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our verdict

Though brand is cruelty free, ingredients used are questionable. We have asked brand for transparency in the supply chain of palm oil and mica used.

2.6

Average

0 1 2 3 4 5

2.1

Poor

Clean formula

2.1

Poor

Green policy

4.1

V. good

cruelty free

3.0

Fair

honest label

0 1 2 3 4 5

why this score ?

Tarte is not clean.

2.1

Poor

Criteria

synthetic free

naturally derived

organic certified

Ingredients used in products can be toxic to humans. Please tap the icons for more details under each criteriato understand why.

2.1

Poor

Hazard index: according to global standards.

Please tap the ingredients to know more

7-10

potential human toxins.

3-6

moderate human toxins.

1-2

low or no human toxins

  • NO
  • YES
  • UNCLEAR
  • NOT ALL

synthetic free

Some products contain Fragrance~, Color~, Retinyl Palmitate, Talc, Aluminium Powder, Lyral, Lilial, S.L.E.S, B.H.T, P.E.Gs~, PPGs~, T.E.A, P.T.F.E, Benzyl Salicylate~, Benzyl Alcohol~, Coumarin~, Hydroxycitronellal, Amyl Cinnamal, Isoparaffin, Alcohol Denat, T.B.H.Q, Carbomer, Benzyl Benzoate~, P.G, C.A.P.B~, Citral~, Lye, Hexyl Cinnamal, Tocopherol, Dimethicone, Phenoxyethanol, EDTA

~can be natural/ synthetic derived

naturally derived

Some products contain Fragrance~, Color~, P.E.Gs~, PPGs~, Benzyl Salicylate~, Coumarin~, Benzyl Alcohol~, Geraniol, Shea Butter*, Palm Oil Derivatives**, Mica**, Citral~, Benzyl Benzoate~, Limonene, Linalool, Paraffin
Brand is gluten free.

~can be natural/ synthetic derived
*we have asked for clarity on fair trade source
**brand gives no information on sustainable/ ethical source
To know more about mica and how it can be unethically sourced, check this post https://www.zoobop.com/post-detail.aspx?id=4

organic certified

Tarte is not green.

2.1

Poor

Criteria

earth safe

recycle material

Ingredients used in products are eco pollutants.Brand's recycling policies are poor and not green. Please tap the icons for more details under each criteriato understand why.

2.1

Poor

Please tap the ingredients to know more

  • NO
  • YES
  • UNCLEAR
  • NOT ALL

earth safe

Ingredients used in some products are not earth friendly.
Some products contain B.H.T, P.T.F.E, S.L.E.S, T.B.H.Q, P.E.Gs, Microcrystalline Wax, Polyethylene, Palm Oil Derivatives*, Acrylates Copolymer**, Talc***, Titanium Dioxide/ Zinc Oxide****

**brand gives no information on sustainable source
To know more about palm oil & its impact on forests, wildlife & the environment, check this post https://www.zoobop.com/post-detail.aspx?id=5

**not clear if this is water soluble/ we have asked the brand for clarity
***unclear if this is asbestos free / we have asked brand for more information
****unclear if this is non nano/ we have asked the brand for further information

recycle material

Brand uses glass & plastic for their product packaging.
We have asked them for further clarity on their recycling policies and plastic content.

It should be noted, that most makeup plastics are difficult to recycle.
So it is always good when brands accept back their empties for sterilizing and recycling and when they offer refills.

Tarte is cruelty free.

4.1

V. good

Criteria

cruelty free

100% vegan

Brand is committed to being cruelty free. And has confirmed to zoobop that they do not sell their products where animal testing is mandatory as per law.

4.1

V. good

Please tap the ingredients to know more

  • NO
  • YES
  • UNCLEAR
  • NOT ALL

cruelty free

Brand is PETA certified & committed to being a 100% cruelty free.
With no animal testing at any stage of production or marketing.

100% vegan

Some products contain Beeswax, Lanolin, Carmine, Pearl Powder, Honey, Lactic Acid~, Squalane~, Glycerin~, Stearic Acid~, Cetyl Alcohol~, Lecithin~, Panthenol~, Cetearyl Alcohol~, Allantoin~, Sodium Lactate~, P.E.G 8~, P.E.G 9~, P.E.G 10~, P.E.G 15~, P.E.G 18~, P.E.G 20~, P.E.G 40~, P.E.G 60~, P.E.G 100~, P.E.G 150~
Their Makeup brushes are made with synthetic fiber/ vegan friendly.
Brand has vegan options**

~can be plant/ animals/ synthetic derived
**users are advised to check the label for all ingredient content.

Tarte is not entirely honest.

3.0

Fair

Criteria

honesty

social service

Though brand lists complete ingredients it needs to clearly indicate supply chain for Palm Oil (derivatives), Mica & Shea. And it should be noted that the brand is non-responsive to simple questions when asked.

3.0

Fair

Please tap the ingredients to know more

  • NO
  • YES
  • UNCLEAR
  • NOT ALL

honesty

Though brand lists complete ingredients it needs to clearly indicate supply chain for Palm Oil (derivatives), Mica & Shea.
And it should be noted that the brand is non-responsive to simple questions when asked.

social service

Brand has supported and partnered with Sea Turtle Conservancy
Their 501(c)(3) non-profit is dedicated to causes important to & their tartelettes like anti-cyberbullying, environmental conservancy, animal rescue, disaster relief, women's & children’s health initiatives & equality.

Tarte FAQs

Is Tarte Cruelty Free ?
-

Brand is PETA certified & committed to being a 100% cruelty free.
With no animal testing at any stage of production or marketing.

Is Tarte Eco friendly ?
-

Ingredients used in some products are not earth friendly.
Some products contain B.H.T, P.T.F.E, S.L.E.S, T.B.H.Q, P.E.Gs, Microcrystalline Wax, Polyethylene, Palm Oil Derivatives*, Acrylates Copolymer**, Talc***, Titanium Dioxide/ Zinc Oxide****

**brand gives no information on sustainable source
To know more about palm oil & its impact on forests, wildlife & the environment, check this post https://www.zoobop.com/post-detail.aspx?id=5

**not clear if this is water soluble/ we have asked the brand for clarity
***unclear if this is asbestos free / we have asked brand for more information
****unclear if this is non nano/ we have asked the brand for further information

Is Tarte safe ?
-

Ingredients used in products can be toxic to humans. Please tap the icons for more details under each criteria to understand why.

Is Tarte Organic ?
-

Tarte is not organic certified.

Is Tarte safe for kids ?
-

Ingredients used in products can be toxic to humans. Please tap the icons for more details under each criteria to understand why.

Is Tarte vegan friendly ?
-

Some products contain Beeswax, Lanolin, Carmine, Pearl Powder, Honey, Lactic Acid~, Squalane~, Glycerin~, Stearic Acid~, Cetyl Alcohol~, Lecithin~, Panthenol~, Cetearyl Alcohol~, Allantoin~, Sodium Lactate~, P.E.G 8~, P.E.G 9~, P.E.G 10~, P.E.G 15~, P.E.G 18~, P.E.G 20~, P.E.G 40~, P.E.G 60~, P.E.G 100~, P.E.G 150~
Their Makeup brushes are made with synthetic fiber/ vegan friendly.
Brand has vegan options**

~can be plant/ animals/ synthetic derived
**users are advised to check the label for all ingredient content.

Does Tarte use sustainable packaging ?
-

Brand uses glass & plastic for their product packaging.
We have asked them for further clarity on their recycling policies and plastic content.

It should be noted, that most makeup plastics are difficult to recycle.
So it is always good when brands accept back their empties for sterilizing and recycling and when they offer refills.

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