Tarte Lights, Camera, Splashes! Waterproof Mascara: Mascara by Tarte, Mascara Review

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Tarte Lights, Camera, Splashes! Waterproof Mascara: Mascara 7.9 out of 10 based on 7.9 ratings. 7.9 user reviews.

8

So much drama!
j_orestano (221 reviews)

This mascara has a good & bad side. Pros: the volume it gives is INSANE. The color is a very deep glossy black. It holds curl and stays all day without smudging. I find that when I layer it over a lengthening mascara, my lashes are super full and dramatic--to the point of looking like fake lashes! Cons: it can be quite clumpy. The formula is wet and goopy, and the stopper leaves globs on the brush, which means globs on the lashes. But combing thru them usually does the trick. All in all, I love this mascara (besides the price of course). — 2 years ago

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6

Good enough
slagoon (50 reviews)

We’ll start with the brush. This has the typical cylindrical brush with a slight taper at the end. It is somewhat difficult for me to get the outside and inside lashes, but it is do-able and does just fine on the lower lashes. This formula is very different than any mascara I’ve tried before. It is actually somewhat liquidy. It is nice though, because it is thin enough that it doesn’t clump and allows the brush to easily separate lashes. Also as a result of the viscosity of the mascara, it is not very lengthening or volumizing, but it holds a curl really well! This mascara is waterproof, and they weren’t kidding. I had a sad event a few hours after application, and even with the waterworks this mascara did not budge. One really different and nice thing about this mascara is that once it is on, it doesn’t feel like you are wearing mascara. It is super light weight, and if you touch your lashes they don’t feel much different than they normally do. This mascara gives just a nice natural look. Its perfect for going to the beach or the gym, or anywhere you want to go where you don’t want to look like you are wearing makeup. I prefer more drama or a more intense look - It doesn't do everything I want so I'm not rating it more than "good" — 3 months, 2 weeks ago

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Tarte Mascara
willow1948 (3 reviews)

I purchased this from QVC (double product offer). Although it does volumize and lengthen, I find it difficult to keep it from flaking. I use a lash comb between coats to keep it from clumping It does not feel like there is as much product in the tube as it ran out sooner than I expecteed, based on my use of other mascaras. — 10 months, 3 weeks ago

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2

cruelty-free, but not streak-free
lynnette_joy_housky (1 reviews)

This $20 waterproof-all-natural-cruelty-free mascara makes me feel like a good person(& a sucker), but it is NOT waterproof. It says it's tear and sweat proof, and I have had it run on me in both cases. However, the wand gives great coverage and length and the product doesn't irritate my super-sensitive eyes. If they got rid of the expensive decoration, stopped calling it waterproof, and brought the price down, I might buy it again. — 1 year, 9 months ago

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10

Lashes!
hrhclaire (30 reviews)

This is by far the best mascara I've every used, and I've tried many. I have short, sparse, straight blond lashes, and this mascara makes them stand out and lasts all day. Usually I curl them but it falls out after a few minutes. This mascara makes the curl last all day, and stands up to rubbing, eye drops, ten hours of taking children on public transportation, you name it. I will cry if this is every discontinued, but at least my mascara won't run. — 2 years, 6 months ago

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9

tarte mascara!!!
brunettebeauty (86 reviews)

This is one of my favorite waterproof mascaras! Get really full, pretty lashes. It doesn't smudge or drip. I really love the brush- not too big but not too small. This is a great mascara that volumizes and lengthens my lashes. And the bottle is sooo adorable!!! — 3 years, 4 months ago

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9

Great!
shecandoit (53 reviews)

Finally a product that works great. Very light and waterproof. Good value for the excellent product. — 3 years, 11 months ago

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Tarte Lights, Camera, Splashes! Waterproof Mascara: Mascara
diamondcarol27 (30 reviews)

This is some good stuff. Does not run. A little pricey but worth it. — 3 years, 11 months ago

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9

so cute... and it works!
mimigg (6 reviews)

Usually I agonize over the choices when choosing a new mascara, as it is my essential beauty product; however,i bought this on impulse ... the packaging is soo cute! I was pleasantly surprised to discover that it actually works really well. It does it's job as a waterproof mascara, but even more impressive, it holds it's own in comparison to other brands with ten times the hype. definitely give it a try. — 4 years ago

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tarts waterproff mascara
signal7 (4 reviews)

this mascara is wonderful love the no clumps an full lashes — 4 years, 1 month ago

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