Is Face Tape Foundation good for oily skin?

Yes. Tarte formulates it for normal and oily skin, and the matte, transfer-proof finish is designed to hold up through sweat and humidity.

How long does it wear?

Tarte rates it for 12-hour wear and describes it as transfer-proof, waterproof and sweatproof.

Tarte says it covers without looking cakey, and most reviewers agree it feels lighter than a typical full-coverage foundation. Dry skin types are the main exception.

It contains hyaluronic acid and snow mushroom, which Tarte says provide all-day hydration. The matte finish still suits oily skin best.

Is it vegan and cruelty-free?

Yes. It is vegan, cruelty-free and dermatologist tested.

Is there a smaller size?

Yes, Tarte sells a travel size of Face Tape Foundation separately.

Where is the face tape foundation cheapest?

At Tarte Cosmetics, for $35.00, as of our latest check.

What do buyers say about the face tape foundation?

Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 4,497 ratings.

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Last seen at $35.00 at Tarte Cosmetics on Nov 11.

Our take on the face tape foundation

Tarte Face Tape Foundation is a full-coverage liquid foundation with a natural matte finish and 12-hour wear. It uses the brand's tape technology to blur the look of pores and even out redness, dark spots and blemishes, while hyaluronic acid and snow mushroom add all-day hydration. It is built for normal and oily skin and is vegan, cruelty-free and dermatologist tested. Against dewy, skincare-first foundations it trades glow for coverage and staying power; against heavy matte formulas it aims to stay comfortable and resist looking cakey.

Best forOily and normal skinFull-coverage everyday wearLong days and humid weatherCovering redness, dark spots and blemishes

Pros

Full coverage in a natural matte finish
12-hour wear that is transfer-, sweat- and waterproof
Blurs the look of pores and smooths texture
Hyaluronic acid and snow mushroom for hydration
Vegan, cruelty-free and dermatologist tested

Cons

Matte finish can look flat on dry skin
Full coverage rewards careful blending
Best for normal and oily skin, not dry types
Travel size sold separately

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What reviewers say

4.5 / 54,497 ratings

With a 4.5 average across thousands of ratings, buyers mostly praise the coverage and staying power. Complaints center on the matte finish and how it wears on drier skin.

What people mention

CoveragePraisedBuyers say a small amount covers redness, dark spots and blemishes.
Wear timePraisedOwners report it holds through long days, sweat and humidity without transferring.
Matte finishMixedSome like the natural matte look; others find it flat or too matte.
Dry skinCriticisedThose with dry skin say it can cling to patches and emphasize texture.
TexturePraisedReviewers say it blurs the look of pores and leaves skin smoother.

About the face tape foundation

Tarte face tape foundation is a full-coverage, matte foundation with 12-hour wear. It helps blur the look of pores, smooth skin texture and cover redness, dark spots, acne and blemishes. The natural matte finish leaves skin feeling smooth, not cakey.

The formula is infused with tape technology and contains hyaluronic acid and snow mushroom, which holds 500x its weight in water, for all-day hydration. It is transfer-proof, waterproof and sweatproof. It is best for normal and oily skin.

Type: Full-coverage foundation
Finish: Natural matte
Wear time: 12 hours
Skin type: Best for normal and oily skin
Resistance: Transfer-proof, waterproof, sweatproof
Key ingredients: Snow mushroom, apple fruit extract, hyaluronic acid
Formulated without: Parabens, mineral oil, phthalates, triclosan, gluten and more
Certifications: Vegan, cruelty-free, dermatologist tested
Consumer panel: In a study of 33 subjects, 100% said it helped minimize the look of pores and covered dark spots, redness and imperfections; 97% said it helped skin look smoother and felt comfortable and gentle on sk

Questions and answers

Is Face Tape Foundation good for oily skin?: Yes. Tarte formulates it for normal and oily skin, and the matte, transfer-proof finish is designed to hold up through sweat and humidity.
How long does it wear?: Tarte rates it for 12-hour wear and describes it as transfer-proof, waterproof and sweatproof.
Does it look cakey?: Tarte says it covers without looking cakey, and most reviewers agree it feels lighter than a typical full-coverage foundation. Dry skin types are the main exception.
Is it hydrating?: It contains hyaluronic acid and snow mushroom, which Tarte says provide all-day hydration. The matte finish still suits oily skin best.
Is it vegan and cruelty-free?: Yes. It is vegan, cruelty-free and dermatologist tested.
Is there a smaller size?: Yes, Tarte sells a travel size of Face Tape Foundation separately.
Where is the face tape foundation cheapest?: At Tarte Cosmetics, for $35.00, as of our latest check.
What do buyers say about the face tape foundation?: Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 4,497 ratings.