Tarte Amazonian Clay Foundation

Tarte Amazonian clay foundation ingredients

This formula is enriched with Vitamin E a powerful antioxidant well-known for its beneficial effects on the skin.

Tarte foundation is infused with natural mineral pigments. The ingredient that stands out is the Amazonian clay that has amazing restorative qualities for the delicate facial skin.

This formula is hypoallergenic, making it suitable for all skin types. It is extremely helpful in controlling the sebum excess, giving a light full coverage that lasts for up to 12 hours.

Another important factor is that it is Vegan and cruelty-free making this product a great choice for all environmentally conscientious users.

Here is the whole ingredients list stated on the 50 ml product packaging:

For all shades, the active ingredients are Titanium dioxide 6% and zinc oxide 3%.

Ingredients contained in all shades are:

Cyclopentasiloxane, water, dimethicone crosspolymer, PEG/PPG-18/18 dimethicone, octyldodecyl neopentanoate, polyglyceryl-4 isostearate, zinc oxide  (CI 77947), butylene glycol, mica, dimethicone, silica, aluminum hydroxide, caprylyl glycol, cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 dimethicone, hexyl laurate, hexylene glycol, kaolin, lysine, magnesium chloride, nylon-12, nylon-12 fluorescent brightener 230 salt, phenoxyethanol, phytantriol, polyvinylalcohol crosspolymer, potassium chloride, potassium sorbate, sodium chloride, sodium dehydroacetate, sodium hyaluronate, stearic acid, tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate, tocopherol, triethoxycaprylylsilane, zinc chloride. (+/-): Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499), titanium dioxide (CI 77891).

Is Tarte foundation providing full coverage?

According to their product information and the manufacturer’s website, this formula offers full coverage for up to 12 hours. Most of the customer reviews have high opinions on the way this foundation helps covering skin imperfections such as scars, birthmarks, acne, and rosacea. Just a few users commented on the coverage not being full. This is nothing unusual as each person is unique and different results can be expected.

Our advice is to layer carefully the foundation and use a concealer as well if you are not happy with the finished result.

How suitable is Tarte Amazonian Clay foundation for dry and very dry skin?

First, it needs to be mentioned that all products that contain clay, being Amazonian or another, are better suited to normal, combination, and oily skin. This is because of the minerals contained by the clay work against grease. Thus, it means that this could have a dehydrating effect on dry and very dry skin. If you have this type of skin, you can still try this product but use a good moisturizer and a primer.

Sensitive skin and Tarte foundation

Clay is a product that has a high content of minerals that have a soothing effect and there are many claims that Amazonian clay is a very adaptable ingredient. Sensitive skin gets irritated very easily and with a powerful ingredient as the clay is, redness and itchiness can occur during application in some cases. Wash your face immediately, apply a moisturizer, and avoid using the product if this happens.

Is Tarte foundation beneficial for oily skin?

The clay content makes this product the best choice to control the excessive amount of sebum. This is a mattifying formula and its effects last through the day.

How to apply Tarte

This product is a non-oily formula and it is very easy to apply and layer. You need to squeeze a little amount of foundation on your hand and blend it into your skin with smooth rotating movements, from the middle to the edges of your face.

You can use sponges, brushes, or whatever other methods you prefer but for a flawless look, it is recommended to use the Tarte foundation brush that can be bought separately. This brush is made of bamboo and is very soft.

How many Tarte Amazonian Clay foundation shades are there?

This product has 40 colors, offering a fantastic choice for different complexion shades. The palette is split into:

1. Fair-light
2. Medium-tan
3. Deep

How to choose your perfect shade

Sometimes not knowing what shade to choose for your new foundation product might hinder your willingness to try and buy the new product.

This should not be the case. Tarte offers a very good palette visible online. You can also request a sample or have a look at the makeup swatches in a shop that stocks this product.

Usually, if you choose the same shade as the one you already use from another brand, that shade will match your skin with a Tarte foundation as well.

Other products in the Amazonian clay range that complement this foundation include:

• Tarte Clay Stick foundation – it has 12 different shades
• Tarte Amazonian clay waterproof 12-hour concealer – comes in 9 shades
• Tarte Amazonian clay matte waterproof bronzer – in 2 shades
• Tarte Amazonian clay 12-hour highlighter – comes in 3 shades
• Tarte smooth operator Amazonian clay finishing powder

Where to buy and prices

You can find Tarte in Sephora, Amazon, or other shops and online. To check the latest prices and buy yours, click here.

Tarte Amazonian clay foundation review

Pros:

• Flawless look immediately after the application
• Long-lasting through the day without needing retouches
• Quite easy to apply
• Blends well into the skin
• Good choice of colors
• Doesn’t contain irritants
• Vegan friendly
• Suitable for mature skin
• UVA/UVB protection
• SPF 15

Cons:

• High coverage product, not suitable if you want a more natural look
• Not great for sensitive and dry skin, better feeling after using a primer as before the application

Other user reviews praise the high coverage offered by this foundation. Among the benefits, customers mostly talk about how this formula helped them in covering scars and acne whilst battling against issues related to oily skin.

Verdict

This product has a lot of positive reviews and its benefits are recognized by many users. Our trial led us to the conclusion that this is a foundation that works very well for anyone that wants a high coverage whilst benefiting from top ingredients such as Vitamin E and the Amazonian clay are.

It’s a good product for all ages including over 50’s, with suitability for normal, combination, oily skin.

Our recommendation for sensitive and dry skin is to try and test it first by requesting a sample.

Based on all our findings we would suggest that you too have a try at using Tarte Amazonian Clay foundation. You might be pleasantly surprised and it might well be the foundation that will take the first spot in your makeup bag.