tarte Face Tape Pressed Powder – Medium Coverage Powder Compact 16N Fair Light, Hydrating Matte Finish

tarte Face Tape Pressed Powder is a lightweight, medium-coverage powder foundation that sets makeup, controls shine, and hydrates skin with hyaluronic acid and peptides.

This compact delivers a natural matte finish using skin-mimicking powder technology designed to reduce the appearance of creasing, caking, and fine lines while absorbing excess oil. Infused with the MoistureDrench complex—hyaluronic acid and snow mushroom—the formula helps skin appear plumper and more luminous rather than flat. Waterproof and longwearing, the pressed powder is vegan, cruelty-free, and made without parabens, mineral oil, phthalates, triclosan, sodium lauryl sulfate, or gluten, making it a convenient touch-up option for all-day coverage.

What coverage and finish can I expect from this powder?

The Face Tape Pressed Powder provides medium, buildable coverage with a natural matte finish that still reflects light for dimension. It blurs pores and helps even skin tone without looking cakey or heavy.

• Medium, buildable coverage for concealing imperfections
• Natural matte—not flat—thanks to light-reflecting pigments
• Skin-mimicking texture to minimize creasing and caking
• Included sponge for controlled application and touch-ups

How does the formula help skin feel hydrated while keeping shine away?

Despite its oil-absorbing performance, the pressed powder includes MoistureDrench ingredients that support hydration and a plumper-looking complexion. These hydrators are paired with skin-reviving extracts to balance moisture with shine control.

• Hyaluronic acid draws and holds moisture for supple-looking skin
• Snow mushroom helps smooth and enhance radiance
• MoistureDrench complex reduces the look of dryness while absorbing excess oil
• Matrixyl 3000 and apple fruit extract support a smoother appearance over time

Is this powder durable and suitable for touch-ups during the day?

Yes—the compact is formulated for longwear performance and is waterproof, making it ideal for quick application on the go. The included sponge makes it simple to reapply without disturbing underlying makeup.

• Clinical panel reported up to 16-hour longwear in testing conditions*
• Waterproof properties for resilient coverage in humid conditions
• Compact packaging with sponge for convenient touch-ups
• Dermatologist tested and formulated without several common irritants

Who should choose tarte Face Tape Pressed Powder?

This pressed powder is a match for anyone seeking medium coverage in a travel-friendly form—from those with combination or oily skin needing shine control to drier skin types who still want a natural matte look without heavy, drying ingredients. It’s especially useful for people who prefer vegan and cruelty-free cosmetics and those avoiding parabens, phthalates, mineral oil, triclosan, SLS, and gluten.

Key product features include medium coverage, skin-mimicking powder that reduces creasing and the look of lines, MoistureDrench complex with hyaluronic acid and snow mushroom, light-reflecting pigments for a non-flat matte finish, waterproof longwear, and a convenient sponge for on-the-go application. Clinical testing on a small panel indicated strong consumer satisfaction with matte appearance, comfort, and coverage.*

Whether you need a quick midday refresh, a base that extends the life of liquid foundation, or a standalone quick-coverage option, tarte Face Tape Pressed Powder in 16N (fair light) gives a balanced blend of control, hydration, and natural-looking coverage in a compact you can toss in a bag.

*Clinical and consumer panel results referenced by the brand; individual experiences may vary.

Ingredients

Please refer to product packaging for the most up to date list of ingredients and country of origin. Mica, magnesium/potassium/silicon/fluoride/hydroxide/oxide, silica, magnesium myristate, zinc stearate, triethylhexanoin, trimethylolpropane triethylhexanoate, nylon-12, diisostearyl malate, hydrogenated poly(C6-14 olefin), kaolin, tremella fuciformis (mushroom) extract, pyrus malus (apple) fruit extract, hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, glycerin, water/aqua/eau, butylene glycol, carbomer, sodium lactate, polysorbate 20, palmitoyl tripeptide-1, palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, triethoxycaprylylsilane, dimethicone, caprylyl glycol, dipentaerythrityl hexahydroxystearate/ hexastearate/ hexarosinate, phenyl trimethicone, ethylhexylglycerin, aluminum hydroxide, aluminum dimyristate, hydrogen dimethicone, methicone, boron nitride, hydrogenated polyisobutene, octyldodecyl stearoyl stearate, tocopherol. (+/-): Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), zinc oxide (CI 77947), iron oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499), ultramarines (CI 77007).