Tarte
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Item 2220240
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Push-up bra for your lashes! Tarte's Lights, Camera, Lashes 4-in-1 mascara volumizes, lengthens, curls & conditions lashes.
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Rated 4.36 out of 5 stars
5512 Reviews
This is one of my favorite mascaras. Sometimes I run out and rely more on one of my other mascaras (hey, I need to have options!). Then I run into Ulta and spot this and forget why I quit using it. The mascara isn't water proof (but they offer waterproof mascaras), but it lasts all day on me for an average day. Some of my days end up being more than just an 8 hour work day - it recently lasted 9 hours of work, plus a quick dinner out, then 3 hours of a training. I expected it to smudge a little, but no problems! I never have issues with smudging for me, unless I rub my eyes a ton or my allergies are in full force. My skin (and eyes) are somewhat sensitive - not the most sensitive out there, but more so than most of my friends. I have no issues with this mascara, and have been using it on and off for several years now. I love that one quick coat can give a better than natural look, or you can build it up. If you do build it up (which I always do), I love that it doesn't get stiff or flaky. It rarely clumps for me, but when it does, a quick brush through with a lash brush fixes it (this happens if I apply a ton, and again, not often). Even though it lasts all day on me, it easily washes off with my normal face cleanser (Boscia's Makeup Breakup or an Amore Pacific face wash). I also like that Tarte is a brand with more natural ingredients - okay, it's not all natural and it's not saving the world, but it's a good move if you're looking to start getting into more natural ingredients (also worth noting that natural doesn't necessarily mean better, more effective, or free of irritants!). I know that you're supposed to trash your mascara after 3 months, but since I don't use the same one every day, I never do. If I did use this every day, I think it would last a little over 3 months (I gave a friend a travel size tube I got in a gift set and she has been using it for at least 2 months - she's a blonde and I don't think that the black is too harsh on her at all). Lights, Camera, Lashes works really well with Tarte's primer but also works well without it (I just find that the primer gives a little more oomph!). It holds a curl nicely, and thickens without huge clumps and adds length. The length isn't very dramatic, but again, you can build it up if you like. My lashes are decently long, and if I build it up too much without letting it dry, I end up with smudges on my glasses and occasionally under my eye brows.
I have tested several different mascaras this week. My goal is to find a gluten-free,paraben free mascara that performs as well as Blinc mascara (Blinc is awesome, but contains parabens, so it's time to move it out of my makeup bag). So, among those I tried from the Tarte line were Lights, Camera, Flashes AND Lights, Camera, Lashes. I am sorry to say that both were unacceptably clumpy and flaky. The newer "Flashes" version turned out to be even clumpier/flakier than the "Lashes" version. A positive was that both mascaras definitely stayed put and didn't smudge. That's very good news for those of us with oily eyes. However, the clumpiness and flakiness are show stoppers for me. I tried using a lash primer (Clinique) but it didn't help. I even purchased a metal lash comb and tried combing out the clumps, but that wasn't effective either. To be extra sure before making a final judgment, I tried both of these products for two days each, and got the same result each time. These are fresh, right-off-the-shelf from Ulta, so I don't expect they'd get any better with age. I will be returning both mascaras. I have moved on to Too-Faced Lash Injection, and have had much better results.
5
mary from crystal lake il
Very long and thick lashes without clumping, smudging or flaking
Shopaholic from Fairfax, Va
Wow, this mascara is the best. It made my thin lashes long and thick. Amazing! It doesn't irritate my eyes the way other mascaras do. It is very nice. I usually don't buy prestige brands because I don't think they are worth the money but this was well worth the buy.
2
BH from Louisville, KY
I used to LOVE this product 10+ years ago, and recently decided to revisit it. Now I find it to be a little clumpy and it makes my lashes go stick straight after just a couple of hours. I think it was a product ahead of its time, but so many other brands have surpassed it - even the drugstore versions. It's also hard to take off without dedicated eye makeup remover.
Sam from Buffalo, NY
This is the first time I've bought an "expensive" mascara. I understand and can justify the price! This stuff is amazing. One coat and my lashes were instantly longer and voluminous! In love with this stuff and is now officially my go-to mascara!
Gabriela from MacAllen Tx
Magnifico
Shortstop81 from Illinois
I love this stuff!!!! Just one coat gives me false looking lashes! Two looks even more insane! I love how long this wears in no matter what weather. I love Tarte and this is one of my faves of their products.
Violette from Chicago
It went on without clumping
Suzanne from Lake Elmo, MN
Awesome product. I am 68, have allergies, light skinned, blonde lashes that can barely be seen without mascara. This mascara did not irritate my eyes. It's a softer black that does not make my lashes look overdone. Formula doesn't make lashes look or feel stiff while giving me volume and length. My lashes actually feel soft. I've had no problem with clumping during application. I have to use concealer under eyes and, typically, mascara (even when just applied to upper lashes) tends to bleed off onto my favorite cream concealer...this does not. I even slept in it, and I had no run-off below my eyes. Mascara didn't flake. Do you ever wonder if review is promotional and honest? I always do when review is over the top. I got mine because it came with Tarte eyelash curler...that I hate because I always pinch my lids. As soon as I run out of the sample, I'll be purchasing more.
Anita from Westminster CO
This mascara does not clump, love it
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crystal from MS
This mascara does nothing for my lashes. Loreal or Maybelline is cheaper and better.
Gfoghorn from WI
Flakes! Very disappointed. I've loved Tarte in the past. Waste of money.
Bec from Moore Oklahoma
This mascara certainly looks the part of a show stopper but the flakes will leave you looking like a flop. It's not contact friendly and there is so much fall out flakes left behind on your cheeks, you'll be eye catching for the wrong reasons. It truly looks amazing but the flakes are just too much.
Bagelface from Austin
Worst mascara I've ever used. Within the first week of using, 1/3 of my lashes had fallen out. I couldn't believe it. I loved it so much-very defined lashes without looking spidery. It's taking weeks to grow back my lashes! Very disappointed
Lauren P. from Portage, MI
This is literally the best mascara! It transforms my lashes and gives them that VA-VOOM look tgat we are all searching for! I highly recommend!
Alana from Boston
Had high expectations because I used this several years ago and it has great reviews. It looks good at first but it quickly smudges and flakes off
Blueyedangel from Tucson, AZ
I bought this a few days ago and have absolutely loved it. It goes on easily and from the first application it's a noticeable difference. My lashes look fuller and longer. I also love that it doesn't get flakey clumpy or cause my lashes to stick together like some brands I have tried.
4
Deena from Naugatuck, CT
So this mascara definitely enhances my eyelashes, no problem with the problem itself. I'm not a fan of the packaging at all, to the point that I would probably not buy this again. I find it uncomfortable to hold, especially to rotate the wand and I'm applying it.
Classyk1 from Florida
My lashes looks just like false eyelashes. They are long and thick and beautiful. They look like they all day long. I will definitely buy this again.
The only sj from Thousand Oaks, ca
Too much product on the wand creating clumps.
3
JB from Dallas
Honestly the product isn't bad but if you are looking for glow up lashes this product might not be the one for you. I won't buy this again because I like my lashes to look full. I will definitely be going back to my pink and black bottle of Lancôme.
xoamandaox from williamstown
wanted to like it but it just seems like a cheap mascara with a high end name.
Dee from Palos Heights, IL
It so hard to find a good, clean, mascara - this one will be returned.
Nikki from USA
This is ok. It is flaky and by the time I am done applying it I have to brush off flakes underneath my eyes. Still gets flaky throughout the day. It does give decent volume.
Kendall from United States
I can vouch that this is 100% waterproof (or at least tear proof 😂). I wore this while breaking up with my bf and it hasn't ran on my face at all even after hours and days of crying.
y from usa
dislike the brush, product, and packaging honestly