TARTE EMPHASEYES PENCILS! SATURDAYS AT SEPHORA!

Fri, 08/29/2008 - 8:17pm

Eyes

Katie here! Your most trusted Sephora Insider!

If you were anything like I was, as a budding beauty-addict preteen, a lot of things were first done without your mother's permission. Shaving your legs, buying 99 cent Wet 'n' Wild nail polishes in the grocery store while your mother was picking up milk and eggs. All things I did. Whenever I was finally officially allowed to wear makeup at age 13, eye liner was not on the approved list of products. I got one of those "You're already beautiful" BS lines that mothers are by statute obligated to say to their daughters. I stole a Black Revlon very greasy eyeliner pencil out of my mom's makeup basket probably about the beginning of ninth grade. It was dull, and it took me a couple weeks to build up the nerve to steal a sharpener as well. I didn't have a very steady hand, for sure. The greasy, very smudge friendly eyeliner was probably all over half my lid and it dropped down to my cheekbones by third period. But already it made such a dramatic difference!

After lots of practice, and a bit of professional training, and even practice applying eyeliner on other people working at Sephora, I've got eyeliner down pat. Now, I still don't like to sharpen things. One of my Sephora coworkers once told me that she sharpens her pencils everyday, which I asked. I was floored. What a pain in the butt! The line is definitely tighter and cleaner when you do, but it just happens that your sharpener always falls to the bottom of your "current use" cosmetics basket and it just isn't time-efficient to retrieve it every day.

Enter Tarte EmphasEYES pencils. Black is my poison of choice. Comes in navy, plum, and green too. Its the tiniest, skinniest, TWIST UP eyeliner anyone ever thought of. It's also great if you're a fan of an eyeliner practice such as Laura Mercier's tightline method (ask 38goingon19 - Jen from Mythbuster Beauty...she loves it). But me, I just cant bend my arm that way or something it just doesn't work out. But with the EmphasEYES I can do it! And you can too!

**A good hint is to line your primed eye before you put on shadow and then touch up afterwards. Seems to make it set better to put it on skin, not on shadow.

Any other Tarte EmphasEYES Fans?

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Sat, 08/30/2008 - 8:43pm

38goingon29 says,

I am so glad you reviewed these liners, because I have not tried them (yet) and was wondering how they perform. Tarte cosmetics is offering a special freebie with purchase from now until September 2, 2008, if you buy 2 emphasEYES high definition eye pencils you can receive one free. Just add any 3 emphasEYES (chocolate, plum, green or black) to your cart and one will be free (and $18 value). Enter the code EYES at checkout for your discount, and don't delay this is only good until Tuesday! I big time heart tarte and thanks for the mention Kate, you so rock girlfriend.

Eye Color: Hazel Hair Color: Brunette Skintype: Combination Age: 0

Sat, 08/30/2008 - 10:02pm

vexy says,

I've always had issues with eyeliner (and mascara, until I found the good, budge-proof kinds) because I have a tendency to rub at my eyes. They're sensitive and certain cosmetics will even make my eyes itch- most notably Pop Beauty and Too Faced's eyeshadows. And if I don't wash whatever I have on my eyes off within a six-eight hour period, I get sties on my lashline. Little ones, but they still hurt! I'll have to give this a try for when I need that extra kick. It looks so cute and skinny!

Eye Color: Hazel Hair Color: Black Skintype: Combination Age: 20

Sat, 08/30/2008 - 11:49am

daniella says,

I've seen this before on QVC- I wanted it then, and after this review- I am getting it today! I'd never heard of the "tightliner" method and I was anxious to know what it was. Upon my search I found a great web site complete with video! It's a must see to experience the "tightliner" technique! http://www.jsonline.com/story/index.aspx?id=487834

Eye Color: Hazel Hair Color: Brunette Skintype: Combination Age: 0

Sat, 08/30/2008 - 8:52pm

38goingon29 says,

That is a great demonstation video of the tightliner technique, thanks Daniella. I use Laura Mercier's flat liner brush with Bleu Marine and it stays on great and looks fabulous. If you have thin or sparse lashes this is an awesome way to define your eyes and make your lashes look thicker.

Eye Color: Hazel Hair Color: Brunette Skintype: Combination Age: 0

Fri, 04/10/2009 - 4:53pm

ollie says,

When I was three I sat on my bathroom counter lecturing my mom about how much prettier she'd look if she'd just "wear some lipstick mommy" I belive I said. Yup, I told my own mother that she'd look better if she'd wear lipstick. Ever since then (and probably before then too) I've been a makeup addict. I love ALL eyeliner, it really makes my eyes 'pop'.

Eye Color: Brown Hair Color: Brunette Skintype: Oily Age: 14

Thu, 01/07/2010 - 4:53pm

stylista says,

I consider myself an eyeliner addict because no matter what makeup I use I always have eyeliner on. I have been looking for different types and the liquid once work the best for me.

Eye Color: Brown Hair Color: Brunette Skintype: Combination Age: 18

Sun, 01/24/2010 - 1:07pm

AnnieBlue says,

I don't really wear a lot of eyeliner...but it sounds great!

Eye Color: Brown Hair Color: Brunette Skintype: Dry Age: 13

Fri, 02/05/2010 - 2:40pm

Faye says,

I am a huge eyeliner addict, literally wouldnt leave the house without it! At the moment I am not faithful to a certain brand so I think I will be trying this one next! Can not wait! :)