double take eyeliner

Tarte Double Take Eyeliner (travel size) puts two liners in one barrel: a waterproof liquid at one end, a self-sharpening gel pencil at the other. That means a soft, smudgy definition and a sharp graphic wing come from the same tool — useful at home, more useful in a travel bag.

What it actually does

• Two liners, one barrel. Waterproof liquid on one side, gel pencil on the other, so you can build a wide range of eye looks without carrying two products.
• Pencil that defines the inner rim. The gel side is Amazonian clay-infused and glides along the inner lash line; Tarte calls Amazonian clay nature's most perfect ingredient for better, longer, truer wear.
• Self-sharpening. No sharpener to pack or lose.
• Liquid that dries down. It goes on glossy and sets to a semi-matte, opaque finish.
• Mineral pigments are included to soothe and soften the skin around the lash line, per the brand.
• Free of parabens, phthalates, mineral oil and triclosan, and the brand states it is vegan and gluten-free.

How to use

1. Advance the pencil. Twist the base to bring the gel tip out, then trace along the upper and lower lash lines to define and contour — it also makes the lashes look denser.
2. Switch ends for the liquid. Hold the precision tip at a slight angle and run it along the upper lash line for a defined look or a bolder wing.
3. Build a crisp wing. Draw a thin line outwards from the outer corner, bring it back to meet the centre of the lash line, and apply a second coat to close any gaps.

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