Smooth Operator Amazonian Clay Finishing Powder

This Tarte Smooth Operator powder is what I use everyday to set my foundation. After applying my Tarte Amazonian Clay Full Coverage Foundation, I tap some of the powder into the cap and use a powder brush to set my foundation. The powder is very translucent, doesn't look cakey and keeps the makeup in place for roughly 5-6 hours without needing to touch up. I have very oily skin and I prefer this powder over the MAC setting powders.

I use this finishing powder as part of my morning routine. Moisturizer, BB Cream, Powder Foundation, and the Smooth Operator. My skin is prone to getting oily by the end of the day usually or even in a couple of hours. With the finishing powder, I feel a lot better knowing that by the end of my work day, my skin isn't overly shiny or oily. I would definitely suggest trying it out if you're looking for product to keep the shine away. Plus side is that this product doesn't have SLS or parabens or all those chemicals that everyone tries to avoid.

Gorgeous product! It's like satin for your face. Once on it softens your look. It's as if you're seeing yourself through a camera filter. A must have for every girls makeup bag!

I got a little sample of this and love! I use it to set my highlight areas and anywhere I get oily. It really makes your make up look flawless and last longer. Doesn't give a white cast or anything

This is probably my favorite product from Tarte, and maybe even my favorite makeup product in all, because it works SO well!! If I forget to put this on for a day, my face gets oily and my makeup runs. When I wear this powder, my makeup stays ALL DAY and night!! I did my makeup today at 8am, it's now after 9pm and it looks just as good as it did this morning. This product is fantastic, I will continue to buy it! Way to go Tarte!

I've been using this since January and I absolutely love it! It doesn't give a flashback in photographs. It helps refine the look of pores. It's a fine milled powder. It feels light weight. If I know I'm going to have a busy day, I can really pack this on and it doesn't look cakey or give a powdery residue. It soaks up the oils without attracting the dry patches I can have on my cheeks. I do notice that when I set my concealer under my eyes with this, it doesn't last as long as the rest of my face. That is something to keep in mind. I also pack on the under eye concealer due to blue veins. I also have a sample jar of this from a kit, it's still half full!! This lasts forever.

I've been using this since January and I absolutely love it! It doesn't give a flashback in photographs. It helps refine the look of pores. It's a fine milled powder. It feels light weight. If I know I'm going to have a busy day, I can really pack this on and it doesn't look cakey or give a powdery residue. It soaks up the oils without attracting the dry patches I can have on my cheeks. I do notice that when I set my concealer under my eyes with this, it doesn't last as long as the rest of my face. That is something to keep in mind. I also pack on the under eye concealer due to blue veins. I also have a sample jar of this from a kit, it's still half full!! This lasts forever.

When I received this, I was unsure as some Tarte products can be hit and miss, however, this is an exceptional tool for every make-up bag!

The clay base keeps oil at bay for very oily skin and leaves a soft natural finish. Also, because I have tan skin, I was worried it would leave me pale...never happened. It sets beautifully and you need very little to make or last.

This is my new favorite finishing powder and plan to recommend it to my clients and friends.

This is on par if not better than the Makeup Forever finishing powder. I put this on after my foundation and it just sets my makeup off. My skin looks perfect and not cakey one bit, not to mention how soft it makes my skin. My boyfriend even said something about how great my skin looked and this is the only new thing I was using at that time. I use Benefits the Porefessional after my moisturizer, than Lancom Teint miracle, and than this. I wait a few minutes and spritz my face with Urban Decays Dew Me setting spray and I couldn't be happier with how my makeup looks.

I have very oily skin and dusting this on top of Tarte's foundation keeps the oil at bay for hours. I keep it in my purse for touch ups, but I rarely ever need them. It blends and fades so easily; I can't even tell I have powder on.