TARTE - TARTEGUARD 30 - MOISTURIZING SUNSCREEN LOTION - SPF 30 - 0.4 OZ
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
Oil-in-water emulsion base with water-resistant polymer (unspecified)
Lab data
No public lab test
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What TARTE - TARTEGUARD 30 - MOISTURIZING SPF is made of, ingredients and materials
This is an oil-in-water emulsion sunscreen with an unspecified water-resistant polymer binder. The base chemistry is typical for moisturizing sunscreens, water, oils, and a thickening polymer that allows the product to adhere to skin and resist water without relying on fluorinated compounds. The actual UV filters (chemical or mineral) are not itemized in available public information, so assessment focuses on the carrier system and known additives in Tarte formulations.
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.
Fragrance allergens
Sunscreens often contain fragrance blends; Tarte products are known to include scent. While fragrance components are not itemized in public labeling, any sunscreen with added scent poses a low but non-zero risk of contact dermatitis or sensitization in individuals with fragrance intolerance.
Emulsion instability and separation
Oil-in-water emulsions can separate or degrade if stored improperly or over time, potentially altering efficacy. This is a product-integrity issue rather than a direct health hazard, but using a degraded sunscreen reduces UV protection.
What’s reassuring
Base material not linked to PFAS
The main material recorded for this product is not one associated with PFAS.
1,4-dioxane (manufacturing contaminant)
No specific test results or recalls for 1,4-dioxane contamination in this product are on record. The risk exists in emulsion-based cosmetics if ethoxylated ingredients are used, but without detailed ingredient disclosure or independent testing, the likelihood cannot be assessed beyond theoretical.
Heavy metals
Tarte does not disclose colorant sources for this sunscreen. If the product contains iron oxides or other pigments (common in tinted sunscreens), FDA-regulated cosmetics must meet lead and cadmium limits; no violations are on record for Tarte sunscreens.
Source, FDA ↗Talc contamination
This is a liquid lotion sunscreen, not a powder; talc is not an ingredient class in this product type. Risk is not applicable.
How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
Tarte Cosmetics does not publish a statement on PFAS avoidance or use, and no independent testing or recalls involving PFAS in this product line are on record. The brand has faced sporadic scrutiny over ingredient transparency in other products, but no major regulatory or media flagged incidents specific to this sunscreen. Tarte is distributed by major retailers and complies with FDA and FTC labeling requirements for over-the-counter sunscreens.
How it compares in its category
Moisturizing sunscreen lotions at this price point typically use similar polymer-based water-resistant systems; the specific composition of this product's water-resistant polymer has not been disclosed. Brands such as Neutrogena, CeraVe, and EltaMD offer comparable formulations with equivalent or lower ingredient concern profiles. The small 0.4 oz size suggests this is a trial or travel product rather than a primary sunscreen, which limits cumulative exposure risk.
If you buy it
Apply generously and reapply every two hours or after water exposure, following standard sunscreen guidance. Store in a cool, dry place away from direct heat; sunscreen efficacy can degrade in high temperatures. Do not use if the product shows separation, discoloration, or odor change, as emulsions can destabilize over time. Discontinue if any sign of skin irritation or allergic response occurs, and perform a patch test if you have sensitive skin.
What is not known about PFAS in this product?
- Basis
- Model estimate, 48% 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 - TARTEGUARD 30 - MOISTURIZING SUNSCREEN LOTION - SPF 30 - 0.4 OZ?
- 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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