Rainforest of the Sea So Fine Micro Liner

5 Reviews

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   pluckyHare9

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   At first, I loved this liner. It’s really black, it’s cute and small and fits in anywhere. The staying power is great. I also got this because I thought it’d be great for tightlining. However, I find this liner hard to control which is ironic considering it’s a little pen. But I’ve had this for a little while now and I’ve noticed that the felt tip has dried up just a bit. Therefore, i have to press down a little harder which makes me more prone to making mistakes like getting too much liquid in one spot, or sportiness in general. I will not be repurchasing.

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   worriedRuffs7

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   This product is absolutely amazing! I love it so much, the product lasts a really long time and doesn’t come off in the water, tears, or sweat at all for me. The overall color is great and it is a lot darker than most black eyeliners. This is by far my favorite eyeliner that I have tried so far.

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   mildBoars0

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   I’m suprised to see the slightly negative reviews of this product. Since I have purchased the eyeliner, I have fallen in love with it! It has lasted through water with me whether it be with crying, swimming, or just in the shower. It also felt really nice while applying and after application, it was almost as though I wasn’t wearing any eyeliner to me. I also tend to get a burning sensation when using any kind of liquid liner on my lids for a few seconds until after it dries, but with this prticular formula, I didn’t feel a thing. It dries instantly, so this is a good and sort of bad thing. I love it for drying so quickly because it gives me less of a chance of smudging it or anything. I dislike it for this same reason because if I mess up, I’ll have to start over again. Luckily, this has only happened on one occasion since purchasing the liner. I also found that it goes well over eyeshadows because usually with eye shadows and liquid liner you have to wipe the felt tip off while applying eyeliner several times, but with this tarte product, it goes on with out any trouble whatsoever. I’m actually pretty suprised that I liked the eyeliner because I tend to dislike any kind of liquid liner whatsoever and I usually stick to the gel and brush for liner, but this some of the best eyeliner I’ve owned. I also really love how intense the black color is of the liner, it’s kind of hard to find something that on your face. All-in-all, this was an absolutely great product.

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   abjectGranola2

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   When I first tried this liner, I liked it. The size of the tip makes it nice for tightlining and getting a small flick. The reason I won’t repurchase is that it is so liquidy that it runs and bleeds a bit as I apply it. It wears ok,but I have had cheaper versions that apply more smoothly and stay on longer..soooo

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   contentAbalone0

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   I was really excited when I first bought this. I loved the skinny tip. I loved the deep, dark ink. The ink dried down a little faster than my Clinique pen, so no accidental smearing. The first day I wore it I had several hours of beautiful wear, free of fussing, free of touch-ups. The second day I was also pleased. It made it through a work day without embarrassing me.

   On the next day my allergies started to act up. I sneezed and had watery eyes. I had to blot my tears with Kleenex. I looked down at my tissue. It had black ink on it. I found a mirror.

   You lied to me, Tarte. You said this was waterproof. It’s water-resistant, I’ll give you that. But it’s not waterproof. For girls who say they want something that is “easy to remove,” well, this will come off with water and rubbing, no cleanser required.

   I would prefer to have an eyeliner that lasts all day, even in a swimming pool, and comes off only with eye makeup remover. MAC Liquidlast Liner is waterproof. I want my liner to hold up even if I cry a little and wipe my eyes. I don’t hate Tarte’s liner, but it’s definitely not waterproof.

   PROS:

   1. Tiny micro fine felt tip is precise and makes application simple.
   2. Ink is very black, not wimpy at all.
   3. The skinny pen will fit in little makeup bags and has a cute cap that clicks shut when you press it down, so you know it’s closed.
   4. If ink gets in my eye, it doesn’t burn, so it’s safe for sensitive eyes.
   5. When it comes off, it doesn’t smear or crumble or make a big mess. It performed better than some pens.

   CONS:

   1. It’s not really waterproof. Removes with water and rubbing. (For some, this might be a plus, but for me this is a con.) If you tear up and wipe your eyes, expect that some of the liner is likely to vanish. I have kohl pencils that are more resilient.
   2. $22 is high, considering that it doesn’t live up to all the claims.
   3. Can smudge before the ink dries. Some people might want to smudge their liquid liner, but I’d rather have a clean line.

   So far my favorite eyeliners are Stila Stay All Day Waterproof Liquid Eyeliner pen, Clinique’s Pretty Easy Pen (which is not waterproof but it’s more water-resistant than some of the liners that claim to be waterproof), and I still like my Bobbi Brown gel ink liner. A truly waterproof eyeliner is MAC Liquidlast. MAC Liquidlast DOES hold up in a swimming pool, because it does not contain any water at all. Water is the main ingredient in Tarte’s pen as you can see from the ingredients list below, and it comes off easily.

   Here are some of the eyeliner pens I won’t buy again because they smear, bleed, or run when faced with tears (therefore, not really waterproof) : Smashbox Limitless Liquid Liner pen, Kat Von D Tattoo Liner, the expensive Surratt Auto-Graphique, NARS Stylo, and several from Revlon. Although the first Marc Jacobs Marc’er I had was very good, so good that I purchased another, the second one I had was a dud which dried out quickly, even with proper storage, so I’m not impressed with the quality control at the factory.

   If you don’t wear contacts, or use eye drops during the day, or tear up, you might like Tarte Rainforest of the Sea So Fine Micro Liner purely for the super-precise tip and how black the ink is. But don’t wear it to a swimming lesson, and don’t cry and rub your eyes. It won’t survive. It didn’t for me.

   If you don’t believe me, sample it in person. Apply the Tarte eyeliner to your arm and let it dry. Now put your arm under a running faucet and rub. It comes off. Okay, now put MAC Liquidlast on your arm and let it dry. Now put your arm under the sink and rub. MAC Liquidlast won’t come off. You need oil or a silicone-based makeup remover to take it off. THAT’S waterproof. Tarte’s pen ISN’T.

   If Tarte Rainforest of the Sea Micro Liner did not claim to be waterproof, I’d give it a higher rating. The pen has some good qualities. But Tarte made the waterproof promise and broke it.

   Ingredients:

   Water, Acrylates/Ethylhexyl Acrylate/HEMA Copolymer, Propylene Glycol, Ammonium Acrylates Copolymer, Acrylates/Diethylaminoethyl Methacrylate/Ethylhexyl Acrylate Copolymer, Laureth-21, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Algae Extract, Gardenia Tahitensis Flower Extract, Tocopherol, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Glycerin, Isodeceth-6, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Butylene Glycol, Potassium Sorbate, Black 2 (Nano) (CI 77266).