No-makeup makeup and effortless cool-girl hair will always have their places in the beauty landscape, but we're superpsyched that lately, the world has been embracing more outlandish — and outstanding — looks. We're particularly pumped about the unicorn trend. The ethereal, holographic pigments that are key to this magical makeup moment flatter all skin tones and add serious whimsy to any beauty bag.
That's why we're completely freaking out over Tarte's new Make Believe in Yourself collection! POPSUGAR got an exclusive first look at three of the biggest launches from the range, and it's clear from just one glance that the the assortment was inspired by the mythical creature.
There's a rainbow highlighter that features four dreamy hues in one pan and a blockbuster shadow palette jam-packed with iridescence. But the unicorn's influence is most obvious in a five-piece vegan brush set, which features handles that look just like golden horns.
Keep reading to get a close-up look at all the magical swag — don't be surprised if you find yourself gasping at its beauty out loud! — then head over to Tarte's website. There, you can sign up to get a notification as soon as the collection drops on March 15.
Aww, yeah. This is Tarte's very first rainbow highlighter, and it features four stripes of pigment: lilac, pale pink, bronzed peach, and white.
The outside of the compact is designed with a geometric illustration.
The shades, which were inspired by unicorns, make-believe, and mysticism, are extremely silky on skin. You can swirl them together to create a multicolored, iridescent glow or use each hue individually for a more bespoke highlight. There's also one more magical aspect to the powder: its aroma. You'll instantly smell something sweet once you open the compact. That's because the formula contains vanilla extract, which offers a delectable fragrance as well as antiaging properties.
Tarte Spellbound Glow Rainbow Highlighter ($30)
This palette is even more magical in person: the 11 pans are filled with intensely iridescent powder shadows.
The outside of the compact, which is about the size of a CD, is embellished with dreamy kaleidoscopic details.
Fans of the Rainforest of the Sea palettes will notice that this features a similar layout, but offers something even better: instead of a solid center, that white core you see is actually a pearly, holographic powder that can be used as a highlighter on lids and cheeks.
Nine of the 10 shadows on the edges of this "wheel" of color are metallic, with one matte mauve shade (Myth) that would make an excellent crease transition hue. We're particularly fond of Wings, a molten copper, and Pixie, a dreamy rose gold.
Tarte Make Believe in Yourself Eye and Cheek Palette ($40)
Can you hear that? We're screaming! Tarte is now offering a collection of five unicorn horn brushes with stunning gold handles. Keep reading to discover what each tool does.
This tool features short, flat bristles. Use it to chisel out your cheekbones or build up a strobe to a high-wattage gleam.
The soft and fluffy bristles on this brush are ideal for sculpting your lid's crease or buffing out harsh lines (try it when blending out your unicorn smoky eye!).
Use this domed brush to dust on blush or other powders (including setting powders!) toward the end of your routine.
Pack on your favorite shadows with this one — it features dense bristles that allow for the application of powerful pigmentation.
The dense yet fluffy bristles of this brush are perfect for picking up and laying down your favorite cream and liquid foundations.
Even the outside of the box is dreamy! The best part is that these brushes are entirely vegan (no unicorns were harmed in the making of the tools) so you don't have an excuse not to incorporate them into your routine. Seriously, how glam will you feel using these while seated at your vanity?
Tarte Magic Wands Brush Set ($39)