Infused with micronized clay and reinforced by a natural waterproofing agent, these plush shadow/liners are a must for creating intense and long-lasting high-definition eyes. Tarte's natural Amazonian clay is one of nature's perfect ingredients, lending deep color pigments while nourishing the skin, reducing surface oil and improving overall texture for smooth application. The botanical waterproofing agent is "earth engineered" from a blend of natural plant waxes to form an impermeable layer that protects against rain, sweat, tears, and creasing. This fusion of nature and technology results in an intense, smooth cream that can be smudged onto lids as an allover shadow or used as a high-definition liner. The double-ended brush makes that your choice.
Each emphasEYES shadow/liner is housed in an airtight jar to keep the product's cushiony texture intact. Some cream/gel shadows and liners dry out fairly quickly. They start life dry, and they get worse over time. Not this one! When you dip its companion brush into the product, you'll see why. It's like a fine cream, and it blends like a dream.
From the lop left, moving clockwise, are brown, bronze, plum, and green. Those titles are much too humble - much simpler than these gorgeous shades. There's something special about each one. The brown is a deep, dark brown - in some lights almost indistinguishable from black. It's the perfect shade for those who don't find full-on jet black flattering by day. The green is a trendy khaki - as pretty as it gets. It's my personal favorite among favorites. I consider it a must-have.
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The photo at right shows all five shades I have. I don't have Indigo, although I'd like to. Navy liners are among my favorites. Green is similar to the new Khaki Platine, but without as much shimmer. I'm not sure how it gets any better! Would it be appropriate for me to gush now?
Bronze is a rich shade, one that will flatter any complexion. The Plum is among the trendy shades for 2011. It may not be my best shade, but I'll bet it will work for so many gals. Black and Brown? Who can't use them forever?
It's so generous that Tarte provides a brush with each of these emphasEYES Amazonian Clay Waterproof Liners - as if their skinvigorating ingredients weren't enough! When Tarte named these liners waterproof, they weren't overstating that feature. When used as either a shadow or liner, they won't move once they set - and they set quickly. They are perfect for summer, when moisture attacks from all angles.
These shadow/liners apply with a creamy ease that will surprise you. You won't struggle, and you won't have to fuss and start over. If you have sensitive eyes, like I do, you will find Tarte's liners perfect. Make sure to screw the caps on tightly after you use them, and these liners will make you glamorous and happy for a very long time.
You can purchase emphasEYES Amazonian Clay Waterproof Liner from Tarte, Sephora, Ulta, QVC, and beauty.com. You really need to try at least one.
Photos at top courtesy of Tarte; other photos by Best Things in Beauty
8 comments:
I've been looking at these every time I hit Ulta or Sephora, but for some reason I haven't purchased yet. Like you, my favorite is the khaki. Somehow I missed the fact that they could be used as shadows as well. Now that I know, I'm probably going to have to give a couple a try!
Thanks for the great review and swatches!
Shannon
Hi Shannon!
That's what's so very cool about these dual-purpose beauties! You are going to love Khaki, err, I mean Green. :)
Ok, you need to go back to taking your photos in full sun. That's the second great photo I've seen you take and I'm going to have to collect these, too!! First the Lancome palette -- wonderful, btw -- now these.
Hi Maripi!
I got a laugh out of that. I will time my work schedule to accommodate my hobby. That and control the weather. No prob! :)
Seriously, these are truly gorgeous cream shadows/liners, and Tarte hasn't received enough "press" for them. They are must-haves. With a brush too! Beyond great value.
The green and the bronze are wonderful looking, and I particularly like that they're waterproof: no raccoon eyes in the pool!
I quite like the items I already have by Tarte...I think I'll like these too.
Thanks for the review!
Hi Lovethescents,
The Green and Bronze are my faves! Not that the others aren't fabulous, but I adore the khaki and bronze shades, which are so pretty on my fair skin!
I have the black one and really love it, but I want the plum and bronze. (if I didn't already have "Forest" by Bobbi Brown, I'd be after that one, too!). I find myself loving more and more Tarte products.
Hi MamaVal!
The nicest thing about these is their softness (press lightly with a brush, and they give, like a cushion). The color blends so easily as a creamy result.
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