Agent Nateur Holi (Stick) Tarte Tropezienne Deodorant 2.5 oz
Lower concern, no known PFAS triggers but brand discloses nothing about testing.
Tarte's stick deodorant is wax, oil, and mineral-based without inherent water-repellent or grease-resistant treatment requiring PFAS. Standard stick deodorants rarely contain fluorinated polymers despite Tarte's lack of transparency.
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Material
wax, oil, and mineral-based stick deodorant (typical formulation)
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
What’s concerning
No PFAS disclosure
The company has not publicly discussed PFAS in this product.
Category baseline
cosmetics is a category where PFAS exposure is more common.
Fragrance and essential-oil allergenicity
Tarte Holi formulations typically include botanical fragrance and essential oils. No specific allergen list is publicly disclosed; individuals with fragrance sensitivity or eczema may experience contact dermatitis. This is not a safety defect but a known category risk for scented personal-care products.
Skin irritation from antimicrobial or pH-altering ingredients
Some mineral deodorants include baking soda (sodium bicarbonate) for odor neutralization, which can elevate skin pH and irritate sensitive axillae. Product ingredient list is not fully disclosed here, but baking-soda sensitivity is a documented issue in stick deodorants. Patch testing is recommended for sensitive skin.
What’s reassuring
Safe base material
Made from ceramic, mineral, or natural fiber with no PFAS risk.
Talc or talc-alternative mineral content (inhalation risk)
Formulation details for this product are not publicly available. Stick deodorants present minimal inhalation risk compared to powders because the format prevents aerosolization, but if talc is an ingredient, crystalline talc inhalation during application is theoretically possible though unlikely in stick form. Tarte does not disclose talc presence or absence for this product.
Heavy metals
Mineral deodorants may contain mica or iron oxides for color. FDA-approved colorants and mineral suppliers are subject to heavy-metal limits (lead, cadmium, arsenic), but Tarte does not publish third-party testing. No recalls or contamination reports are on record for Tarte deodorants.
Source: FDA ↗Formaldehyde / VOCs
Wax-oil formulations typically avoid water-based preservatives that require formaldehyde-releasing agents (like imidazolidinyl urea). Tarte Holi is marketed as a clean-beauty product and does not list such preservatives, but full ingredient disclosure is not confirmed. Risk is low in this category relative to cream or liquid deodorants.
Source: ATSDR ↗The full breakdown
What it's made of and why it matters
Agent Nateur Holi (Stick) is a mineral and plant-oil based stick deodorant, typical of the clean-beauty segment: waxes (likely beeswax or synthetic equivalents) bind minerals and essential oils into a solid form. This formulation avoids aluminum antiperspirant compounds, which reduces neurotoxicity concerns, though it sacrifices sweat suppression for odor control only. The wax-oil matrix is inherently stable and does not leach into skin under normal conditions, and mineral powders (mica, talc alternatives, or iron oxides) are inert when applied topically without inhalation risk from a stick format.
The brand's record and disclosure
Tarte Cosmetics markets itself as cruelty-free and clean-ingredient focused but does not publish detailed material safety data sheets or third-party testing certificates for individual products. The brand has no known regulatory violations or major safety recalls on file for deodorants. However, Tarte is silent on PFAS sourcing, supply-chain testing, and heavy-metal screening, which limits transparency compared to certifications like Made Safe or EWG verification. This opacity reflects industry norms for mid-market prestige beauty but is not a documented risk signal.
How it compares in its category
Wax-based mineral deodorants occupy a safer middle ground: they avoid synthetic antiperspirants (aluminum chloride) and air-spray delivery (inhalation risk), but also lack the preservative-complexity of cream formulas. Tarte's stick format is more stable and less prone to bacterial colonization than open-jar or roll-on formats. Compared to crystal deodorants (which can leach alum if moist) or talc-heavy powders (inhalation hazard), this product is mainstream-clean-beauty standard, neither premium nor discount-tier in safety profile.
If you buy it
Store in a cool, dry place to prevent wax softening or oil separation; stick deodorants have no shelf-life concern beyond rancidity if oils are present (typically 2-3 years). Do not inhale the powder dust during application and avoid contact with eyes or mucous membranes. Discontinue if skin irritation develops; fragrance and essential oils can trigger sensitivity in sensitive skin. Replace every 6-12 months or when depleted, as old formulas may oxidize.
What we don’t know
- Basis
- Model estimate, 72% confidence, not a lab result
- Lab test
- None on record for this exact product
- Brand statement
- Tarte has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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