Review & Swatches:Tarte Tartiest Clay Paint Liner

Hey, guys! I have been wanting to put up this review for a while but I decided to wait a couple months to see if this particular liner would dry out. Good news it didn't so we are off on a good start (let's hope it stays that way!). I ordered my Tarteist Clay Paint Liner on Sephora's website for $24. The amount of product icluded is .21 OZ. Tarte was also generous and included a decent angled liner brush for application. Now let's take a look at the product details Tarte Cosmetics shared! 

Product details 

What it is:
An innovative, waterproof cream eyeliner with a unique blending tip that is inspired by an artist’s palette. 

What it does:
Think outside the lines when you define eyes like a pro with tarte’s clay paint liner. Inspired by the ease of an artist’s palette, this one-of-a-kind, squeezable cream liner offers a seamless, no-budge application—simply squeeze, line, and define. The unique formula features fewer waxes, cushioned pigments, and a special development process that allows for the creamiest texture and smoothest application. The tube was created with an innovative artistic delivery system, a tapered tip, and a flat blending stage so you can simply pick up the ideal amount of product and blend for foolproof perfection. The sketcher-angled bamboo liner brush easily glides the plush, triple-black, formula along the contours of the eyelid. Featuring the same waterproof, 12-hour wear as tarte’s signature clay pot liners, this next-generation liner has cushion slide technology that lets you custom create your own signature lines without ever pulling or transferring. 

What it is formulated WITHOUT:
- Parabens 
- Phthalates 

What else you need to know:
This product is ophthalmologist and dermatologist tested.

Consistency/ Application 

The consistency is hybrid of a gel and liquid liner. It has a slip to it but not in the way where it's easy to start a paint party on your eye lid. It's just enough to glide across the wrinkles on the lid without tugging from one reminder of our aging to the next( I'm talking about wrinkles, haha). The liner itself is not runny but it's not thick either. When I squeeze it through the tube It comes out it in a circular formation that spreads out easily into the bowl like tip (blending stage).

Longevity

This part is tricky. I think this liner can last a long time if you're not an eye rubber but if I rub my eyes hard enough it does have the tendency to smudge a little. However, if  your eye area is a "no passing" zone then you should be fine. On days when I don't rub my eyes it will last for up to 12 hours, which is when I remove my makeup. So maybe it could last longer but honestly most people don't wear their makeup longer than that. Be sure to have a makeup remover handy, this liner is water proof to an extent. It will stay on if water is splashed on the face, so don't worry when you're sweating up a storm while tanning at your local pool this summer. Now, if water is applied and the liner is rubbed it will smudge some but to remove it completely you'll need a makeup remover. 

Best used for...

Winged liner. It's really easy to get the crisp tip that we all desire since its uber creamy and thin. It is smudgeable but I don't see most people purchasing this liner for that purpose. But if you are one of those people, I think you'll be pleased by its capability to smudge. 

Opacity and Finish

Honestly, I wish it was a tad bit darker. It's dark black but it's not pitch black. Although, I can get the desired darkness I want when I layer the product. The finish is most certainly matte. Once it's dry there's no smudging unless it's rubbed vigorously. Depending on the thickness of the coat, it usually dries in a minute or less. If your eyes are hooded or deep set be sure to give it time to fully dry or the liner will transfer to your brow bone. After that you should be fine for the remainder of the day. 

Packaging 

I really like the idea of a liner in a squeeze tube. I think it will last a lot longer before it dries out. The cap also features a small plug that goes into the tube when it's sealed shut. I can't imagine any air getting in there easiy if it's left shut. What I do is squeeze the tube just enough to allow any air trapped out and I'll screw the lid on. When I do that I know no air will leak into the tube and no air is left in to dry out the product. Who knows maybe this liner will last me for a year! That would be the first. 

Overall

I think it's a nice liner. I might repurchase it if it doesn't dry out for a very long time. However, I don't see it as a necessary or must have product. Drugstore eyeliners are just as good and cost a portion of the price. But if you're interested anyways just know it is a good eyeliner that's easy to use. The best thing about it is the consistency. I sometimes have a hard time applying eyeliner to my eyes because of wrinkles but this liner just glides across them so effortlessly. If your eyes are the same maybe it would be better than a drugstore liner. I honestly just think it depends on the buyers needs. 

Pro's

Easy to apply

Dark Black

Pigmented

Long lasting

Smooth/creamy 

Waterproof

Easy to remove

Matte

Smudgeable 

Doesn't dry out as fast

Nice packaging

Cons

Price

Can wear off when rubbed

Photos & Swatches 

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Have you tried the Tarte Tarteist Clay Paint Liner?

Do you want to try it?

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