Opening Act™ Lash Primer

Tarte Opening Act™ Lash Primer is the layer that goes on before mascara and gives it something to build on. Tarte describes it as an ultra-conditioning treatment primer that adds volume before any mascara touches the lash, and it ships with a deluxe size of the brand's light, camera, lashes™ 4-in-1 mascara so you can run the pair together straight away.

What it actually does

• Builds the base coat. The primer adds volume on its own, so your mascara starts from a thicker lash rather than a bare one.
• Lengthens and strengthens. Tarte says the nurturing, plant-based conditioners in it work on length and lash strength, and help head off flaking and fall-out.
• Makes black mascara look blacker. The formula is tinted white, which the brand says intensifies the bold black effect of the mascara layered over it.
• The brush wraps the lash. A 360° magniLASH brush coats the lash from every angle.
• Conditioning ingredients. Cellulose is the plant-derived thickener, carnauba wax — an emollient from carnauba palm leaves — keeps the application smooth, and olive esters condition and protect the lash.
• Cruelty-free and gluten-free. Free of parabens, phthalates, mineral oil, retinyl palmitate, oxybenzone and triclosan.

How to use

1. Apply the primer first, before any mascara.
2. Wedge the 360° magniLASH brush in at the lash roots, then comb up toward the tips.
3. Follow with two coats of the included deluxe light, camera, lashes™ 4-in-1 mascara while the primer is still fresh.

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