Does Tarte deodorant have PFAS?
PFAS Authority is a scoring system, not a laboratory. We do not test products ourselves. Grades are model-based, built from published ingredients, materials, certifications, brand disclosures and third-party lab results where they exist. See the rubric.
We graded 8 Tarte deodorant products, averaging Excellent (75/100). 8 of them grade Good or better. Against the other 31 deodorant brands we grade, where the middle brand sits at 75/100, Tarte is about typical, scoring above 48% of them.
Tarte deodorant worth buying Good or better, safest first
Tarte
Agent Nateur Holi Deodorant
Natural mineral pigments, plant-derived powders, waxes
Heavy metals
Iron oxides and mica, as used in cosmetics, are regulated for purity; no contamination…
Lower concern, clean formula but brand silence creates modest uncertainty.
⚠Risky category by default
Tarte
Outpost Sunrise Richardson Rope Cap
cotton/canvas blend cap
Azo dyes in textile color
Cotton-canvas caps are typically dyed with synthetic colorants; some azo dyes can cleave…
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Canvas stiffening and wrinkle-resistance finishes often use formaldehyde-releasing…
Microfiber shedding from degradation
Canvas is resistant to shedding, but fraying at seams or the bill stiffener interface can…
Lower concern, standard cotton cap without known PFAS triggers but no disclosure.
⚠Risky category by default
Tarte
Agent Nateur Holi (Stick) Tarte Tropezienne Deodorant 2.5 oz
wax, oil, and mineral-based stick deodorant (typical formulation)
Fragrance and essential-oil allergenicity
Tarte Holi formulations typically include botanical fragrance and essential oils. No…
Skin irritation from antimicrobial or pH-altering ingredients
Some mineral deodorants include baking soda (sodium bicarbonate) for odor neutralization…
Lower concern, no known PFAS triggers but brand discloses nothing about testing.
⚠Risky category by default
Tarte
Travel Size Clean Queen Vegan Deodorant
Vegan deodorant (plant-based waxes, powders, oils)
Fragrance allergens (essential oils)
Plant-based deodorants often contain essential oils or botanical extracts that can cause…
Photostability and oxidation of plant oils
Plant-based wax and oil formulations can degrade when exposed to heat or light…
Lower concern, deodorant format and vegan ingredients reduce typical PFAS pathways.
⚠Risky category by default
Tarte
Clean Queen Vegan Deodorant 0.88 Oz, 25g, Sealed Travel Size
Vegan powder/talc-free base with proprietary blend (stick deodorant)
Fragrance allergens and undisclosed fragrance chemicals
Proprietary fragrance blend is not fully itemized on public product information. Some…
Skin irritation or sensitization from botanical extracts
Product may contain plant-derived absorbents or scent compounds (common in vegan…
Lower concern, though Tarte makes no explicit PFAS commitment.
⚠Risky category by default
Tarte
SET 01
Pressed powder (talc-free, mineral pigments)
Fragrance allergens or undisclosed sensitizers
Product may contain fragrance; Tarte does not disclose allergen-inducing scent…
Bacterial or fungal growth in pressed cake
Powder formulations can accumulate moisture and bacteria in humid bathroom environments…
Lower concern, but Tarte makes no public PFAS commitment.
⚠Risky category by default
Tarte
Zero Trace Natural Deodorant
talc, mica, plant-based powders, natural waxes
Talc and asbestos contamination
Talc mined near asbestos deposits can carry trace asbestos fibers. Tarte has not publicly…
Fragrance allergens and undisclosed ingredients
Product contains plant-based scent compounds and essential oils, which are not…
Skin irritation from mica or mineral irritants
Mica particles and plant powder can trigger itching, redness, or contact dermatitis in…
Lower concern for powder formula, but brand silence limits full confidence.
⚠Risky category by default
Tarte
Deodorant - New Beauty
powder, fragrance, mineral pigments
Fragrance allergens and undisclosed synthetics
Tarte does not itemize fragrance ingredients; typical deodorant fragrances may include…
Microbial contamination (powder storage)
Powder deodorants without preservatives or water-based formulas have lower microbial…
Skin irritation from fragrance or mineral particles
Some users report mild irritation or rash from clean beauty deodorants due to high…
Lower concern, but Tarte makes no public PFAS commitment.
⚠Risky category by default
Better deodorant from other brands
Graded higher than the Tarte average of 75.
Puracy
Deodorant Cream 2oz Glass
Glass jar; water-based cream formula
Fragrance allergens
Limited concern
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Limited concern
Glass container breakage
Moderate concern
Low concern, glass container and water-based cream with PFAS-free commitment.
✓Bare metal or glass, no coating at all
Tom's of Maine
Deodorant
mineral-based, baking soda formulation
Fragrance allergen content
Limited concern
Baking soda skin irritation
Moderate concern
Microplastic shedding
Limited concern
Lower concern from mineral-based formula with public PFAS-free positioning, though no independent third-party verification.
⚠Risky category by default
Tom's of Maine
Most-Loved Deodorant Bundle
mineral-based and plant-derived actives; stick formulation
Fragrance allergens
Limited concern
Skin irritation from mineral salts
Limited concern
Lower-concern deodorant with mineral-based formula and PFAS-free claim aligned to brand ethos, but no third-party verification found.
⚠Risky category by default
See every Tarte product we grade on the Tarte brand page, or the full deodorant ranking.