tarte Face Tape Pressed Powder — 29N Light-Medium Neutral, Medium-Coverage Waterproof with Hyaluronic Acid

This compact version of tarte's best-selling foundation merges makeup and skin care: a skin-mimicking pressed powder that offers buildable medium coverage, oil control and light-reflecting pigments so your look stays matte but not flat. Infused with the MoistureDrench complex — including hyaluronic acid and snow mushroom — it helps the complexion appear plumper and brighter while absorbing excess shine. The formula is vegan, cruelty-free and made without parabens, mineral oil, phthalates, triclosan, sodium lauryl sulfate or gluten. A convenient sponge is included for quick on-the-go touch-ups.

How much coverage and what finish can I expect?

Expect medium, buildable coverage that conceals imperfections without looking heavy. The powder blends to a natural matte finish that minimizes the appearance of pores and fine lines while reflecting light to avoid a flat look.

• Medium coverage with buildable layering
• Natural matte that still reads luminous under light
• Blurs pores and reduces the look of creasing and caking
• Includes a sponge for targeted application

Will it control oil and last through the day?

The formula is designed to absorb excess oil and help maintain a shine-free complexion. Clinical and consumer testing reported longwear performance; individual longevity varies by skin type and activity level.

• Oil-absorbing powders for extended mattifying effect
• Skin-mimicking technology reduces creasing and caking
• Waterproof properties increase wear time in humid conditions
• Ideal for quick touch-ups to refresh and reduce shine

What skin-care ingredients are included and what do they do?

The MoistureDrench complex blends hyaluronic acid and snow mushroom to hydrate and plump the skin’s appearance while peptides and botanical extracts support smoother-looking texture. These ingredients work alongside pigments to create a balanced finish that looks natural.

• Hyaluronic acid helps attract and retain moisture for a plumper look
• Snow mushroom supports surface hydration and softening
• Matrixyl 3000 peptide helps improve the appearance of fine lines
• Apple fruit extract adds antioxidant support and brightness

How should I apply and who benefits most from this powder?

Use the included sponge for concentrated coverage or a fluffy brush to dust across the face for lighter, all-over mattifying. Layer to build coverage where needed and touch up oily zones throughout the day. Because it’s lightweight and non-greasy, it works well for a range of skin types, from normal to combination and oilier skin.

• Sponge for precise, on-the-go application; brush for softer diffusion
• Layer to customize coverage; tap excess product for thin application
• Suitable for travel and quick handbag touch-ups
• Formulated vegan and cruelty-free, made without common irritants

This compact is for people who want a powdered foundation that combines dependable medium coverage with skin-benefiting ingredients. Choose tarte Face Tape Pressed Powder if you need a lightweight, waterproof powder that reduces shine, blurs texture and refreshes makeup throughout the day — especially useful for commuters, touch-up lovers, and anyone seeking a natural matte look without dryness. The shade 29N (Light Medium Neutral) is intended for light-medium skin tones with neutral undertones; consult swatches or try in-store to confirm your best match.

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).