tarte Face Tape Foundation full-coverage liquid foundation — shade 16N Neutral, waterproof, natural matte long-wear

tarte Face Tape Foundation is a full-coverage, longwearing liquid foundation that smooths texture, blurs pores, and delivers a natural matte finish without feeling heavy.

This innovative foundation combines tarte's proprietary "tape" technology with skin-friendly hydrators to give durable, transfer- and water-resistant coverage that still looks natural. It targets redness, discoloration, and visible pores while remaining vegan and cruelty-free, formulated without parabens, mineral oil, phthalates, triclosan, SLS, or gluten. The finish is a soft matte that maintains hydration so skin doesn't appear flat or dry over hours of wear.

How does Face Tape give full coverage without feeling cakey?

The formula balances high-coverage pigments with smoothing and hydrating ingredients, so it conceals blemishes and discoloration while sitting smoothly on the skin. Tape technology visually flattens texture and blurs imperfections for a polished result that reads like natural skin rather than heavy makeup.

• High-pigment base for full coverage of redness and age spots
• Tape technology to reduce the look of texture and pores
• Lightweight emollients to prevent a cakey finish
• Natural matte finish that still looks hydrated

Will it stay put during long days, workouts, or rainy weather?

Face Tape is designed to resist transfer, water, and sweat for extended wear, keeping coverage intact through a busy schedule or active moments. Clinical and consumer testing reported durable adherence and comfortable wear, indicating it performs well for everyday longwear needs.

• Waterproof and sweat-resistant formulation
• Transfer-proof wear helps reduce smudging on clothing
• Reported up to 12 hours of longwear in clinical testing
• Dermatologist-tested for comfortable extended use

What skincare benefits are inside the formula?

Beyond coverage, the foundation contains skin-supporting ingredients that hydrate, brighten, and help the complexion look smoother over time. These components make the finish feel nourishing while improving how skin appears under makeup.

• Snow mushroom to boost hydration and smoothing effects
• Apple fruit extract for antioxidant support and brightening
• Hyaluronic acid to draw moisture in for a plumper look
• Free from parabens, mineral oil, phthalates, triclosan, SLS, and gluten

How do I choose and apply shade 16N for the best result?

Select 16N if your skin tone matches the light-medium neutral undertone profile; always test in natural light where possible. Apply with a brush, sponge, or fingertips and blend outward—build coverage only where needed to keep the finish smooth and natural.

• Test a small swatch on jawline for undertone match
• Use a damp sponge for a skinlike, airbrushed finish
• Layer thinly: one coat for medium, additional for full coverage
• Set lightly with powder in oily zones if extra mattification is desired

Who is this for: tarte Face Tape Foundation in full size (shade 16N) is aimed at anyone wanting dependable, full coverage that still looks natural—people with redness, dark spots, uneven texture, or visible pores who need transfer- and water-resistant wear. It's also a fit for shoppers seeking vegan, cruelty-free makeup formulated without common irritants who want a matte finish that doesn't sacrifice hydration.

Ingredients

Please refer to product packaging for the most up to date list of ingredients and country of origin. Ingredients: Water/Aqua/Eau, cyclopentasiloxane, phenyl trimethicone, methyl methacrylate crosspolymer, cyclohexasiloxane, butylene glycol, caprylyl methicone, glycerin, PEG-10 dimethicone, trimethylsiloxysilicate, sorbitan isostearate, sodium chloride, disteardimonium hectorite, cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 dimethicone, aluminum hydroxide, triethyl citrate, triethoxycaprylylsilane, phenoxyethanol, dimethicone crosspolymer, fragrance/parfum, ethylhexylglycerin, disodium EDTA, benzyl salicylate, hexyl cinnamal, limonene, hydroxycitronellal, geraniol, amyl cinnamal, linalool, pyrus malus (apple) fruit extract, 1,2-hexanediol, tremella fuciformis (mushroom) extract, hyaluronic acid, hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, sodium hyaluronate, pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate. (+/-): Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), iron oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499).