tarte Face Tape Pressed Powder — Medium-Coverage Waterproof Powder, 27S Light Medium Sand, Hydrating Matte Finish

tarte Face Tape Pressed Powder is a medium-coverage, waterproof pressed powder that smooths, mattifies and sets makeup while delivering lightweight, skin-hydrating benefits.

This pressed powder translates tarte’s bestselling Face Tape foundation into a portable, easy-to-blend powder formula designed for touch-ups and full-face wear. It combines skin-mimicking pigments and light-reflecting particles for a natural matte finish that doesn’t look flat, while the MoistureDrench complex—hyaluronic acid and snow mushroom—helps maintain a more comfortable, hydrated feel. Finished in the shade 27S Light Medium Sand, the compact includes a sponge for precise application and is formulated without parabens, mineral oil, phthalates, triclosan, sodium lauryl sulfate or gluten. Vegan and cruelty-free, it’s created for everyday use and longwear demands.

How does this powder control shine without looking cakey?

The formula balances oil-absorbing powders with light-diffusing pigments to reduce surface shine while keeping skin dimension. Skin-mimicking technology minimizes the appearance of creasing and caking so pores and lines look softer rather than exaggerated.

• Natural matte finish with light-reflecting pigments to avoid a flat look
• Oil-absorbing ingredients target excess shine for a longer matte effect
• Powder texture designed to blend seamlessly over foundation or bare skin

Will this powder feel heavy or dry my skin out?

Despite its mattifying performance, the MoistureDrench complex helps preserve skin comfort. Hyaluronic acid and snow mushroom attract and retain moisture, delivering a plumper, smoother appearance so the powder reads lightweight rather than drying or settling into fine lines.

• Hyaluronic acid for moisture retention and a supple finish
• Snow mushroom to help soften and mildly hydrate the skin surface
• Formulation avoids heavy emollients that can make powders feel greasy

How long will coverage and wear last throughout the day?

Clinical and consumer-panel testing indicates extended wear, with many users reporting long-lasting coverage and waterproof performance. The powder is built to maintain color and mattifying effects for hours with minimal touch-ups required for normal to oily skin types.

• Medium coverage that blurs imperfections and evens tone
• Waterproof formula that stands up to light moisture and humidity
• Compact design and included sponge for easy midday application

How should I apply the Face Tape Pressed Powder for best results?

For all-over wear, press the included sponge or a fluffy brush into the powder and apply in light, even layers, focusing on oily zones. For spot touch-ups, use the sponge edge for targeted coverage and blend outward to avoid heavy deposits.

• Apply over foundation to set or on bare skin for medium coverage
• Use light layers to build coverage without caking
• Carry the compact for quick mattifying touch-ups during the day

Who is this for: Ideal for people seeking medium, buildable coverage with a natural matte finish who also want skincare-forward ingredients. It suits normal to oily skin types, anyone who wants a portable powder option for on-the-go setting and touch-ups, and shoppers who prefer vegan, cruelty-free cosmetics formulated without common harsh additives. If you want a powder that mattifies yet keeps skin looking hydrated and natural, tarte Face Tape Pressed Powder in 27S Light Medium Sand offers a convenient, longwearing solution.

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).