Tarte
Smooth Operator Amazonian Clay Finishing Powder
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by PowerReviewsPros
- Lightweight (503)
- Easy to apply (465)
- Blends well (355)
- Controls shine (344)
- Doesn't settle in creases (272)
Cons
- Messy (86)
- Unnatural color (37)
- Poor coverage (30)
- Settles in creases (24)
- Doesn't work (14)
Best Uses
- All skin types (229)
- Oily skin (229)
- Sensitive skin (168)
- Everyday (124)
- Normal skin (114)
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Pros
- Easy To Apply
Cons
- Horrible Flashback
Best Uses
Comments about Tarte Smooth Operator Amazonian Clay Finishing Powder:
I bought this trying to upgrade my setting powder and I was disappointed in how it turned out. It works great if you decide to hide behind the camera because it gives the worst flashback. I tried even applying my makeup differently and it still didn't work. I won't be buying this again unless they fix the flashback issue.
Pros
- Controls Shine
- Covers Well
- Doesn't Settle In Creases
- Easy To Apply
- Lightweight
- Long-Lasting
- Silky Finish
Cons
Best Uses
- Normal Skin
- Oily Skin
Comments about Tarte Smooth Operator Amazonian Clay Finishing Powder:
I have issues with some of tartes products but I absolutely love all of their powders. I have combination skin and my nose is always flaky and super oily. This somehow helps with both of those issues. I use lotion and a pore minimizer under my foundation as well but once I started using this setting powder it got a lot better. I use this every day now and I highly recommend to anyone with oily skin!
Comments about Tarte Smooth Operator Amazonian Clay Finishing Powder:
I bought this in my early makeup days before I knew the difference between setting powder and finishing powder. I bought a powder that I wanted to set and bake with since I had run out of my first ever SETTING powder, Bye Bye Pores. The worker at Ulta recommended this to me. I used it for a while but noticed that it was drying out my skin like a raisin and when I baked with it my skin looked worse than before. THIS IS BECAUSE I WAS USING IT WRONG.
SETTING powder is used to set your foundation once it has dried and you're ready to move on to powder products in your routine (I.e. blushes), FINISHING powder (what this is) is used as a last step to smooth the skin after all of the face makeup has been applied. It is not typically applied all over, and it is not used to bake. It does not set foundation correctly.
Later on I bought my first container of Laura Mercier setting powder and it changed my life, and now I use this powder as a finishing touch if I think my pores need one last cover or my skin looks a little more textured than usual. It works like a dream when I do that, especially compared to both the NYX Hd setting powders in loose and pressed. This really finishes your makeup, it DOESNT set it.
Comments about Tarte Smooth Operator Amazonian Clay Finishing Powder:
It is so smooth under my eye doesn't flash back and keeps me crease proof under my eye which is very rare for me!!!!
Pros
- Controls Shine
- Doesn't Settle In Creases
- Easy To Apply
- Lightweight
- Silky Finish
Cons
- Messy
Best Uses
- Acne Prone Skin
- Oily Skin
- Sensitive Skin
Comments about Tarte Smooth Operator Amazonian Clay Finishing Powder:
I love this powder. It keeps my skin from becoming too oily as the day goes on.
Comments about Tarte Smooth Operator Amazonian Clay Finishing Powder:
I did not Like it it's Dry fast and it's looks White at the end of applying the powder ...
Pros
- Doesn't Settle In Creases
- Easy To Apply
- Lightweight
- Long-Lasting
- Silky Finish
Cons
- Messy
Best Uses
- All Skin Types
Comments about Tarte Smooth Operator Amazonian Clay Finishing Powder:
You don't need much and it makes your face completely matt; no more sticky foundation!
Pros
- Doesn't Settle In Creases
- Lightweight
Cons
- Messy
Best Uses
- Oily Skin
Comments about Tarte Smooth Operator Amazonian Clay Finishing Powder:
Unfortunately, I had to return this product because it gave me a horrible flashback. No matter how much I blended it, I still looked like a ghost. It was awful! I would not buy this again unless they fixed the flashback issue.
Comments about Tarte Smooth Operator Amazonian Clay Finishing Powder:
I love the way this powder feels on the face. unfortunately it does not dry transparent. I know others have mentioned the flashback, but even if you are in sunlight it looks awful.
Pros
- Controls Shine
- Doesn't Settle In Creases
- Easy To Apply
- Lightweight
- Silky Finish
Cons
- Flashback
- Messy
Best Uses
- Oily Skin
Comments about Tarte Smooth Operator Amazonian Clay Finishing Powder:
This products works very well but the flashback was soooo back and even without flash it looked like I just put white powder all over my face and it was kind of patchy. DO NOT WAIST YOUR MONEY!!!
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Q:
Can you use this with Rainforest of the sea setting spray ? if so, should I spray before or after applying the powder?Asked on 3/23/2018 by Alenatsa from houstob2 answers
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Yes you can use the setting spray and you'd apply the spray after the powder.Answered on 3/24/2018 by Official Answer from Tarte from Brand Answer
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Yes you can use it as a setting spray. You would spray this afterwards!Answered on 3/24/2018 by Brand Expert from Tarte
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Under the ingredients section it does not list the actual ingredients. What are the ingredients?Asked on 2/26/2018 by W from Los Angeles, CA1 answer
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You can find a list of the ingredients for this product on tarte.com!
We've included a link:
https://tartecosmetics.com/en_US/makeup/face/prime-set/smooth-operator-amazonian-clay-finishing-powder/201.html?dwvar_201_color=white&cgid=makeup-face-primers-setting-spray#start=9Answered on 2/27/2018 by Brand Expert from Tarte
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I use the urban decay all nighter foundation and tarte shape tape concealer then this powder to set but when i use the flash on my phone i look all white and chalky is there anything i can do to fix that?Asked on 5/18/2017 by Thea from Omaha NE1 answer
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The powder maybe be too light to set the shade of concealer that you're using. Flashback is usually caused by a powder being too light or not being fulling brushed/blended away.Answered on 6/1/2017 by Brand Expert from Tarte
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Whenever I take a flash photo, you can still see it no matter how much I blend it. How do I fix this problem?Asked on 4/3/2017 by taylorgang from Richmond, VA1 answer
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That's strange - are you sure it's not your foundation underneath? Do you wear one with SPF?Answered on 4/17/2017 by Brand Expert from tarte cosmetics
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I love this powder but it whites me out in photos and I sling off excess before I apply. Do they make this in tinted but still loose powder.Asked on 3/27/2017 by Autumn from Alexandria la1 answer
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No but you could try our Amazonian clay airbrush foundation. It's a similar lightweight, loose powder texture but gives you full coverage.Answered on 3/29/2017 by Brand Expert from tarte cosmetics
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I really love this product, I have found that it is the only powder that does not crease on me. However, when I set my under eye area with this powder it always makes that area darker. Why?Asked on 3/24/2017 by dark circles from Bakersfield, CA1 answer
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That shouldn't happen because it's a translucent formula - it may be your concealer.Answered on 3/31/2017 by Brand Expert from tarte cosmetics
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Which Tarte brush do you recommend using to apply this powder? (Ex: applying the powder over Tarte Amazonian Clay 12-Hour Foundation)Asked on 1/25/2017 by Jenna Green Eyes from Western Iowa1 answer
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We recommend apply with a fluffy powder brush. You could try this double duty beauty brush for the most versatile applications: http://www.ulta.com/double-duty-beauty-powder-foundation-brush-removable-sponge?productId=xlsImpprod13762557Answered on 2/17/2017 by Brand Expert from tarte cosmetics
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What type of brush would you use with this powder? Could you use a Beauty Blender or something comparable?
Thanks in advance. :)Asked on 1/4/2017 by Kait from East, Texas1 answer
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Yes, you totally could use a sponge to lightly dab or a fluffy powder brush.Answered on 2/17/2017 by Brand Expert from tarte cosmetics
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I love the Tarte Smooth Operator and reading the comments, everyone was talking about "bake". What does bake mean?Asked on 10/8/2016 by Eva from Milford, Texas1 answer
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Baking is when you use a translucent finishing powder to set your concealer to a soft-focus look.Answered on 10/13/2016 by Brand Expert from tarte cosmetics
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Is this powder better over liquid foundations and concealers or can I also use it over powder foundation?Asked on 9/25/2016 by Jenna Green Eyes from Iowa1 answer
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It's translucent so you can wear it over any tinted formula; however, it's best for setting your liquid makeup in place or absorbing excess oil for a matte finish.Answered on 9/27/2016 by Brand Expert from tarte cosmetics
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