What is Tarte Smooth Operator used for?

Amazonian clay: Amazonian clay acts as a total skin balancer, by hydrating all skin types, reducing the appearance of dry, flaky skin, improving clarity and texture, and removing surface oil to mattify skin for a soft focus and flawless finish.

What does it mean when a powder is translucent?

Translucent powder is a white powder that’s sheer and applies without any pigment or coverage on the face. “Translucent powders are colorless and used to brighten, reduce shine and absorb oil,” says Sesnek.

What is clay finishing powder used for?

What it is: A translucent finishing powder with Amazonian clay to lock your makeup in place and reduce the look of imperfections. What it does: Set your makeup while you mattify and replenish the skin with this finishing powder.

Does translucent powder work on dark skin?

While most brands claim translucent powder can work for every skin tone, Jennings told HuffPost that’s not necessarily true. “In many cases deep, dark skin tones will need a bit of tweaking,” said Jennings. He prefers to warm up deeper skin tones with a tinted pressed powder after applying the translucent powder.

When would you use translucent powder?

After you apply any cream- or liquid-based products — like your foundation, blush, or even cream eyeshadow — you can use translucent powder to set them. This will help keep your makeup from creasing after a few hours. “I use translucent powder during an entire makeup application,” Hoffman said.

How long do translucent powders last?

Definitely yes, and the recommended time to keep it is 18 months. Powder products don’t contain water, so it’s harder to make bacteria grow.

How do you use tarte powder?

Tarte’s Amazonian Clay Translucent, Silky Finishing Powder keeps makeup in place & diffuses imperfections. Use a large fluffy brush and lightly dust finishing powder over skin alone as a treatment or over concealer and foundation to keep makeup in place and add a natural finish.