tarte eye highlight pencil — White full size, longwear gel with built-in smudger, vegan & cruelty-free

tarte fake awake eye highlight is a twist-up brightening pencil that instantly opens and illuminates eyes, brow bone, waterline and small facial highlights.

If you want a quick, buildable way to make eyes look more awake without layered products or a makeup artist, this creamy gel pencil delivers a natural, brightening effect in seconds. The glide-on formula neutralizes darkness on the inner rim, brightens inner corners and lifts the brow area while a built-in smudger softens edges for a seamless finish. It comes in white and nude, is longwearing, and formulated without parabens, mineral oil, phthalates, triclosan, SLS or gluten.

How does this pencil brighten tired-looking eyes?

The soft gel pigment neutralizes the inner rim and waterline to reduce the appearance of redness and shadow, while a subtle highlight on the inner corner and brow bone reflects light. Applied strategically, it creates the illusion of wider, more rested eyes without heavy shimmer or chalkiness.

• Neutralizes inner rim and waterline for brighter whites
• Light-reflecting finish on inner corners and brow bone
• Built-in smudger blends for a natural, seamless look

Will it stay put throughout the day and work with contacts?

This formula is designed for longwear and is resistant to transferring, with clinical testing reporting all-day performance. It is ophthalmologist-tested and safe for contact lens wearers when used as directed, minimizing midday touch-ups.

• Longwear, transfer-resistant gel formula
• Ophthalmologist- and dermatologist-tested
• Suitable for contact lens wearers when applied correctly

How do I apply it for the most natural effect?

Twist the pencil to reveal a small amount of product, glide along the inner rim, add a touch to the inner corner and sweep under the brow. Use the integrated smudger to soften lines; a light hand builds results without cakiness.

• Twist up a small amount; avoid overextending the tip
• Blend edges with the built-in smudger for a soft finish
• Layer lightly for brighter effect on waterline, nose bridge and Cupid’s bow

What makes this different from a regular highlighter or liner?

This product combines the precision of a pencil with a gel’s hydrating glide and a smudger’s blending ability, created specifically to target inner-eye and small facial highlights. It’s formulated to conceal tiredness and reflect light without glitter or heavy shimmer, giving a subtle, believable boost.

• Gel pencil format for controlled placement and creamy glide
• Multi-use: waterline, inner corner, brow bone, nose and Cupid’s bow
• Clean formulation: free from parabens, mineral oil, phthalates, triclosan, SLS and gluten

Who is this for? If you want a fast, travel-friendly tool to make eyes appear brighter and more awake without adding bulk to your routine, this pencil fits in any kit. Ideal for busy mornings, quick touch-ups, contact-lens wearers who need gentle formulas, and anyone who prefers a low-shimmer, natural highlight that lasts through the day.

• Size: full-size twist-up pencil
• Finishes available: white or nude
• Vegan and cruelty-free

Ingredients

Please refer to product packaging for the most up to date list of ingredients and country of origin. Trimethylsiloxysilicate, dimethicone, synthetic wax, microcrystalline wax/cera microcristallina/cire microcristalline, diisostearyl malate, calcium aluminum borosilicate, isohexadecane, aluminum hydroxide, kaolin, silica, sorbitan isostearate, silica silylate, tin oxide, pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate, titanium dioxide (CI 77891).