Tarte v. Kat Von d foudation.

Jul 2, 2014

Jen S.

I'm going to Australia for six months, and was wondering if anyone has opinions on foundations for humid climates. I currently live in Colorado where the air is very dry, and I am worried once I go to Australia my make up will "melt" off my face. I am looking to decide between tarte Amazonian clay or kat Von d lock it tattoo. Opinions anyone??

Jul 2, 2014

Carolina L.

Go for the Tarte. The Kat Von D is horrible. it's horrible for humid climates or any. It makes your pores look huge and it's very cakey.

Jul 2, 2014

Kyraa D.

I would definitely go with the KVD Lock It Tattoo foundation. I've heard a lot more good things about it than the Tarte foundation.

I would also make sure you invest in a good primer, finishing (not setting) spray, & setting powder. blotting sheets also help in humid/hot climates.

Jul 2, 2014

Jen S.

Any good primer suggestions? I am using the Ulta one now.

Jul 2, 2014

Kyraa D.

For primer, I really liked the Hourglass Veil Mineral primer. it absorbs oil which is really nice.
I also really like Too Faced Primed & Poreless. it's a little less pricey & does an amazing job at keeping makeup in place all day.

Jul 2, 2014

Jen S.

Thanks:)

Jul 2, 2014

Caitlin M.

I agree with Kyra, the Tarte foundation was nire my favorite. I found it really hard to work with and it also flaked off throughout the day. I still have a whole tube of it and very rarely bother trying to use it. I haven't tried the KVD one personally though. I do really love her tattoo concealer though so I would recommend her brand. I also really love the Urban Decay Naked Skin foundation. I have oily skin and it stays put very well. I agree with Kyra on the Hourglass primer too. It's great and helps keep stuff in place and oil free. The travel size is $18 and even though the bottle is small it lasted me like 2 or 3 months so I think it's a good investment if you can't splurge for the full size bottle (which is $52 or so)

Jul 2, 2014

Caitlin M.

Also some extras you may want to pick up or look into are the Tarte Amazonian clay setting powder and Urban Decay De-Slick setting spray. Both will help keep oil away on the go. The Tarte powder is great, I use it for touch ups daily. The setting spray would be nice for somewhere hot because it will feel kind of refreshing lol.

Jul 2, 2014

Brittany H.

It's pretty humid here in Mississippi and I wear Kat Von D lock it foundation. I think I prefer Estée Lauder double wear though. I've never tried tarte but have heard good things.

Jul 4, 2014

Bonnie W.

I suggest the tarte powder foundation. personally I found the kat von d one to be so terribly thick and streaky.