Amazonian clay gem powder foundation

Tarte Amazonian clay gem powder foundation is a loose powder that behaves like a full-coverage base. It arrives in a sifter so you pick up the right amount without a mess, and the finish Tarte is after is natural rather than flat — soft-focus, closer to an airbrushed look than a chalky one.

What it actually does

• Full coverage that stays light. Tarte describes it as featherlight with full coverage and a natural — explicitly not flat — finish.
• Blurs texture in appearance. The brand's claim is that it blurs the look of pores, fine lines and wrinkles.
• Soft-focus, airbrushed effect. That's the stated result when it's buffed in properly.
• Absorbs oil and shine. Tarte credits the Amazonian clay in the formula with soaking up excess oil and shine.
• Triple-gem complex. The brand says this complex nourishes, protects and brightens.
• 16-hour longwear. Tarte's claim is 16 hours of wear without caking, flaking or fading.
• Brand testing. Listed as vegan, cruelty-free and dermatologist tested. In Tarte's Tartelette™ testing, 100% agreed the foundation reduced the look of shine, felt weightless, evened their skin tone and left skin looking less dull, and 100% would recommend it to a friend. Self-reported results — yours may differ.

How to use

1. Let the sifter measure for you. It's designed to dispense the right amount of powder, so you're not guessing.
2. Pick it up with a brush. Tarte recommends a blur brush, though any dense complexion brush works.
3. Tap off the excess. Skip this and powder foundation goes heavy fast.
4. Buff in circles. Work it into the skin with circular motions for the soft-focus finish.

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