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Tarte EmphasEYES™ Waterproof Clay Shadow / Liner

What it is:A collection of plush eyeliners and a double-ended eyeliner brush, to create intense and long-lasting high definition eyes. What it does: These liners provide skinvigorating(TM) benefits and an intense yet smooth-cream texture, perfect for creating a precise, high definition line or a smoky, sultry shadow base. High-performance natural(TM) Amazonian clay deepens the intensity of pure color pigments while nourishing skin for a truer, bolder color that lasts. The botanical waterproofing agent in these liners is earth engineered from a blend of natural plant waxes to form an impermeable layer that protects against rain, sweat, tears, and creasing for longer wear. What it is formulated WITHOUT:- Parabens- Sulfates- Synthetic Fragrances- Synthetic Dyes- Petrochemicals- Phthalates- GMOs- Triclosan What else you need to know:Nature's most perfect ingredient, Amazonian clay, balances and neutralizes skin's surface. Whether oily or dry, it reduces surface oil and improves the overall texture of the skin, for smoother application and better wear. The black and brown shades are matte; the bronze, plum, indigo, and green shades are metallic.
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Review 1 for EmphasEYES™ Waterproof Clay Shadow / Liner
ibangal
Location:Millville, PA
Skin Tone:Fair
Eye Color:Brown
Age:25-34
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
easy to use and glides smoothly on lids
-06.18.13
Quick Take: waterproof, long wearing
Im a newbie when it comes to gel eyeliners but decided to give it a try as i read that gel eyeliner is more long lasting than pencil. This product is good for newbies like me as it glides smoothly and easy to use. I bought both black and brown as i use those colors for work.
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Review 2 for EmphasEYES™ Waterproof Clay Shadow / Liner
Mikaylita
Location:Phoenix, AZ
Skin Tone:Light
Eye Color:Green
Age:25-34
2 out of 5
2 out of 5
Hate giving Tarte a bad review
-06.18.13
It breaks my heart to review Tarte badly, but I was so disappointed by this product and I ended up returning it.
Pros: doesn't smudge, interesting variety of colors, didn't affect my sensitive eyes
Cons: Flakes off, Green color barely shows after multiple applications
I was so excited to find green gel liner, the color was perfect. But when i tried to apply it, it either didn't show or it would roll into little balls and flake down onto my cheeks. I tried it several times to no avail.
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Review 3 for EmphasEYES™ Waterproof Clay Shadow / Liner
jcow92
Skin Tone:Light
Eye Color:Blue
Age:18-24
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
awesome liner
-06.16.13
Quick Take: long wearing
I love this gel liner from tarte! It goes on super smooth and stays put. Sometimes I fall asleep with it on after a night out and I wake up and it still looks perfect. I was going to get the bobbi brown gel liner, but you have to buy the liner and brush separately and it ends up being $50. A sephora employee recommended this one instead because the brush is included, and I'm so happy she did! I love it.
+1point
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Review 4 for EmphasEYES™ Waterproof Clay Shadow / Liner
walkure
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
awesome
-06.16.13
stays on. I have very sensitive skin which makes it close to impossible to wear make up most of the times. this product though, doesn't bother me at all. I bet is not 100% organic but the botanical waterproofing is a plus!
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Review 5 for EmphasEYES™ Waterproof Clay Shadow / Liner
Asiantiki
Location:fountain valley, ca
Skin Tone:Medium
Eye Color:Brown
Age:25-34
3 out of 5
3 out of 5
takes too long to apply
-06.13.13
Quick Take: waterproof, long wearing, smudgable
this product is okay. one layer may be too sheer. for a smokey look, it would be great, you can build the color and have some time to smudge before it dries. however, i was looking for something i can apply quickly for a defined eyelook. i'm currently enjoying tarte's liquid eyeliner. it lasts all day until i remove it.
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Review 6 for EmphasEYES™ Waterproof Clay Shadow / Liner
mychoi
Location:Irvine, ca
Skin Tone:Light
Eye Color:Brown
Age:18-24
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Wowee
-06.08.13
Quick Take: waterproof, long wearing
I was so surprised! This thing does. Not. Budge. I am in love love love. It's pricey but its all natural and you'll have peace of mind knowing your makeup will stay perfect without having a mirror on hand 24/7
+1point
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Review 7 for EmphasEYES™ Waterproof Clay Shadow / Liner
tessysdb
Skin Tone:Light
Eye Color:Green
Age:25-34
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Better than Bobbi Brown
-06.06.13
Quick Take: long wearing
I have been using Bobbi Brown's pot of gel liner for years, and I was hesitant to switch brands. I love Tarte products so I thought I would give it a try, and I am glad that I did because I love it! It seems to last longer than Bobbi Brown, and I actually like the color better. (I use dark brown). It's easy to apply too.
+3points
3out of 3found this review helpful.
Review 8 for EmphasEYES™ Waterproof Clay Shadow / Liner
katherine99
Location:Birmingham, AL
Skin Tone:Fair
Eye Color:Blue
Age:25-34
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
just what I needed
-06.06.13
Quick Take: long wearing, defined
Great product, goes on smoothly and neatly for a defined liquid look and doesn't smudge or smear once dry. And it dries a lot faster than liquid giving me less time to mess it up. The brush that comes with it isn't the greatest tool for fine lines but I shouldn't complain- it's a "free" brush!
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Review 9 for EmphasEYES™ Waterproof Clay Shadow / Liner
Asiantiki
Location:fountain valley, ca
Skin Tone:Medium
Eye Color:Brown
Age:25-34
3 out of 5
3 out of 5
lacking pigmentation
-06.06.13
Quick Take: waterproof, long wearing
I wanted to like this liner and keep it but, when I applied it, the color was too sheer. It was great that it didn't smudge on my oily eye lids and lasted all day but the color was not intense enough for me and I couldn't create a bold/dramatic enough line.
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Review 10 for EmphasEYES™ Waterproof Clay Shadow / Liner
nettie0088
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Doesn't get any better
-06.05.13
Easy, clean, fool proof, long lasting. Get it!
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Review 11 for EmphasEYES™ Waterproof Clay Shadow / Liner
melandadams
2 out of 5
2 out of 5
Not the greatest
-06.04.13
The brush is awesome, but I wouldn't call the eyeliner waterproof. My eyes are sensitive and water a lot, so I had high expectations. It did stay on about 4 hours which is longer than regular eyeliners.
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Review 12 for EmphasEYES™ Waterproof Clay Shadow / Liner
kris7379
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
love!
-06.03.13
I love this product. I use it everyday.. and it stays in place all day long even in the heat. I like the brush..it gets the job done and the look I want!
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Review 13 for EmphasEYES™ Waterproof Clay Shadow / Liner
weimrun
Location:Bryan, TX
Skin Tone:Fair
Eye Color:Brown
Age:25-34
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Finally a great liner
-06.02.13
Quick Take: waterproof, smudgable, long wearing, best liner on the market
I have tried every other liner out there, including those at sephora and other stores, as I wanted a truly black liner that wouldn't smudge throughout the day. I really didn't expect much considering every other one had come up short, but I LOVE it.
It truly goes on black and not a dark blue/grey like the other ones. It is long-wearing; I work 12-hour shifts at an ER and it stays all day, and I have to take it all off once I get home (none has flaked off). I also normally just throw the brush in the kits away but the one included is a good quality. I can't wait to get more colors :-)
+1point
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Review 14 for EmphasEYES™ Waterproof Clay Shadow / Liner
skater1
Location:Bayside,New York
Skin Tone:Medium
Eye Color:Hazel
Age:45-54
3 out of 5
3 out of 5
eyeliner
-06.02.13
Quick Take: waterproof
color was not pigmented enough to create the line I was looking for. It also did smudge. It was gentle on the eyes and non irritating.
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Review 15 for EmphasEYES™ Waterproof Clay Shadow / Liner
trinitude
Location:ny ny
Skin Tone:Deep
Eye Color:Brown
Age:45-54
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
EmphasEYES™ Waterproof Clay Shadow / Liner
-05.30.13
beautiful navy blue, on the purple side. glides on well with brush but the strokes are thicker than with a liquid liner.
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Review 16 for EmphasEYES™ Waterproof Clay Shadow / Liner
patty8998
Location:St. Louis, MO
Skin Tone:Light
Eye Color:Blue
Age:45-54
3 out of 5
3 out of 5
Really Good, but Not Great Eyeliner
-05.29.13
Quick Take: waterproof
I wanted the Bronze color and finally got it after the mix-up. This eyeliner is waterproof, so once you line your eyes, it is very difficult to smudge to make it look more "natural". You get a line. I like the bronze color very much as it isn't so IN-YOU-FACE stark. It comes with a nice brush with a thin brush head and a rounded brush head. I thought the rounded head would be for smudging, but the liner wouldn't smudge once applied....BUT, I admit I could be doing something wrong. I do like the liner and would buy it again...especially if there was an even lighter color offered.
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Review 17 for EmphasEYES™ Waterproof Clay Shadow / Liner
missmariav
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Stays all day
-05.28.13
I love how it stays all day. I work 12hr shifts at work and when I get home it still looks great
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Review 18 for EmphasEYES™ Waterproof Clay Shadow / Liner
katieberit5335
Location:Des Moines, IA
Skin Tone:Fair
Eye Color:Blue
Age:25-34
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Stays put all day and night
-05.28.13
Quick Take: waterproof, long wearing
Glides on beautifully and stays put ALL DAY. No skipping, dripping, creasing. Hands down the best eyeliner I've ever used.
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Review 19 for EmphasEYES™ Waterproof Clay Shadow / Liner
Anonymous
Location:Titusville FL
Skin Tone:Fair
Eye Color:Brown
Age:18-24
4 out of 5
4 out of 5
worked great for me
-05.27.13
Quick Take: waterproof, smudgable, long wearing
I dont know why someone would think it is not worth 25$.. it comes with a brush which i have been using a lot lately.. took a few applications to figure out how to get my desired look with it but it works great for the price. some times ill even use the flat end to fill in my eyebrows when my other brushes aren't in reach. as for the eye liner. its great lasts all day on my upper lid but its not for your waterline. best thing about this eye liner is that it hasn't clumped once and it really is water proof. i have to use a face oil on a cotton ball to remove it. it dries fast and the more it dries the harder to smudge.
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Review 20 for EmphasEYES™ Waterproof Clay Shadow / Liner
bubbles256
Skin Tone:Medium
2 out of 5
2 out of 5
Not worth the price
-05.26.13
This is hard to apply, and dries too quickly. It also smudges alot throughout the day. The best part of it is the brush
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