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Tarte Clean Slate Flawless 12-Hr Brightening Primer

What it is: A waterproof, 12-hour brightening primer. What it does: This primer helps makeup stay in place longer while brightening skin for a healthy, glowing complexion. For use as a hydrating base, this formula keeps your makeup in place for up to 12 hours of perfect wear. It’s also a quick fix for tired or sallow skin just one application and skin looks instantly radiant. What it is formulated WITHOUT:- Parabens- Sulfates- Synthetic Fragrances- Petrochemicals- Phthalates- GMOs- Triclosan What else you need to know: This silicone-free primer contains natural antioxidants, vitamins A, C, and E, and fruit- and plant-derived extracts to fight free radical damage and prevent premature signs of aging while brightening skin. “BerryBright,” a skin-brightening active, delivers natural arbutin from bearberry leaves to the skin, inhibiting the skin pigmentation process for an even, luminous complexion. The lightweight texture is ideal for a base under foundation to wake up your makeup, but also can be worn alone as a treatment to counteract dullness. Whichever application you choose, skin is left feeling hydrated and smooth, while looking flawless.
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Review 1 for Clean Slate Flawless 12-Hr Brightening Primer
umzzz
Location:Parsippany, NJ
Skin Type:Dry
Skin Tone:Medium
Age:25-34
4 out of 5
4 out of 5
Nice
-05.21.13
Quick Take: lightweight, fast-absorbing
I liked the tarte primer. It made my foundation go on smoothly. Glad its mostly natural.
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Review 2 for Clean Slate Flawless 12-Hr Brightening Primer
shelbertRDH
Location:San Jose, CA
Skin Type:Combination
Skin Tone:Medium
Eye Color:Green
Age:18-24
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Tarte Poreless I like better!
-05.12.13
Quick Take: evens out skintone, lightweight, creamy/smooth on skin feels great, natural ingredients
Flawless is a good product I would only give it 3 stars though. I noticed Flawless it made my skin very shiny. Sephora was great about exchanging it and I am very happy with Tarte Poreless primer which I give 5 stars, lasts forever and looks great! The combonation of this primer, my urban decay eyeshadow primer, and the urban decay makeup stay spray keeps my makeup looking nice for hours.
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Review 3 for Clean Slate Flawless 12-Hr Brightening Primer
Hanna2442
Skin Type:Combination
Skin Tone:Olive
Age:18-24
3 out of 5
3 out of 5
Great but...
-05.11.13
Quick Take: lightweight, fast-absorbing, hydrating
I love Tarte, and this primer does "prime" and hydrate, but it doesn't give much of a "glowing" complexion, also I think it is a tad bit to pricey.
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Review 4 for Clean Slate Flawless 12-Hr Brightening Primer
Vjackson
Location:Kentucky
Skin Type:Combination
Skin Tone:Light
Eye Color:Hazel
Age:18-24
4 out of 5
4 out of 5
Not bad
-05.10.13
Quick Take: smelly, long wearing, moisturizing
This product does really well to keep my makeup in place. It makes my skin feel soft. I can see a slight radiance in my face when I use a bb cream or a tinted moisturizer, but if I use any foundation thicker than that I lose the glow. The smell is nice, but it's very overwhelming for a facial product. Overall, it's a decent product, but for the price I think I'd rather purchase something else.
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Review 5 for Clean Slate Flawless 12-Hr Brightening Primer
Stacey92
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
First time using primer, love this!
-05.04.13
I've never really felt the need to use primer, but I was finally convinced and I love this product. Tarte is a fantastic brand, and this primer is smooth and you only need a dab, which makes the price worth it! And it smells amazing!
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Review 6 for Clean Slate Flawless 12-Hr Brightening Primer
pander
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
-04.28.13
Quick Take: lightweight, fast-absorbing, brightening, dewy look, illuminates, moisturizing
This is the first primer I ever used. I've received others as samples, but this is the one I'm sticking with. My skin always looks amazing when I use this under my makeup (I only use tinted moisturizer as foundation). I also like using it above my eyes/on my eyelids because it makes my makeup go on much smoother and evenly and brightens everything up. I've turned some friends onto this product as well and they said that they immediately started getting compliments on their skin when they started using it.
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Review 7 for Clean Slate Flawless 12-Hr Brightening Primer
auntieann
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
The very best!
-04.19.13
I love, love, live this primer!!!! I've tried so many different ones and this is by far the best!!
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Review 8 for Clean Slate Flawless 12-Hr Brightening Primer
heidif87
Location:Jacksonville, FL
Skin Type:Dry
Skin Tone:Light
Eye Color:Brown
Age:25-34
4 out of 5
4 out of 5
Great hydrating Primer!
-04.10.13
Quick Take: evens out skintone, lightweight, fast-absorbing
I have been using drugstore primers in the past and wanted to try a high end primer. I have heard a few people rave about the Tarte products. I loved that it was all natural.
I tried it on my hand in the store and it felt really soft and creamy. When I put on my face it feels soft and absorbs quickly. I don't know about the "radiance" claim but my skin does look brighter with my foundation. It does help my foundation stay on all day and with my setting powder my face makeup lasts from 6 AM to about 5 PM!
I think I have been converted to higher end brands now.
+2points
2out of 2found this review helpful.
Review 9 for Clean Slate Flawless 12-Hr Brightening Primer
andorragirl
Location:San Francisco, CA
Age:45-54
4 out of 5
4 out of 5
Makes My Skin Look Great!
-04.05.13
I'm a fan of Smashbox primer but decided to try this - wow am I glad I did. It has a nice light texture going on, like a lotion, and sets well. (Note: I didn't use a moisturizer under this.) I was a bit worried about the citrus-y scent with my sensitive skin, but there was no irritation. And when I put my regular foundation over it - what a difference in how my skin looked compared to my old primer. This has a brightening effect without glitter or that artificial "glow" a lot of other products have. And it lasted all day, but came off with cleanser (I use Boscia cleansing oil). Only gave it 4 stars so far as I'll wait to see how my skin likes it over time, but right now I'm really pleased. Would purchase again.
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Review 10 for Clean Slate Flawless 12-Hr Brightening Primer
moodyjulz
Location:pittsburgh,pa
Skin Type:Normal
Skin Tone:Light
Eye Color:Green
Age:25-34
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
love love love it!
-03.31.13
Quick Take: lightweight
i like benefit products and was using the benefit that gal but i started breaking out using that one so i wanted something with some friendly ingredients and had the same skin brightening effect. tarte was it! i am switching more of my makeup over to tarte i am loving the way my skin looks so healthy and vibrant with the products they offer.
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Review 11 for Clean Slate Flawless 12-Hr Brightening Primer
nnej17
Location:11104
Age:25-34
4 out of 5
4 out of 5
love it
-03.29.13
love it so much! really effective, despite the hot weather in the philippines. (where i am at now)
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Review 12 for Clean Slate Flawless 12-Hr Brightening Primer
sarahsummer
Skin Tone:Fair
Eye Color:Blue
Age:18-24
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
great product
-03.28.13
Quick Take: lightweight
I love all of Tarte's primers, but this one is my favourite!
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Review 13 for Clean Slate Flawless 12-Hr Brightening Primer
sydg88
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Best smelling primer. Ever!
-03.27.13
I went in to sephora originally buying the tarte poreless primer (didn't buy it because it was super thick). But I bought this one instead, and I love it. I don't rally write reviews but this product smells amazing, its really light and a little goes a long way, does what it says (brightens your face) and makes your foundation last. Finally I found the primer I've been lookin for. Amazing. Will definitely buy again!!
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Review 14 for Clean Slate Flawless 12-Hr Brightening Primer
corriemarie
Location:San Antonio, Tx
Age:25-34
4 out of 5
4 out of 5
Light weight
-03.16.13
Enjoy using with and without foundation, gives a natural look
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Review 15 for Clean Slate Flawless 12-Hr Brightening Primer
atmxc
Location:South Jordan, UT
Age:18-24
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Works wonders!
-03.11.13
Keeps my make-up on nicely throughout the day. Brightens my skin and gets rid of redness.
+1point
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Review 16 for Clean Slate Flawless 12-Hr Brightening Primer
nic013
Location:New Jersey
Age:18-24
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Flawless
-02.27.13
Quick Take: flawless, ah-mazing, perfect
Because this product is flawless, and this product is beyond ah-mazing, I am beyond obsessed! With Tarte already representing great natural makeup, I had a strong feeling that the primer was going to be pretty awesome, like the brand. After buying my second bottle, and realizing life without the primer, i realized I was missing something in my face, and this primer adds just the right touch!
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Review 17 for Clean Slate Flawless 12-Hr Brightening Primer
TracyNegron
Location:Orlando, FL
Age:25-34
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
best primer ive tried.... and thats saying a lot!
-02.25.13
I have tried many a primer.... This is by far my favorite. Not a silicone slick type which was clogging my pores like you would not believe. This primer is creamy and smells so refreshing! I adore it!
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Review 18 for Clean Slate Flawless 12-Hr Brightening Primer
clairedelaney
Skin Type:Combination
Skin Tone:Light
Eye Color:Green
Age:13-17
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Brightening, moisturizing, perfect!
-02.15.13
Quick Take: lightweight, moisturizing, brightening
I love this primer. I got a mini of it in a tarte sample box, and I used it until the last drop. It is super moisturizing for my dry skin, smells amazing and gives a slight brighten to your face. The shimmer in this is so finely mild, so there are no big chunks of glitter on your face. LOVE!
+1point
1out of 1found this review helpful.
Review 19 for Clean Slate Flawless 12-Hr Brightening Primer
MrsBraaten
Location:Ogden, UT
Skin Type:Combination
Skin Tone:Medium
Eye Color:Hazel
Age:18-24
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
This is by far the best primer I have ever used
-02.02.13
Quick Take: lightweight, evens out skintone, fast-absorbing, smells amazing!
This primer is awesome, awesome, awesome! It absorbs super fast, and smooths my skin out so well. It sits under foundation beautifully and smells wonderful! I have tried all sorts of primers, smashbox, benefit, mineral veil, and none of them compare to this primer. I am hooked!
+2points
2out of 2found this review helpful.
Review 20 for Clean Slate Flawless 12-Hr Brightening Primer
allofmyshoes
Location:Billings, MT
Age:45-54
2 out of 5
2 out of 5
What Brightening what???
-01.22.13
I love Tarte products, this didn't do it for me. Didn't notice any "brightening" affect at all. I use the other smoothing product from this brand and it makes so nice and easy to put under foundation. This was a let down!!
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