Is Tarte PFAS-free?
Across 52 graded products, Tarte averages F (63/100). On disclosure, the brand says nothing publicly about PFAS. 36 of its products grade C or better. Grades are model-based estimates, not lab results.
Worth buying from Tarte C or better, safest first
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Maracuja Juicy Lip Plump Shimmer Glass
Glass container with cosmetic liquid formula (oils, silicones, pigments)
Lower concern, glass lip plump is a straightforward cosmetic with no known PFAS triggers.
⚠Risky category by default
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Travel-size Tartelette
Powdered eyeshadow palette with talc or mica base
Lower concern for PFAS, powder cosmetics rarely need Teflon-family coating, but Tarte makes no public PFAS disclosure.
⚠Risky category by default
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The Ultimate Juicy Duo Lip & Sip Set
Lip liquid color & sip cup (plastic cup material unspecified by brand)
Lower-risk cosmetic product; cup material opacity is the main gap.
⚠Risky category by default
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Maracuja Juicy Lip Balm
Wax, oils, and emollients (typical lip balm base)
Lower PFAS concern; typical lip balm formula without waterproofing or specialty coatings.
⚠Risky category by default
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Maracuja Juicy Lip Plump
liquid lip plumper with natural oils and botanical extracts
Lower concern for typical lip plumper, but Tarte has not publicly disclosed PFAS status.
⚠Risky category by default
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Maracuja Juicy Lip Gloss with Charm
Hydrogenated polyisobutene, waxes, pigments, oils (typical lip gloss base)
Lower-concern cosmetic with no known PFAS-risk ingredients, but brand has not publicly addressed PFAS.
⚠Risky category by default
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Maracuja Juicy Lip Shift
Water-based formula, wax, natural oils
Lower concern; typical lip product with no known PFAS-risk ingredients, but brand offers no explicit disclosure.
⚠Risky category by default
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maracuja juicy lip cheek shift
emollient oils, pigments, waxes
Lower PFAS concern for typical lip/cheek product; no waterproofing chemistry typical in this category.
⚠Risky category by default
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Shape Tape Creamy Concealer
Emulsion base with pigments, silicones, and standard cosmetic thickeners
Lower PFAS concern likely, but Tarte has made no public disclosure.
⚠Risky category by default
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Maracuja Juicy Concealer
liquid concealer with standard cosmetic emollients and pigments
Lower PFAS concern; no red flags, but no transparency either.
⚠Risky category by default
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Amazonian Clay 12 Hour Blush
Powder pigments, talc-free clay base, binders (acrylates/silicones typical in cosmetics)
Lower PFAS concern for a standard powder blush, but Tarte discloses nothing; check ingredient list for any listed fluorinated compounds.
⚠Risky category by default
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Macaron Blush & Glow Duo
Powder pigments, binders, mica (mineral color cosmetic)
Lower PFAS concern for a powder blush; cosmetic powders rarely require water repellency treatments that drive PFAS use.
⚠Risky category by default
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Vacay Flush Cheek Wardrobe
talc, mica, iron oxides, waxes (typical blush/powder formulation)
Lower concern; typical pressed powder with no known PFAS triggers, but Tarte does not publicly disclose PFAS ingredients.
⚠Risky category by default
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tarte Amazonian Clay Blush & Glow Duo
Powder blush & glow (pigments, binders, natural clay base)
Lower concern, pressed powder cosmetic with no typical PFAS driver, but brand has not disclosed ingredient transparency.
⚠Risky category by default
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Maracuja Juicy Blush
pigments, waxes, oils, talc (typical blush base)
Lower PFAS concern for a conventional powder blush; no red flags known.
⚠Risky category by default
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Amazonian Clay Travel-Size Blush
Talc/clay powder base, standard cosmetic pigments and binders
Lower PFAS concern; pressed powder blush typically avoids fluorinated coatings, but no public testing or brand disclosure available.
⚠Risky category by default
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Stay Golden Amazonian Clay Cheek Set
Pressed mineral pigments, talc, mica, iron oxides
Lower concern, standard pressed powder blush with no known PFAS triggers, but brand offers no transparency.
⚠Risky category by default
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BB Blur Tinted Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Moisturizer
Water-based moisturizer with titanium dioxide (SPF actives); typical cosmetic emulsion
Lower PFAS concern for typical liquid moisturizer; cosmetics rarely flagged, but no public testing confirms absence.
⚠Risky category by default
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Amazonian Clay BB Tinted Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF 20
mineral pigments, clay, emollients, water-based formula
Lower PFAS concern; no red flags, but brand offers no transparency.
⚠Risky category by default
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BB Blur Tinted Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Sunscreen
Water-based tinted moisturizer with mineral/chemical UV filters
Lower PFAS concern; no red flags in formula, but brand discloses nothing about PFAS testing.
⚠Risky category by default
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BB blur tinted moisturizer SPF 30
Water-based emulsion, glycerin, pigments, SPF filters
Lower concern, cosmetics rarely contain PFAS intentionally, but Tarte offers no public disclosure to confirm.
⚠Risky category by default
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Maracuja Tinted Moisturizer
water-based liquid formula with pigments and plant extracts
Lower PFAS concern for a cosmetic moisturizer; no reason to expect intentional PFAS use, but brand offers no transparency.
⚠Risky category by default
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CC Color-Correcting Tinted Serum
Water-based tinted serum with pigments and silicones
Lower PFAS concern; typical serum formulation without known PFAS triggers, but brand offers no disclosure.
⚠Risky category by default
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Glowlight Skin Filter
talc, mica, pigments, binders (standard pressed powder formula)
Lower PFAS concern; standard pressed powder formula, but Tarte makes no public commitment to avoiding PFAS in cosmetics.
⚠Risky category by default
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Amazonian Clay Cloudberry Tinted Serum with Brush
Water-based serum (liquid cosmetic); brush handle material unspecified
Lower PFAS concern for the serum itself; brush composition unclear, likely safe but unconfirmed.
⚠Risky category by default
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Creaseless SPF 30 Mineral Powder Sunscreen
mineral powder (iron oxides, titanium dioxide, mica)
Lower concern; mineral powder sunscreen has no typical PFAS trigger, but Tarte makes no public PFAS commitment.
⚠Risky category by default
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Tarteguard 30 Sunscreen Lotion Broad Spectrum SPF 30
Lotion base: water, glycerin, mineral oils, emollients
Lower concern than apparel/cookware; no public PFAS warnings for this product line.
⚠Risky category by default
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Set & Protect Mineral Sunscreen Powder SPF 30
mineral powder (titanium dioxide, zinc oxide)
Lower concern; mineral powder sunscreen is an inherently lower-risk format, but Tarte discloses nothing about PFAS.
⚠Risky category by default
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Agent Nateur Holi Deodorant
Natural mineral pigments, plant-derived powders, waxes
Lower concern, clean formula, but brand silence on PFAS leaves modest uncertainty.
⚠Risky category by default
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Outpost Sunrise Richardson Rope Cap
cotton/canvas blend cap
Lower concern; standard cotton cap with no known PFAS triggers, but Tarte discloses nothing.
⚠Risky category by default
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Agent Nateur Holi (Stick) Tarte Tropezienne Deodorant 2.5 oz
wax, oil, and mineral-based stick deodorant (typical formulation)
Lower-concern cosmetic; no known PFAS triggers, but brand discloses nothing about PFAS sourcing or testing.
⚠Risky category by default
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Travel Size Clean Queen Vegan Deodorant
Vegan deodorant (plant-based waxes, powders, oils)
Lower concern, deodorant format and vegan ingredients reduce typical PFAS pathways, but Tarte has not publicly disclosed PFAS testing.
⚠Risky category by default
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Clean Queen Vegan Deodorant 0.88 Oz, 25g, Sealed Travel Size
Vegan powder/talc-free base with proprietary blend (stick deodorant)
Lower concern; solid vegan deodorant with no PFAS-associated features, but brand makes no explicit PFAS commitment.
⚠Risky category by default
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SET 01
Pressed powder (talc-free, mineral pigments)
Lower-concern cosmetic; no known PFAS triggers, but Tarte makes no public PFAS commitment.
⚠Risky category by default
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Zero Trace Natural Deodorant
talc, mica, plant-based powders, natural waxes
Lower concern for dry-powder deodorant formulation, but brand silence on PFAS limits full confidence.
⚠Risky category by default
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Deodorant - New Beauty
powder, fragrance, mineral pigments
Lower-concern deodorant; no known PFAS risk, but Tarte makes no public PFAS commitment.
⚠Risky category by default
Graded and flagged D and F, we’d swap these
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Travel-Size Maneater Mascara
liquid mascara formula in polymeric tube/brush applicator
Skip until clarification; mascara waterproofing often uses PFAS, but Tarte provides no ingredient or PFAS disclosure.
⚠Risky category by default
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Creaseless Creamy Concealer
Silicone, glycerin, wax, pigments (standard liquid/cream concealer base)
Lower PFAS concern than treated textiles/nonstick products, but no transparency; insufficient data to rate highly.
⚠Risky category by default
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Skin Treat Poreless Tinted Moisturizer SPF 20
liquid/cream tinted moisturizer with SPF 20 (likely silicone, glycerin, pigment blend)
Moderate concern due to lack of transparency; no known PFAS risks specific to formula, but cosmetics sector rarely discloses.
⚠Risky category by default
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Lights Camera Splashes Waterproof Mascara
proprietary waterproof film/coating formula (unspecified)
Skip until Tarte discloses waterproofing chemistry or pursues third-party verification.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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lette Tubing Mascara
polymer tube, waterproof film-forming cosmetic coating
Skip until Tarte discloses waterproof mascara formulation details.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Tartelette XL Tubing Mascara
Polymer tube; waterproof liquid formula
Waterproof mascara carries PFAS risk; Tarte discloses nothing, request testing or opt for non-waterproof.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Maneater Waterproof Mascara
Waterproof liquid mascara formula (polymer-based, unspecified coating)
Skip until Tarte discloses waterproofing chemistry; waterproof cosmetics often use PFAS-based silicone polymers.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Lights, Camera, Lashes 4-in-1 Mascara
Pigments, waxes, film-formers (unspecified); waterproof polymeric formula
Waterproof mascara carries moderate concern; Tarte discloses nothing about PFAS mitigation.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Maneater Voluptuous Mascara
Wax, film-forming polymers, waterproofing agent (unspecified)
Skip until brand clarifies waterproofing chemistry; PFAS risk in waterproof mascara formulations is real but unconfirmed here.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Maracuja Juicy Lip Vinyl
Vinyl polymer (waterproof lip gloss base)
Skip due to waterproof cosmetic formulation and no disclosure, insufficient transparency.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Shape Tape Concealer
silicone-based polymers, mineral pigments, water-resistant cosmetic base
No PFAS confirmation, but waterproof cosmetics warrant caution; Tarte discloses nothing.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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SEA Power Flex Concealer
Silicone and polymer blend with water-resistant coating
Waterproof cosmetics carry PFAS risk; Tarte discloses nothing, request confirmation before buying.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Creaseless Concealer
Silicone polymer base with waterproofing
Skip until Tarte discloses waterproofing treatment chemistry.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Shape Tape Radiant Concealer
Silicone, humectants, film-forming polymers (waterproofing agent unspecified)
Skip until Tarte discloses waterproofing chemistry or commits to PFAS-free certification.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Travel-Size Shape Tape Concealer
Waterproof liquid/cream concealer base (likely silicone, polymers, water-resistant film formers)
Skip until clarification, waterproof cosmetics often contain PFAS; Tarte's silence is concerning.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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TARTEGUARD 30 - MOISTURIZING SUNSCREEN LOTION - SPF 30 - 0.4 OZ
Oil-in-water emulsion base with water-resistant polymer (unspecified)
Skip until Tarte discloses water-resistant chemistry or obtains third-party testing.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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