maneater™ silk stick blush

Tarte maneater™ silk stick blush is a cream blush in stick form that you draw straight onto the cheekbone and blend up with your fingers. Tarte's description of the effect is a just-pinched, sunburnt cheek — and because it is a cream, the same stick works on lips.

What it actually does

• Melts in instead of sitting on top. The brand describes a velvety formula that glides on for a soft-focus effect, which is the opposite of a crisp powder edge.
• Blends out seamlessly. Tarte calls the formula buildable and says it blends for a natural-looking flush, so you control how strong the colour lands.
• Doubles as lip colour. Tapping it onto lips gives you a matched lip-and-cheek look from one product — the brand flags this as a pro tip, not an off-label hack.
• Nourishes while it wears. A triple-oil blend brings antioxidants and essential fatty acids, per Tarte.
• Stays put. The brand's claim is that it will not fade, cake or settle into fine lines and pores through the day.
• Vegan and cruelty-free, and dermatologist tested under Tarte's own Tartelette™ testing.

How to use

1. Draw one line along the cheekbone. One pass is enough to start — the stick deposits more than you expect.
2. Buff upward toward the hairline with your fingers, or with the matching silk stick brush if you want tighter placement.
3. Add a second pass only where you want the colour deeper.
4. Tap the same stick onto your lips for a monochrome finish.

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