The magical apartments are a fascinating concept that combines the enchantment of fairy tales with modern-day living. These extraordinary living spaces are designed to transport residents into a world of wonder and imagination. From the outside, they may appear like any other ordinary building, but once you step foot inside, a whole new world awaits. Imagine walking into your apartment and being greeted by a grand, glittering entrance hall, complete with a sparkling chandelier and marble floors. As you explore further, you might stumble upon a secret passageway hidden behind a bookshelf or a magical door that leads to a whimsical garden. Each apartment is uniquely designed to create a sense of awe and wonder, with intricate details and surprises around every corner.

Tarte make magic happen palette

For Fall 2017, Tarte has released quite a handful of gorgeous mini eyeshadow palettes and I've been testing out a couple of them for the past few days. So today, I want to share with you some swatches and my review of the Dream Big and the Make Magic Happen Amazonian Clay Eyeshadow Palette. To read on, click.

Tarte | Dream Big Amazonian Clay Eyeshadow Palette ($39 CAD):
Housed in a small, travel-friendly compact with a reflective golden finish, the Dream Big palette comes with a total of eight eyeshadow shades, two at 1.8g and six at 1.1g. The overall color scheme is natural but still quite rich and exuberant. You get two mattes and the rest are shimmers/metallics.

Formulation-wise, the palette is really impressive! All the shades are very pigmented, easy-to-build, and highly blendable. The shadows also have a very yummy, sweet, vanilla fragrance, which took me by surprise. I personally think the shade selection is very versatile and easy to combine, although I would have liked a lighter highlighting shade. See below for a breakdown of all eight shades.

This Is It: A deep rose gold shimmer, This Is It is super pigmented and creamy.
All In: My favorite out of the palette, All In is a stunning coppery rose metallic. The pigmentation is off the charts and the texture is just so rich and creamy.
Go For It: When I saw this soft matte brown in the palette, I was expecting it to be very chalky and uneven. However, Go For It is surprisingly pigmented albeit slightly drier than the other shades. The color also wears a bit deeper than it appears in the pan, taking on a darker brown hue.

You Can: A cool-tone sparkly gold, You Can is pigmented and creamy.
Happening: A unique pink-plum shimmer, Happening is another very intense and buttery shade.
Hustle: Appearing as a dark brown with pink and golden micro-shimmers in the pan, Hustle swatches a lot darker than expected. The formulation is not as creamy but the pigmentation is very good!

Ambitious: The staple base color, Ambitious is a soft beige cream. The pigmentation is fantastic and the texture is creamy and non-chalky.
Risktaker: A high-shine pink champagne, Risktaker is super pigmented and buttery smooth.

Below is a look I created using the palette. As you can see, the pigmentation of the shadows is just amazing! I think I may have got a little carried away and used one too many colors but the shadows are just so gorgeous that I wanted to use them all!

Housed in a golden compact that's similar but larger than the Dream Big palette, the Make Magic Happen Amazonian Clay Eyeshadow Palette features nine eyeshadow shades weighing at 1.3g each. It's interesting to note that this palette is made in Italy while the Dream Big palette is made in the US.

Inside the palette, you get a total of four mattes and five satin shimmers. The overall formulation is superb, the shadows have a rich, creamy texture that reminds me a lot of the Tarte Rainforest of the Sea Palettes (Vol. I & Vol. II). The color selection here is quite neutral and I love how the palette includes every shade you need to create a full eye makeup look. See below for a breakdown of all the shades.

Imagine: A soft creamy ivory, Imagine is matte but smooth and pigmented. This is the perfect natural highlight shade in my opinion.
Abracadabra: A warm coppery bronze, Abracadabra is super pigmented and buttery smooth.
Charm: This is a sparkly dusty pink. The pigmentation is on the sheerer side but the color gives the lids a really pretty wash of shimmer.

Twinkle Twinkle: A simple shimmery gold, Twinkle Twinkle is very pigmented and creamy.
Enchantment: This is a soft pink beige matte that works perfectly as an all-over-the-lid color. Similar to Imagine, the shadow is pigmented and smooth despite being matte.
Believe It: A sophisticated taupe-gray matte, Believe It is slightly sheer but easy to blend.

Impress: This is a deep chocolate brown with a subtle sprinkling of tiny golden sparkles. The formulation is very pigmented albeit a tad patchy.
Fantasy: This is a pretty champagne gold. Similar to Abracadabra, the formulation is extremely pigmented and creamy.
Miracles: A soft matte plum, Miracles is slightly patchy but highly blendable.

Overall, these are two fantastic mini palettes from Tarte. I feel like we are constantly inundated with large, 12 to 20 shade palettes so it's actually quite refreshing to see something purse-friendly that contain all the shades you would need to create a full eye makeup look. In terms of formulation, these shadows are phenomenal as well! I think Tarte palettes have been kind of hit and miss for me but the shadows in these two are pigmented and silky smooth.
What are your thoughts on the Dream Big and Make Magic Happen palettes? Are you a fan of smaller palettes like these? Share with me in the comments below!

Availability:
Tarte is available at online at Sephora and Tarte online.

Make Magic Happen Tarte Cosmetics Palette Review

When it comes to my make-up routine I like to keep it as natural and as minimalistic as possible! Firstly, I just don’t have more than 5 minutes to spend on my face daily and secondly I don’t particularly like the full on make-up look… unless it’s for a night out (wait, what’s a night out again… it’s been too long!!)

Now, in my make-up bag I have my main pick of make up products, i have separated these from my full collection, easily grabbed especially when I’m still half asleep in the morning!!

What I have learnt to love over the years is a great ‘all rounder’ color palette! My friend gifted me Tartes ‘make magic happen’ natural palette and I have no idea why I haven’t featured it before but I use it A L L the time!

• imagine (ivory matte)
• abracadabra (copper shimmer)
• charm (pink shimmer)
• twinkle twinkle (gold shimmer)
• enchantment (pale pink matte)
• believe it (greige matte)
• impress (slate satin)
• fantasy (rose gold shimmer)
• miracles (plum matte)

The formula is an interesting one…it feels softer and more velvety than Tarte’s regular formula. The shades pick up easily with a finger and when I first swatched them I thought they looked very pigmented and intense. Easily blended with a brush.

However, when I use a brush, I find that these go on more sheer, even over primer. The silky smooth texture blends beautifully and seamlessly on the eyes, which is awesome but the effect is much more subtle and natural. Even the deepest shades in the palette such as the plum and slate colors sheer out on your eyes to give you a softer version of what they look like in the pan. I don’t typically use the deeper shades in a palette all that often but in this case, I do.

To get a bit more impact, I recommend applying them with my finger and then blending them out lightly with a brush.

These are my go-to everyday shadows… all in one!!

Tarte make magic happen palette

Ingredients are scored based on their formulation and concentration in this product. Click on an ingredient for more information.

Each apartment is uniquely designed to create a sense of awe and wonder, with intricate details and surprises around every corner. The main idea of these magical apartments is to provide an escape from the ordinary and everyday. They are a place where dreams come to life, and where residents can immerse themselves in a world of fantasy.

Ingredients from packaging:

Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, talc, boron nitride, nylon-12, polypropylene, aluminum starch octenylsuccinate, octyldodecyl stearoyl stearate, pentaerythrityl tetraisostearate, zinc stearate, caprylic/capric triglyceride, polyethylene, diisostearyl malate, isododecane, stearyl dimethicone, caprylyl glycol, dehydroacetic acid, phenoxyethanol, octadecene, PTFE, hexylene glycol, disodium EDTA, triolein, hexyl laurate, cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 dimethicone, polyglyceryl-4 isostearate, maltodextrin, kaolin, lecithin, tocopherol, ascorbyl palmitate, citric acid, iron oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499), titanium dioxide (CI 77891), carmine (CI 75470).

From floating beds that defy gravity to walls that change color with a mere touch, every element of these apartments is carefully crafted to create a magical experience. One of the most enchanting features of these apartments is the ability to customize and personalize the living space. Residents can choose from a wide range of magical themes, such as a mystical forest, an underwater paradise, or a castle fit for a king or queen. The possibilities are endless, and each apartment is a reflection of the resident's unique personality and desires. Living in a magical apartment is like living in a never-ending adventure. Each day holds a new surprise, a hidden treasure waiting to be discovered. The mundane tasks of everyday life are transformed into enchanting experiences, making even the simplest of activities feel extraordinary. It's a place where imagination knows no bounds and where dreams come true. In conclusion, the magical apartments offer a truly one-of-a-kind living experience. They transport residents into a world of fantasy and enchantment, providing an escape from the ordinary and mundane. With their intricate designs, customized themes, and unrivaled attention to detail, these living spaces are truly magical. So if you're ready to embark on an extraordinary adventure, look no further than the magical apartments..

Reviews for "The Magic of Home: The Wonders of Magical Apartments"

1. Sarah - ★★☆☆☆

I was really disappointed with "The magical apartments". The title was misleading as there was nothing magical about the apartments whatsoever. The story was slow and lacked a clear plotline, making it hard to stay engaged. The characters were one-dimensional and I couldn't connect with any of them. Overall, I wouldn't recommend this book for anyone looking for a captivating and magical read.

2. Mark - ★☆☆☆☆

I found "The magical apartments" to be incredibly boring and uninspiring. The writing style was dull and mundane, and the story failed to grasp my attention. The supposed magical elements mentioned in the synopsis were barely explored and felt forced. There was no depth to the characters, making it hard to care about their journey. Save yourself the disappointment and find another book to read.

3. Emily - ★★☆☆☆

"The magical apartments" felt like a missed opportunity. The concept of magical apartments had so much potential, but unfortunately, it fell flat. The world-building was weak, leaving many unanswered questions. The pacing was off, with long stretches of nothing happening, followed by rushed and confusing developments. The characters lacked depth and felt like mere caricatures. I was left wanting more from this book, and ultimately, I was left disappointed.

The Enchantment of Living in a Magical Apartment