tarte Maracuja Juicy Blush cream cheek stain — Apple full size, hydrating longwear color (vegan)

tarte Maracuja Juicy Blush is an ultra-creamy, buildable cheek stain that gives a hydrated, second-skin flush with up to 12 hours of juicy color.

This lightweight, vegan formula blends effortlessly into skin to create natural-looking, plump cheeks without heaviness. Formulated with maracuja (passion fruit) oil, a hyaluronic acid superfruit complex, and mineral pigments, the blush aims to add luminous color while helping skin look smoother and more refreshed. Free from parabens, mineral oil, phthalates, triclosan, SLS and gluten, it fits into clean-beauty routines that prioritize hydration and longwear color.

How does this blush deliver longwear color without feeling heavy?

The texture is ultra-creamy but melts into skin, so pigments sit on the surface and blend seamlessly rather than cake up. Lightweight emollients and fine mineral pigments create a wash of color that layers without balling or flaking, maintaining a fresh finish through the day.

• Silky, blendable formula that sheers or builds
• Mineral pigments for natural luminosity
• Emollients that prevent dryness and flaking
• Proven to provide up to 12 hours of visible color

What skincare benefits are included in the Maracuja Juicy Blush?

Active botanical and superfruit ingredients support a hydrated, smoother appearance while you wear color. Hyaluronic acid attracts and retains moisture; maracuja oil and antioxidant-rich extracts help skin look plumper and more vibrant without greasy residue.

• Hyaluronic acid complex for immediate hydration
• Maracuja (passion fruit) oil for essential fatty acids and vitamin C
• Grapeseed, goji, acai, acerola and pomegranate for antioxidant support
• Formulated vegan and cruelty-free, without common irritants

How do I apply it for the most natural finish?

The product is designed to be buildable: a light touch for a wash of color, more layers for a bolder cheek. Use fingertips or a dense cream blush brush to warm the product, then tap and blend outward for a seamless, skin-like effect.

• Use fingertip warmth to thin and disperse pigment
• Tap onto apples of cheeks, then blend toward temples
• Layer little by little—one drop can be built up safely
• Set lightly with powder only if you prefer a matte finish

Will this shade suit different skin tones and routines?

Apple is a fresh, universally flattering hue that reads as natural on many complexions when sheered out, yet builds to a brighter pop of color on deeper skin. Because the finish skews hydrating and luminous, it pairs well with dewy skincare and matte foundations alike.

• Sheer on fair tones, vibrant on medium to deep tones
• Complements both minimal and full-glam looks
• Works over moisturizers, primers, or light foundations

Who is this for: The tarte Maracuja Juicy Blush in Apple is for anyone who wants a moisturizing, longwear cream-to-stain cheek color with buildable payoff—especially those who favor clean, vegan beauty and a natural, plumped finish. Ideal for people who prefer a lightweight product that doubles as a tint and a skin-friendly hydrator for everyday wear.

Ingredients

Please refer to product packaging for the most up to date list of ingredients and country of origin. Tridecyl Trimellitate, diisostearyl malate, caprylic/capric triglyceride, bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2, polybutene, silica, microcrystalline wax/cera microcristallina/cire microcrystalline, synthetic wax, boron nitride, dicalcium phosphate, sorbitan isostearate, VP/eicosene copolymer, passiflora edulis seed oil, sodium hyaluronate, tocopherol, vitis vinifera (grape) seed oil, tocopheryl acetate, citrullus lanatus (watermelon) fruit extract, citrus limon (lemon) fruit extract, euterpe oleracea fruit extract, fragaria vesca (strawberry) fruit extract, lycium barbarum fruit extract, malpighia punicifolia (acerola) fruit extract, passiflora incarnata fruit extract, prunus persica (peach) fruit extract, punica granatum fruit extract, vaccinium angustifolium (blueberry) fruit extract, vaccinium macrocarpon (cranberry) fruit extract, paraffin, ricinus communis (castor) seed oil, caprylyl glycol, glyceryl caprylate, hydrogenated castor oil, simmondsia chinensis (jojoba) seed oil, helianthus annuus (sunflower) seed oil, punica granatum seed oil, alumina, tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate. (+/ -): Yellow 5 Lake (CI 19140), red 7 lake (CI 15850), red 6 (CI 15850), red 27 (CI 45410), titanium dioxide (CI 77891).