Tarte lights, camera, lashes™ 4-in-1 mascara Review

Purchased the travel size as I was unsure if I would like it or not, but omg this mascara is so good! Makes your eyelashes look so long! Will definitely repurchase once I run out!

I own this mascara in a mini. It is a vegan formula, which claims to lengthen, curl, volumize and condition lashes.

The mascara comes in a solid plastic bottle which has a scaly texture. There is an indent at each end of the tube, on the bottle and the wand, which I think is supposed to make it look like a mermaid’s tail. The shade I have is black. The brush itself is quite bristly, which is not a shape I usually go for, but I was willing to give it a try.

After using this mascara for the past month or so, I have decided that I really, really like it. The formula is not too wet, so the mascara does not budge at all. After years of preferring rubber wands with prongs, I have found the bristly wand of this mascara to be very effective. It fans out my lashes beautifully, with hardly any clumping, and it is easy to coat and separate my lashes. As for the four claims: lashes do look longer as the mascara allows you to coat your lashes all the way to the end; I didn’t notice any particular curl to my lashes, or increase in volume either, beyond what other mascara brands can do, but the condition of my lashes looks good.

Still, even without meeting all four of its claims, I am very impressed with this mascara’s brush and formula. I think it may be my new favourite mascara.

Tarte is the only beauty brand I follow on Instagram. Well, the only big one anyway. I’m not sure why. I don’t remember why I followed them, but after seeing post after post I decided to check their website, and I came across the most beautiful tube – it was holographic!! Inside housed mascara. Unfortunately I wasn’t willing to pay $38 dollars for it, so I settled for a kit and got a mini of it instead in the regular packaging.

For something called ‘Lights, Camera, Lashes’ I honestly thought the packaging would be more… extravagant? That’s why I was so drawn to the shiny holo one, but this is their regular packaging so it must work for them. The tube is a very dark purple, almost black. In gold writing is the name and brand. The tube is textured, I guess it’s supposed to look like reptile skin – I haven’t looked much into it. It also has an outer ‘shell’, I guess you’d call it, that does nothing but hinder the tube from sitting up straight. It’s almost like the tube was wrapped in plastic and then they applied heat causing the plastic to shrink, then just cut a few mm around the edge.

Thankfully this mascara is a normal twist tube and the wand comes out with that satisfying suction noise. The mascara is black, I’m not entirely sure they have other colors available. The brush is quite thick, I think it’s the thickest brush in their mascara range. It’s got lots of bristles which is right up my alley as I quite enjoy the thicker wands as I’m less likely to poke my eyes out, and that’s true for this brush as I’m yet to stab myself!

The formula is I think what I like most. It’s not overly wet, and it’s not Sahara desert dry. It’s the perfect in between, like it’s been dried out for you. And everyone knows mascaras work better a few months later when they’ve had time to ‘air’ out. This one, you don’t have to wait for. It’s perfect already. One coat takes less than 5 minutes to dry, which is excellent. I can usually get a second or third coat on very easily. One coat is enough to make your lashes there but I think two coats is always best.

This mascara claims to be a 4 in 1 – and I think that’s to add curl, volumize, condition and lengthen. I could be wrong, but that’s four things listed on their site so I guess that’s it. The amount of curl you get is basically what you get with any mascara – it doesn’t magically pull out an eyelash curler and set to work before you apply. It’s just normal, I guess. It does volumize, but again, what mascara doesn’t? My lashes do look a wee bit thicker, but not so thick that they stick to their neighbour and become 4 large prongs. It also adds a bit of length, but I think that’s down to the fact that it’s being lifted slightly upwards, as well as giving off the appearance of being thicker. And as for conditioning, well this I think it does well – my lashes do look to be in really good condition and they feel softer too.

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I love this mascara, it is great for separating your lashes and giving your eyes some volume and length. I love this on days when im not wearing much makeup. The brush is big and fluffy which i prefer.

This has to be my new favorite mascara to use. I received 2 deluxe sizes in the wee sets I purchased when they had their new year sale.

I'm always a little hesitant about using a new mascara because I struggle to find one that actually says it'll do what it advertises. When I use one I like it to give my lashes volume and won't go clumpy.

This is exactly what this does annnnd it gives the elusion I've curled my lashes when I in fact I haven't. They look longer and really dark which I love also. I'd love to say it doesn't go clumpy but if you are like me and add more than one layer you will find it goes a little clumpy (naturslly) watch do is use my old wands and brushes my lashes out and it takes the clumps straight off.

I'm coming to the end of my first deluxe sample and I know without a doubt I'll be buying the full size when I run out. Who wouldn't want amazing looking lashes with minimal effort??

Love the formula of this mascara and it is the first time I have used a mascara to the bitter end. It is ideal for those who like the false lash look but don't have time to put false lashes on.

Loved this Mascara ~ online reviews were quite spot on with this product which led me to purchasing it. Who needs falsies when you can have this mascara.

I bought this in full size recently and I love it. The packaging is cute but that didn't play a huge role for me. This mascara is very pigmented (black!) and it gives dramatic length to my lashes. The brush is easy to use and it separates the lashes nicely while giving noticeable volume. I bought this after reading great reviews and I have not been disappointed. I have tried all sorts of mascaras - from very affordable drug store to very high end, expensive mascaras. Tarte lights, camera, lashes 4-in-1 mascara is right up there for me - I think I have found my holy grail product.

I have been using this mascara for about a year and a half now and I continue to repurchase it. I wear contact lenses so it is really important to me that I wear the right mascara. I find that this mascara is great as it does not flake and overall is a very comfortable mascara to wear. My eyelashes always looks nice and long, and it does not clump. This would have to be one of my favourite mascaras.

Woweee - I purchased this as part of the giftpack offer they do (set price for five items and a bag). And I was shocked at how juicy and lush it is. I love that it gives volume and is easy to curl the lashes up. I am in love with this mascara.