Tarte Eye Catchers SmolderEYES Collector’s Kit | Tarte Holiday 2012

Sorry for the super long follow up to the Tarte Holiday 2012 My Picks post.  As usual, life happened. But I will really try my best to get back on track (for my sanity’s sake!) starting with this holiday’s smolderEYES set. Let’s take a peek!

Tarte Eye Catchers SmolderEYES Collector’s Kit | Tarte Holiday 2012

Tarte Eye Catchers SmolderEYES Collector’s Kit | Tarte Holiday 2012

My Thoughts: The package is a metallic pink and gold ikat patterned box. This set contains 5 regular smolderEYES and 1 skinny smolderEYES. I like the color selection this year compared to last years kit. And I’ve found the perfect use for them…to line and smudge on my lower lash line to accentuate any eye look. I have tested champagne, gunmetal and ash violet for wear and all withstood 8 hours before I took them out. I used the sponge tip end to smudge out the edges without any difficulties.

If you’re looking for a way to make your eye look pop, I suggest you give Tarte’s SmolderEYES a try.

Tarte Eye Catchers SmolderEYES Collector’s Kit | Tarte Holiday 2012

Tarte Eye Catchers SmolderEYES Collector’s Kit | Tarte Holiday 2012
from left to right: champagne, gold, gunmetal, ash violet, rainforest black & onyx

Availability: US$39, available now at Sephora, Ulta and at Tarte website. I got mine at Sephora.

xo, Emilie

Smoky Effects Mini Kohl Eye Pencil Collection | Laura Mercier Holiday Colour Collection 2012

Smoky Effects Mini Kohl Eye Pencil Collection | Laura Mercier Holiday Colour Collection 2012
Source: lauramercier.com via Emilie on Pinterest

I don’t really have anything in the colored eye pencils department so I though it’s wise to invest in this collection. I like how it doesn’t tug at my skin and it’s easy to smudge it out. The color selection for this collection is just my kind of color spectrum. Let’s check it out shall we?

Smoky Effects Mini Kohl Eye Pencil Collection | Laura Mercier Holiday Colour Collection 2012

Smoky Effects Mini Kohl Eye Pencil Collection | Laura Mercier Holiday Colour Collection 2012

According to the Laura Mercier website…

This complete collection of eight deluxe mini Kohl Eye Pencils give you infinite ways to line, define and get Laura’s signature smoky sultry eye. Features seven of Laura’s best-selling shades, plus NEW exclusive Jet Black.

Give eyes sultry new appeal with Laura’s complete Kohl Pencil line-up, plus a new, exclusive Jet Black shade for high-impact definition. The Smoky Effects Mini Kohl Eye Pencil Collection features eight deluxe mini Kohl Eye Pencils in a range of versatile shades that give you infinite ways to line, define and get Laura’s signature sultry smoky eye. Each pencil is formulated specifically for lining the inside of the eyelid and the base of the lashes. The soft, creamy formula glides easily along the eyelid to create a smooth, well-balanced line and the luxurious texture provides maximum wearability.

Smoky Effects Mini Kohl Eye Pencil Collection | Laura Mercier Holiday Colour Collection 2012

from left to right: Jet Black, Brown Copper, Black Violet, Stormy Grey, Black Gold, Black Turquoise, Black Navy and Antique Jade
Smoky Effects Mini Kohl Eye Pencil Collection | Laura Mercier Holiday Colour Collection 2012

Availability | US$48 (US$120 value). Now available online and in-stores at Nordstroms and at the Laura Mercier website. I got mine at Nordstroms.

xo, Emilie