Is Tarte Shape Tape PFAS-free?
Across 8 graded products, Tarte Shape Tape averages F (47/100). On disclosure, the brand says nothing publicly about PFAS. 3 of its products grade C or better. Grades are model-based estimates, not lab results.
Worth buying from Tarte Shape Tape C or better, safest first
Tarte Shape Tape
Tartetarteist Creamy Matte Lip Paint, Manbun .2 Oz (6 Ml)
pigments, oils, waxes in liquid/cream base
Lower PFAS concern for a matte lip paint; no waterproofing chemistry typical in this category.
⚠Risky category by default
Tarte Shape Tape
2x Tarte 24.7 Natural Lip Sheer Lipstick - Monday - .16 oz Full Size
Wax, oils, pigments (typical lipstick composition)
Lower PFAS concern for typical lipstick; no known risk factors, but zero transparency from brand.
⚠Risky category by default
Tarte Shape Tape
Tarte Lippie Lingerie Matte Tint
Liquid silicone, organic pigments, wax base
Lower PFAS concern for a liquid matte lip tint; no waterproofing claims or known water-repellent coating treatments typical of this category.
⚠Risky category by default
Graded and flagged D and F, we’d swap these
Tarte Shape Tape
tarte Maracuja Juicy Liquid Lip
Liquid pigment blend with waterproofing agents
Skip until brand discloses waterproofing chemistry, liquid lips often use fluorinated polymers for durability.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Tarte Shape Tape
tarte lasting lippies 5 piece lip set collection (limited Edition) full size
Pigments, waxes, oils, film-formers in liquid/cream lipstick formula
Skip due to waterproofing chemicals and complete PFAS silence from brand.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Tarte Shape Tape
Tarte Tarteist Creamy Matte Lip Paint
Pigmented liquid formula with waterproof/long-wear film-forming polymers
Skip until brand discloses waterproofing chemistry or tests for PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Tarte Shape Tape
Tarte The Lip Architect Lipstick & Liner
wax, oils, silicones, polymers (unspecified coating/waterproofing agents)
Skip until brand discloses waterproofing chemistry, lipstick waterproofing often uses PFAS-adjacent polymers.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Tarte Shape Tape
Tarte Tarteist Quick Dry Matte Lip Paint
Liquid pigment suspension with film-forming polymers; waterproof/quick-dry formulation
Waterproof cosmetics carry PFAS risk; Tarte discloses nothing, skip if PFAS-concerned.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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