tarte Face Tape Foundation — Full-Coverage, Transfer-Proof Waterproof, Hydrating Natural Matte (Full Size 27B)

tarte Face Tape Foundation is a full-coverage, transfer-proof liquid foundation that smooths texture and gives a natural matte finish without feeling heavy.

This foundation uses tarte’s signature tape technology to visually blur pores, fine lines, and other imperfections while offering longwear performance that resists water, sweat, and transfer. The formula is vegan and cruelty-free and combines skin-friendly ingredients—snow mushroom, apple fruit extract, and hyaluronic acid—to hydrate and help skin look smoother and more refined. It’s designed to cover redness, dark spots, and blemishes with a comfortable, breathable finish.

How does this foundation feel on skin during a long day?

The texture is lightweight despite delivering full coverage, so it won’t sit heavily on skin or cake as the day progresses. Clinical consumer testing reported comfortable wear and a natural appearance, indicating the formula balances coverage with skin comfort.

• Full-coverage formula that maintains a natural matte look.
• Hydrating ingredients help prevent a dry, powdery finish.
• Dermatologist-tested for comfortable, long-wear use.

Will this foundation resist sweat, water, and transfer?

Yes—the Face Tape formula is designed to be transfer-proof, waterproof, and sweat-resistant so makeup stays in place through daily activity. That makes it a practical choice for long hours, humid climates, or occasions where you need reliable coverage.

• 12-hour longwear performance from clinical testing.
• Transfer-proof and waterproof for reduced smudging.
• Suitable for active or warm conditions where longevity matters.

How does it improve skin’s visible texture and tone?

Tape technology helps create a smoother-looking surface by blurring the appearance of pores and fine lines, while targeted botanicals work to hydrate and brighten over time. Users in trials reported improvements in pore appearance and overall skin smoothness immediately after application.

• Tape tech visually minimizes pores, lines, and uneven texture.
• Snow mushroom and hyaluronic acid help maintain skin moisture and plumpness.
• Apple fruit extract offers antioxidant support for brighter-looking skin.

How should I pick the right shade and apply it for best results?

Choose the shade that matches your neck or jawline in natural light and consider testing at the center of the face if possible. Apply sparingly at first—build coverage where needed—and blend with a dense brush, sponge, or fingers for a seamless finish.

• Start with a small amount; layer to increase coverage without heaviness.
• Blend from the center outward for an even match to the neck.
• Use a damp sponge for a skinlike finish or a brush for fuller coverage.

Who is this for: tarte Face Tape Foundation is suited to people seeking high-coverage, long-lasting foundation that conceals discoloration while still looking natural. It’s especially useful for those who want waterproof, transfer-resistant wear without a cakey finish and prefer vegan, cruelty-free formulations. Ideal for users with normal to combination skin who want a matte outcome that still feels hydrating and comfortable throughout the day.

Ingredients

Please refer to product packaging for the most up to date list of ingredients and country of origin. Ingredients: Water/Aqua/Eau, cyclopentasiloxane, methyl methacrylate crosspolymer, phenyl trimethicone, cyclohexasiloxane, butylene glycol, caprylyl methicone, glycerin, PEG-10 dimethicone, trimethylsiloxysilicate, sorbitan isostearate, sodium chloride, disteardimonium hectorite, cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 dimethicone, triethyl citrate, aluminum hydroxide, phenoxyethanol, dimethicone crosspolymer, triethoxycaprylylsilane, fragrance/parfum, ethylhexylglycerin, disodium EDTA, benzyl salicylate, hexyl cinnamal, limonene, hydroxycitronellal, geraniol, amyl cinnamal, linalool, pyrus malus (apple) fruit extract, 1,2-hexanediol, tremella fuciformis (mushroom) extract, hyaluronic acid, hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, sodium hyaluronate, pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate. (+/-): Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499), titanium dioxide (CI 77891).