Smooth Operator Illuminating Serum

Tarte Cosmetics

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4.0

24 reviews
75%
would repurchase
3.9/5
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Aqua, ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, benzophenone-3, , cyclopentasiloxane, glycerin, PEG/PPG-18/18 dimethicone, dimethicone, sodium chloride, stearic acid , aluminum hydroxide, triethoxycaprylylsilane, calcium sodium phosphosilicate, polyglyceryl-4 isostearate, cetyl peg/ppg-10/1 dimethicone, hexyl laurate, saccharum officinarum (sugar cane) extract, pyrus malus (apple) fruit extract, citrus medica limonum (lemon) fruit extract, citrus aurantium dulcis (orange) fruit extract, camellia sinensis leaf extract, chamomilla recutita (matricaria) flower extract, camellia oleifera leaf extract, panax ginseng root extract, ginkgo biloba leaf extract, anthemis nobilis flower extract, butylene glycol, phytantriol, kaolin, magnesium ascorbyl phosphate, retinyl palmitate, tocopherol, tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate, boron nitride, palmitic acid, dextrin palmitate, sodium hyaluronate, sodium dehydroacetate, methicone, phenoxyethanol, caprylyl glycol, hexylene glycol, mica,titanium dioxide (CI 77891), iron oxides (CI 77489, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499).

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    3.0
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    breeze1234

    8 years ago

    I'm not sure why I picked this up. I've actually ended up using it like a tinted moisturizer and it's been fine. It definitely isn't for coverage - more of a glow, I guess. I won't repurchase, but...

    About reviewer (136 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinCombination, Fair, Cool

    HairBrunette, Straight, Fine

    EyesHazel

    5.0
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    Swimmerk

    9 years ago

    I used to love this product and wear it every day instead of foundation. Very bummed it got disappointed and I needed to find something else to wear instead.

    About reviewer (7 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinCombination, Fair

    HairBrunette

    EyesHazel

    4.0
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    PowerFemme

    11 years ago

    I love this product, but for me it is not necessarily a must have. This product it hard to describe so I can see where some people may be disappointed in it- this is somewhere in between a...

    About reviewer (31 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

    HairBlond

    EyesGreen

    1.0
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    keyelement

    12 years ago

    Broke me out like whoa. I shook and mixed it the best I could, but it was still really greasy and oily coming out of the tube and going on. I am fortunate to have really great, balanced skin...

    About reviewer (81 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinNormal, Fair, Neutral

    HairBrunette, Wavy, Fine

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    LeMinx

    12 years ago

    I tried this at Ulta and fell in love! I was hesitant to buy it because I've tried so many products at the store only to get it home and be disappointed so I bought a deluxe sample from eBay....

    About reviewer (210 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinAcne-prone, Tan, Warm

    HairBrunette, Curly, Fine

    EyesBrown

    2.0
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    hippiepippie

    13 years ago

    To me, this is nothing special. I mostly tried it out of curiousity, maybe hoping it would help out with my super dry skin. Does it? Naah. Sure, it makes my skin glow a lot more, but that's about...

    About reviewer (81 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinVery Dry, Fair, Warm

    HairRed, Wavy, Medium

    EyesHazel

    4.0
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    esavage83

    13 years ago

    Pros: Makes my skin flawless Love the glow Doesn't break me out I look alive because of this Good under makeup and alone Cons No SPF Need to shake before application Have to use another...

    About reviewer (33 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinSensitive, Fair-Medium

    HairBrunette

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    prettylights

    13 years ago

    I was confused when I first got this as to what it was actually for. First I tried it as a tinted moisturizer but it was too dark and shimmery on my pale skin. Then I tried it as a primer under...

    About reviewer (67 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Fair, Not Sure

    HairBlond, Other, Other

    EyesBlue

    4.0
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    browneyessmiles

    13 years ago

    I got this in a deluxe sample size as a sephora 500 point reward (along with other tarte products). I was impressed with this as I ended up using this not just as a highlighter but as a tinted...

    About reviewer (236 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinNormal, Fair-Medium, Warm

    HairBlack, Wavy, Medium

    EyesBrown

    3.0
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    dsbirnbaum

    13 years ago

    This is a very subtle, light lotion based, neutral tinted highlighter that gives a modest, slightly pink toned, brightening effect. If you dislike the glittery or shimmering look caused by some...

    About reviewer (72 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinDry, Medium, Warm

    HairBrunette, Wavy, Medium

    EyesBlue

    5.0
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    tori8780

    13 years ago

    I LOVE this! I use it over my moisturizer then top with powder mineral foundation and it gives me such a nice, dewey glow. I do have a tendency to get oily when I use it, so I just top with SN blur...

    About reviewer (64 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinOily, Fair, Cool

    HairBlond, Straight, Fine

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    skyeblu

    13 years ago

    I had been using a deluxe sample of this product and just ordered the full size. It's too dark for my very fair skin to use it as-is, but it's terrific to mix in with mineral sunscreens. I mix a...

    About reviewer (9 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinCombination, Fair, Cool

    HairBlond, Wavy, Fine

    EyesGreen

    5.0
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    drpsyc

    13 years ago

    see my review in the tinted moisturizer category.

    About reviewer (20 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinNormal, Fair-Medium

    HairBrunette

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    erinrichmond

    13 years ago

    I absolutely adore this product. I first got it as part of a kit before it was available for individual sale. I wear it daily for work underneath one of the other Tarte tinted moisturizers. It...

    About reviewer (2 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinSensitive, Fair-Medium

    HairBrunette

    EyesHazel

    4.0
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    olympialetantoli

    13 years ago

    I've never used Tarte, I was looking for a highlighter to replace my NARS multiple. And I got a sample of this from Sephora. I was impressed. I used this over my MAC sculpt foundation and was...

    About reviewer (245 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Medium, Not Sure

    HairBrunette, Wavy, Medium

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    sjalbert

    13 years ago

    I tried this product because of the reviews I read here. I love it. I use it as a tinted moisturizer over primer. It matches my skin color exactly. It leaves a nice sheen without looking greasy. It...

    About reviewer (14 reviews)

    Age56 & Over

    SkinDry, Fair-Medium, Neutral

    HairRed, Relaxed, Coarse

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    ebgirl

    13 years ago

    This is a fantastic product! It is lightweight and illuminating, and the shimmer is not too over-the-top. I have been using this instead of concealer under my eyes and it's fantastic. It's...

    About reviewer (17 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

    HairBrunette

    EyesBrown

    3.0
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    pearbeary18

    13 years ago

    I wanted to keep this so much, but I can't. I don't think this does much for my oily skin. It also made it difficult for me to put on my mineral foundation because of the extra moisture. In...

    About reviewer (41 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinVery Oily, Medium

    HairBlack

    EyesBlack

    1.0
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    rebemdee

    14 years ago

    I've got to be missing something. I've used this over foundation, under foundation, on my cheekbones only, I just can't figure out what this exactly does that's wonderful. It doesn't make me...

    About reviewer (383 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinNormal, Other, Cool

    HairBrunette, Other, Other

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    ClassynClean

    14 years ago

    I love this product! Its the only highlighter i use. I dont have perfect skin and even though i dont have mature skin, i have too many noticable flaws that are emphasized when i put on shimmery...

    About reviewer (38 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinSensitive, Olive, Warm

    HairBrunette, Straight, Fine

    EyesGreen

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