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Everyone's favorite vampy drama, True Blood, is back for season four. And if you've ever wished to spiff yourself up like Sookie, now there's a makeup line for Truebies. Tarte has just rolled out details on Tarte for True Blood, a three-product collection that ties in with the show. The cheek stain, lip tint, and makeup palette were designed by Brigette Myre-Ellis, the show's lead makeup artist. Eagle-eyed viewers of the show may remember that vampire Pam uses a Nars lip pencil, but with Myre-Ellis's involvement, this licensed line offers a bloody good way to be a fan.

Here's a sweet deal: makeup brand Tarte is offering 40 percent off all of its goods through Dec. 13. That means you can stock up on your favorite natural cheek stain or score this five-piece complexion kit for the extremely reasonable price of $23 (regularly $38). Score the deal by entering the code ffdec at checkout. And if you spend $40 or more, you'll also get free shipping — just in time for holiday gift-giving.

Every once in a while a makeup palette with a completely flattering (and coordinating) color scheme comes along that knocks my socks off. Most recently, this phenomenon occurred with Tarte's Amazonian Clay Passport to the Amazon ($48) set, which is available exclusively on QVC. The kit, inspired by Tarte creator Maureen Kelly's trip to the Amazon rainforest, includes flattering tones that look lovely on most complexions. When worn as a whole, the kit brightens, warms, and has been my go-to for every day wear. And I love that each individual full-size product can be used on its own (as opposed to palettes with products encased in a single container).

I test a lot of waterproof eyeliner, and while some of it's nothing to write home about, the majority do a relatively good job. However, not all of the products I test are as gentle as Tarte EmphasEYES Waterproof Clay Shadow/Liner ($22). This stuff is so non-irritating that I couldn't even feel it on. I'm fairly certain that even though I wear contacts and have sensitive eyes, I could poke myself in the cornea with some of it and not notice. It's also a lot less weird-ingredient heavy than a lot of liners out there, although not entirely natural. It wears just as well, in my opinion, as my beloved Urban Decay 24/7 Glide On Eye Pencils ($17) and Make Up For Ever Aqua Eyes ($17), and I like the cream formula because it allows you a lighter, more subtle application. My only qualm is with the price—it's a little up there, and comparable products from other brands are about five dollars less. However, if you're looking for something waterproof and you've got sensitive eyes, I'd say it's a good option.

Tarte Cosmetics is turning 10 this year, and to celebrate the anniversary, it's releasing a bunch of limited-edition treats. We got our hands on a big eye shadow palette, the Ten Limited Edition Collector's Palette ($44), and it's a pretty good deal for what you get. All 10 shades are very wearable, especially on women with warm undertones; they're not as high on pigment payoff as a comparable Illamasqua or Urban Decay shadow, though. Their staying power, however, is excellent — even without primer — and the minimal creasing makes them great for daytime wear. I also absolutely love the longer-wearing eyeliner that comes with the palette. It stayed put nicely even though I used it to waterline. There's also a mini mascara, which would be nice in a clutch or for sleepovers. Overall: a good deal, cute, and nice for daytime.

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