When I first saw a picture of the tarte The Bright Side Double-Ended Eye Brightener online, I thought, “Sooooo Cute! I want to try it out!” In real life, it looks even prettier. The brightener powder is shimmery, and there are two sides to illuminate the eyes, day and night.

From what I know, the brightener is one of the products included in tarte’s Radiant & Rested: Volume II Universal Complexion & Color Collection Here is what Sephora.com has to say about the brightener itself: “Make eyes the focus with an exclusive sneak-peak of the bright side double-ended eye brightener. This double-ended wand can be applied on the inner eye corner of eyes and beneath the brow to highlight and illuminate for a truly eye-opening effect. Use the subtle shimmering champagne for day and the bolder shimmering pink for evening.”

On the stick, one side is labeled “day” (champagne color) while the other is for “night” (a pink-ish hue). One is more dressy for nights out while the other more toned down for going to school or casual work during the, well, day. Each has a cap that twists off and the cushy applicator springs. What is interesting is that the powder is all included within the top bit of the cap where you can see the color. Take it off and you have the brightening powder on the spongy applicator. After use, you reattach by twisting; pull it back out and ta-da! Powder is on it again. The downside: There isn’t much powder. This product is made in Korea, and consists of two 0.01 oz.

Though one is technically supposed to apply the brightening powder for beneath the brow and the inner corners of the eyes, I decided to have fun and apply it like eye shadow also. Yes, it works perfectly fine that way too. Applying the powder is really easy, and plus, it does not feel dry at all. Wonder how long it will last… Oh, and sorry the effects of the brightener barely shows on camera. Not to worry, it is subtly yet still noticeably shimmery in person.

A glimpse of what it looks like:

I forget whether that one was “day” or “night,” but you get the idea of how it looks.

I really enjoy this product, and I just might purchase another when I run out. If you are interested, it is available here for $16.89, a pretty average price for something of this brand, I’d say. Good for giving your eyes that extra little pop, not literally.

Score: 4/5

Disclaimer: This product was provided to me for review purposes only. All opinions expressed in this review are 100% my own. Thanks for reading~