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Summary
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Don't waste your time on primers that ONLY prime! Tarte's Smoothing Primer blurs, brightens, improves the look of pores & extends makeup wear.
Benefits
- Skincare-infused primer
- Delivers a filtered, soft-focus finish
- Innovative blurring & filling technology
- Smooths appearance of pores, fine lines & wrinkles
- Provides perfect canvas to enhance wear of makeup
- Dermatologist tested
- IN A CONSUMER PANEL STUDY:*
- 100% said the appearance of their makeup was greatly improved
- 97% said their skin appeared smoother softer
- 94% said the wear time of their makeup was greatly improved
- 91% said their skin imperfections were blurred for a flawless finish
- 91% said their skin appeared brighter
- 88% said their pores appeared less visible
- *Based on a study of 34 subjects
Key Ingredients
- Vitamin E: natural preservative that also acts as an anti-inflammatory emollient and antioxidant
- Vitamin C: antioxidant that fights free radical damage and premature signs of aging while brightening skin
- Green bean extract: known for anti-wrinkle and pore minimizing properties
- Mineral pigments: soothe and soften skin
Item 2276063
Smooth a pearl size amount over skin before applying makeup or wear alone as a treatment to minimize the appearance of pores, fine lines and wrinkles.
Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Mica, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Disteardimonium Hectorite, PEG-10 Dimethicone, PPG-25-Laureth-25, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Silica, Phenoxyethanol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Water/Aqua/Eau, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Hydrolyzed Elastin, Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Propylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Sodium Cocoyl Alaninate, Glyceryl Stearate, Citric Acid, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Lactic Acid, Cetyl Hydroxyethylcellulose, Rutin, Dipotassium Phosphate, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Phaseolus Lunatus (Green Bean) Seed Extract, Carmine (CI 75470), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891).
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Questions
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- Q
Is this good for rosacea?
- Asked by Katy
- Official Answer By Tarte - Brand EngageYes! This primer is super smooth and infused with skincare! Vitamins C and E and green bean extract to help minimize pores!Was this answer helpful to you
- Q
I apply this primer as instructed, not too much and wait a few minutes for it to sink in. While it does make my skin look smooth and flawless, as soon as I apply my foundation it starts to pill. Would it be better to use this primer with a non silicone foundation? Or do you have any other tips on preventing pilling?
- Asked by Eve
- Official Answer By Tarte - Brand EngageHi there! We suggest using very little product as a little bit goes a long way. Applying too much (or layering too much) can cause it to ball up. Work little by little massaging it into the skin before foundation application. We hope that helps!Was this answer helpful to you
- Q
Is this the same as the Clean Slate smoothing primer?
- Asked by C.S.
- Official Answer By Tarte - Brand EngageHi there! Yes, same formula. Check it out! Was this answer helpful to you
- Q
Is this ok for oily skin?
- Asked by Bcampbell
- Official Answer By Tarte - Brand EngageHi tartelette! Yes, Timeless Smoothing Primer works well with all skin types. For oily skin, this primer will deliver a soft-focus finish to blur imperfections & minimize pores.Was this answer helpful to you
- Q
What should I use to apply this?
- Asked by Ana
- Official Answer By Tarte - Brand EngageThis works best with the warmth of your fingers! Was this answer helpful to you
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Oily Skin & Mature Skin Friendly
I have tried a number of primers that work well on my oily skin. This one isn't formulated specifically for oily skin, but hands down it's the best. Stays on all day. Works well on enlarged pores or any texture issues. Best of all it's maturity skin friendly. :-)
Most Helpful Critical Review
Blur what???
I have tried this product every which way but loose. I tried looking up videos on how to apply. Thought, maybe I was doing something wrong. Too much? Too little? Didn't wait long enough after application? Nothing works. Goes on beautiful drive to work, check the mirror? I look worse. I kept blaming ...
812 results
44 years old and this product is amazing. Smooth skin !
Verified Buyer
This product covers all my pores. I love love love it

Not vegan, need to correct this
This is not a vegan product, not sure why that's in the name on Ulta's site. Confirmed with Tarte that ingredients haven't changed and it's not vegan. Ugh
please never discontinue this - it's a holy grail
best product ever in my routine. please please please do not ever get rid of this
I would purchase this product again
Verified Buyer
This product works. A little goes a long way.
Pasty
I thought primer was pasty and thick. I only purchased the trial size to try. I definitely think it needs to be a little creamier. I tried warming it on the back of my hand first but still felt like I was tugging to apply to my face. I like tarte products but this one was a dud.