Tarte Fake Awake Eye Highlight — Highlighter Pencil Full Size Nude, Longwear Gel & Built-In Smudger

The tarte fake awake eye highlight is a twist-up, gel highlighter pencil that brightens inner corners, waterline, brow bone, nose and Cupid’s bow while blending with an integrated smudger.

Compact and travel-ready, this pencil is designed to create the appearance of more rested, open eyes in seconds. The creamy gel formulation glides on without dragging and is available in nude or white to suit different skin tones and makeup looks. It’s vegan, cruelty-free, and formulated without parabens, mineral oil, phthalates, triclosan, sodium lauryl sulfate and gluten, making it suitable for sensitive routines and contact lens wearers.

How do I use the pencil to make my eyes look brighter?

Use the twist-up tip to apply color precisely along the inner corner, inner rim or waterline. Lightly blend with the built-in smudger to soften edges and create a natural, lifted effect.

• Apply a short stroke to the inner corner to catch light
• Line the inner rim or waterline for a wide-awake appearance
• Use the smudger to diffuse product for a seamless finish
• Layer lightly for more intensity without creasing

Will it stay put during a long day or humid weather?

The lightweight gel texture sets comfortably and is designed to resist smudging so it maintains a fresh look for hours. While individual wear time varies, clinical testing notes longwear performance when applied as directed.

• Gel formula designed for smooth, even application
• Resists transfer when allowed to set briefly
• Suitable for waterline and inner rim use
• Dermatologist and ophthalmologist tested for eye-area safety

How do I choose between nude and white shades?

Choose nude if you want a subtle, natural brightening that blends with warm skin tones; choose white for a more striking highlight that reads brighter on deeper or cooler complexions. Both shades are formulated to layer easily under or over eye makeup.

• Nude: softer, natural luminosity for everyday looks
• White: high-contrast highlight for more dramatic definition
• Both integrate well with eyeshadow, liner and mascara
• Buildable coverage—start light and add more where needed

Is this pencil safe for sensitive eyes and contact lens wearers?

Yes—this formulation is ophthalmologist tested and developed to be gentle around the eye area, including the waterline. It’s free from common irritants and is vegan and cruelty-free for peace of mind.

• Ophthalmologist tested and contact-lens friendly
• Formulated without parabens, mineral oil, phthalates, triclosan and SLS
• Sulfate- and gluten-free for sensitive skin considerations
• Dermatologist tested for eye-area compatibility

Who is this for: This pencil suits anyone wanting a quick, low-effort way to make eyes appear more awake—students, busy parents, travelers, and makeup minimalists. It’s also a useful tool for professional artists who need a reliable brightening product compatible with sensitive skin and contact lenses, and for anyone who prefers vegan, cruelty-free beauty essentials.

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).