Tarte Smooth Operator SPF 20
by Tarte Cosmetics
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Tarte Smooth Operator SPF 20 Details
Manufacturer: Tarte CosmeticsBrand: Tarte
Product features:
- Applies like a moisturizer and supplies SPF 20 UV protection
- Provides all day coverage
- Prevents premature aging and diminishes fine lines and wrinkles
- Suitable for all skin types
- Facade is for ivory/fair complexions with beige undertone
Customer Reviews of Tarte Smooth Operator SPF 20
Customer Review: Does what it says and says what it does!
Summary: 5 Stars
I had been searching high and low for a tinted moisturizer or liquid foundation that meets my long list of specifications. I wanted something oil-free, with non-chemical sunscreen that wasn't greasy, had natural ingredients, wouldn't make my giant pores look even bigger, and (this is the hardest part) the shade has to be a match! I'm a woman of color of mixed heritage, and it is VERY tough to find a foundation that matches my light-ish brown skin with olive/almost yellow undertones. (I'm about Halle Berry's color). Most foundations - even if they come in darker shades - have a beige or pink undertones that make me look like a manequin or like someone smeared mud on my face. Not so with Tarte - there were actually 3 shades that were close to my skin!
I came across Smooth Operator whilst looking for reviews of Tarte's mascaras, otherwise I would've never thought to look at this brand for foundation. The description of this product was exactly what I'd been looking for. It's super lightweight, feels like I don't have anything on, and gives a nice matte-but-not-dry-looking finish. The formula is the perfect creamy consistency - just thick enough that it won't sink into my gigantic pores - and it comes in a tube that is easy to throw in your purse in case you have to do the ol' "smear on a little makeup on at a red light on your way to work" bit. A little goes a long way too; a squirt slightly larger than a an eraser on the end of pencil is plenty.
I want to emphasize that this is for LIGHT coverage, so if you're the kind of person who does up your face every day like you're about to host Dancing With the Stars, this stuff ain't for you. For more coverage (or special occasions), you can simply layer this with the pressed or loose powder of your choice.
To give you a point of reference, I'm 29 yrs. old, with combination-to-oily skin, and I don't have acne/breakouts or wrinkles. I just need a product to even out my terribly dull and uneven skin tone, cover up some redness, make me look "polished" and give me sun proctection without the ashy, washed-out look that most natural sunblocks leave on colored skin. I wish it was cheaper, but this bottle should last me awhile, and it's worth the money to get exactly what I want in a product.
Description of Tarte Smooth Operator SPF 20
What it is: A light-to-medium coverage, oil-free tinted moisturizer.What it does:Tarte Smooth Operator SPF 20 Oil-Free Tinted Moisturizer's lightweight, water-based formula blends into your skin as easily as a moisturizer (and it's formulated without oil, so it won't clog your pores) while micro-treated mineral pigments diffuse fine lines and wrinkles, giving an even, natural finish. This dermatologist-tested formula is chock-full of Skinvigorating ingredients like chamomile, vitamins A, C and E, and sodium hyaluronate which all work in perfect harmony to nourish, moisturize, protect, and revitalize all skin types while the SPF 20 protects your skin against the sun's harmful rays. With a broad range of shades available, everyone can achieve a naturally flawless complexion with buildable coverage.What it is formulated WITHOUT:- Parabens- Synthetic Fragrances- PhthalatesWhat else you need to know:This dermatologist-tested foundation contains Skinvigorating ingredients like chamomile extract, which treats and heals dry skin, vitamin C, an antioxidant that helps prevent premature signs of aging, and vitamins A and E, antioxidants that fight free radical damage. It's also formulated with mineral pigments known for their soothing and softening properties and sodium hyaluronate, for its moisture retention properties. It does not contain sodium laurel sulfate or petrolatum.Foundation
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