Tarte Amazonian clay 16-hour full coverage foundation
Works for
1 of 1 advertised claim delivered
Moisturizing6 ingredients credited for this claimGood support
“Powered by sustainably sourced, hand-harvested Amazonian clay for smooth, even & hydrated skin”
This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: dimethicone, isododecane.
Keep in mind that this product does not contain effective ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. This is why an additional product with humectants like glycerin or hyaluronic acid can be helpful (apply it before this product for the best results).
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy8 strong irritants: Parfum, Benzyl salicylate + 6 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Cyclopentasiloxane~23–35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin
More about CyclopentasiloxaneWater~12–17%
Isododecane~5.1–7.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin and can decrease moisture loss. Helps create a nice product texture
More about IsododecaneButylene glycol~3.3–5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Butylene glycolDimethicone~2.9–4.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish
More about DimethiconePolymethyl methacrylate~2.1–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Is used to enhance product texture and can help to optically mask skin imperfections
More about Polymethyl methacrylatePolysilicone-11~1.7–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that forms a light film on the skin surface helping to bind water and temporarily absorb oils creating a matt and powdery feel
More about Polysilicone-11Peg-9 polydimethylsiloxyethyl dimethicone~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A type of silicone that helps water and oil mix together
More about Peg-9 polydimethylsiloxyethyl dimethiconeTrimethylsiloxysilicate~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that helps create a nice product consistency and support the delivery of other ingredients
More about TrimethylsiloxysilicateDimethicone/peg-10/15 crosspolymer~1.1–1.7%
Phenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolMagnesium sulfate~0.55–1.3%
Hdi/trimethylol hexyllactone crosspolymer~0.45–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a silky product texture and add volume to products
More about Hdi/trimethylol hexyllactone crosspolymerAluminum hydroxide~0.5–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Is used to add opaque (non-transparent) appearance to formulations. Can be used to coat other ingredients for even dispersion. This is a different ingredient compared to the ones used in antipersperants (aluminium chloride and aluminium chlorohydrate)
More about Aluminum hydroxideSodium citrate~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products
More about Sodium citrateParfum~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumTocopheryl acetate~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
More about Tocopheryl acetateC24-28 alkyl methicone~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Triethoxycaprylylsilane~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that helps oil and water mix well together. Helps to disperse other ingredients, e.g. pigments, evenly in a formulation
More about TriethoxycaprylylsilaneEthylhexylglycerin~0.3–0.7%
Kaolin~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of clay that consists mainly of aluminum silicate. Helps absorb oil and creates a thicker product consistency. Can be used to add a white color
More about KaolinDipropylene glycol~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying
More about Dipropylene glycolSilica~0.35–0.85%
Benzyl salicylate~0.15–0.6%
Hexyl cinnamal~0.15–0.55%
Limonene~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneHydroxycitronellal~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. A likely allergen and can be irritating
More about HydroxycitronellalGeraniol~0.1–0.45%
Tocopherol~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
More about TocopherolAmyl cinnamal~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Linalool~0.05–0.3%
Titanium dioxide~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin
More about Titanium dioxideCi 77891~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Iron oxides~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An umbrella term for the following three colorants: CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499. They might be able to offer some protection against visible light, but the degree of the protection is not clear
More about Iron oxidesIngredient list view
Cyclopentasiloxane, Water, Isododecane, Butylene glycol, Dimethicone, Polymethyl methacrylate, Polysilicone-11, Peg-9 polydimethylsiloxyethyl dimethicone, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Dimethicone/peg-10/15 crosspolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Magnesium sulfate, Hdi/trimethylol hexyllactone crosspolymer, Aluminum hydroxide, Sodium citrate, Parfum, Tocopheryl acetate, C24-28 alkyl methicone, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Ethylhexylglycerin, Kaolin, Dipropylene glycol, Silica, Benzyl salicylate, Hexyl cinnamal, Limonene, Hydroxycitronellal, Geraniol, Tocopherol, Amyl cinnamal, Linalool, Titanium dioxide, Ci 77891, Iron oxides
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 8 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
- 3Safety Assessment of Magnesium Sulfate as Used in Cosmeticsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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