Tarte Skin Treat Poreless Tinted Moisturizer SPF 20
Sunscreen with no fluorinated ingredient on record, and no PFAS statement from the brand.
Tarte has no PFAS statement on record for this sunscreen. Our record does not include an ingredient-level check, so look for fluorinated ingredients such as Teflon-type coating on the label.
We flunk more products than we pass. This one earned its grade. How we grade
Material
liquid/cream tinted moisturizer with SPF 20 (likely silicone, glycerin, pigment blend)
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Tarte Skin Treat Poreless Moisturizer SPF is made of, ingredients and materials
Tarte Skin Treat Poreless is a silicone and glycerin base with mineral or organic UV filters (specific agent not publicly disclosed by brand), iron oxides and/or titanium dioxide for tint, and emollients typical of cream foundations. The absence of fluorinated ingredients means no PFAS sunscreen risk. Silicone-based formulas are generally stable and do not leach problematic compounds when applied to skin, though individual sensitivities to dimethicone or cyclopentasiloxane vary.
What’s concerning
Category baseline
The starting point for this type of product, before anything specific to this product is counted.
No PFAS disclosure
No public statement from the brand about PFAS in this product.
1,4-dioxane (manufacturing contaminant)
If the product contains PEG ethoxylates or polysorbates, trace 1,4-dioxane may be present as a byproduct; Tarte does not disclose this on labels. At cosmetic-use levels on intact skin, systemic exposure is considered low by FDA.
Fragrance allergens
Product contains fragrance or essential oils; individuals with fragrance sensitivity or reactive skin may experience contact dermatitis. Specific allergen compounds are not itemized in the ingredient list (fragrance is permitted as a trade-secret blend).
Silicone buildup on skin
Repeated daily use of silicone-heavy foundations may occlude pores in predisposed individuals; not a hazard but a tolerance issue best managed by weekly exfoliation or occasional product-free days.
What’s reassuring
Base material not linked to PFAS
The main material recorded for this product is not one associated with PFAS.
Heavy metals
Iron oxides (red, yellow, black) used for tint are cosmetic-grade and regulated under 21 CFR 73/82. No lead, cadmium, or arsenic contamination has been reported in Tarte products or this formulation.
Source, FDA ↗Formaldehyde / VOCs
No preservative system in Tarte's current disclosed formulation is known to release formaldehyde. Phenoxyethanol or parabens, if present, do not convert to formaldehyde under normal storage or use.
Source, ATSDR ↗How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
Tarte does not publish PFAS statements or detailed chemical transparency reports; ingredient lists are available on product pages and comply with FDA cosmetic labeling. The brand has no recorded recalls or enforcement actions for heavy metal contamination or undisclosed allergens in this product line. Parent company Rainforest of the Amazon (acquired by KKR in 2022) has not issued category-wide reformulations or warnings tied to talc, formaldehyde, or 1,4-dioxane in recent years.
How it compares in its category
Tinted SPF 20 moisturizers occupy a middle ground, lower UV coverage than dedicated sunscreens (SPF 50+) but convenient for daily layering. Silicone-base formulas are common across prestige brands and carry the same stability profile as competitors. Unlike talc-based or powder mineral formulations, liquid creams eliminate particulate inhalation risk, though iron oxide pigments are standard across the category.
If you buy it
Apply evenly to face and neck; reapply every two hours if outdoors or after swimming, as tinted moisturizers are cosmetics first and may not withstand heavy perspiration. Store in a cool, dry place away from direct heat (silicone bases can separate under extreme warmth but do not degrade into toxic byproducts). Discard if the formula separates irreversibly, thickens unexpectedly, or shows discoloration after 12 months of use. Patch test on inner arm first if you have sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivities.
What is not known about PFAS in this product?
- Basis
- Model estimate, 45% confidence, not a lab result
- Lab test
- None on record for this exact product
- Brand statement
- Tarte has made a specific claim
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
What are the PFAS-free alternatives to Tarte Skin Treat Poreless Tinted Moisturizer SPF 20?
- Mineral sunscreen, zinc oxide base
- A third party reports verifying it as PFAS-free
- 1,4-dioxane (non-intentional contaminant from surfactants/emulsifiers)
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- mineral sunscreen (zinc oxide or titanium dioxide base)
- The brand calls it PFAS-free, which we have not verified
- Synthetic fragrance allergens
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