tarte timeless smoothing primer Clear • Full-Size lightweight, pore-blurring face primer with Vitamin C & E

tarte timeless smoothing primer is a lightweight, skincare-infused face primer that visibly blurs pores and fine lines while creating a soft-focus base for makeup.

This full-size, clear primer combines mineral pigments with skin-supporting ingredients like vitamins C and E and green bean extract to gently hydrate, soothe, and minimize the look of texture. Designed to layer under foundation or be worn alone, it provides a filtered finish that helps makeup go on more evenly and stay put without feeling heavy. The formula is free from parabens, mineral oil, phthalates, triclosan, SLS and gluten, and is cruelty-free.

How will this primer change my makeup routine?

Use tarte timeless smoothing primer as the first step after skincare to give foundation a smoother surface to adhere to and to reduce the appearance of uneven texture. Its light, clear formula fills in pores and fine lines so color applies more evenly and appears more airbrushed.

• Creates an even canvas for foundation and concealer
• Helps reduce visible texture for longer-lasting makeup
• Weightless feel that layers under products without pilling

What skin benefits come from the ingredients?

Instead of being purely cosmetic, this primer contains antioxidant and conditioning actives that support skin appearance. Vitamin E works as an emollient and antioxidant, vitamin C helps promote a brighter, more even-looking tone, and green bean extract contributes smoothing properties.

• Vitamin E: softens skin surface and supports skin barrier feel
• Vitamin C: helps with visible brightness and evenness
• Green bean extract & mineral pigments: help blur and soften texture

Will it work with my skin type and other products?

The formula is designed to be versatile—suitable for normal, combination, and oily skin because it is lightweight and non-greasy, yet also compatible with drier skin when paired with a moisturizer. Apply a pea-sized amount after your moisturizer and before foundation; it layers well under liquid, cream, and powder bases.

• Compatible with most foundations and primers; avoids pilling when applied sparingly
• Works under both dewy and matte finishes
• Clear formula won’t alter shade or finish of makeup

How do I use it for best results?

Squeeze a small amount onto fingertips and press gently across the T-zone and areas with visible pores or fine lines. Allow a few seconds to set before applying foundation; for makeup-free days it smooths and refines skin appearance on its own.

• Start with a pea-sized drop, add more only where needed
• Pat into pores and lines rather than rubbing to fill effectively
• Can be layered under SPF and makeup without altering protection

Who this product is for: tarte timeless smoothing primer is built for anyone seeking a lightweight, skincare-forward priming step that improves makeup application and softens the look of pores and fine lines. It’s ideal for shoppers who want a cruelty-free, clean-formula primer that adds subtle blurring and hydration without heaviness—perfect for everyday use or as a reliable base for long-wear looks.

Ingredients

Please refer to product packaging for the most up to date list of ingredients and country of origin. Cyclopentasiloxane, dimethicone, dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer, hydrogenated vegetable oil, pentaerythrityl tetraisostearate, mica, vinyl dimethicone/methicone silsesquioxane crosspolymer, disteardimonium hectorite, PEG-10 dimethicone, PPG-25-laureth-25, silica dimethyl silylate, silica, phenoxyethanol, tocopheryl acetate, water/aqua/eau, trimethylsiloxysilicate, hydrolyzed elastin, diethylhexyl syringylidenemalonate, ascorbyl palmitate, propylene glycol, butylene glycol, caprylic/capric triglyceride, sodium cocoyl alaninate, glyceryl stearate, citric acid, hydrolyzed collagen, triethoxycaprylylsilane, lactic acid, cetyl hydroxyethylcellulose, rutin, dipotassium phosphate, palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, palmitoyl tripeptide-1, phaseolus lunatus (green bean) seed extract, carmine (CI 75470), titanium dioxide (CI 77891).