It wasn't long ago I was talking all things primers in my Primer Edit post- and typically, just as the post went up, yet another primer arrived in the post. This new primer from Tarte is unlike the rest, the Clean Slate Timeless Smoothing Primer (£27.00,) is presented in frosted glass jar packaging and looks more like a moisturiser.
This product has a very rich formula and a thick consistency, meaning it is brilliant at blurring pores (and lines if you have them,) as well as creating an extremely smooth, soft cushion like base for foundation.
A flaw in it's thick consistency and spongey finish is that applying foundation takes a little longer than usual, it's a little harder to blend and spread- so I tend to use this primer with lighter watery foundations such as Chanel Vita Lumiere Aqua.
It's not hydrating- so I'd stay away if you have dehydrated skin, it's more suitable for normal/combination and oily skin, so I do like to moisturize heavily before use and make sure my skins having a 'good day.'
And if you're looking for radiance or a glow, stay away- if you're after a matte finish to your make-up, this will be the perfect product to add some mattifying effect to any foundation.
Not only can this be used as a primer, but also by it's self as a 'pore' treatment. According to it's packaging this can be used as a face mask like product and be left on the face to decrease pore size, (something I'm yet to try out.)
It does carry a little scent too, but personally I haven't noticed it effecting my super sensitive skin.
Have you tried any Tarte primers? Or is this one you'd want to try out yourself?

I've never used a primer in a pot before but it sounds good!
ReplyDeletehttps://www.bloglovin.com/blogs/life-without-a-fun-sponge-lwfs-12298541
Yeah this one probably won't last as long as my others :-(
DeleteI've never seen this before - but wow it sounds amazing I really want to get this now!
ReplyDeleteLucy | www.foreverseptemberr.blogspot.co.uk
Christmas List?!x
DeleteI haven't tried any Tarte primers, but this one sounds really good! Unfortunately I tend to have drier skin, so it's probably not a purchase I'll make. Still, I'm tempted to get it even though I know it might not work well with me haha. Great review :) xx
ReplyDeleteSam | http://mybeautycloud.com
Use a rich moisturiser and it should be okay! I just moisture overload on dryer skin days and it's great. Thank you!x
DeleteThis sounded perfect for me until you said don't use on dehydrated skin :(
ReplyDeleteLauren x | www.laurenapowers.blogspot.com
I say that but my skins dry at the moment and as long as I use a rich moisturiser it's okay!xx
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