Glam, Good, or Gross? Tarte GRAV3YARDGIRL Swamp Queen

Introduction: To those of you who do not know Grav3yardgirl ( Bunny), she is a massive you tuber who recently collaborated with tarte cosmetics  to create an eye and face palette and two lip paints. I unfortunately was not able to get my hands on the lip paint, but without any further waiting we'll dive right into the review.  The price is $45.00.

The Good:  The eye shadows in this palette are fairly pigmented, smooth, and buttery. They smell like chocolate, which I like. If you have been a fan of hers then the shade names are going to be a plus for you.  The blush in the palette is beautiful, the bronzer is very pigmented, and the highlighter is intense. The brush provided is very easy to use.  The shade Dogman is a must have in my opinion. They do not crease or wear off easily. 

The Bad:  The eye-shadows have some fallout when you are applying them (this can be avoided by tapping off the brush.) The shadow Sippy Sippy has a gorgeous gold glitter in matte brown shadow, the down side is that when applying the shadow the gold glitter is not picked up by a brush. Even when using a primer the glitter will not stick to the eye well. I have found though if you pack the color on the lid with your finger a trace amount of the glitter will show up.  The same issues happens with the highlighter Gator Wings. While it is absolutely beautiful on the skin, the glitter in the shade does disappears when blending. Depending on your skin tone the bronzer may make you look a tad bit orange, but if you use a light hand and blend well it will correct the problem. 

Verdict:  GOOD. I would say that this palette is for someone who wants a more neutral look. There is not a ton of color, but the shades all complement each other well. If you are in between a light and medium skin tone, the bronzer should look well on you. I don't think if you are dark toned that it will show up.  The highlight has glitter, but can be brushed away. Also if smell bothers you I would not recommend this, because I catch my self getting whiffs of the chocolate scent throughout my day. If you are a fan of Bunny and Tarte I say go ahead and buy it because you will probably love it. 

Tips:  Gatorwings makes a great inner crease shade. Tap the brush before applying any of the shades in the palette to avoid fallout or over pigmentation. 

Swatches: 

Shades in Palette:  Bronzer : Sweet Tea , Blush:  Does This Thing Really Work?,  Highlighter; Gatorwings,  Shadows from top left : #SFS, Natural Peaches, Dogman, Big Baby, Sassy Bun, Sippy Sippy, Haunting, Uncommon, Mancat 

Shades on hand from left to right:  Shadows: Sippy Sippy, Mancat, Dogman, Sassy Bun, Uncommon, Sweet Peaches, Big Baby, Haunting, #SFS, Bronzer: Sweet Tea, Blush: Does This Thing Really Work?, and Highlight: Gator Wings.