Smooth Operator Micronized Clay Finishing Powder

Tarte Cosmetics

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4.1

142 reviews
73%
would repurchase
3.3/5
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ingredients

Translucent - Silica, Kaolin, Lecithin, Lysophosphatidic Acid, Lysolecithin.

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    4.0
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    MUAsAlbino

    7 years ago

    Your mileage may vary but this blows NARs or Makeup Forever's popular setting powders way out of the water. None of the other high end setting powders have impressed me as much. Too Faced Primed &...

    About reviewer (525 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinOther, Other, Neutral

    HairBlond, Other, Fine

    EyesOther

    5.0
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    GodivaMerlot

    8 years ago

    I was looking for a setting powder and a saleswoman at Sephora recommended this. She took an eyeliner pencil, drew a line on the back of her hand, and then smudged the liner with her finger. Then...

    About reviewer (21 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair, Neutral

    HairBrunette, Wavy, Fine

    EyesBrown

    3.0
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    KristyBarrr

    8 years ago

    This is going to be hard to explain but I'll try my best This wasn't terrible but I feel like I've had better. I bought this in a rush at Macy's since they don't have LM ( I usually use the...

    About reviewer (35 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinSensitive, Fair-Medium, Neutral

    HairRed, Curly, Medium

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    CharlieDelta

    8 years ago

    I have tried several different brands of finishing powder, but I always come back to old faithful here. I gave four lippies instead of 5 because I do have to touch up mid day because I get shiny,...

    About reviewer (39 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinOily, Tan, Not Sure

    HairBlack, Other, Medium

    EyesGray

    4.0
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    AmandaM1717

    8 years ago

    Overall good powder. Mattifies and sets really well. The texture feels like nothing which I love. Only complaint is the packaging - I wish it had a mesh screen like their loose powder foundations.

    About reviewer (12 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Olive

    HairBrunette

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    cherzleen

    8 years ago

    My holy grail product. I prefer this to Laura Mercier loose powder,Laura Mercier secret brightening powder and MUFR Hd powder. I live in South East Asia. The weather is generally hot all year...

    About reviewer (39 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinCombination, Olive, Not Sure

    HairBrunette, Wavy, Medium

    EyesBrown

    2.0
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    Cat1104

    8 years ago

    This blurs pores a bit, but it makes my skin feel uncomfortably dry... yet it doesn't keep my oil at bay. The packaging is also terrible. I've had a problem with the lid cracking on the side.

    About reviewer (155 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinSensitive, Fair, Neutral

    HairBrunette, Wavy, Medium

    EyesHazel

    2.0
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    BryannaJongeneel

    8 years ago

    Annoying packaging, it spills over my entire make up draw. The overall feel on the face is okay, however over time it dries out and it does have a very powder-y look to it.

    About reviewer (2 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair

    HairSilver

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    veiled89

    9 years ago

    I've been using this powder for 5 years now. I haven't found another that feels so light on the face that doesn't leave a white cast. In those 5 years I've only had 2 containers, as I have to use...

    About reviewer (104 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinSensitive, Olive, Warm

    HairBrunette, Wavy, Medium

    EyesHazel

    3.0
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    MelissaEric

    9 years ago

    Overall an okay product. blurs pores temporarily when i buff it into my skin. does not really keep me shine free. I still oil up within a couple of hours. however a little goes a long way. I...

    About reviewer (12 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinVery Oily, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

    HairBlack, Other, Other

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    AnnieT303

    9 years ago

    I wouldn't have purchased this because I think Tarte in general is over-priced. But I received a decent sized sample (it'll last quite a while) in my Ipsy bag. Well, I absolutely LOVE this...

    About reviewer (102 reviews)

    Age56 & Over

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Neutral

    HairOther, Wavy, Other

    EyesBrown

    3.0
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    AmberLynn87

    9 years ago

    This is a nice translucent powder. But really that's all. I don't notice anything amazing. Really nothing to report, take it or leave it. In my opinion you can find a great powder at the drugstore...

    About reviewer (48 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Fair

    HairBrunette

    EyesHazel

    3.0
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    laurniko

    9 years ago

    Eh. I'd rather just buy the Elf HD powder. This is so expensive and I don't notice any lasting results. Sure, it takes away shine and sets my makeup. So does my Coty Airspun. Sure. it's finely...

    About reviewer (61 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinOily, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

    HairBrown, Curly, Medium

    EyesGreen

    5.0
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    whatthehype

    9 years ago

    I love this powder! I bought this as I read you can use it alone for skin care benefits and that caught my eye and I bought it. At first I regret splurging on this powder because i read the...

    About reviewer (63 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Fair, Warm

    HairBlack, Relaxed, Coarse

    EyesBlack

    5.0
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    pricella

    9 years ago

    this is the only powder that does not make my eyes water. I don't wear contacts, but have very sensitive eyes

    About reviewer (34 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinCombination, Other, Neutral

    HairBlond, Wavy, Coarse

    EyesHazel

    2.0
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    msgreason

    9 years ago

    This product has no wow factor for me. It is too pricey for the results that it gives. It is no different than an inexpensive loose powder. However I will say that my under eye makeup does stay set...

    About reviewer (87 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinAcne-prone, Dark, Warm

    HairBrown, Kinky, Coarse

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    taraven87

    9 years ago

    Wow, I'm surprised by all of the negative reviews! But then again, different products work for different makeup routines, skin types, etc... First, they've updated the packaging from what is...

    About reviewer (14 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinDry, Fair

    HairRed

    EyesBlue

    1.0
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    gabiinchicago

    9 years ago

    The concept of this product is great, and the way it makes my skin look is great; however, it contains a known cancer-causing ingredient, so I had to return. Please research 'Lysophosphatidic Acid'...

    About reviewer (100 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair, Not Sure

    HairOther, Wavy, Medium

    EyesBlue

    4.0
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    mckenziefoley

    9 years ago

    So I bought this because I was in desperate need of a translucent powder, I use the Laura Mercier one everyday and I love it but I bought this one because I was in a hurry and ULTA doesn't sell LM....

    About reviewer (2 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Fair, Neutral

    HairBlond, Wavy, Fine

    EyesBlue

    5.0
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    cath07

    10 years ago

    It gives me the most natural look on top of my foundation and my makeup doesn't budge because of this. My skin is oily/combo by the way and it keeps my skin matte.

    About reviewer (27 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Neutral

    HairBlack, Straight, Fine

    EyesBrown

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