shape tape™ glow powder

Tarte shape tape™ glow powder is a baked radiant finishing powder — essentially the pressed counterpart to the brand's glow wand. It sets makeup while adding a diffused brightness, and it does that without any glitter or shimmer in the formula.

What it actually does

• Sets without flattening. Dusted over the whole face it locks makeup in place but leaves a radiant finish instead of a dead-matte one.
• Counteracts dullness and shadow. Tarte's diamond complex™ reflects light to neutralise the look of discolouration, darkness and flat-looking skin — with no sparkle involved.
• Absorbs oil. Amazonian clay is in the formula to take up excess surface oil, which is what keeps the glow from tipping into shine.
• Softening mineral pigments. Per the brand, the mineral pigments help soothe and soften skin as they sit.
• Two ways to wear it. All over as a setting powder, or placed only where you want light — the upper cheekbones, nose, inner eye corners and above the lip.
• Built to layer with the family. Tarte suggests pairing it with its shape tape™ concealer and glow wand (each sold separately) for a lifted-eye effect.
• Vegan, and dermatologist tested according to Tarte.

How to use

1. Finish your base first — foundation, concealer, cream blush or bronzer.
2. For setting: pick up a light load on a fluffy brush, tap off the excess, and sweep across the full face.
3. For highlighting: use a smaller, denser brush and place it only on the areas you want to catch light.

Tip: baked powders pick up more product when the brush is slightly damp. Keep the brush dry for a sheer setting veil, barely misted for a stronger glow.

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