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emphasEYES™ Brow - high definition brow pencil

emphasEYES™ Amazonian clay waterproof brow pencil


A super slim, waterproof eyebrow pencil that glides on smoothly and last all day long.
 
43 ratings
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Maureen Kelly, Founder and CEO of tarte cosmetics, is excited to announce a follow-up to the best-selling emphasEYES™ eyeliner pencil: the emphasEYES™ Brow pencil with comb!

It is a super slim, waterproof eyebrow pencil that glides on smoothly and and lasts all day long thanks to our patented silicone formula infused with natural waxes, pigments, aloe and vitamins A and E.

Unlike thick wooden eyebrow pencils that tug on brows and give an unnatural look, emphasEYES™ for brows is four times narrower so it mimics brow hair for a more natural effect! This dual-ended pencil also features a precision brush to help groom and tame unruly hairs into place.

available in two shades:
taupe - universal for blonde, auburn, lighter brown or grey hair
medium brown - best for medium to dark brown or black hair
skinvigorating™ ingredients
aloe leaf extract: widely-known plant extract with soothing, healing and antiseptic properties that helps maintain moisture balance in the skin
carnauba wax: emollient derived from the leaves of the carnauba palm this natural wax ensures a smooth application
vitamin E: natural preservative that also acts as an anti-inflammatory emollient and protects against free radical damage
skinvigorating™ benefits
formulated without mineral oil
formulated without paraben
formulated without phthalates
cruelty free
formulated without sodium lauryl sulfate
formulated without synthetic fragrance
dermatologist tested
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Ingredients: Ethylhexyl stearate, cera carnauba, hydrogenated palm kernel glycerides, hydrogenated palm glycerides, silica, aloe barbadensis leaf extract, tocopherol, retinyl palmitate. (+/-): Iron Oxides, (CI 77492, 77491, 77499), titanium dioxide (CI 77891), manganese violet (CI 77742).

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4.8 average from 43 total ratings

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100% would buy this product again.

Jennifer from PA
about 4 days, 16 hours ago

Can't live without this! Lasts longer than most pencils and stays true to color, very blendable!

Would you buy this product again? Yes

Barb from CA
about 3 weeks ago

Love this one!!! It does what it says it will do...stays on til I take it off, looks natural, is easy to use! I wouldn't be without it!!!

Would you buy this product again? Yes

Bryanne from GA
on 12/14/2011

I love the tiny edge, it fills my eyebrows in great without being overpowering. It goes on smooth and feather like.

Would you buy this product again? Yes

Haydee from GA
on 12/05/2011

Easy to use and blends in well for a natural look.

Would you buy this product again? Yes

Manasha from GA
on 12/04/2011

This product is great i use it everyday...and always getting compliments

Would you buy this product again? Yes

F from LA
on 12/02/2011

Fantastic! Not too hard, not too mushy and doesn't smear.

Would you buy this product again? Yes

Carlanna from FL
on 11/28/2011

I am always seeking the perfect brow pencil...........................wait I have found my perfect brow pencil ! The Taupe is perfect for my fair skin ,dirty blonde brows. I love that it stays put, is super fine, and a great color match for me. I will say the 1st one I bought at Sephora kept breaking, don't know if I got a "bad" one or if I applied too much pressure . I have not had that problem after that 1st one but I try to swivel out the tiniest bit and then choke hold it (avoid holding too high up) . I have used about 5 pencils since that 1st one and always order 2 at a time so I never run out. Don't get me wrong they last quite awhile but I always fear being without.

Would you buy this product again? Yes

LUCIA from MI
on 11/26/2011

OMG! This is the BEST eyebrow pencil in the world. I've tried them all and this one is waterproof, stays on until you take it off. I wish I've discovered this product long ago. I can't live without this product. My search is finally over. I will purchase 3 more as backup. If you are on the fence. Give this a try. You will not regret it.

Would you buy this product again? Yes

Kathy from MI
on 11/04/2011

I'm a eyebrow product expert from plucking too much and using MANY different products. This eye brow pencil from Tarte works very well. It is narrow with staying power and good colors. I'm able to make my brows thicker and natural looking by first applying pencil then brushing through with attatched brush at other end.I use Taupe because I have highlighted hair and brown appears too dark.I highly recommend this !!

Would you buy this product again? Yes

Tiffany from OK
on 10/25/2011

Love love love this product! I have dark brown hair with reddish tints (My mother is a redhead, hehe) and very fair skin, so I ordered the taupe color, though I might try the brown eventually. My eyebrows are thick but sparse, so I need a little filling. This product is wonderful and looks completely natural! I would definitely recommend it!

Would you buy this product again? Yes

Lin Lin from CA
on 10/11/2011

easy to use, portable, small and effective. must-have; i use it almost everyday. the taupe color is perfect; not too dark and not too light. (i have dark brown eyebrows but dont like to darken too much)

Would you buy this product again? Yes

ana from MA
on 09/23/2011

Got this pencil just today. Got here in 2 days - super fast shipping and i selected regular shipping. thank you! thank you! ok, now back to the brow pencil.

I've never done my eyebrows so i did a lot of research before purchasing... this eyebrow pencil wins in all areas!
waterproof, natural, eyebrow brush blends the color so well. it really looks so natural. I'm not a makeup pro and it was so easy to do this?! the color glides on so easily. My eyebrows look so nice! This eyebrow pencil def. made my day! :)

Would you buy this product again? Yes

Kim from VA
on 09/21/2011

AMAZING!! I recently learned that I'm allergic to paraben. I have used brow pencils for many years when I started losing eyebrow hair...in hind sight probably due to the allergy that I wasn't aware of. In my search for a paraben free brow pencil, I came across Tarte. I have no trouble at all with the texture of the pencil. It's small tip is VERY precise, easy to use, nothing is wasted (no sharpening) and looks completely natural. I have very dark brown hair and use the medium brown color. The spoolie brush helps blend and keep it looking natural. For those that are having problems with the tip breaking off, just twist it out a very little bit. Use short, light, wispy strokes, pulling away from your face. Do not "draw" on the brows. Flawless!!

Would you buy this product again? Yes

Kathryn from IL
on 08/30/2011

Like with any pencil the tip needs to be "warmed" by rubbing on your hand first, but once that happens it's very easy to apply and looks quite natural. The lighter color works for me, but I'm hoping additional shades may be added in the future?

Would you buy this product again? Yes

magdalena from CA
on 08/15/2011

Could not live w/o this product!!!! I have tried every darn pencil, brow powder out there and I have to say this is the best.. the colors are perfect. I use both. They are not orangey based which most are and they scream drawn on eyebrows! These pencils blends really well. my boyfriend had no idea I drew my eyebrows in until I told him.. Although on the pricey side especially for the mount you get. I have to stick w/these bcuz there's nothing like this out there.

Would you buy this product again? Yes

James from NY
on 08/10/2011

I just waxed off half my brow and made my hubby run to the store and pick this up for me! Very natural, no one would have guessed I was missing one eyebrow!

Would you buy this product again? Yes

Kao from CA
on 08/08/2011

This is a great brow pencil. It is very quick and easy to use.

Would you buy this product again? Yes

Ann Marie from OK
on 07/21/2011

Definitely the best eyebrow makeup I've tried! Goes on beautifully, looks natural, and lasts until I take it off! Gotta have it!

Would you buy this product again? Yes

Jennifer from FL
on 07/13/2011

I love this product. I have really thick, light colored brows which need alot of regular maintenance. The brush works great getting my brows to behave and is conveniently attached to the brow pencil which I use daily to highlight my blonde brows. The pencil also makes a great eyeliner for us fair skinned gals who want to look natural.

Would you buy this product again? Yes

Jamie from KS
on 07/05/2011

The pencil's size really allows me to perfect my brows quickly and without messing up severely. It is a nice matte finish so that my brows look naturally filled in instead of obvious fake. I have the darker color and it works for my hair which is light brown in the summer and gets darker in the winter months. It is pretty humid here in KS right now and my brows stay nice and groomed without any colorful sweat running into my eyes! Oh, I like the strength of the pencil and the spoolie; sometimes I'm hard handed and I feel that they will hold up well until I've used up the product!

Would you buy this product again? Yes

Ruth from CA
on 06/20/2011

I just bought this brow pencil (in taupe) and will never use anything else!!! It is perfect!!! I will be going back out this weekend to purchase another one!!!!

Would you buy this product again? Yes

Donna from AR
on 05/30/2011

I have the puniest eyebrows and what I do have are a mix of black & white. I've tried powders and other pencils but they turn my brows red or orange. But not this pencil...it blends so well that I look like I have dark brown brows and the color stays put all day into the night. Love it, Love it, Love it!

Would you buy this product again? Yes

Kelli from MO
on 05/20/2011

I have blonde hair, and finally a brow pencil that does not look orange on me. The most perfect and natural color. The only problem I have with it, is it has a tendency to break off, so you have to be very careful. Lasts all day long!!

Would you buy this product again? Yes

VANESSA from CA
on 05/19/2011

I love this brow pencil!!! But I wish there was one for redheads. The taupe is too ashy and the brown is too dark.

Would you buy this product again? Yes

Mush from KY
on 05/16/2011

Excellent + very natural looking. Taupe is a great color and I like how easy this is to apply!

Would you buy this product again? Yes

Jennifer from VA
on 04/08/2011

I have medium to light brown hair (ordered the taupe) and I love this! looks so natural; way beter than my anastacia brow pencil!

Would you buy this product again? Yes

Tracie from GA
on 02/19/2011

I hope I can buy this product for years to come. The applicator with brush is brilliant. It always looks natural and stays on all day. I have med. blonde hair and use the taupe. It is perfect for travel. LOVE!

Would you buy this product again? Yes

Lara from NY
on 02/15/2011

This is a great eyebrow pencil! Very natural color and glides on easily. Highly recommended!

Would you buy this product again? Yes

Jon from NY
on 02/04/2011

This pencil is perfect! It's so thin and works very well. The brush on the end helps blend it all in.

Would you buy this product again? Yes

Erin from FL
on 02/01/2011

I adore this pencil. I have light skin and light-medium blonde hair, and the taupe shade looks entirely natural. I use it to fill in my brows from the middle of the arch to the outer corner and it blends beautifully with natural eyebrows. The only qualm I have with this product is the packaging. Now, I love the twist-up feature because sharpening is a pain, but there is no ability to retract the pencil if you happen to bring up too much (this was a problem with my particular pencil at least). Otherwise, this is a great product and I will definitely repurchase.

Would you buy this product again? Yes

Chelsie from WA
on 01/20/2011

This has become one of the staple products in my makeup bag. I have full eyebrows, but one side is naturally sparser than the other, a few quick strokes with this pencil and viola! Perfect pair of face framing brows. And since I have to be at work at 5:30am, the ease of use with this product is an extra bonus!

Would you buy this product again? Yes

Magda from CA
on 01/13/2011

I absolutely love this product! I tried using the Med Brown but nah went back to the taupe. I have light brown hair and my eyebrows are dark brown but I'm missing some hair do to over plucking when I was younger. It shades them in very naturally! Every time there's a sale I stock up!

Would you buy this product again? Yes

jessica from NY
on 12/17/2010

I wasnt convinced that this would be good, but i decided to give this a try... and im sold!
before this, part of my eyebrows dont show in pictures, and i thought thats just how it was gonna be..
with this pencil, i never have to worry about drawing them in too dark or not good enough. it comes out perfect everytime and looks AMAZING in pictures! love everything fromthe emphasEYES

Would you buy this product again? Yes

Magda from CA
on 11/29/2010

I love this pencil it gives me a natural look. I have light golden brown hair and I use Taupe. I would want to try brown to see if I like it better. I just don't like the dark fake look so not sure.

Would you buy this product again? Yes

HEATHER from AZ
on 11/23/2010

Love love love it!! I have fair skin and blonde hair.. most brow color looks fake on my skin tone but not this!! I use the taupe color and it looks sooo natural!! Love the way it frames my eyes and stays all day!! Definitely, one of my favorite Tarte products!!

Would you buy this product again? Yes

arianne
on 11/05/2010

I really love this. I use it every single day. I recommend it to everyone with any brow type! This is a must have!

Would you buy this product again? Yes

Annette from NJ
on 11/01/2010

Bought this pencil at ULTA based on recommendation of one of the sales personnel...Bought it in Taupe...Well needless to say it is the BEST Eye Pencil I have ever used...going to order two more...don't want to ever run out...Only wish they had some setting powder so it would stay on longer....LOVE LOVE LOVE this Pencil.

Would you buy this product again? Yes

Julianna from NY
on 10/11/2010

I received a small sample of the Taupe color at Sephora and absolutely fell in love. I never thought much about filling in my eyebrows, as I didn't want them to look too fake (or crooked). I also had trouble finding the right color. I have light brown hair and everything seemed too dark or too red toned. This pencil is absolutely perfect for me. It fills my eyebrows in such a subtle way that you really can't tell that I have done anything to them (and that's what I was looking for).

Would you buy this product again? Yes

Alecia from CO
on 10/04/2010

This product really helps fill in the ends of my brows where I have always been a bit sparse. The look is very natural and polished, not at all "rubber stamped"

Would you buy this product again? Yes

britney from CA
on 09/04/2010

This is seriously the best eyebrow pencil I have used. I'm very picky about color/texture but this is great. It fills them in without looking too fake. Love love love!

Would you buy this product again? Yes

Kay from NY
on 09/02/2010

Taupe is a great shade to cover a range of haircolors. Love the thin line that mimics an actual hair in width. The brush is also very handy.

Would you buy this product again? Yes

Meghan from TX
on 08/12/2010

Overall, this is the best brown product I've found. I use it everyday. I use the taupe shade, and while it looks good, I wish there were more color choices because at times the taupe can come off a little too ashy on me since I have auburn hair. I also wish there was more product in the tube. I go through these somewhat quickly. I'm not sure how the other reviewers tube lasted 7 months, but mine last 2-3 months at most. It has great staying power and glides on effortlessly.

Would you buy this product again? Yes

Dorothy from CA
on 08/09/2010

I thought this brow pencil was simple and natural looking if you don't apply too much. Pretty self explanatory and a no brainer.

Would you buy this product again? Yes

Amanda from WA
on 08/05/2010

So easy to use! The thin pencil works well for drawing "hairs" and you never need to waste product by sharpening. Unfortunately, it made me break out under my eyebrow hairs! I have black hair but have been using the taupe pencil because it looks very natural on my sparse, Asian brows. Perhaps I'm layering it on too heavily. I'll give the dark brown a try, but if it breaks me out, *sigh* sad day. It's such a nice tool to have.

Would you buy this product again? Yes

Melissa from CA
on 08/03/2010

Best brow pencil out there. I don't want to live without this one! It may seem pricey, but I've used the same one daily for at least 7 months and it has yet to run out.

Would you buy this product again? Yes

Kristen from OR
on 08/02/2010

The pencil is thin so it works well with thinner brows. Brush on the end is very handy to have. Looks very natural. Should be a duo ended product with clear gel on the other end. For those of us with thicker brows.

Would you buy this product again? Yes