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Tarte Smooth Operator™ Micronized Clay Finishing Powder with PM20™
What it is:A colorless, mattifying, pore minimizing, and replenishing Amazonian clay finishing powder that is clinically proven to reduce the appearance of pores by 20% after four weeks.What it does:Smooth Operator(TM) Micronized Clay Finishing Powder with PM20(TM) perfects and mattifies skin while reducing the appearance of pores. PM20 is a breakthrough proprietary pore-minimizing compound that is clinically proven to reduce the appearance of pores by 20% after 4 weeks. This completely colorless and universal silky powder is perfect for all skin types and tones and don't worry, skin will never look chalky! Amazonian clay, nature's most perfect ingredient, acts as a total skin balancer by reducing dryness and flakiness, improving clarity and texture, and removing surface oil to mattify skin for a soft focus and flawless finish; all while replenishing and rehydrating skin. Smooth Operator Micronized Clay Finishing Powder with PM20(TM) can also be used for targeted application; use your ring finger to gently pat finishing powder over undereye or blemish concealer to keep product from migrating into fine lines, wrinkles, and dried, damaged skin. This skin-saving powder can even be used alone as a treatment to reap all the benefits of Amazonian clay.What it is formulated WITHOUT:- Parabens- Sulfates- Synthetic Fragrances- Synthetic Dyes- Petrochemicals- PhthalatesWhat else you need to know:As nature's most perfect ingredient, Amazonian clay:- Removes surface oil to mattify skin- Hydrates dry skin- Nourishes all skin types- Gives skin an overall smooth and even appearance- Reduces the appearance of dryness- Reduces the appearance of flakiness- Improves the appearance of skin clarity- Improves the appearance of skin textureResearch Results:PM20: 20% reduction in the appearance of pores after 4 weeks.
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Review 1 for Smooth Operator™ Micronized Clay Finishing Powder with PM20™
Lovely!
-05.16.13
Quick Take: portable, powder format, non-cakey
This is exactly what I needed! It's not heavy, it's translucent. It goes on like satin and stays that way all day. It doesn't clog my pores and it keeps my shine under control. Just wish that there were more holes in the top so I don't have to shake it so much to get powder out. Definitely will be refilling my stock when it runs low!
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Review 2 for Smooth Operator™ Micronized Clay Finishing Powder with PM20™
Best Finishing Powder
-05.16.13
Quick Take: portable, powder format, non-cakey, super light-weight
I am very happy with this product. I have super oily skin and constantly I would have to use the blotting sheets throughout the day or apply more powder on my face. Ever since I used this powder, I've never had to do any re-touch ups or blot my face anymore! I work a 10-hour day and when I come home my face feels the same as it did in the morning. Highly recommend this product - and the best part is you don't even need to use a lot and you don't look cakey.
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Review 3 for Smooth Operator™ Micronized Clay Finishing Powder with PM20™
annavu
-05.15.13
Quick Take: powder format, non-cakey
This works great! It really holds everything together and keeps my makeup from getting shiny and oily.
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Review 4 for Smooth Operator™ Micronized Clay Finishing Powder with PM20™
HappyMakeup
Best loose powder!!!
-05.14.13
I got a sample size of this loose powder and can I just say, I love it so much! My skin is oily and when I use a compact powder it makes my face sticky and oily. When I tried this it was love at first sight because this things makes my skin feel so fresh and clean! It doesn't cake up my face and it makes my skin soft. The only thing I notice is I do have to touch up by the end of the day if I wanna go out & it is pricey... But I love it so much I'm going to get the full size I hope :)
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Review 5 for Smooth Operator™ Micronized Clay Finishing Powder with PM20™
RamboRozie
Best powder EVER
-05.11.13
Got this in a kit, best powder ever! Love that it's good for your skin, minimizes pores & shine doesn't come back for 12+ hours! Will be buying this in full size, but it's gonna take forever to use all of my mini one!
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Review 6 for Smooth Operator™ Micronized Clay Finishing Powder with PM20™
Hanna2442
Skin Type:Combination
Skin Tone:Olive
Age:18-24
Amazing!
-05.11.13
Quick Take: powder format, non-cakey, smoothning
I had gotten a sample/smaller container of this five months ago and I'm still using it (I use it everyday). A little goes a long way. It gives my face a smooth finish and I used it over bb cream alone or foundation. Even though it is a bit pricey, I believe it is truly worth every penny.
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Review 7 for Smooth Operator™ Micronized Clay Finishing Powder with PM20™
hands down the best setting powder
-05.09.13
Quick Take: portable, non-cakey, airbrushed
this powder is AMAZING it makes your pores non existent and it can even be used over dry skin and it never ever looks chalky or cake, my absolutely favorite thing about this powder though is that it does not settle into fine lines and on top of that, i have a boscia bb cream that i couldnt wear do to whenever i would lift my eyebrows it creased and made it look like i had a huge wrinkle across my forhead, this stuff works so good that if I wear this over that no creasing what so ever. I LOVE this stuff, will never be without it! Alittle goes a long way too, i received 2 mini ones as a 100 point sample and still have 1 and a half left! LOVE this stuff!! I also want to say that I have used mostly every other translucent powder out there and this is the only one I have noticed a difference with.
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Review 8 for Smooth Operator™ Micronized Clay Finishing Powder with PM20™
Amazing Product!
-05.07.13
Quick Take: portable, non-cakey, light
This is the best powder I have ever used! It is light and does not set in my lines! I am sold forever!!!
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Review 9 for Smooth Operator™ Micronized Clay Finishing Powder with PM20™
Love this product!
-05.07.13
Quick Take: non-cakey, sheer
I love this stuff! I have mixed it with my Bare Minerals bronzer to put all over my face. It kind of dilutes the bronzer while giving my face a nice finish. Can be used over foundation too but sometimes I don't wear foundation.
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Review 10 for Smooth Operator™ Micronized Clay Finishing Powder with PM20™
Eh
-05.06.13
Quick Take: portable, powder format, non-cakey
I really don't find anything special about this powder, not for the price. As far as it minimizing pores over time, I can't really comment on that b/c I haven't used it long enough to find out and my pores aren't really big to begin with.
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Review 11 for Smooth Operator™ Micronized Clay Finishing Powder with PM20™
Review 12 for Smooth Operator™ Micronized Clay Finishing Powder with PM20™
fabulous powder, dispense system is a dud
-05.06.13
I love this powder, I really do. I love the instant mattification that seems to lock in my makeup for a fresh look without drying or visible powder.
What I really really dislike is the packaging. You're supposed to press the center to release a small amount of powder from the tub, but it never works well and often results in wasted product.
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Review 13 for Smooth Operator™ Micronized Clay Finishing Powder with PM20™
Worth being resourceful
-05.01.13
Quick Take: portable, powder format, non-cakey
The product has cleared, minimized and refined my formerly increasingly large pores. It has controlled shine all day, like nothing I've ever used.I absolutely love the product itself, but the packaging is so bad that I spend an inordinate amount of time trying to get enough on my brush. That said, it is well worth being resourceful. I transfered the product to an empty mineral makeup container. The coverage is minimal,but it does calm appearance of redness, a bit.I love the refined, natural look. Everything else looks like a mask, in comparison. I just moisturize a lot, before applying. Amazing stuff.Pricey, but worth it.
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Review 14 for Smooth Operator™ Micronized Clay Finishing Powder with PM20™
Love it!
-04.29.13
Quick Take: non-cakey, light yet powerful
Another case of a free sample winning me over so I bought the full size. It's going to last a long time, only a little at a time is necessary, and it brings a nice matte finish to my face. Used with a pore primer on my nose, makes pores virtually unnoticeable and that has never been the case! I mix it with tinted loose mineral powder sometimes, so this is going to really go a long way. Absolutely love it...takes the "shine" off of my BB cream, which was a drug store brand, and not as nice as any BB samples from Sephora. Highly recommended
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Review 15 for Smooth Operator™ Micronized Clay Finishing Powder with PM20™
jennyoo21
Location:Brooklyn, NY
-04.28.13
After switching over to powder foundation, I no longer used mattifying powder on my face. But I also found that this product works greater along the hair line to prevent breakouts when my hair touches my face. The only negative thing I can say about it is that when you're running out, it's really hard to get product out of that tiny hole. So I just used a sharp edge to jimmy open the plastic and used it like that.
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Review 16 for Smooth Operator™ Micronized Clay Finishing Powder with PM20™
Love it!
-04.25.13
Quick Take: non-cakey, long lasting, smoothing
Love love love this powder!! It sets make up perfectly and makes skin soooooooo smooth and soft.
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Review 17 for Smooth Operator™ Micronized Clay Finishing Powder with PM20™
oceanstar7
love love loveee it!!
-04.25.13
Best powder ever! I have oily skin, and when I put this on I'm shine-free for long hours. It feels very light on, it seems as if you have nothing on. I recommend it 100%
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Review 18 for Smooth Operator™ Micronized Clay Finishing Powder with PM20™
Finally Oil Free
-04.20.13
Quick Take: excelleny, does what it says
I have very oily skin. After setting my foundation with this I don't have to touch up until the end of the day. I don't even use the blotting papers but once in a day.
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Review 19 for Smooth Operator™ Micronized Clay Finishing Powder with PM20™
Almost Perfect
-04.20.13
Quick Take: portable, powder format, non-cakey, silky
This soo silky and leaves my skin super soft. Keeps me matte all day and really sets my bbcream. The only problem I have is that it is a little chalky on me. I might try the bronze looking one next time.
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Review 20 for Smooth Operator™ Micronized Clay Finishing Powder with PM20™
