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Summary
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Tarte's Smooth Operator Amazonian Clay Pressed Finishing Powder is a translucent vegan finishing powder in a mess-free compact to reduce shine & balance skin with Amazonian clay.
Benefits
- Touch-up your makeup with this invisible pressed powder
- Blends effortlessly into any skin tone so you can set your foundation to breathable matte finish without chalky residue or flashback
- The secret's in the clay - it naturally balances all skin types to absorb oil & minimize the appearance of pores without flaking or clinging to dry patches
- The formula is oil free & it can be used as a treatment to improve overall skin clarity & texture
- It comes in a convenient compact with touch-up brush so you can mattify without the mess
- Vegan
- Oil free
- Fragrance free
- Cruelty free
- Dermatologist tested
Key Ingredients
- Amazonian clay: Acts as a total skin balancer by hydrating & reducing the appearance of dry, flaky skin, while removing surface oil & improving overall skin clarity & texture
Item 2272084
Use included sponge for on-the-go touch-ups or your favorite powder brush for buildable applications.
Finishing powder: Dust translucent formula over your foundation, focusing on the oily T-zone to set your makeup to a natural matte finish.
Treatment powder: Apply the formula alone onto clean skin to eliminate shine & blur pores while allowing skin to breathe.
Mica, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Silica, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Glycerin, Kaolin, Carrageenan, Xanthan Gum, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Hexylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol.
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Questions
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- Q
Can this powder be removed to store in the magnetic palette?
- Asked by Gigi
- Official Answer By Tarte - Brand EngageThis product is not depottable :( Was this answer helpful to you
- Q
Where was this produce made?
- Asked by bkasprzyk23
- Verified Reply - Brand ExpertThis item was made in ChinaWas this answer helpful to you
- Q
Does this contain Talc? Its listed in the loose powder but not the pressed. Just want to make sure this is talc free.
- Asked by Amy
- Verified Reply - Brand ExpertThis product doesn't have talc in it!Was this answer helpful to you
- Q
The powder will not come off of the pan. It's like it's as hard as a rock. What do I do? I tried scraping of the top layer but no luck. I've used 3 different types of brushes. It's still hard pan. It's brand new, do you have any advice?
- Asked by Powderpuff
- Verified Reply - Brand ExpertWe're sorry you're having that problem! We recommend using a fluffy brush to rub off the top layer. Then, it becomes very powdery!Was this answer helpful to you
- Q
Which lasts longer, the pressed powder or the loose powder version of this product?
- Asked by Liz
- Verified Reply - Brand ExpertThey're both the same in terms of staying power! It's just one version is pressed & one is looseWas this answer helpful to you
- Q
Can I use this product to bake?
- Asked by Anna
- Verified Reply - Brand ExpertYes, this is a great lightweight powder that won't crease into fine lines - it's perfect for baking!Was this answer helpful to you
- Q
Does this product have flashback?
- Asked by MrsSally
- Verified Reply - Brand ExpertNo, this product blends seamlessly into skin and looks great with flash photography.Was this answer helpful to you
- Q
How much powder do u get in this?
- Asked by Sarah
- Verified Reply - Brand ExpertThanks for reaching out! This product is 0.25 ounces.Was this answer helpful to you
- Q
I get really oily around my nose and mouth area, and I have tried many foundations, and everyone I use, they attend to come off. I use different primers too. I am looking for a translucent Pressed powder to control my oil. Which one would you recommend? Also, which setting spray would you recommend
- Asked by Amber
- Verified Reply - Brand ExpertThis is our best-selling setting powder that offers no additional coverage, just great mattifying and skin-perfecting benefits. It absorbs excess oil like a pro and is also offered in translucent and tinted pressed versions. For a great setting spray, we recommend trying our Miraculous Maracuja Makeup Setting Spray. It helps improve the wear of makeup for 16 hours. Hope you enjoy!Was this answer helpful to you
- Q
Why does this turn my face white? Am I applying it wrong?
- Asked by Heather
- Verified Reply - Brand ExpertThanks for reaching out, Heather! This product should not turn your face white. Use a powder brush to lightly blend it over the face to set your makeup in place.Was this answer helpful to you
- Q
What about for dry skin? I've been using Laura Mercier.
- Asked by greenfig28
- Verified Reply - Brand ExpertThanks for reaching out! This product is infused with Amazonian clay which acts as a total skin balancer and is great for all skin types. For drier skin, it helps soothe and hydrate with a whisperlight powder formula that never looks heavy or chalky. Hope that helps!Was this answer helpful to you
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Above the rest!
I love how well this product works to set my foundation. It doesn't crease when I use to set my under eye area which is a HUGE plus for me. I also love that it comes in a convenient compact so I can take it everywhere with me (which I do) to do touch ups throughout the day. I also completely love th...
Most Helpful Critical Review
Not as Great As I'd Hoped
I have super oily skin and only get hormonal breakouts on my chin twice a month; during ovulation and during menstruation. I bought this product to manage my oily skin better when I'm out and about. I usually use those oil blotting sheets, but they do remove makeup, so I thought I'd give some presse...
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My favorite powder
I liked this pressed powder because it's not messy and doesn't add color. Just gives a matte finish!
Too fragile
This is a very lightly pressed powder that umtjmately will shatter with the slightest jostling. I hadn't needed to travel with this until recently - I packed by makeup bag, put it in my carry-on suitcase, then realized I wanted to add something so I took the makeup bag back out. It was then that I found that the powder had shattered with the most gentle/minimal handling. The powder itself is a nice product and worked well on my dry skin to set makeup, but the fragility is not worth it. Maybe if the compact material was better quality, the powder would be better protected?
Not as good as the loose powder
Would rather have the loose powder than this product
Second time purchasing
this is very light and airy. i don't use the brush that's included, i use the real techniques powder sponge and it delivers a flawless finish. my skin is ultra sensitive and this does not bother me at all.
I really like
Great product, leaves beautiful finish. I accidentally used a brush with other powder on it when applying the 1st time and it left a residue on the edges of the compact. I can't get it off. So half of the product is unusable. Next time I will choose loose powder.