Tarte Shape Tape vs. Glow Wand

Tarte Shape Tape vs. Glow Wand
Tarte Shape Tape Glow Wand
Tarte Shape Tape Glow Wand review
Tarte Shape Tape  Glow Wand swatches

Whenever I’m stressed, I shop. I’m sure that’s no surprise to the majority of you. Whether I had a big exam coming up or a particularly hard day at work, my first impulse would be to open up my laptop and start online shopping. My mom always used to joke that she would automatically know I was stressed when a bunch of packages started arriving at the door. But man, if I thought I was stressed before, I don’t even know how to describe the level of panic I feel now. And I’m sure a large percentage of you reading this feel the same. So, I did what I do best and ordered a ton of online orders from all of my favorite stores. My wallet isn’t happy but hey, the distraction from this pandemic was well worth the money spent.

I was browsing the Tarte website and stumbled across a blush palette set that I had been wanting for a long time. However, when I went to add it to cart, I noticed I was a few dollars short for free shipping. And you know ya girl can’t pay for shipping. So when deciding what else to buy to hit the free shipping threshold, I realized Tarte had a new member in their Shape Tape family: the Shape Tape Glow Wand (mini: $10USD/$13CAD, full size: $25USD/$33CAD). It was described as an instant eye lift in a bottle. And because it was available in a mini size, I thought I might as well give it a try! At first glance, it was a little confusing to decipher if it was a highlighter or a concealer but after trying it out, I realized it really is both! It’s a liquid brightener with micro-fine diamond pigments to diffuse light, giving it a blurred, soft-focus finish. Because of these micro-fine diamond pigments, it doesn’t come off as glittery or shimmery. It’s simply just brightening.

As far as it’s concealer properties go, you can wear the Glow Wand concealer with or without the Shape Tape concealer. It’s definitely not as full coverage as the original concealer but it provides a light, natural coverage. So, on my lighter makeup days (AKA everyday in social isolation), I wear just the Glow Wand on my undereyes, but when I am doing more of a glam look, I will apply the original Shape Tape concealer under my eyes and then use the Glow Wand to highlight underneath my eyes, on top of my cheekbones, down the bridge of my nose and on my cupid’s bow. It’s that perfect product to give you that dewiness we all crave but doesn’t look like you applied a shimmery bright highlighter to your face. In other words, it’s quarantine-chic.

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I wear the Tarte Shape Tape concealer in 12N Fair Neutral and the Glow Wand concealer in shade Alight.

Tarte Shape Tape vs. Glow Wand
Tarte Shape Tape vs. Glow Wand

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7 Comments

  • Jordyn

    Oooh I love that this is a lighter version of shape tape. I dont wear ton of makeup so when I do wear concealer I like it to be on the lighter side. I also love that this is brightening without any shimmer/glitter. I have to give the shape tape glow wand a try!

    April 17, 2020 at 3:25 am Reply
  • Jennifer Prince

    I’m all into light, natural coverage, so that would be the choice for me! 🙂

    April 17, 2020 at 3:16 pm Reply
  • Taylor

    Ooo!! I haven’t tried Tarte before, but I might just have to now!

    April 17, 2020 at 4:18 pm Reply
  • Julia

    I love Tarte concealers. I need to try this layering! Thanks for the recommandations.

    April 17, 2020 at 10:25 pm Reply
  • Stephanie

    How interesting! I had no idea that Tarte had released this product. It’s been ages since I’ve really tried any “new” makeup because I hate spending money, so I always just buy the same few products I love and only get a chance to try new items when it’s a holiday/birthday or when I receive a PR package haha! I gotta give this a go. Lord knows my under-eyes could use the love.

    April 19, 2020 at 5:32 pm Reply
  • Nicole Flint

    I love that this is a lighter version of shape tape. I like to keep my makeup pretty minimal everyday so this will be perfect! I like shape tape for more of a heavy makeup look when I’m going to an event.

    April 20, 2020 at 3:20 pm Reply
  • Megan Elliott

    Ooohhh this glow wand sounds awesome! I’m all for a light coverage so it sounds perfect for me.

    April 22, 2020 at 4:06 pm Reply
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