Tarte Clean Slate Poreless 12-Hr Perfecting Primer by Tarte, Primer + Shine Control Review

Reviews / Tarte Clean Slate Poreless 12-Hr Perfecting Primer

10

I'm enjoying it!

I recently ran out of my usual primer and decided maybe it was time to try out something new. After a bit of research I decided to give this one a try, since I've been such a fan of most Tarte products I've used in the past. It has not disappointed me! For a product you find at Sephora, I'd say the price is about mid-range...but then I got home and realized it's a pretty generously sized tube of p...read morerimer! That alone made me feel better about the cost. The tube is also pretty--dark purple with a faux bamboo looking cap--which doesn't actually matter, but I admit I enjoy having nice packaging to look at in my makeup case. The primer itself is light (think similar to Smashbox Photo Finish Light), but durable and it doesn't make my hands feel gross or sticky after applying. It really smooths out the surface of my skin, helping my foundation glide on and blend easily and improving the overall look (compared to no primer at all). I've used it under powder and liquid foundations (not at the same time!) and it always keeps my face in place and looking great for the full day. And my days can be pretty long sometimes! I don't need a lot of this to get a great result, so that generously sized tube should last long enough to really feel like it was worth my money. I also don't need as much foundation, especially when I use powder, to get the amount of coverage I like--so it saves me there, too! I'm pretty excited about how well this works and I would definitely purchase it again when I run out.

tallredamanda | 434 reviews

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8

Loved it but...

After using it for a few days, it made my skin break out. So sad!

renee_conners | 1 reviews

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10

Hides Pores & really keeps makeup on !!!

This is, hands down, the BEST Primer! It makes my skin look FLAWLESS with any makeup, I'm 63 and have some pores on my nose, but they're GONE with this primer! My daughter now will only buy this, too!!!

twonthrough | 1 reviews

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9

A must buy primer!!

I'm a woman that has oily skin and in the summer it gets horrendous! I need my primer. I've tried a few. Smashbox photo finish, Benefits Porefessional and some others. I have to say this one is my favorite hands down. It minimizes my pores, keeps me matte and my makeup looks beautiful and stays in place. A little goes along way and if you don't mind a silicone based product then I say this is one beauty product that every oily girl should have in their makeup routine!

Jannie | 3 reviews

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10

Review subject

So lightweight and fabulous!

kp1216 | 16 reviews

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9

Great primer

I love this primer! It does a great job of filling in my pores and helping my foundation stay put all day. I feel like my makeup goes on much smoother when I use it as well.

sszerlag | 14 reviews

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9

One of my Top 5

I've tried quite a few primers. By far, Tarte is one of my favorites. This product does exactly as it says. I have combination skin and get very oily throughout my nose and forehead. This primer helps decrease some of the oil build-up. More importantly it minimizes my pores so I don't go around looking all greasy and blotchy. The product glides on smooth and concentrated so a little does alot. I'd...read more even say that this product stays in tact up to 14hrs. Definitely one to keep in your cosmetic case.

angela_kennedy | 3 reviews

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10

Very nice

I really like this primer for the fact that it lacks synthetic ingredients and works just as well as one with synthetic ingredients. It smooths very nicely, and helps makeup stay put for at least 12 hours, as promised! The bamboo cap is earth-friendly, too!

MelaniaRox | 36 reviews

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9

Great Primer

I wanted to try primers because of all the hype I've heard. The first one I purchased was the Smashbox original primer. I didn't like it at all. I felt like it did nothing but make my face feel soft. So I returned it to Sephora and got the Tarte Poreless one instead. It's perfect. It feels amazing on my skin, minimizes pores, and makes my makeup look amazing. Love love love!

Lauren_Taylor93 | 3 reviews

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