I feel like it's so sheek and makes me look like I know what I'm doing with my makeup applications. I thought this product blended in nicely with my dark complexion. I often find it hard to get bronzers for my exact skin caramel complexion, but felt this one was pretty close.

I feel like I should be on an episode of the Rich and Famous when I whip this lovely packaged bronzer out of my purse. The packaging is fabulous. But better still is the bronzer. Of all the ones we have tried this one is my favorite. But like with all bronzers I think you have to get the hang of how much works best on your face. The colors gives me a nice glow and just out of the sun look. With bout’s of skin cancer in my family, tanning my face is not an option, nor should the rest of my body, but hey I girls gotta have a little summer glow that doesn’t come out of a bottle sometimes. I will be using this bronzer regularly.

I'll start by saying that I tested this product one morning when I was running late for work. The result: I walked around like looking like I was wearing a white turtle neck all day. (I am pale. Not quite Casper the Friendly Ghost white, yet far from being considered tan.) On a quick glance in the mirror on my way out the door, I thought "Wow, I actually look like I've gotten some sun." Upon arriving at work, the first thing anyone said to me was, "Woah, are you feeling okay, you look a little bit green, litterally." On closer inspection I discovered I was an unnatural shade of something--it was yellow, not green. Having applied the bronzer just to my cheekbones and nose, I was surprised to find my entire face a completely different shade of unnatural looking yellowish brown, than my neck. Needless to say, it was not my finest makeup moment.About the packaging: was it just me, or did any one else not get it? (I do seem to be challenged in this department). Is the gold chain supposed to be a nod to my inner Park Avenue gangsta? Or is it meant to resemble a purse strap to the faux croc mini-purse like packaging? Wasn't completely wowed, though am a HUGE fan of the faux purple croc casing of TARTE's mascara.

The best bronzer I've ever used!

This bronzer was too dark for me. I like thepackaging although it is maybe a bit too big.

Oh Tarte...you certainly know how to entice us!! Again, the packaging is fabulous. In fact, although I don't use the bronzer daily, it's still in my purse-just to elicit comments from friends rummaging through it! Pathetic...I know. As for the bronzer itself, I do agree that it must be applied with a light hand, even for olive toned skinned like mine. I swipe the bronzer once with a large powder brush (MAC 150) and it is enough to do the job and then some. The gold flecks are subtle enough on my skin to give good coverage yet not look overdone, but I see how it would be too overwhelming for those with fair complexions. Overall, I recommend this product for a quick shimmer, and of course, for some great reactions!

it made me very happy, like all tart products to pull this out of my makeup bag, it's so glamourous. althoughi didn't notice much of a difference putting in on my face, it was sort of non. i've used loose powder bronzers that i liked better. i like to use a bronzer when i have a spray tan though, it always gives an extra glow, but i wouldn't wear it as the pale person i am now. the tart bronzer also made my skin feel dry and coated.

I love the packaging, but the actual bronzer is too muddy for me. I prefer a bronzer with a little more gold sparkle and richness to it. Now...if I can just figure out how to cram my favorite bronzer into this beautiful compact, I'll be set.

I loved the packaging on this, so unique and pretty! I like to have it in my makeup drawer on the top so I see it first it when I open it.I thought it was a nice brown color and gave me a good tan look. I do think it will look better when I have some actual color on my face so that my neck won't glow when I have it on. I am very fair skinned. I have a bronzer that I am real hooked on right now, so this will not betaking the place of that one, but I will use it, and am excited to try it in the Summer when I am not glowing white ;). Another great product from Tarte!

Tarte definitely wins the 'best packaging' prize if there was ever a contest for this.Love the way the bronzer flips open and how it magnetically closes.Unfortunately, the color was a bit too dark for me. I think that i would use it again in the summer with a nice tan, but it's going to have to sit tight in my cosmetic drawer until then.Also, my last comment would be that the powder tends to be a little loose after you use it a couple of times so beware of the excess that might fall out of the case when you close it.Overall, Tarte still gets a thumbs up for packaging.

I was definitely drawn to this product by the packaging alone - the gold, faux leather case with the chain was just so appealing! Tarte definitely hired a very smart package designer. I tried this bronzer a couple of times, though, and I was unfortunately more impressed with the package than I was with the product itself. Perhaps it was because of my olive skin tone, but the color did not go well with my complexion. I looked too orange. Perhaps this color is better for someone with darker skin?

It's tough for me to talk about bronzers. I'm just not a bronzing kind of gal -- I much prefer blushes. At most, I'll fling on some shimmery peach blush and call it a day. This is not to say I'm not interested in bronzers, I just don't think we get along all that well. Plus, I'd been scared off in the past by freaky, streaky, muddy bronzers, and I was in no hurry to repeat that experience! This little compact just screams "Bling!", it tres chic! The first time I tried it, *I* screamed "Bling" too! I used far too heavy a hand, and ended up looking like a Miami Club Kid. But I finally figured out to use a light hand. I swirled my blush brush in pink blush first, and then swept it across the bronzer. Next, I tapped off all of the excess powder and then applied it to my cheeks, lightly across the forehead, and down the bridge of my nose. The effect I got was a sheer dusting of sunny looking colour on my cheeks. The bronzer added a subtle, healthy gleam that I don't get when using blush alone. I liked that this bronzer was not too dark, and that it did not look muddy. The shimmer packs quite a punch, but you can avoid the blinding J.Lo look if you tap off the excess before applying. This yellow-based bronzer should flatter most skin tones... I imagine it would look especially good on blondes (because it won't overpower pale skin) or gals of Mediterreanean or Latin descent. Add some pale gold eye shadow and a swipe of pale mauvey pink gloss, and I'm ready to take Park Ave by storm!! As noted above, would be stunning on the collarbone or shoulders for a night out!

Once again Tarte has dressed their product up with such glamour, but again I did not think the product would live up to its packaging. Well I can't tell you how much I love this bronzer. My skin has such a beautiful glow when wearing it that I really don't need any other make-up to make me look alive in the morning, except mascara of course. My skin tone evens out and any blotchiness that I have appears hidden when wearing it. Maybe the coloring of the bronzer is just compatable with my skin, but it is really a perfect match for me-so natural looking.

I love this product. The packaging is so attractive and fun. I was amazed at how well this product looked on me because I am blonde and pretty fair. It just made my face look sun-kissed and very naturally tan. AliKat

wow packaging!! this looks fab!

I have been wanting this for probably about 3 years.  I'm a bronzer-a-holic.  I probably enough bronzer to last me at least 10 years, but yet I crave more.  Over the past few years I have heard a lot of great reviews on this.  I almost bought it just because of the name.  Sometimes makeup products have such catchy names, that I can't help but want to buy them.  I really love the container this comes in too.  It is super cute.  Still I have no Tarte in my hand.  I think this is still being sold, if so I want to try it.  

I have yet to meet a tarte product that I don't love, and this is no exception! I just got it yesterday from Sephora, and I was worried it might be too dark for my pale skin, but it's perfect!! I felt like it really "woke-up" my face, and a little went a long way.

i love this stuff! thanks for the review!

this looks really nice!