Beauty

Tarte Just Dropped a Creamy Shape Tape Concealer & It Might Top The OG

It still covered my under-eye circles from watching 24-hour election coverage. …

There’s a lot to love about the cult-favorite Tarte Shape Tape Contour Concealer. It’s truly full coverage and blends like a dream. But it’s not perfect, especially for those with dry and/or aging skin that can sometimes see complexion products settle into fine lines. Well, Tarte heard our pleas and is officially rolling out a hydrating version today. As someone with dry skin in their mid-30s, I couldn’t wait to be the first person to do a Tarte Shape Tape Ultra-Creamy Concealer review. Yes, creamy. And it’s totally different from Tarte’s other hydrating concealers. Allow me to explain.

When I hear there’s a new hydrating concealer from any brand, my first thought is that it’s probably medium coverage and won’t last as long as its more long-wearing, matte counterpart. But Tarte found a way to keep the OG Shape Tape‘s full-coverage, waterproof matte finish but add in hydrating properties so it won’t cake or settle into fine lines.

Shape Tape Ultra Creamy has skin care-like ingredients in the formula, including mango, avocado and shea butter to nourish skin, licorice root extract to brighten, hyaluronic acid and sodium hyaluronate to moisturize and smooth, antioxidant-rich prickly pear to plump and raspberry ketone to help improve elasticity. Finally, squalene (vegan, of course) and ginseng help reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. There are 35 shades to choose from with five undertones.

Note: The QVC set is the first run of the new concealer and is in the OG Contour Concealer bottle. There’s a sticker on the bottom of the concealer indicating that it’s the Shape Tape Ultra Creamy instead of the original concealer. When it heads to Ulta, it’ll have new packaging.

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Ultra Creamy Concealer 3-Pc Color Set $37.50

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I use Shape Tape almost every day and I love it but it can look cakey under my eyes if my skin is feeling more dehydrated or if I didn’t moisturize well enough first. But the coverage is so great for dark circles that it just can’t be beat. Luckily, Tarte wasn’t lying about the new concealer’s benefits. The brand really did keep the full-coverage integrity when it added hydrating ingredients. The finish is pretty much the same, too, but feels lighter and, well, creamier. It glides over my fine lines without settling into them.

I have no makeup on my face except for some brow pencil. I added Ultra Creamy Concealer under one eye (below, left) and blended with a sponge. I didn’t add powder, but I didn’t notice any creasing or fading. I appreciate that it still covered my under-eye circles from watching 24-hour election coverage.

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I’ll probably keep using the OG Shape Tape for contouring and the new Ultra-Creamy version for brightening and concealing under my eyes. Dying to try it yourself? The QVC-exclusive concealer is part of a value set that gets you a Lights, Camera, Lashes 4-in-1 Mascara and the Quickie Blending Sponge for $37.50 (an $85 value!). The individual concealer will ultimately retail for $27 and is coming soon to Tarte’s website and Ulta.

QVC Beauty is killing it right now and there are too many great Tarte products and value sets to only share my favorite new concealer. While you’re here, shop some of my other faves, below. Don’t forget to pick up some holiday gifts!

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Super-size Shape Tape Light & Lifted 3-pc Collection

I geeked out about this double-size Shape Tape back in September and I’m still not over it. It could easily last you an entire year. This set gets you a Shape Tape Glow Wand and Quickie Blending Sponge, too, and has a $95 value.

Super-size Shape Tape Light & Lifted… $48.50

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Maracuja Juicy Lip Trio

Yes, we’re wearing masks all the time but I miss lipstick! This ultra-pigmented formula has maracuja, grapeseed, goji and acai for all the hydration and shine. Pick up the trio (with a $57 value) and give one to your mom and BFF.

Juicy Lip Trio $35

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1 For You 2 For Me Mascara Set

Any Tarte mascara fan will go crazy for this trio with a Sea Surfer Curl Volumizing Mascara, Lights, Camera, Lashes 4-in-1 Mascara and Maneater Voluptuous Mascara.

Mascara Set $35

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Shape Tape Contour Concealer

Stock up on the original best-seller.

Contour Concealer $27

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Shape Tape Glow Wand

This illuminator has micro-fine pearl pigments and looks amazing under your eyes and across your cheekbones.

Glow Wand $25

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Lizzo’s Bold Transformation and Powerful Message Ignite Fan Debate

Grammy winner Lizzo is back in the spotlight this time, not for her music, but for a new chapter on a different path in her life. The “About Damn Time” singer sparked a flurry of comments when she took to Instagram over the weekend, showing off a noticeably trimmer figure. But she wasn’t just turning heads with her transformation. It was the statement she made alongside it.

In the clip, Lizzo spray-painting the words “Bye B####” across the cover of her Special album felt like a bold yet symbolic move. Alongside the clip, she wrote, “End of an era.” The four words reverberated across social media, leaving fans and critics alike wondering. What era was coming to a close, and what’s next?

Lizzo’s body positivity and self-love advocacy have long been central themes of her work, which makes this moment all the more provocative. Several fans lauded her evolution, viewing it as a sign of natural maturation. Others were unsettled, wondering if her transformation changed the message she had long promoted.

Social media erupted in response. Some commended her for calling her own shots in a changing era, while others debated whether this decision was consistent with the fearless body-acceptance philosophy she had long personified.

The Special era was a watershed moment for Lizzo, cementing her place among the industry’s heavy hitters. From songs of self-empowerment to adrenaline-infused performances, she clearly illustrated that confidence isn’t about a stain on a scale. It’s about knowing who you are. By spray-painting the album cover, she appears to be closing a chapter to clear the way for something else.

Artists evolve. As musicians do, Lizzo is trying her skills out on fresh sounds; her evolution physically, emotionally, and artistically is hers to narrate. Whether this moment is a rebrand, a shift in perspective, or an artistic expression, one thing is certain: Lizzo is fully owning being Lizzo.

With an “end of an era” declaration, fans eagerly wonder what comes next. Will she bring in a new sound? A new way to think about body image? An utterly wild card project? If Lizzo has a specialty, it’s ensuring that the world never knows what to expect.

Whether you love, hate, or celebrate it, her latest move shows she still owns her narrative and is not afraid to rattle the bones.

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Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us” Dominates Spotify’s Global Chart for Ninth Consecutive Day

Kendrick Lamar’s powerhouse hit “Not Like Us,” is showing no signs of slowing, spending its ninth consecutive day atop Spotify’s Global Chart. The track, which debuted on top on the strength of dethroning The Weeknd and SZA, shows no signs of losing momentum. Lamar’s blistering anthem has fended off all challengers, racking up 11.4 million streams this week alone, despite fresh competition from Drake and PartyNextDoor’s new album, $ome $exy $ongs 4 U.

This newest milestone only enhances the song’s already historic run. Before this week, “Not Like Us” spent two weeks at the top of the Billboard Hot 100 and a record 20 weeks at No. 1 on the Hot Rap Songs chart. The track also solidified its legacy on Spotify’s Billions Club, crossing a billion streams on the platform earlier this month.

The series, it turns out, has also been involved in a legal battle that continues to roil the industry, beyond its streaming success. (A Model Company)/Duckwrth With Allure Records, Drake Accuses UMG of Defamation, Alleges Payola Tactics at His Expense Previously, Drake Filed a Federal Lawsuit Against UMG Earlier This Year Drake Filed a Federal Defamation Lawsuit Against The Label This Year (image) Drake filed a federal lawsuit against Universal Music Group (UMG) the label that allegedly used payola tactics at his expense. UMG has vigorously denied the accusations, which adds an extra layer of intrigue to the current feud between the two rap titans.

K. Dot, you’ve done it again, and with “Not Like Us” still topping the charts and making headlines, your influence in the music world is as formidable as ever. Whether it’s record-shattering streaming figures, contentious rivalries, or cultural relevance, one thing is for sure this song isn’t leaving the chat anytime soon.

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