Tarte Fake Awake Eye Highlight — Nude Brightening Gel Pencil for Waterline & Inner Corner, Longwear Vegan

tarte fake awake eye highlight is a twist-up gel highlighter pencil that brightens inner corners, waterline, brow bone, nose and Cupid’s bow for an instantly more awake look.

Designed as a quick, multi-use brightening stick, this longwear vegan formula glides on smoothly and blends with the built-in smudger for a natural, open-eyed effect. The gel texture neutralizes the inner rim and reflects light where you need it most, helping eyes appear larger and more rested without heavy makeup. Free from parabens, mineral oil, phthalates, triclosan, sodium lauryl sulfate and gluten, it’s formulated for everyday use and comes in nude or white to suit different skin tones and finishes.

How does this pencil make eyes look more awake?

The creamy gel deposits subtle brightening pigments on key areas—the inner rim, waterline and inner corner—so light reflects off the eye area and creates an illusion of wider, more alert eyes. Because it’s buildable, you can dial the effect from soft and natural to more pronounced for evening looks.

• Neutralizes the inner rim to reduce darkness
• Brightens inner corners for reflected light
• Waterproof, longwear formula that stays put

Where else can I use it besides the waterline?

This stick is deliberately multi-functional: apply along the brow bone to lift the eye, sweep on the nose bridge for subtle highlight, or dot on the Cupid’s bow to enhance lip shape. The smudger end lets you blend edges for a soft, natural finish.

• Brow bone: adds lift and dimension
• Nose bridge: creates subtle highlight and symmetry
• Cupid’s bow: gives a delicate lip-enhancing sheen

Is it safe for sensitive eyes and contact lens-wearers?

The formulation has been dermatologist- and ophthalmologist-tested and is described as safe for contact lens wearers, making it suitable for many sensitive-eye concerns. Still, perform a patch test if you have a history of reactions to eye products, and discontinue use if irritation occurs.

• Ophthalmologist tested for eye-area use
• Dermatologist tested and labeled vegan
• Clinically studied for all-day wear in a small trial

How do I apply and maintain the look throughout the day?

Twist the pencil to reveal product, glide onto the chosen area, then blend with the built-in smudger for an even finish. For longer-lasting brightness, set lightly with a translucent or light-reflecting powder; remove with a gentle eye makeup remover at day’s end.

• Twist-up design avoids sharpening; glide and blend
• Set with powder to extend wear in humid conditions
• Waterproof formula reduces transfer and smudging

Who is this for: Anyone seeking an easy, multi-use brightening tool to make eyes appear more open and refreshed—perfect for busy mornings, travel, or a quick touch-up. It’s especially useful for those who prefer minimal, natural-looking makeup, wear contacts, or want a cruelty-free, vegan option for targeted highlighting. Choose nude for a soft, skin-toned lift or white for a more luminous, pronounced effect.

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, calcium aluminum borosilicate, diisostearyl malate, isohexadecane, aluminum hydroxide, kaolin, silica, sorbitan isostearate, silica silylate, tin oxide, pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate, titanium dioxide (CI 77891), iron oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499).