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Tarte EmphasEYES™ Inner Rim Brightener

What it is:A brightening eyeliner for the inner rim of the eye.What it does: This multitasking pencil liner gently glides along the lower inner rim and inner corner of eyes for a wide-awake effect. It can also be used to highlight the brow bone to give brows added shape and definition.What it is formulated WITHOUT:- Parabens- Sulfates- Synthetic Fragrances- Synthetic Dyes- Petrochemicals- Phthalates- GMOs- Triclosan
Average Rating:
3.923 out of 5
3.9
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442 reviews
5 stars
211
4 stars
106
3 stars
45
2 stars
40
1 star
40
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Review 1 for EmphasEYES™ Inner Rim Brightener
aprilsh
Location:Atlanta, GA
Age:25-34
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
A staple
-05.24.13
Quick Take: waterproof, long wearing, smudgable
I really like this. Makes you have that wide open clean look. Natural, doesn't look weird like white does. Use it to touch up and cover strays inbetween brow upkeep. Also smuge into cupids bow.
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Review 2 for EmphasEYES™ Inner Rim Brightener
misssjca
Location:San Jose, CA
Skin Tone:Medium
Eye Color:Brown
Age:25-34
2 out of 5
2 out of 5
Great While It Lasts
-05.23.13
The formula for this EmphasEyes Inner Rim Brightener eyeliner is just right. It glides on smoothly which is important since our eye area is so sensitive. I do love the brightening affects it gives, but unfortunately it does not stay on for long. It's a great option for a few hours, but expect to re-apply if you want it to go the whole day. I like the product, but will not re-purchase.
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Review 3 for EmphasEYES™ Inner Rim Brightener
VIJA
Location:San Jose CA
Skin Tone:Fair
Eye Color:Brown
Age:25-34
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Best Nude Eyeliner
-05.21.13
Quick Take: waterproof, long wearing
Just make my eyes look beautiful.
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Review 4 for EmphasEYES™ Inner Rim Brightener
facesandnames
Location:New York, NY
Skin Tone:Olive
Eye Color:Brown
Age:25-34
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
EmphasEYES Inner Rim Brightener
-05.21.13
Quick Take: waterproof, smudgable, long wearing, wonderful :-)
This product is wonderful. I have very short eyelashes and my eyes tend to look a little closed off. This product instantly opens up my eyes and makes them look bigger and brigher.
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Review 5 for EmphasEYES™ Inner Rim Brightener
MrsAzbat7
Location:Yorba Linda, CA
Age:25-34
4 out of 5
4 out of 5
I'm a fan
-05.20.13
Quick Take: smudgable
It give you the right amount of boost without being that stark scary white. Love it.
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Review 6 for EmphasEYES™ Inner Rim Brightener
vvtyn
Location:Oakland, CA
Skin Tone:Deep
Eye Color:Brown
Age:25-34
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Love it!
-05.19.13
It does what it promises and looks very natural.
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Review 7 for EmphasEYES™ Inner Rim Brightener
Dara813
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
So much better than white liner...
-05.17.13
We are always told that white liner will make our eyes look bigger but I feel like it always washed my eye color out. For reference, my eyes are a dark shade of green and this brings out the color, widens them, and compliments all eyeshadows. I will definitely re-purchase.
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Review 8 for EmphasEYES™ Inner Rim Brightener
crzyswtgirl
Location:Elkton, MD
Skin Tone:Medium
Eye Color:Brown
Age:25-34
1 out of 5
1 out of 5
Failed Rim Brightner
-05.16.13
The formula is too creamy and it has no staying power. Product was returned:(
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Review 9 for EmphasEYES™ Inner Rim Brightener
kathyg2b
Location:San Diego
Skin Tone:Medium
Eye Color:Hazel
Age:45-54
4 out of 5
4 out of 5
Not too artificial looking.
-05.09.13
I have another brightener that looks very artificial...this is subtle. Use a light hand applying...
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Review 10 for EmphasEYES™ Inner Rim Brightener
ajwest
Location:seattle wa
Skin Tone:Medium
Eye Color:Brown
4 out of 5
4 out of 5
not too light not too dark..
-05.09.13
Quick Take: long wearing
love this product just the right color for inner rim of my eyes! and the fact that it stays there for a long time is a plus!
love it enough said..
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Review 11 for EmphasEYES™ Inner Rim Brightener
LaBlueEyez619
Location:San Diego CA
Skin Tone:Light
Eye Color:Blue
Age:25-34
3 out of 5
3 out of 5
It brightens.
-05.09.13
I bought this on a whim. I have very hooded eye lids and have to work to keep my eyes looking big. I use this brightener on my waterline (inner lower eye lid) and it defintily brightens the eye. It needs a touch up after 6-7 hours, but it stays for most of the day. I will say you can find a similar "nude" colored gel liner for less then $10. I didn't know the brand I already had was safe for waterlines until after I bought this product. I like it, but I'm not sure it's worth $19.00. It's a safe bet if you're not sure if your current gel liner is safe for waterlines.
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Review 12 for EmphasEYES™ Inner Rim Brightener
FionaChan
Location:Philadelphia, PA
Skin Tone:Medium
Eye Color:Brown
Age:18-24
4 out of 5
4 out of 5
Amazing!
-05.08.13
Quick Take: long wearing
Love this eyeliner so much! I use it on my waterline, it helps brighten up my eyes. It's so creamy but wont smudge at all, it stays on all day, i will definitely repurchase again!
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Review 13 for EmphasEYES™ Inner Rim Brightener
Shrever
Location:San Francisco, CA
Skin Tone:Fair
Eye Color:Blue
Age:25-34
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Must Have
-05.06.13
Quick Take: long wearing
This is one of my favorite beauty tricks - Lining the inside rim of your eyes makes you look like you've gotten WAY more sleep than you may have. Such an amazing, easy to easy product. Can't recommend it highly enough.
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Review 14 for EmphasEYES™ Inner Rim Brightener
Linda88
Location:Boston, MA
Skin Tone:Medium
Eye Color:Brown
Age:18-24
3 out of 5
3 out of 5
Average!
-05.04.13
Looks good but the product comes off very easily, have to keep reapplying it over and over again.
+1point
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Review 15 for EmphasEYES™ Inner Rim Brightener
fannie13
Location:Queens, NY
Skin Tone:Light
Eye Color:Brown
Age:35-44
4 out of 5
4 out of 5
Good eye pop-up
-05.04.13
Quick Take: smudgable, long wearing
I like it. It's only beige color and natural looking. It's also retractable pencil (not wood, only plastic) Be careful not to turn it all the way up or it would be broken and won't get it back all the way down. That's why I gave this 4 stars. So foolish of me. I wastes $19 on it. Otherwise it's definitely easiest and creamiest to glide on the waterline. That's excellent.
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Review 16 for EmphasEYES™ Inner Rim Brightener
october5th
Location:Queens, NY
Skin Tone:Light
Eye Color:Green
Age:25-34
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Incredible
-05.03.13
Quick Take: brightening, looks natural
This is the only product I've ever been able to use on my waterline that didn't irritate my eyes. The color is natural, and instantly brightens me up as if I'd had a good night's sleep. I have used a white eyeliner for the same effect, and its too harsh- this one, however, is perfect. I love it when products perform exactly the way they claim. I've re-purchased this about three times.
+1point
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Review 17 for EmphasEYES™ Inner Rim Brightener
rdel123
Location:Montreal, QC
Skin Tone:Light
Eye Color:Brown
Age:25-34
4 out of 5
4 out of 5
Inner Rim Brightener
-04.30.13
Quick Take: smudgable
It's effective in what it is supposed to do. Right now, it is subtle for my pale complexion (sans sun). It makes eyes look bigger, which is the effect I was going for (used to do it with liners or shadows).
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Review 18 for EmphasEYES™ Inner Rim Brightener
feliciaann
Location:Idaho Falls, ID
Skin Tone:Fair
Eye Color:Blue
Age:25-34
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
love it
-04.26.13
Quick Take: long wearing, smudgable
I adore this stuff. Not only does it make me look more awake (which I desperately need) and I can use it as under eye concealer and it stays on all day. I just set it with powder. I'm really fair so it works well as a spot concealer too!
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Review 19 for EmphasEYES™ Inner Rim Brightener
StayingSweet
Location:Toronto, ON
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
-04.21.13
One of the best make-up purchases I have made. This glides smoothly on the water-line and is the perfect colour that doesn't look contrived or fake. It definitely brightens my eyes.
+1point
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Review 20 for EmphasEYES™ Inner Rim Brightener
amcgrane691
Location:Spanaway, WA
Age:18-24
4 out of 5
4 out of 5
Does what it says
-04.20.13
My eyes get pretty watery throughout the day, so I would rate this a 7/10 for how long it lasts. I have no idea if it's waterproof but it feels like it!
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